No. 0283
Surskit
Pond Skater Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
It lives in ponds and marshes that feature lots of plant life. It often fights with Dewpider, whose habitat and diet are similar.
Base stats
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.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
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Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 10 types
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.
At max Speed, Surskit outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.
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
If is active, this Pokémon's Speed is doubled.
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OverqwilIf is active, this Pokémon heals 1/16 of its max HP each turn.
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Competitive
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
Evolution
Moves
Level up 10
| 1 | Water GunNo additional effect. | Water | Spec | 40 | 100% | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Quick AttackUsually goes first. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 9 | Sweet ScentLowers the foe(s) evasiveness by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 14 | SoakChanges the target's type to Water. | Water | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 17 | Bubble Beam10% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Water | Spec | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 22 | AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 25 | HazeEliminates all stat changes. | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 25 | MistFor 5 turns, protects user's party from stat drops. | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 35 | Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more. | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| 38 | Sticky WebLowers Speed of grounded foes by 1 on switch-in. | Bug | Status | — | — | 20 |
TM / HM / TR 39
| TM01 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM04 | AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM05 | Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1. | Ground | Spec | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM11 | Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target. | Water | Spec | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM14 | AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item. | Phys | 55 | 100% | 15 | |
| TM15 | Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1. | Bug | Spec | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM16 | Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target. | Psychic | Spec | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| TM18 | ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's. | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| TM21 | Pounce100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Bug | Phys | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM22 | Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1. | Water | Spec | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM34 | Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1. | Ice | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM35 | Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Ground | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM47 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM49 | Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM50 | Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM77 | Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch. | Water | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM95 | Leech LifeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Bug | Phys | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM110 | Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Water | Phys | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| TM111 | Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Spec | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM114 | Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Ghost | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM123 | SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive. | Water | Spec | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM130 | Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM132 | Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more. | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| TM135 | Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target. | Ice | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM142 | Hydro PumpNo additional effect. | Water | Spec | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| TM143 | Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow. | Ice | Spec | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| TM162 | Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Bug | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM168 | Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight. | Grass | Spec | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM174 | HazeEliminates all stat changes. | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM182 | Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry. | Bug | Phys | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM185 | Lunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1. | Bug | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM203 | Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM219 | Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1. | Bug | Phys | 70 | 90% | 10 |
Egg moves 8
| Egg | Aqua JetUsually goes first. | Water | Phys | 40 | 100% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg | Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry. | Bug | Phys | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Egg | Fell StingerRaises user's Attack by 3 if this KOes the target. | Bug | Phys | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| Egg | Hydro PumpNo additional effect. | Water | Spec | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| Egg | Lunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1. | Bug | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Egg | Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Ground | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Egg | Power SplitAverages Attack and Sp. Atk stats with target. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| Egg | Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target. | Psychic | Spec | 65 | 100% | 20 |
No moves match those filters.
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
- Official vote, Japan#278 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
Pokédex entries
- Pond Skater Pokémon
- Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
- Color
- Blue
- Water's Edge
- Pal Park area
- Pond
It lives in ponds and marshes that feature lots of plant life. It often fights with Dewpider, whose habitat and diet are similar.
Ultra MoonIf 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 SunWhen this Pokémon senses danger, a sweet fluid oozes from the tip of its head. The taste of it disgusts bird Pokémon.
MoonIt moves as if skating on the surface of the water. It often fights with Dewpider over food.
SunIt secretes a thick, sweet-scented syrup from the tip of its head. It lives on weed-choked ponds.
HeartGold · SoulSilverIt 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 · YThey usually live on ponds, but after an evening shower, they may appear on puddles in towns.
FireRed · LeafGreen · XThey 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.
EmeraldIf 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 SapphireFrom 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
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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.