Samurott
Samurott is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.
Samurott has a Hisuian Form, introduced in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0503 |
|---|---|
| Type | Water |
| Species | Formidable Pokémon |
| Height | 1.5 m (4′11″) |
| Weight | 94.6 kg (208.6 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Torrent Shell Armor (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0009 (Black/White) 0009 (Black 2/White 2) 0009 (Legends: Arceus) 0208 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 Sp. Atk |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 264 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field |
|---|---|
| Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 95 | 300 | 394 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
| Defense | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
| Sp. Atk | 108 | 198 | 346 | |
| Sp. Def | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Speed | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Total | 528 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0503 |
|---|---|
| Type | Water Dark |
| Species | Formidable Pokémon |
| Height | 1.5 m (4′11″) |
| Weight | 58.2 kg (128.3 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Torrent Sharpness (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0009 (Black/White) 0009 (Black 2/White 2) 0009 (Legends: Arceus) 0208 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 264 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field |
|---|---|
| Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 90 | 290 | 384 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 108 | 198 | 346 | |
| Defense | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Sp. Atk | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
| Sp. Def | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
| Speed | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
| Total | 528 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Samurott changes
- In Generation 8, Hisuian Samurott has Shell Armor as its hidden ability.
- In Generations 5-7, Samurott has a base experience yield of 238.
- In Generations 5-7, Samurott has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Samurott
| Black | One swing of the sword incorporated in its armor can fell an opponent. A simple glare from one of them quiets everybody. |
|---|---|
| White | Part of the armor on its anterior legs becomes a giant sword. Its cry alone is enough to intimidate most enemies. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
In the time it takes a foe to blink, it can draw and sheathe the seamitars attached to its front legs. |
| X Omega Ruby |
In the time it takes a foe to blink, it can draw and sheathe the seamitars attached to its front legs. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
One swing of the sword incorporated in its armor can fell an opponent. A simple glare from one of them quiets everybody. |
Hisuian Samurott
| Legends: Arceus | Hard of heart and deft of blade, this rare form of Samurott is a product of the Pokémon’s evolution in the region of Hisui. Its turbulent blows crash into foes like ceaseless pounding waves. |
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Moves learned by Samurott
- In other generations
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Moves learnt by level up
Samurott learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Megahorn | Bug | 120 | 85 | |
| 1 | Soak | Water | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| 13 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
| 18 | Razor Shell | Water | 75 | 95 | |
| 21 | Fury Cutter | Bug | 40 | 95 | |
| 25 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 29 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 34 | Aqua Jet | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| 39 | Encore | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 46 | Aqua Tail | Water | 90 | 90 | |
| 51 | Retaliate | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 58 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 63 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 |
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Megahorn | Bug | 120 | 85 | |
| 1 | Slash | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 1 | Sucker Punch | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| 13 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
| 18 | Razor Shell | Water | 75 | 95 | |
| 21 | Fury Cutter | Bug | 40 | 95 | |
| 25 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 29 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 34 | Aqua Jet | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| 39 | Encore | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 46 | Aqua Tail | Water | 90 | 90 | |
| 51 | Retaliate | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 58 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 63 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Samurott learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
Egg moves
Samurott learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Samurott gen 9 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Samurott is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 06 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 11 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 18 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 22 | Chilling Water | Water | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 27 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 28 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 32 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 34 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| 43 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 46 | Avalanche | Ice | 60 | 100 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 50 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 52 | Snowscape | Ice | — | — | |
| 53 | Smart Strike | Steel | 70 | — | |
| 55 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 57 | False Swipe | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 58 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 65 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 | |
| 66 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 77 | Waterfall | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 81 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 87 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 88 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 105 | X-Scissor | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 106 | Drill Run | Ground | 80 | 95 | |
| 110 | Liquidation | Water | 85 | 100 | |
| 122 | Encore | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 123 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 130 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 135 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 142 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
| 143 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 145 | Water Pledge | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 152 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 154 | Hydro Cannon | Water | 150 | 90 | |
| 163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 181 | Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
| 184 | Vacuum Wave | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| 196 | Flip Turn | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 208 | Whirlpool | Water | 35 | 85 | |
| 229 | Upper Hand | Fighting | 65 | 100 |
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 06 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 11 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 18 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 22 | Chilling Water | Water | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 27 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 28 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 30 | Snarl | Dark | 55 | 95 | |
| 32 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 34 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| 43 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 46 | Avalanche | Ice | 60 | 100 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 50 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 52 | Snowscape | Ice | — | — | |
| 53 | Smart Strike | Steel | 70 | — | |
| 55 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 57 | False Swipe | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 58 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 65 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 | |
| 66 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 77 | Waterfall | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 81 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 87 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 88 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 94 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 105 | X-Scissor | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 106 | Drill Run | Ground | 80 | 95 | |
| 110 | Liquidation | Water | 85 | 100 | |
| 122 | Encore | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 123 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 130 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 135 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 142 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
| 143 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 145 | Water Pledge | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 152 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 154 | Hydro Cannon | Water | 150 | 90 | |
| 163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 181 | Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
| 184 | Vacuum Wave | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| 196 | Flip Turn | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 199 | Lash Out | Dark | 75 | 100 | |
| 208 | Whirlpool | Water | 35 | 85 | |
| 221 | Throat Chop | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 229 | Upper Hand | Fighting | 65 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Samurott learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Move Tutor moves
Samurott can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| Aqua Tail | Water | 90 | 90 | |
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| False Swipe | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
| Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| Megahorn | Bug | 120 | 85 | |
| Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| Psycho Cut | Psychic | 70 | 100 | |
| Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| X-Scissor | Bug | 80 | 100 |
- In other generations
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Samurott sprites
- See all Samurott sprites
Where to find Samurott
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Evolve Oshawott/Dewott |
|---|---|
| X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Oshawott/Dewott |
| Sun Moon |
Poni Wilds |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game |
| Legends: Arceus | Space-Time Distortion |
| Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Samurott questions
Other languages
| English | Samurott |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ダイケンキ (Daikenki) |
| German | Admurai |
| French | Clamiral |
| Italian | Samurott |
| Spanish | Samurott |
| Korean | 대검귀 (daegeomgwi) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 大剑鬼 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 大劍鬼 |
| English |
Formidable Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | かんろくポケモン |
| German | Würde-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Dignitaire |
| Italian | Pokémon Dignità |
| Spanish | Pokémon Majestuoso |
| Korean | 관록포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 威严宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 威嚴寶可夢 |
Name origin
- samurai
- a japanese warrior
- otter
- aquatic weasel-like mammal




