Nothing about Samurott screams competitive powerhouse, and that's fine. Water means only weak to Electric and Grass. Known as the Formidable Pokemon. Can go either physical or special depending on the set.
Nothing fancy in Samurott's spread. It leans mixed with Sp. Atk out front. And you'll get 3 Sp. Atk EVs per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
One swing of the sword incorporated in its armor can fell an opponent. A simple glare from one of them quiets everybody.
Part of the armor on its anterior legs becomes a giant sword. Its cry alone is enough to intimidate most enemies.
Samurott Weakness
GoodSamurott's Water typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric and Grass moves. The Water typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. With 95 HP and balanced defenses, Samurott can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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 +45.
How to Evolve
Breed with Samurott to get Oshawott eggs using 180 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Air Slash, Assurance, Brine and 5 more.
Mysticwater buys the setup turn. Samurott clicks Swords Dance, then starts cleaning with Aqua Jet and Bug coverage. Modest nature with max HP and Sp. Atk EVs makes sure nothing tanks a boosted hit comfortably.
Best Build
Best Samurott Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Swords Dance
- Megahorn
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
You're catching Oshawott first, not Samurott. Oshawott appears but it's a rare spawn in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
Samurott works as an attacker with 528 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list — a situational pick that fills a niche. That 108 base Sp. Atk 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. Shell Armor is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Samurott is a mixed attacker — base 100 Attack and 108 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 70 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. Fits the attacker role.
Samurott appears in 8 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Available since Black & White, Samurott appears in 8 games spanning 5 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Hisuian form in Generation 8.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLAHisuian
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A