Dewott
TL;DR. Dewott is a pure water-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 413. Strict training is how it learns its flowing double-scalchop technique.
Strict training is how it learns its flowing double-scalchop technique.
Stat spread.
Total of 413. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Dewott in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Dewott reaches 1,741 CP at level 40 and 1,992 CP as a best buddy.
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Dewott in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Dewott across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #107 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Dewott.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Dewott, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Dewott?
Dewott is a pure Water-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Dewott weak to?
Dewott takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Dewott resistant to?
Dewott resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel. It has no full immunities.
How does Dewott evolve?
Dewott evolves from Oshawott (Level 17). Dewott evolves into Samurott (Level 36) or Hisuian Samurott (Level 36 in Hisui (yields Hisuian Samurott)).
What generation is Dewott from?
Dewott was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0502.
What are Dewott's base stats?
Dewott has HP 75, Attack 75, Defense 60, Special Attack 83, Special Defense 60, and Speed 60. Total base stat total: 413.
What are Dewott's abilities?
Dewott can have the ability Torrent, plus the Hidden Ability Shell Armor.
Is Dewott legendary or mythical?
No. Dewott is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Dewott's best stat?
Dewott's highest base stat is Special Attack at 83, which ranks 51st of 154 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Dewott good?
Dewott has a base stat total of 413, the 584th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 84th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Dewott as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Dewott is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Dewott vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 154 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Dewott | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 75 | 70 | +5 |
| Attack | 75 | 72 | +3 |
| Defense | 60 | 72 | -12 |
| Special Attack | 83 | 71 | +12 |
| Special Defense | 60 | 69 | -9 |
| Speed | 60 | 66 | -6 |
| Total | 413 | 420 | -7 |
Dewott appears in 11 games.
Every mainline release where Dewott is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Dewott isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Dewott is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
Dewott appears in 14 episodes.
From HZ054 (2024-06-14) through JN081 (2021-09-17).
- HZ054 The Treasure of Eternity Horizons 2025-01-13
- HZ056 Liko vs. Rika! Towards the Battle's End Horizons 2025-01-13
- HZ057 The Terapagos I Don't Know Horizons 2025-02-17
- HZ066 Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger! Horizons 2025-02-17
- BW004 The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice! Black & White 2011-02-26
- BW010 A Rival Battle for Club Champ!! Black & White 2011-04-09
- BW019 A Connoisseur's Revenge! Black & White 2011-06-11
- BW039 Reunion Battles in Nimbasa! Black & White 2011-10-29
- BW070 The Clubsplosion Begins! Black & White 2012-07-14
- BW071 Search for the Clubultimate! Black & White 2012-07-21
- BW115 The Pokémon Harbor Patrol! Black & White 2013-06-01
- BW126 Crowning the Scalchop King! Black & White 2013-08-17
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Dewott partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Dewott partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
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