Samurott (#0503) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP95155–202300–394

Atk10094–167184–328

Def8581–150157–295

SpA108101–176198–346

SpD7067–134130–262

Spe7067–134130–262

Total528Higher than 82% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 70). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+134Max122No SP90Min81Scarf201Tailwind268

At max Speed, Samurott outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Grass2×

Resists

Fire½×Ice½×Steel½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Torrent
Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Shell ArmorHidden ability
Protects against critical hits.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#262 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 2 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Life Orb (32.5%) · Torrent (55.7%) · Adamant (44.2%) · HP 11 / Atk 32 / Def 13 / SpD 10 (24.6%)

Moves Megahorn, Aqua Jet, Hydro Pump, Liquidation

Singles

#240 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Sitrus Berry (43.9%) · Shell Armor (75.6%) · Modest (76%) · HP 32 / Def 2 / SpA 32 (22.4%)

Moves Ice Beam, Vacuum Wave, Surf, Grass Knot

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0501OshawottWater
1. Level 17#0502DewottWater
  1. Level 36#0503SamurottWater

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

EvoSlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

1MegahornInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys12085%10

1SoakChanges the target’s type to Water.WaterStatus—100%20

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1Tail WhipLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

13Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

18Razor ShellHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys7595%10

21Fury CutterPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.BugPhys4095%20

25Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

29Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

34Aqua JetInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys40100%20

39EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

46Aqua TailInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys9090%10

51RetaliateHas double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.NormalPhys70100%5

58Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

63Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM / HM / TR 52

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM46AvalancheInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.IcePhys60100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM52SnowscapeThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.IceStatus——10

TM53Smart StrikeNever misses.SteelPhys70—10

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM105X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TM106Drill RunHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GroundPhys8095%10

TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM145Water PledgeWith Grass Pledge, halves opposing Pokémon’s Speed for four turns.WaterSpec80100%10

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM154Hydro CannonUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.WaterSpec15090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM184Vacuum WaveInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingSpec40100%30

TM196Flip TurnUser must switch out after attacking.WaterPhys60100%20

TM199Lash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

TM208WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

TM229Upper HandThe user reacts to the target's movement and strikes with the heel of its palm, making the target flinch. This move fails if the target is not readying a priority move.FightingPhys65100%15

Egg moves 8

EggAir SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

EggAqua CutterThe user expels pressurized water to cut at the target like a blade. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.WaterPhys70100%20

EggCopycatUses the target’s last used move.NormalStatus——20

EggDetectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.FightingStatus——5

EggKnock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

EggNight SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15

EggSacred SwordIgnores the target’s stat modifiers.FightingPhys90100%15

EggScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

Pokédex entries

Category: Formidable Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#009Updated Unova#009Hisui#009Blueberry#208

Hard of heart and deft of blade, this rare form of Samurott is a product of the Pokémon's evolution in the region of Hisui. Its turbulent blows crash into foes like ceaseless pounding waves.
Legends: Arceus
In the time it takes a foe to blink, it can draw and sheathe the seamitars attached to its front legs.
Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
Part of the armor on its anterior legs becomes a giant sword. Its cry alone is enough to intimidate most enemies.
White
One swing of the sword incorporated in its armor can fell an opponent. A simple glare from one of them quiets everybody.
Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

Japanese: ダイケンキ
Japanese (romaji): Daikenki
Korean: 대검귀
Chinese (Traditional): 大劍鬼
Chinese (Simplified): 大剑鬼
French: Clamiral
German: Admurai
Spanish: Samurott
Italian: Samurott

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 3 SpA
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 238
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Field
Gender: ♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Moon 1 area

Poni WildsIsland Scan · Lv 43

Sun 1 area

Poni WildsIsland Scan · Lv 43