#283 Surskit

#283 Surskit

Height0.5 m(1'08")
Weight1.7 kg(3.7 lbs)
Gender50%50%
Gen 3

Surskit's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 40
221
Attack 30
96
Defense 32
100
Sp. Atk 50
136
Sp. Def 52
140
Speed 65
166
859
Type Effectiveness

Surskit Abilities

Doubles Speed during rain.

Rain DishHidden

Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain.

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Surskit Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription
Water Gunwaterspecial40100Level 1The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
Quick Attacknormalphysical40100Level 6The user lunges at the target to inflict damage, moving at blinding speed. This move always goes first.
Sweet Scentnormalstatus100Level 9The user releases a scent that harshly lowers opposing Pokémon's evasiveness.
Soakwaterstatus100Level 14The user shoots a torrent of water that changes the target's type to Water.
Bubble Beamwaterspecial65100Level 17A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower the target's Speed stat.
AgilitypsychicstatusLevel 22The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat.
MisticestatusLevel 25The user cloaks itself and its allies in a white mist that prevents any of their stats from being lowered for five turns.
HazeicestatusLevel 25The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
Baton PassnormalstatusLevel 35The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.
Sticky WebbugstatusLevel 38The user weaves a sticky net around the opposing team, which lowers their Speed stats upon switching into battle.
Acrobaticsflyingphysical55100TMThe user nimbly strikes the target. This attack does massive damage if the user isn't holding an item.
Blizzardicespecial11070TMA howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.
Bug Buzzbugspecial90100TMThe user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
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.
EndurenormalstatusTMThe 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.
Giga Draingrassspecial75100TMA nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Helping HandnormalstatusTMThe user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
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.
Leech Lifebugphysical80100TMThe user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Liquidationwaterphysical85100TMThe user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Mud Slapgroundspecial20100TMThe user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Pouncebugphysical50100TMThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
ProtectnormalstatusTMThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Psych UpnormalstatusTMThe user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
Rain DancewaterstatusTMThe 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.
RestpsychicstatusTMThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Shadow Ballghostspecial80100TMThe user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Skitter Smackbugphysical7090TMThe user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Sleep TalknormalstatusTMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Solar Beamgrassspecial120100TMThe user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
Struggle Bugbugspecial50100TMThe user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats.
SubstitutenormalstatusTMThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sunny DayfirestatusTMThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Surfwaterspecial90100TMThe user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.
Take Downnormalphysical9085TMA reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
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.
Water Pulsewaterspecial60100TMThe user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
Waterfallwaterphysical80100TMThe user charges at the target and may make it flinch.
Aqua Jetwaterphysical40100EggThe user lunges at the target to inflict damage, moving at blinding speed. This move always goes first.
Bug Bitebugphysical60100EggThe user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Fell Stingerbugphysical50100EggWhen the user knocks out a target with this move, the user's Attack stat is boosted drastically.
Hydro Pumpwaterspecial11080EggThe target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
Lungebugphysical80100EggThe user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.
Mud Shotgroundspecial5595EggThe user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Power SplitpsychicstatusEggThe user employs its psychic power to average its Attack and Sp. Atk stats with those of the target.
Psybeampsychicspecial65100EggThe target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also confuse the target.

Surskit Sprites

Pokedex Entries
Ruby

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.

Sapphire

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.

Emerald

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.

FireRed

They usually live on ponds, but after an evening shower, they may appear on puddles in towns.

Diamond

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

In Other Languages

Surskit's Japanese name is Ametama (アメタマ). Here are all the official names for Surskit across different languages:

JapaneseアメタマAmetama
Korean비구술
Chinese (Traditional)溜溜糖球
FrenchArakdo
GermanGehweiher
SpanishSurskit
ItalianSurskit
Chinese (Simplified)溜溜糖球

Surskit Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time3,840 steps(15 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate200
Base Friendship70
Growth RateMedium
Base Experience54

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:

FAQ

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.