Oshawott Best Moveset
Water at 63 Sp. Atk and 45 Speed. AbilityShell Armor blocks critical hits. The moveset is pre-evolution filler. Evolve through to Samurott for 108 Sp. Atk and the mixed Water TermStab that competes in lower tiers.
Oshawott saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). This was Oshawott's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Torrent with Eviolite, favoring a Bold nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Oshawott best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Protect
- Toxic
- Scald
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Oshawott saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Oshawott maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Torrent with Life Orb, favoring a Hardy nature.
Utility Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Waterfall
- Grass Knot
- Blizzard
Recommended Teammates
Oshawott saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Oshawott maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Torrent with Choice Specs, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Aqua Jet
Recommended Teammates
Oshawott saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Oshawott maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Torrent with Focus Sash, favoring a Gentle nature.
Wall Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Toxic
- Hydro Pump
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
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 |
What is Oshawott Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Oshawott
Raikou can KO Oshawott with Thunderbolt (148-174%). Breloom's Bullet Seed hits Oshawott for 55-65%.
 Raikou Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Oshawott View Raikou builds →Scald22-26% Thunderbolt 2x148-174%KO Volt Switch 2x115-136%KO | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLoaded Dice NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Oshawott View Breloom builds →Mach Punch44-52% Bullet Seed 2x55-65% | ||
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 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.
How to Get Oshawott
Oshawott appears at moderate rates across 2 spots in endgame routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
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.
Oshawott isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Oshawott from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Scarlet & Violet. The evolution path from Oshawott to Oshawott is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Oshawott in USUM
- Step 1Oshawott ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Gift · Nuvema Town · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Gift · Aspertia City · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Gift · Route 101 · Complete Delta Episode. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Legends: ArceusNot TradeableAppears in Legends: Arceus via Walking · Space-Time Distortion · Post-game. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Polar Biome. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Dewott
Step 3Evolve into Samurott
Can't catch Oshawott directly. Start with Oshawott in the wild from the locations below, then evolve at level 36. The 3-stage chain from Oshawott to Oshawott is where the leveling time goes.
Base Stats
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 Guide
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.
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves