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Surskit

Pond Skater Pokémon

Surskit official artwork
Official art

Surskit is a Bug/Water-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Rock and Electric, with a base stat total of 269. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Height
0.5 m 1′08″
Weight
1.7 kg 3.7 lbs
Base stat total
269 Higher than 8% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen III Ruby & Sapphire
Abilities
It lives in ponds and marshes that feature lots of plant life. It often fights with Dewpider, whose habitat and diet are similar.
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Base stats

HP40115–147190–284
Atk3045–9058–174
Def3246–9262–179
SpA5063–11294–218
SpD5264–11498–223
Spe6576–128121–251
Total269Higher than 8% of Pokémon
HP40Atk30Def32Spe65SpD52SpA50

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: 1 Spe.

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Type matchups

BugWatershow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Electric (because of Water)Flying (because of Bug)Rock (because of Bug)

Resists

½×
Fighting (because of Bug)Ground (because of Bug)Ice (because of Water)Steel (because of Water)Water (because of Water)
Takes normal damage from 10 types
NormalPoisonBugGhostFireGrassPsychicDragonDarkFairy

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 65); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+128Max117No SP85Min76Scarf192Tailwind256

At max Speed, Surskit outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Surskit 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
128Surskit · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
117Surskit · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
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
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85Surskit · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
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

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesLC

Evolution

Moves

Level up 10

1Water GunNo additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25
6Quick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhys40100%30
9Sweet ScentLowers the foe(s) evasiveness by 2.NormalStatus—100%20
14SoakChanges the target's type to Water.WaterStatus—100%20
17Bubble Beam10% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.WaterSpec65100%20
22AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
25HazeEliminates all stat changes.IceStatus——30
25MistFor 5 turns, protects user's party from stat drops.IceStatus——30
35Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40
38Sticky WebLowers Speed of grounded foes by 1 on switch-in.BugStatus——20

TM / HM / TR 39

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM14AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15
TM15Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.BugSpec50100%20
TM16Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM21Pounce100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.BugPhys50100%20
TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM77Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM95Leech LifeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.BugPhys80100%10
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM110Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys85100%10
TM111Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10
TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15
TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM132Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40
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
TM162Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.BugSpec90100%10
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM174HazeEliminates all stat changes.IceStatus——30
TM182Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.BugPhys60100%20
TM185Lunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.BugPhys80100%15
TM203Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10
TM219Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.BugPhys7090%10

Egg moves 8

EggAqua JetUsually goes first.WaterPhys40100%20
EggBug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.BugPhys60100%20
EggFell StingerRaises user's Attack by 3 if this KOes the target.BugPhys50100%25
EggHydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
EggLunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.BugPhys80100%15
EggMud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15
EggPower SplitAverages Attack and Sp. Atk stats with target.PsychicStatus——10
EggPsybeam10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

Biology

Surskit can release a thick syrup or a sweet scent from its antenna, and an oil from the tips of its feet. It uses the syrup as a defense mechanism, the scent to attract prey, and the oil to walk on water. It competes with Dewpider for food.

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

Polls & views

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Pokédex entries

Pond Skater Pokémon
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Blue
Water's Edge
Pal Park area
Pond
Original Hoenn#032Central Kalos#047New Hoenn#033Original Alola#139Original Akala#066Original Ula’ula#060Updated Alola#172Updated Akala#073Updated Ula’ula#066Paldea#049Kitakami#149
  1. It lives in ponds and marshes that feature lots of plant life. It often fights with Dewpider, whose habitat and diet are similar.

    Ultra Moon
  2. If it’s in a pinch, it will secrete a sweet liquid from the tip of its head. Syrup made from gathering that liquid is tasty on bread.

    Ultra Sun
  3. When this Pokémon senses danger, a sweet fluid oozes from the tip of its head. The taste of it disgusts bird Pokémon.

    Moon
  4. It moves as if skating on the surface of the water. It often fights with Dewpider over food.

    Sun
  5. It secretes a thick, sweet-scented syrup from the tip of its head. It lives on weed-choked ponds.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver
  6. It appears as if it is skating on water. It draws prey with a sweet scent from the tip of its head.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y
  7. They usually live on ponds, but after an evening shower, they may appear on puddles in towns.

    FireRed · LeafGreen · X
  8. They gather on puddles after evening downpours, gliding across the surface of water as if sliding. It secretes honey with a sweet aroma from its head.

    Emerald
  9. If SURSKIT senses danger, it secretes a thick, sugary syrup from the tip of its head. There are some Pokémon that love eating this syrup.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
  10. From the tips of its feet, SURSKIT secretes an oil that enables it to walk on water as if it were skating. This Pokémon feeds on microscopic organisms in ponds and lakes.

    Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English
Surskit
Japanese
アメタマ
Japanese (romaji)
Ametama
Korean
비구술
Chinese (Traditional)
溜溜糖球
Chinese (Simplified)
溜溜糖球
French
Arakdo
German
Gehweiher
Spanish
Surskit
Italian
Surskit

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

1 Spe
200 ≈26.1% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
54
Medium

Breeding

Water 1Bug
♂ 50%♀ 50%
15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Brooklet HillSurfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–17
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Brooklet HillSurfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–17
Moon 1 area
  • Brooklet HillSurfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–17
Sun 1 area
  • Brooklet HillSurfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–17
XD 1 area
  • Oasis PokespotFinding a Wild Pokemon at any of the three Pokespots in Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 10–20
SoulSilver 3 areas
  • Safari Zone ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 42
  • Safari Zone PlainsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46
  • Safari Zone WetlandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
HeartGold 3 areas
  • Safari Zone ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 42
  • Safari Zone PlainsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46
  • Safari Zone WetlandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
Platinum 1 area
  • Road 229Surfing · Lv 35–45
Pearl 2 areas
  • Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2
  • Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2
Diamond 2 areas
  • Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2
  • Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2
Sapphire 5 areas
  • Road 102Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–30
  • Road 111Surfing · Lv 20–30
  • Road 114Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–30
  • Road 117Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–30
  • Road 120Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–30
Ruby 5 areas
  • Road 102Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–30
  • Road 111Surfing · Lv 20–30
  • Road 114Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–30
  • Road 117Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–30
  • Road 120Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–30

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.