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.
One swing of the sword incorporated in its armor can fell an opponent. A simple glare from one of them quiets everybody.
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 |
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Serperior can KO Samurott with Leaf Storm (107-126%). Zapdos threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (89-105%).
 Serperior Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Samurott View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm 2x107-126%KO | ||
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Samurott View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave16-19% Thunderbolt 2x89-105%KO | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 200 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Air Slash, Assurance, Brine and 5 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Samurott Best Moveset
Leftovers buys the setup turn. Samurott clicks Swords Dance, then starts cleaning with Swords Dance and the remaining moves. Rash 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
- Swords Dance
- Aqua Jet
- Ice Beam
- X Scissor
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Ice Beam
- Megahorn
- Taunt
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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
No wild encounters for Samurott. The 3-stage chain runs through Oshawott, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 36 once you've got the levels.
Samurott Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Samurott works as an attacker with 528 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire's meta. Swords Dance with Leftovers 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 physical attacker with base 100 Attack. 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.
For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Samurott has answers, but so do you. Faster attackers outpace it. Anything with a super-effective STAB move and decent speed can revenge kill.
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