Surskit Evolution
Surskit Abilities
Doubles Speed during rain.
Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain.
Surskit Moves
| Move▲ | Type▲ | Cat.▲ | Pow▲ | Acc▲ | Method▲ | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Gun | water | special | 40 | 100 | Level 1 | The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water. |
| Quick Attack | normal | physical | 40 | 100 | Level 6 | The user lunges at the target to inflict damage, moving at blinding speed. This move always goes first. |
| Sweet Scent | normal | status | – | 100 | Level 9 | The user releases a scent that harshly lowers opposing Pokémon's evasiveness. |
| Soak | water | status | – | 100 | Level 14 | The user shoots a torrent of water that changes the target's type to Water. |
| Bubble Beam | water | special | 65 | 100 | Level 17 | A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower the target's Speed stat. |
| Agility | psychic | status | – | – | Level 22 | The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat. |
| Mist | ice | status | – | – | Level 25 | The user cloaks itself and its allies in a white mist that prevents any of their stats from being lowered for five turns. |
| Haze | ice | status | – | – | Level 25 | The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle. |
| Baton Pass | normal | status | – | – | Level 35 | The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes. |
| Sticky Web | bug | status | – | – | Level 38 | The user weaves a sticky net around the opposing team, which lowers their Speed stats upon switching into battle. |
| Acrobatics | flying | physical | 55 | 100 | TM | The user nimbly strikes the target. This attack does massive damage if the user isn't holding an item. |
| Blizzard | ice | special | 110 | 70 | TM | A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen. |
| Bug Buzz | bug | special | 90 | 100 | TM | The user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| Chilling Water | water | special | 50 | 100 | TM | The 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. |
| Endure | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| Facade | normal | physical | 70 | 100 | TM | This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| Giga Drain | grass | special | 75 | 100 | TM | A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. |
| Helping Hand | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack. |
| Ice Beam | ice | special | 90 | 100 | TM | The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen. |
| Icy Wind | ice | special | 55 | 95 | TM | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats. |
| Leech Life | bug | physical | 80 | 100 | TM | The user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. |
| Liquidation | water | physical | 85 | 100 | TM | The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
| Mud Slap | ground | special | 20 | 100 | TM | The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Pounce | bug | physical | 50 | 100 | TM | The user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat. |
| Protect | normal | status | – | – | TM | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Psych Up | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target. |
| Rain Dance | water | status | – | – | TM | The 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. |
| Rest | psychic | status | – | – | TM | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. |
| Shadow Ball | ghost | special | 80 | 100 | TM | The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Skitter Smack | bug | physical | 70 | 90 | TM | The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. |
| Sleep Talk | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep. |
| Solar Beam | grass | special | 120 | 100 | TM | The user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn. |
| Struggle Bug | bug | special | 50 | 100 | TM | The user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats. |
| Substitute | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
| Sunny Day | fire | status | – | – | TM | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks. |
| Surf | water | special | 90 | 100 | TM | The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. |
| Take Down | normal | physical | 90 | 85 | TM | A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| Tera Blast | normal | special | 80 | 100 | TM | If 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. |
| Thief | dark | physical | 60 | 100 | TM | The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item. |
| Water Pulse | water | special | 60 | 100 | TM | The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target. |
| Waterfall | water | physical | 80 | 100 | TM | The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. |
| Aqua Jet | water | physical | 40 | 100 | Egg | The user lunges at the target to inflict damage, moving at blinding speed. This move always goes first. |
| Bug Bite | bug | physical | 60 | 100 | Egg | The user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| Fell Stinger | bug | physical | 50 | 100 | Egg | When the user knocks out a target with this move, the user's Attack stat is boosted drastically. |
| Hydro Pump | water | special | 110 | 80 | Egg | The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. |
| Lunge | bug | physical | 80 | 100 | Egg | The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat. |
| Mud Shot | ground | special | 55 | 95 | Egg | The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat. |
| Power Split | psychic | status | – | – | Egg | The user employs its psychic power to average its Attack and Sp. Atk stats with those of the target. |
| Psybeam | psychic | special | 65 | 100 | Egg | The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also confuse the target. |
Surskit Sprites
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.
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.
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.
They usually live on ponds, but after an evening shower, they may appear on puddles in towns.
It appears as if it is skating on water. It draws prey with a sweet scent from the tip of its head.
Surskit's Japanese name is Ametama (アメタマ). Here are all the official names for Surskit across different languages:
Surskit Breeding
How to Get Surskit
Surskit can be encountered in the wild across multiple Pokemon games. Here is how to obtain Surskit in every game where it is available:
About Surskit
Surskit is a Bug/Water-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 269, Surskit is classified as a Pond Skater Pokémon and is part of the Surskit → Masquerain evolution line.
In competitive play, Surskit is placed in the Doubles Ubers tier where it holds a 0.01% usage rate. Its key abilities are Swift Swim and Rain Dish, which allow it to function as both an offensive pivot and a rain sweeper. Surskit is weak to Electric, Flying, Rock-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.
Surskit can learn 74 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Sticky Web, Icy Wind, Haze, Bug Buzz. Standing at 0.5m tall and weighing 1.7kg, Surskit has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Hoenn region games.