Mixed
Balanced
65Speed · Below Avg

Is Surskit Good in Emerald Playthrough?

Rare surface water encounter. Surskit's Bug/Water with AbilitySwift Swim is unique in Emerald. Masquerain at 22 loses the Water typing and becomes Bug/Flying. The evolution downgrades the interesting dual type into something generic.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadSGESEEEETETTTRoxanneGym 1BrawlyGym 2WattsonGym 3FlanneryGym 4NormanGym 5WinonaGym 6Tate & LizaGym 7JuanGym 8SurskitTradeSidneyE4PhoebeE4GlaciaE4DrakeE4WallaceChamp*
Roxanne
Gym 1
Strong

Surskit resists most of Roxanne's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleDefense CurlRock ThrowRock Tomb
Easy KO
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleDefense CurlRock ThrowRock Tomb
You Win
Nosepass
Lv 15
Rock
Sturdy
BlockHardenTackleRock Tomb
Brawly
Gym 2
Good

Surskit has the type edge here and should clean up Brawly's team.

You Win
Machop
Lv 16
Fighting
Guts
Karate ChopLow KickSeismic TossBulk Up
Even
Meditite
Lv 16
FightingPsychic
Pure Power
Focus PunchLight ScreenReflectBulk Up
You Win
Makuhita
Lv 19
Fighting
Thick Fat
Arm ThrustVital ThrowReversalBulk Up
Wattson
Gym 3
Even

Surskit trades roughly evenly with Wattson's team.

Even
Voltorb
Lv 20
Electric
Soundproof
RolloutSparkSelf DestructShock Wave
Even
Electrike
Lv 20
Electric
Static
Shock WaveLeerQuick AttackHowl
Even
Magneton
Lv 22
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
SupersonicShock WaveThunder WaveSonic Boom
Risky
Manectric
Lv 24
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveShock WaveHowl
Flannery
Gym 4
Strong

Surskit resists most of Flannery's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Numel
Lv 24
FireGround
Oblivious
OverheatTake DownMagnitudeSunny Day
Easy KO
Slugma
Lv 24
Fire
Magma Armor
OverheatSmogLight ScreenSunny Day
You Win
Camerupt
Lv 26
FireGround
Magma Armor
OverheatTackleSunny DayAttract
You Win
Torkoal
Lv 29
Fire
White Smoke
OverheatSunny DayBody SlamAttract
Norman
Gym 5
Even

Surskit trades roughly evenly with Norman's team.

Even
Spinda
Lv 27
Normal
Own Tempo
Teeter DancePsybeamFacadeEncore
Even
Vigoroth
Lv 27
Normal
Vital Spirit
SlashFacadeEncoreFeint Attack
Even
Linoone
Lv 29
Normal
Pickup
SlashBelly DrumFacadeHeadbutt
Risky
Slaking
Lv 31
Normal
Truant
CounterYawnFacadeFeint Attack
Winona
Gym 6
Even

Surskit trades roughly evenly with Winona's team.

You Win
Swablu
Lv 29
NormalFlying
Natural Cure
Perish SongMirror MoveSafeguardAerial Ace
Even
Tropius
Lv 29
GrassFlying
Chlorophyll
Sunny DayAerial AceSolar BeamSynthesis
Risky
Pelipper
Lv 30
WaterFlying
Keen Eye
Water GunSupersonicProtectAerial Ace
Risky
Skarmory
Lv 31
SteelFlying
Keen Eye
Sand AttackFury AttackSteel WingAerial Ace
Risky
Altaria
Lv 33
DragonFlying
Natural Cure
EarthquakeDragon BreathDragon DanceAerial Ace
Tate & Liza
Gym 7
Even

Surskit trades roughly evenly with Tate & Liza's team.

