Everything pushes toward mixed damage here. Samurott's Attack does the work, Sp. Def pays the price. But you're still getting 3 Sp. Atk EVs per KO. Tough to catch, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
A master of a sword-drawing art called iaijutsu, Samurott settles its battles with a single swing of either large sword sheathed in its foreleg armor.
Samurott leads its group strictly. Those who do not follow its rules receive a merciless thrashing.
Samurott's Water/Dark typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric, Grass, Fighting, Bug, and Fairy. It shrugs off Psychic-type attacks completely. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass, Fighting, Bug, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Ghost, Dark, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
Flutter Mane can KO Samurott with Moonblast (94-111%). Rillaboom threatens a KO with Wood Hammer (132-156%). Raging Bolt's Thunderbolt also KOs at 90-106%.
 Flutter Mane GhostFairy | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityProtosynthesis ItemBooster Energy NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Samurott View Flutter Mane builds →Moonblast 2x94-111%KO Shadow Ball20-23% Dazzling Gleam 2x80-94% | ||
 Rillaboom Grass | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemAssault Vest NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Samurott View Rillaboom builds →Wood Hammer 2x132-156%KO | ||
 Raging Bolt ElectricDragon | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityProtosynthesis ItemAssault Vest NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Samurott View Raging Bolt builds →Thunderclap 2x70-82% Dragon Pulse42-50% Thunderbolt 2x90-106%KO | ||
 Mienfoo Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Samurott View Mienfoo builds →Knock Off8-9% U Turn 2x33-39% High Jump Kick 2x92-108%KO | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Samurott View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch20-24% U Turn 2x142-167%KO Knock Off22-26% Close Combat 2x161-190%KO | ||
The three-stage chain from Oshawott through Dewott ends here at Samurott. Want more? Breed for Oshawott eggs. A massive partner pool available via one egg group. The evolution from Oshawott pushed Samurott to 528 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +53. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Samurott to get Oshawott eggs using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
Flip Turn keeps your team's momentum going. Samurott doesn't need to stay in long, Assault Vest provides a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs make every visit count. Surf threatens on the way out. Torrent adds passive value.
Best Build
Samurott best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Flip Turn
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Grass Knot
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Hydro Pump
- Aqua Jet
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Grass Knot
- Tera Blast
- Surf
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Megahorn
- Hydro Pump
- Flip Turn
Recommended Teammates
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Doubles Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Icy Wind
- Grass Knot
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Aqua Jet
- Hydro Pump
- Grass Knot
Doubles Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Icy Wind
- Grass Knot
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Aqua Jet
- Hydro Pump
- Grass Knot
Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Samurott's coverage across 8 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Hydro Cannon and Hydro Pump for same-type damage. Megahorn and Aqua Tail are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
The offense anchors on Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail, with coverage across 8 types adding reach. It's a workable movepool for Samurott that handles most situations. Aqua Tail and Hydro Pump give it enough punch where it matters.
The natural movepool does the job, but Air Slash and Assurance from the egg pool give Samurott something extra. Pair those with Hydro Cannon and Hydro Pump for STAB and coverage across 9 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
The natural movepool does the job, but Air Slash and Assurance from the egg pool give Samurott something extra. Pair those with Hydro Cannon and Hydro Pump for STAB and coverage across 9 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Samurott can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer Oshawott from Black, Black 2, or Legends: Arceus and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Samurott in Scarlet & Violet
decent spawn rates for Samurott across 1 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Samurott in Legends: Arceus
The path to Samurott starts with Oshawott at Lv. 5+ via walking and gift encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch OshawottJubilife VillageGift from NPC Lv.5 CityLimitedEarlyStarter choiceSpace-Time Distortion - Alabaster IcelandsGrass DistortionUncommonPost-game
Step 2Catch or Evolve DewottSpace-Time Distortion - Alabaster IcelandsGrass DistortionUncommonPost-gameor evolve from Oshawott (Step 1)
Step 3Samurott ✓Space-Time Distortion - Alabaster IcelandsGrass DistortionUncommonPost-gameor evolve from Dewott (Step 2)
Samurott isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Oshawott from Black, Black 2, or Legends: Arceus. The evolution path from Oshawott to Samurott is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Samurott in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Samurott appears at moderate rates across 2 spots in late-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Samurott works as an attacker with 528 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list: a solid choice for the right team. That 108 base Attack does the heavy lifting.
Torrent strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. That's the one you want on Samurott. Sharpness is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Samurott is a mixed attacker with base 108 Attack and 100 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 85 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the attacker role.
Run Knock Off, Ice Beam, Surf, and Flip Turn on Samurott. Knock Off is the most common pick at 15% usage. Surf provides reliable STAB damage.
Available since Black & White, Samurott appears in 8 games spanning 6 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Hisuian form in Generation 8.
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 8PLAHisuian
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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