Oshawott's stats barely vary. None sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 Sp. Atk EV, 1.06M XP medium-slow curve to max.
This Pokémon from the Unova region uses the shell on its belly as a weapon to cut down its foes. Thus, I’ve conferred upon this shell the name “scalchop.”
Electric and Grass moves hit Oshawott for super-effective damage. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Only 2 weaknesses makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
Raikou can KO Oshawott with Thunderbolt (160-188%). Sinistcha's Shadow Ball hits Oshawott for 60-71%. Magnezone's Thunderbolt also KOs at 287-337%.
 Raikou Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Oshawott View Raikou builds →Scald24-28% Thunderbolt 2x160-188%KO Volt Switch 2x125-147%KO | ||
 Sinistcha GrassGhost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityHospitality ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Oshawott View Sinistcha builds →Shadow Ball60-71% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Oshawott View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon64-75% Volt Switch 2x223-263%KO Thunderbolt 2x287-337%KO | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemToxic Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Oshawott View Breloom builds →Mach Punch43-51% Bullet Seed 2x54-64% | ||
Oshawott is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Dewott first, then eventually reaches Samurott. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via one egg group. The evolved forms gain up to 220 total stats over Oshawott. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Oshawott with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
Find one free turn for Swords Dance and Oshawott can run through teams. Modest nature leans special, Torrent supports the sweep, and the remaining moves stops anything from walling it cleanly.
Best Build
Oshawott best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Special Tank Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Flip Turn
- Sacred Sword
- Surf
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Air Slash
- Ice Beam
- Sacred Sword
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Protect
- Soak
- Helping Hand
- Copycat
Recommended Teammates
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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Moves
Without TMs, Oshawott's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 7 types on top of Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Oshawott's movepool balances level-up moves with TM options. Consistent STAB comes from Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail, and Normal and Flying coverage and more keeps opponents from switching in for free. No major gaps here.
Without breeding, Oshawott misses out on Air Slash and Assurance. That's 9 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail, with coverage across 9 types rounding things out.
Without breeding, Oshawott misses out on Air Slash and Assurance. That's 8 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail, with coverage across 8 types rounding things out.
No wild encounters for Oshawott in Scarlet & Violet. It's available in Black, Black 2, or Legends: Arceus and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Oshawott is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also found in:
Oshawott appears at decent spawn rates across 2 spots in early-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Oshawott in Legends: Arceus
Oshawott can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring it over from Black, Black 2, or Legends: Arceus instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Oshawott is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also found in:
No wild encounters for Oshawott in Sun & Moon. It's available in Black, Black 2, or Legends: Arceus and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Oshawott is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also found in:
First stop is Dewott at level 17. From there the chain splits: Samurott at level 36 and Hisuian Samurott at level 36. Pick your final form based on what your team needs.
Level 17 gets you Dewott. Quick enough that Oshawott barely slows you down.
Oshawott does the job early-game if you need a Water type on your team. Evolve it into Dewott before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Across 8 games, Oshawott has solid availability. First showed up in Scarlet & Violet. The latest games to include it are Black & White and Black 2 & White 2.
Introduced in Black & White, Oshawott has appeared in 8 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves