Physical
Balanced
60Speed · Below Avg

Stats & Training

An unusually even spread gives Dewott flexibility. Sp. Atk barely edges ahead. But Defense isn't far off. Tough to catch and follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve. Yields 2 Sp. Atk EVs.

Base Stats
Above
HP75
C
Attack75
C
Defense60
C
Sp. Atk83
C
Sp. Def60
C
Speed60
C
Total413
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging45 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height0.8 m
Weight24.5 kg
Base XP145
Abilities
TorrentTop Pick
Strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Shell ArmorHA
Protects against critical hits.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpA+2SpDSpe
Special Attack training target
Pokedex Entries

As a result of strict training, each Dewott learns different forms for using the scalchops.

Dewott Weakness

Type-wise, Dewott takes extra damage from Electric and Grass. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Just 2 weak spots to worry about, which keeps teambuilding straightforward.

Dewott Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Electric, Grass
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Water, Ice, Steel
Type ChartGood
2Weak
4Resist
0Immune
Score0
Gen V Type Chart
  • Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
  • Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
4xCritical
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None
How to Beat Dewott in Black 2 & White 2 (Best Counters)

In Black 2 & White 2, Magnezone can KO Dewott with Thunderbolt (113-133%). Breloom's Bullet Seed hits Dewott for 42-49%. Rotom deals 83-98% with Thunderbolt.

Magnezone
Magnezone
ElectricSteel
B
Recommended Build
AbilityMagnetpull
ItemAir Balloon
NatureModest
Moves
  • Hidden Power Fire
  • ThunderboltSTAB
  • Flash Cannon
  • Volt Switch
Damage vs Dewott
Thunderbolt 2x
113-133%KO
Flash Cannon
25-30%
Volt Switch 2x
88-104%KO
View Magnezone builds →

Black 2 & White 2 Evolution

Partway through Oshawott's chain. Dewott still has another evolution ahead before reaching Samurott. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via one egg group. HP has grown the most so far (+20), but there's still another 115 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Dewott
Water
HP
55
75+20
95+20
ATK
55
75+20
100+25
DEF
45
60+15
85+25
SP.ATK
63
83+20
108+25
SP.DEF
45
60+15
70+10
SPE
45
60+15
70+10
BST
308D-Tier
413D-Tier+105
528B-Tier+115
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Attacker
TYPE
Utility
Mixed
Mixed

Breeding

Moderate

Breed with Dewott to get Oshawott eggs using 181 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Air Slash, Assurance, Brine and 5 more.

Egg Groups
Ground
Gender
87.5%12.5%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
8moves
Breed With (best first)
raichupikachunidokinggolduckampharosrhydondewgongarbokquagsirenidorinofarfetchdflaaffy

Black 2 & White 2 Dewott Best Moveset

the remaining moves is what separates a good sweep from a wasted boost. After Swords Dance, Dewott threatens a wide range with max Attack and Speed EVs and Eviolite backing every hit.

Best Build

Experimental
Physical Setup Sweeper
Ability
Torrent
Item
EvioliteBULK
Best Nature for Dewott

Dewott best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset

  • Aqua JetSTAB
  • X Scissor
  • Swords Dance
  • WaterfallSTAB

Moves

Breeding's the move. Air Slash and Assurance give Dewott options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 9 types already covers a decent range on top of Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail. The egg moves push it further.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Tackle
D5010035Normal
Lv 1
Tail Whip
10030Normal
Lv 1
Water Gun
4010025Water
Lv 1
Water Sport
15Water
Lv 5
Tail Whip
10030Normal
Lv 7
Water Gun
4010025Water
Lv 11
Water Sport
15Water
Lv 13
Focus Energy
30Normal
Lv 17
Razor Shell
B759510Water
Lv 20
Fury Cutter
209520Bug
Lv 25
Water Pulse
C6010020Water
Lv 28
Revenge-4
6010010Fighting
Lv 33
Aqua Jet+1
S4010020Water
Lv 36
Encore
C1005Normal
Lv 41
Aqua Tail
C909010Water
Lv 44
Retaliate
D701005Normal
Lv 49
Swords Dance
S30Normal
Lv 52
Hydro Pump
A120805Water

TM Moves

TM
TM40
Aerial Ace
D6020Flying
TM45
Attract
C10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
C120705Ice
HM01
Cut
509530Normal
TM28
Dig
C8010010Ground
HM06
Dive
C8010010Water
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM54
False Swipe
4010040Normal
TM56
Fling
10010Dark
TM21
Frustration
10020Normal
TM86
Grass Knot
D10020Grass
TM07
Hail
10Ice
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
A9510010Ice
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM67
Retaliate
D701005Normal
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
TM94
Rock Smash
D4010015Fighting
TM48
Round
6010015Normal
TM55
Scald
C8010015Water
TM90
Substitute
C10Normal
HM03
Surf
C9510015Water
TM87
Swagger
9015Normal
TM75
Swords Dance
S30Normal
TM12
Taunt
C10020Dark
TM06
Toxic
C9010Poison
HM05
Waterfall
A8010015Water
TM81
X-Scissor
S8010015Bug

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Air Slash
D759520Flying
Egg
Assurance
5010010Dark
Egg
Brine
C6510010Water
Egg
Copycat
D20Normal
Egg
Detect+4
D5Fighting
Egg
Night Slash
D7010015Dark
Egg
Screech
8540Normal
Egg
Trump Card
5Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Aqua Tail
C909010Water
Tutor
Covet
6010040Normal
Tutor
Helping Hand+5
20Normal
Tutor
Icy Wind
D559515Ice
Tutor
Iron Tail
D1007515Steel
Tutor
Sleep Talk
D10Normal
Tutor
Snore
4010015Normal
Tutor
Water Pledge
5010010Water

How to Get Dewott in Black 2 & White 2

Can't catch Dewott directly. Start with Oshawott but it's a rare spawn from the locations below, then evolve at level 17. The 2-stage line from Oshawott to Dewott is where the leveling time goes.

How to Obtain Dewott in Black 2 & White 2

  1. Oshawott
    Step 1Catch Oshawott
    Aspertia City
    White 2Gift from NPC Lv.5 City
    LimitedEarly
    AnyStarter choice
    Aspertia City
    Black 2Gift from NPC Lv.5 City
    LimitedEarly
    AnyStarter choice
  2. Dewott
    Step 2Dewott

Dewott Guide

  • Dewott is meant to evolve into Samurott. At 413 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.

  • In Black 2 & White 2, Dewott's biggest threats include Manectric (Electric) and Roserade (Grass), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

  • In Black 2 & White 2, Oshawott evolves into Dewott at level 17. Dewott can evolve into Samurott and Hisuian Samurott depending on the method. Dewott is a middle-stage evolution in the Oshawott line.

  • Torrent is the go-to ability for Dewott. It strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its hidden ability Shell Armor can work in specific setups.

  • At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Dewott is a physical attacker with base 75 Attack.

Game Availability

Dewott joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 8 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.

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