Pokemon Guide
Samurott is a Water-type Pokemon known for its sword-like seamitars, balanced attacking stats, Torrent ability and evolution from Dewott. This guide covers Samurott’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and Hisuian Samurott information.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Regional Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Samurott guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
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| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Samurott is the final evolution of Oshawott and Dewott. It is a Water-type Pokemon known for powerful Water attacks, sword-like shell weapons and a regional Hisuian form introduced in Pokemon Legends: Arceus.
Competitive Overview
Samurott can be useful as an offensive Water-type Pokemon because of its mixed attacking stats, access to strong Water moves and coverage options such as Megahorn, Knock Off and Ice Beam depending on the game.
Samurott’s biggest strengths are its offensive movepool, Torrent and ability to pressure many common types with Water coverage. Its main issues are only average Speed and weaknesses to Electric and Grass-type moves.
Here are the key facts to know about Samurott, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Samurott
National Dex
#0503
Type
Water
Species
Formidable Pokemon
Height
4’11” / 1.5 m
150 cm
Weight
208.6 lbs / 94.6 kg
94.6 kg
Abilities
Torrent, Shell Armor
Samurott has balanced offensive stats with solid bulk for a starter final evolution. It can use physical or special Water-type attacks depending on game and moveset.
Samurott has access to Water, Bug, Dark, Ice and Fighting coverage in many Pokemon games. These are some of Samurott’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
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A signature-style Water-type attack that fits Samurott’s shell blade design.
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A priority Water-type move that helps Samurott finish weakened opponents.
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A reliable Water-type special attack that is useful in story play and many battles.
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A high-power Water-type move that gives Samurott major special damage potential.
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Strong coverage against Grass, Psychic and Dark-type Pokemon.
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Useful utility and Dark-type coverage in games where Samurott can learn it.
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Coverage against Dragon, Flying, Grass and Ground-type Pokemon.
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A setup move that can boost Samurott’s Attack and support physical sweeping sets.
Samurott can learn different moves across Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Samurott’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Samurott is a Water-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances to Fire, Water, Ice and Steel-type moves, but it is weak to Electric and Grass-type attacks.
Type
Water
Weaknesses
Electric, Grass
Resistances
Fire, Water, Ice, Steel
Immunity
None
Samurott’s abilities support Water-type offense or protect it from critical hits depending on the game and format.
Powers up Water-type moves when this Pokemon has low HP.
Prevents critical hits in games where this hidden ability is available.
Samurott evolves from Dewott at Level 36. Dewott evolves from Oshawott at Level 17, making the full evolution line Oshawott, Dewott and Samurott.
Stage 1
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Starting form
Stage 2
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Evolves from Oshawott at Level 17
Stage 3
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Evolves from Dewott at Level 36
Samurott’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Samurott is obtained by choosing, receiving or transferring Oshawott, evolving it into Dewott at Level 17 and then evolving Dewott at Level 36.
| Game | Where to Find Samurott |
|---|---|
Pokemon Red |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Blue |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Samurott |
|---|---|
Pokemon Gold |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Silver |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Samurott |
|---|---|
Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Samurott |
|---|---|
Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because this Pokemon had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Samurott |
|---|---|
Pokemon Black |
Evolve Dewott at Level 36. |
Pokemon White |
Evolve Dewott at Level 36. |
Pokemon Black 2 |
Evolve Dewott at Level 36. |
Pokemon White 2 |
Evolve Dewott at Level 36. |
| Game | Where to Find Samurott |
|---|---|
Pokemon X |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Y |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Receive Oshawott from Professor Birch after completing the Delta Episode, then evolve Dewott at Level 36. |
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Receive Oshawott from Professor Birch after completing the Delta Episode, then evolve Dewott at Level 36. |
| Game | Where to Find Samurott |
|---|---|
Pokemon Sun |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Moon |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Evolve Dewott at Level 36 after receiving or transferring Oshawott. |
Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Evolve Dewott at Level 36 after receiving or transferring Oshawott. |
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Samurott |
|---|---|
Pokemon Sword |
Transfer from Pokemon HOME. |
Pokemon Shield |
Transfer from Pokemon HOME. |
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Evolve Dewott at Level 36. In Hisui, Dewott evolves into Hisuian Samurott. |
| Game | Where to Find Samurott |
|---|---|
Pokemon Scarlet |
Transfer from Pokemon HOME or evolve Dewott from available Oshawott line event or DLC access. |
Pokemon Violet |
Transfer from Pokemon HOME or evolve Dewott from available Oshawott line event or DLC access. |
Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Samurott |
|---|---|
Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Samurott. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Samurott is a Water-type Pokemon.
Samurott is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves.
Samurott evolves from Dewott at Level 36. Dewott evolves from Oshawott at Level 17.
Samurott’s abilities are Torrent and Shell Armor.
Samurott’s best moves often include Razor Shell, Aqua Jet, Surf, Hydro Pump, Megahorn, Knock Off, Ice Beam and Swords Dance.
Samurott can be a useful offensive Water-type Pokemon thanks to its balanced attacking stats, Water moves and coverage options.
The most common way to get Samurott is to evolve Dewott at Level 36 after evolving Oshawott into Dewott at Level 17.
Hisuian Samurott appears in Pokemon Legends: Arceus and other supported games through transfer or special availability depending on the game.
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