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.
One swing of the sword incorporated in its armor can fell an opponent. A simple glare from one of them quiets everybody.
Stat spread.
Total of 528. 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.
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.
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Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Oshawott family appeared on September 19, 2021.
- Oshaswott
- Hisuian Samurott
- Dewott and Samurott by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Sep 23 to Sep 30, 2026, 3-star (Hisuian Form).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23 to Sep 30, 2026 | 3-starHisuian Form | Regular rotation |
| Aug 18 to Aug 24, 2026 | 3-starHisuian Form | Ultra Unlock: Water Festival |
| Jul 29 to Aug 5, 2026 | 3-starHisuian Form | Regular rotation |
| Nov 3 to Nov 10, 2025 | 3-starHisuian Form | Regular rotation |
| Oct 21 to Oct 27, 2025 | 3-starHisuian Form | Halloween 2025 Part I |
| Jul 14 to Jul 28, 2025 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
Samurott in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Samurott across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #107 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Samurott 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 Samurott is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Samurott vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 154 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Samurott | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 95 | 70 | +25 |
| Attack | 100 | 72 | +28 |
| Defense | 85 | 72 | +13 |
| Special Attack | 108 | 71 | +37 |
| Special Defense | 70 | 69 | +1 |
| Speed | 70 | 66 | +4 |
| Total | 528 | 420 | +108 |
Samurott appears in 13 games.
Every mainline release where Samurott 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
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2016 Pokémon GO
- 2021 Pokémon UNITE
How to get Samurott.
Every main-series game Samurott is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade
- EventPoké Portal News
- EvolveDewott (Level 36 outside of Hisui; The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIINot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- WildPoni Wilds (Island Scan) (Fridays)
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTrade
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YTrade
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveDewott (Level 36 outside of Hisui)
Generation VObtainable
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- EvolveDewott (Level 36 outside of Hisui)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Samurott appears in 12 episodes.
From BW094 (2012-09-13) through HZ135 (2026-04-24).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Samurott partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Samurott partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Samurott in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Samurott
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.