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No. 0503 · Generation V · Unova

Samurott

The Formidable Pokémon

TL;DR. Samurott is a pure water-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 528. One swing of the sword incorporated in its armor can fell an opponent. A simple glare from one of them quiets everybody.

Water

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

Height1.5 m

Weight94.6 kg

AbilitiesTorrent

HiddenShell Armor

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 528. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 95

Attack 100

Defense 85

Sp. Attack 108

Sp. Defense 70

Speed 70

Total528

528 base stat total, the 186th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 26th among Water-types.

108 base Special Attack, Samurott's strongest stat, ranking 15th of 154 Water-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Samurott 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, Samurott reaches 2,826 CP at level 40 and 3,233 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack212

GO Defense157

GO Stamina216

Max CP (L40)2,826

Max CP (L50)3,194

Best buddy (L51)3,233

Raid catch CP 1,539–1,614 (L20). Weather boosted 1,924–2,018 (L25).

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Competitive

Samurott in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Samurott across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #88 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #88 88.5 score

Ultra League #49 89.8 score

Master League #243 59.2 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Samurott.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Samurott, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Samurott?

Samurott is a pure Water-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Samurott weak to?

Samurott takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Samurott resistant to?

Samurott resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel. It has no full immunities.

How does Samurott evolve?

Samurott evolves from Dewott (Level 36). Samurott is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Samurott from?

Samurott was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0503.

What are Samurott's base stats?

Samurott has HP 95, Attack 100, Defense 85, Special Attack 108, Special Defense 70, and Speed 70. Total base stat total: 528.

What are Samurott's abilities?

Samurott can have the ability Torrent, plus the Hidden Ability Shell Armor.

Is Samurott legendary or mythical?

No. Samurott is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Samurott's best stat?

Samurott's highest base stat is Special Attack at 108, which ranks 15th of 154 Water-type Pokémon.

Is Samurott good?

Samurott has a base stat total of 528, the 186th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 26th among Water-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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