Stats & Training
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.”
Oshawott Weakness
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 |
 Rowlet Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodJubilife Village Gift | ||
In Legends: Arceus, Zarude can KO Oshawott with Close Combat (92-109%). Regieleki threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (184-216%). Raikou's Thunderbolt also KOs at 202-238%.
 Zarude DarkGrass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLeafguard ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Oshawott View Zarude builds →U Turn54-64% Close Combat92-109%KO | ||
 Regieleki Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTransistor ItemMagnet NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Oshawott View Regieleki builds →Volt Switch 2x143-169%KO Electroweb 2x113-133%KO Thunderbolt 2x184-216%KO | ||
 Raikou Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Oshawott View Raikou builds →Thunderbolt 2x202-238%KO Scald30-35% Volt Switch 2x157-185%KO | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Oshawott View Breloom builds →Bullet Seed 2x62-73% Mach Punch49-58% | ||
Legends: Arceus Evolution
Oshawott is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Dewott first, then eventually reaches Samurott. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners 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
Legends: Arceus Oshawott Best Moveset
Best Build
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Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Legends: Arceus Oshawott Locations
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 Guide
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.
In Legends: Arceus, 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.
You can find Oshawott in Legends: Arceus. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 7 other games across the series.
Game Availability
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.
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- 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