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.
In the time it takes a foe to blink, it can draw and sheathe the seamitars attached to its front legs.
One swing of the sword incorporated in its armor can fell an opponent. A simple glare from one of them quiets everybody.
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.
The three-stage chain from Oshawott through Dewott ends here at Samurott. Want more? Breed for Oshawott eggs. No compatible partners 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 from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Air Slash, Assurance, Brine and 5 more.
Leftovers buys the setup turn. Samurott clicks Swords Dance, then starts cleaning with Swords Dance and the remaining moves. Rash nature with max HP and Sp. Atk EVs makes sure nothing tanks a boosted hit comfortably.
Best Build
Best Samurott Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Aqua Jet
- Ice Beam
- X Scissor
Recommended Teammates
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Samurott won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Hydro Cannon and Hydro Pump anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
No wild encounters for Samurott. The 3-stage chain runs through Oshawott, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 36 once you've got the levels.
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 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