Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Samurott's spread. It leans mixed with Sp. Atk out front. And you'll get 3 Sp. Atk EVs per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
In the time it takes a foe to blink, it can draw and sheathe the seamitars attached to its front legs.
In the time it takes a foe to blink, it can draw and sheathe the seamitars attached to its front legs.
Samurott Weakness
Samurott's Water typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric and Grass. The Water typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. With 95 HP and balanced defenses, Samurott can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Black 2 & White 2, Magnezone can KO Samurott with Thunderbolt (110-129%). Breloom's Bullet Seed hits Samurott for 35-41%.
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Samurott View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt 2x110-129%KO Flash Cannon24-29% Volt Switch 2x85-101%KO | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Samurott View Breloom builds →Mach Punch28-32% Bullet Seed 2x35-41% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
The three-stage chain from Oshawott through Dewott ends here at Samurott. Want more? Breed for Oshawott eggs. A massive partner pool available via one egg group. The evolution from Oshawott pushed Samurott to 528 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +45. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Samurott to get Oshawott eggs using 181 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Air Slash, Assurance, Brine and 5 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Samurott Best Moveset
Mysticwater buys the setup turn. Samurott clicks Swords Dance, then starts cleaning with Aqua Jet and Bug coverage. Modest nature with max HP and Sp. Atk EVs makes sure nothing tanks a boosted hit comfortably.
Best Build
Samurott best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Special Tank Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Swords Dance
- Megahorn
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Samurott won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Hydro Cannon and Hydro Pump anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Samurott in Black 2 & White 2
You're catching Oshawott first, not Samurott. Oshawott appears but it's a rare spawn in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
Samurott Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Samurott works as an attacker with 528 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Black 2 & White 2's meta. Aqua Jet with Mysticwater is the standard set.
Torrent strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. That's the one you want on Samurott. Shell Armor is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Samurott is a mixed attacker with base 100 Attack and 108 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 70 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the attacker role.
In Black 2 & White 2, run Aqua Jet, Swords Dance, Megahorn, and Ice Beam on Samurott. Aqua Jet is the most common pick at 12% usage. This set covers the attacker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Available since Black & White, Samurott appears in 8 games spanning 6 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Hisuian form in Generation 8.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLAHisuian
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves