#503 Samurott

#503 Samurott

water
Height1.5 m(4'11")
Weight94.6 kg(208.6 lbs)
Gender♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
Gen 5

Samurott's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 95
331
Attack 100
236
Defense 85
206
Sp. Atk 108
252
Sp. Def 70
176
Speed 70
176
0/508
1377
Type Effectiveness
2xdamage
electricgrass
1xdamage
normalfightingpoisongroundflyingpsychicbugrockghostdragondarkfairy
0.5xdamage
firewatericesteel

Samurott Abilities

Torrent

Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Shell ArmorHidden

Protects against critical hits.

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Samurott Moves

Category
Type
Move▲Type▲Cat.▲Pow▲Acc▲Method▲Description
Tacklenormalphysical40100Level 1A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
Tail Whipnormalstatus–100Level 1The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Defense stats.
Water Gunwaterspecial40100Level 1The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
Slashnormalphysical70100Level 1The target is attacked with a slash of claws, scythes, or the like. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Megahornbugphysical12085Level 1Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.
Soakwaterstatus–100Level 1The user shoots a torrent of water that changes the target's type to Water.
Focus Energynormalstatus––Level 13The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that its future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits.
Razor Shellwaterphysical7595Level 18The user cuts the target with sharp shells to inflict damage. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Fury Cutterbugphysical4095Level 21The user attacks by slashing the target with scythes, claws, or the like. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.
Water Pulsewaterspecial60100Level 25The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
Aerial Aceflyingphysical60–Level 29The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
Aqua Jetwaterphysical40100Level 34The user lunges at the target to inflict damage, moving at blinding speed. This move always goes first.
Encorenormalstatus–100Level 39The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.
Aqua Tailwaterphysical9090Level 46The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
Retaliatenormalphysical70100Level 51The user takes revenge for a fainted ally. This move's power is boosted if an ally fainted in the previous turn.
Swords Dancenormalstatus––Level 58A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat.
Hydro Pumpwaterspecial11080Level 63The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
Avalancheicephysical60100TMThis move's power is doubled if the target has inflicted damage on the user in the same turn.
Blizzardicespecial11070TMA howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.
Body Slamnormalphysical85100TMThe user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Brick Breakfightingphysical75100TMThe user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
Bulldozegroundphysical60100TMThe user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
Chilling Waterwaterspecial50100TMThe 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.
Dark Pulsedarkspecial80100TMThe user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch.
Diggroundphysical80100TMThe user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.
Drill Rungroundphysical8095TMThe user crashes into the target while rotating its body like a drill. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Endurenormalstatus––TMThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Facadenormalphysical70100TMThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
False Swipenormalphysical40100TMA restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Flingdarkphysical–100TMThe user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
Flip Turnwaterphysical60100TMAfter making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Giga Impactnormalphysical15090TMThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
Grass Knotgrassspecial–100TMThe user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Helping Handnormalstatus––TMThe user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Hydro Cannonwaterspecial15090TMThe target is hit with a watery blast. The user can't move on the next turn.
Hyper Beamnormalspecial15090TMThe target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
Ice Beamicespecial90100TMThe target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.
Icy Windicespecial5595TMThe user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.
Lash Outdarkphysical75100TMThe user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's stats were lowered during this turn.
Liquidationwaterphysical85100TMThe user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Protectnormalstatus––TMThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Rain Dancewaterstatus––TMThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
Restpsychicstatus––TMThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Scary Facenormalstatus–100TMThe user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
Sleep Talknormalstatus––TMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Smart Strikesteelphysical70–TMThe user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.
Snarldarkspecial5595TMThe user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.
Snowscapeicestatus0–TMThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.
Substitutenormalstatus––TMThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Surfwaterspecial90100TMThe user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.
Swiftnormalspecial60–TMStar-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Take Downnormalphysical9085TMA reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Tauntdarkstatus–100TMThe target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
Tera Blastnormalspecial80100TMIf 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.
Thiefdarkphysical60100TMThe user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.
Throat Chopdarkphysical80100TMThe user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.
Upper Handfightingphysical65100TMThe 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.
Vacuum Wavefightingspecial40100TMThe user whirls its fists to send a wave of pure vacuum at the target. This move always goes first.
Water Pledgewaterspecial80100TMA column of water hits the target. When used with its fire counterpart, this move's power is boosted and a rainbow appears.
Waterfallwaterphysical80100TMThe user charges at the target and may make it flinch.
Whirlpoolwaterspecial3585TMThe user traps the target inside a violent, swirling whirlpool that inflicts damage for four to five turns.
X Scissorbugphysical80100TMThe user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors.
Air Slashflyingspecial7595EggThe user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch.
Aqua Cutterwaterphysical70100EggThe user expels pressurized water to cut at the target like a blade. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Copycatnormalstatus––EggThe user mimics the move used immediately before it. The move fails if no other move has been used yet.
Detectfightingstatus––EggThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Knock Offdarkphysical65100EggThe user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item.
Night Slashdarkphysical70100EggThe user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Sacred Swordfightingphysical90100EggThe user attacks by slicing with a sword. The target's stat changes don't affect the damage inflicted by this move.
Screechnormalstatus–85EggAn earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat.

Samurott Sprites

Normal
Samurott Gen V Normal sprite
Shiny
Samurott Gen V Shiny sprite
Back
Samurott Gen V Back sprite
Back Shiny
Samurott Gen V Back Shiny sprite
Pokedex Entries
Black

One swing of the sword incorporated in its armor can fell an opponent. A simple glare from one of them quiets everybody.

White

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

Black 2

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

Legends: 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.

In Other Languages

Samurott's Japanese name is Daikenki (ダイケンキ). Here are all the official names for Samurott across different languages:

JapaneseダイケンキDaikenki
Korean대검귀
Chinese (Traditional)大劍鬼
FrenchClamiral
GermanAdmurai
SpanishSamurott
ItalianSamurott
Chinese (Simplified)大剑鬼

Samurott Breeding

Species
Formidable Pokémon
Egg Groups
Ground
Hatch Time5,120 steps(20 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate45
Base Friendship70
Growth RateMedium Slow
Base Experience238

How to Get Samurott

Samurott is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Samurott in every game where it is available:

Regional Pokedex Numbers
Unova #9Unova (B2W2) #9Hisui #9Blueberry #208
GameMethodLocationDetails
SunWildPoni wildsIsland Scan
MoonWildPoni wildsIsland Scan
FAQ

About Samurott

Samurott is a Water-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 528, Samurott is classified as a Formidable Pokémon and is part of the Oshawott → Dewott → Samurott → Hisuian Samurott evolution line.

In competitive play, Samurott is placed in the ZU tier where it holds a 4.17% usage rate. Its key abilities are Torrent and Shell Armor, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Samurott is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Samurott can learn 95 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Aqua Jet, Liquidation, Swords Dance, Tera Blast. Standing at 1.5m tall and weighing 94.6kg, Samurott has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Unova region games.