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Samurott

Formidable Pokémon

BaseHisuian
Samurott official artwork
Official art

Samurott is a Water-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Grass and Electric, with a base stat total of 528. In Pokémon Champions it’s #262 on the Doubles ladder and #240 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Water
Height
1.5 m 4′11″
Weight
94.6 kg 208.6 lbs
Base stat total
528 Higher than 82% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen V Black & White
Abilities
Champions#262 Doubles ▼2 · #240 Singles ▲1Usual set Life Orb · Adamant · HP 11 / Atk 32 / Def 13 / SpD 10Full set →
Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus
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.
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Base stats

HP95170–202300–394
Atk100108–167184–328
Def8594–150157–295
SpA108115–176198–346
SpD7081–134130–262
Spe7081–134130–262
Total528Higher than 82% of Pokémon
HP95Atk100Def85Spe70SpD70SpA108

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpA.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
ElectricGrass

Resists

½×
FireIceSteelWater
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 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 on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Samurott against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
134Samurott · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
122Samurott · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90Samurott · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#262 of 262 used

▼ 2 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

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

MovesMegahornAqua JetHydro PumpLiquidation

Singles

#240 of 262 used

▲ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Sitrus Berry (43.9%) · (75.6%) · Modest (76.0%) · HP 32 / Def 2 / SpA 32 (22.4%)

MovesIce BeamVacuum WaveSurfGrass Knot

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

Usage over time

Values
Samurott, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,2220%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,6190%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,3150%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6860%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,2500%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9430%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Evolution

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

Moves

Level up 17

EvoSlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhys70100%20
1MegahornNo additional effect.BugPhys12085%10
1SoakChanges the target's type to Water.WaterStatus—100%20
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1Tail WhipLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1Water GunNo additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25
13Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.NormalStatus——30
18Razor Shell50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys7595%10
21Fury CutterPower doubles with each hit, up to 160.BugPhys4095%20
25Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
29Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
34Aqua JetUsually goes first.WaterPhys40100%20
39EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
46Aqua TailNo additional effect.WaterPhys9090%10
51RetaliatePower doubles if an ally fainted last turn.NormalPhys70100%5
58Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
63Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM / HM / TR 52

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM30Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpec5595%15
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM46AvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.IcePhys60100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM52SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def.IceStatus——10
TM53Smart StrikeThis move does not check accuracy.SteelPhys70—10
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM57False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.NormalPhys40100%40
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM65Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM77Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM94Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM105X-ScissorNo additional effect.BugPhys80100%15
TM106Drill RunHigh critical hit ratio.GroundPhys8095%10
TM110Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys85100%10
TM122EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM142Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5
TM145Water PledgeUse with Grass or Fire Pledge for added effect.WaterSpec80100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM154Hydro CannonUser cannot move next turn.WaterSpec15090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM184Vacuum WaveUsually goes first.FightingSpec40100%30
TM196Flip TurnUser switches out after damaging the target.WaterPhys60100%20
TM199Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5
TM208WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15
TM221Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.DarkPhys80100%15
TM229Upper Hand100% flinch. Fails unless target using priority attack.FightingPhys65100%15

Egg moves 8

EggAir Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
EggAqua CutterHigh critical hit ratio.WaterPhys70100%20
EggCopycatUses the last move used in the battle.NormalStatus——20
EggDetectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.FightingStatus——5
EggKnock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20
EggNight SlashHigh critical hit ratio.DarkPhys70100%15
EggSacred SwordIgnores the target's stat stage changes.FightingPhys90100%15
EggScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.NormalStatus—85%40

Biology

Samurott is a quadruped, sea lion-esque Pokémon, radically different in appearance from Dewott. Part of the armor on its front legs can become a giant sword, and one swing of the sword incorporated in its armor can fell an opponent. A simple glare from one of them quiets everybody and its cry alone is enough to intimidate most enemies.

In the time it takes a foe to blink, it can draw and sheathe the armored swords attached to its front legs.

Design & origin

Sugimori decided to base the third evolution on a sea lion, with Oshawott's shell turning into a sword, and stated that Oshawott's evolution would have a Japanese style of design, citing their powerful nature, such as the "sound they made when they stamped on the ground". He intended Samurott to be a completely different shape from Oshawott.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

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Pokédex entries

Formidable Pokémon
Unova · Black & White
Color
Blue
—
Original Unova#009Updated Unova#009Hisui#009Blueberry#208

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. Part of the armor on its anterior legs becomes a giant sword. Its cry alone is enough to intimidate most enemies.

    White

  4. 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

English
Samurott
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

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Training

3 SpA
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
238
Medium Slow

Breeding

Field
♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Dewott: Level 36.

Moon 1 area
  • Poni WildsIsland Scan · Lv 43
Sun 1 area
  • Poni WildsIsland Scan · Lv 43

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.