Even
Claydol
Lv 41
GroundPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
EarthquakeAncient PowerPsychicLight Screen
Even
Xatu
Lv 41
PsychicFlying
Synchronize
PsychicSunny DayConfuse RayCalm Mind
Even
Lunatone
Lv 42
RockPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Light ScreenPsychicHypnosisCalm Mind
You Win
Solrock
Lv 42
RockPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Sunny DaySolar BeamPsychicFlamethrower
Juan
Gym 8
Even

Surskit trades roughly evenly with Juan's team.

Even
Luvdisc
Lv 41
Water
Swift Swim
Water PulseAttractSweet KissFlail
Easy KO
Whiscash
Lv 41
WaterGround
Oblivious
Rain DanceWater PulseAmnesiaEarthquake
Even
Sealeo
Lv 43
IceWater
Thick Fat
EncoreBody SlamAurora BeamWater Pulse
Even
Crawdaunt
Lv 43
WaterDark
Hyper Cutter
Water PulseCrabhammerTauntLeer
Risky
Kingdra
Lv 46
WaterDragon
Swift Swim
Water PulseDouble TeamIce BeamRest
Sidney
Elite Four
Tough

Sidney's team hits Surskit's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Mightyena
Lv 46
Dark
Intimidate
RoarDouble EdgeSand AttackCrunch
Risky
Shiftry
Lv 48
GrassDark
Chlorophyll
TormentDouble TeamSwaggerExtrasensory
Even
Cacturne
Lv 46
GrassDark
Sand Veil
Leech SeedFeint AttackNeedle ArmCotton Spore
Risky
Crawdaunt
Lv 48
WaterDark
Hyper Cutter
SurfSwords DanceStrengthFacade
Risky
Absol
Lv 49
Dark
Pressure
Aerial AceRock SlideSwords DanceSlash
Phoebe
Elite Four
Even

Surskit trades roughly evenly with Phoebe's team.

Even
Dusclops
Lv 48
Ghost
Pressure
Shadow PunchConfuse RayCurseProtect
Even
Banette
Lv 49
Ghost
Insomnia
Shadow BallGrudgeWill O WispFeint Attack
Even
Sableye
Lv 50
DarkGhost
Keen Eye
Shadow BallDouble TeamNight ShadeFeint Attack
Even
Banette
Lv 49
Ghost
Insomnia
Shadow BallPsychicThunderboltFacade
Even
Dusclops
Lv 51
Ghost
Pressure
Shadow BallIce BeamRock SlideEarthquake
Glacia
Elite Four
Tough

Glacia's typing presses Surskit's defenses.

Even
Sealeo
Lv 50
IceWater
Thick Fat
EncoreBody SlamHailIce Ball
Even
Glalie
Lv 50
Ice
Inner Focus
Light ScreenCrunchIcy WindIce Beam
Risky
Sealeo
Lv 52
IceWater
Thick Fat
AttractDouble EdgeHailBlizzard
Risky
Glalie
Lv 52
Ice
Inner Focus
Shadow BallExplosionHailIce Beam
Risky
Walrein
Lv 53
IceWater
Thick Fat
SurfBody SlamIce BeamSheer Cold
Drake
Elite Four
Tough

Drake's team hits Surskit's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Shelgon
Lv 52
Dragon
Rock Head
Rock TombDragon ClawProtectDouble Edge
Risky
Altaria
Lv 54
DragonFlying
Natural Cure
Double EdgeDragon BreathDragon DanceAerial Ace
Avoid
Kingdra
Lv 53
WaterDragon
Swift Swim
SmokescreenDragon DanceSurfBody Slam
You Win
Flygon
Lv 53
GroundDragon
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
FlamethrowerCrunchDragon BreathEarthquake
Risky
Salamence
Lv 55
DragonFlying
Intimidate
FlamethrowerDragon ClawRock SlideCrunch
Wallace
Champion
Tough

Wallace's typing presses Surskit's defenses.

Risky
Wailord
Lv 57
Water
Water Veil
Rain DanceWater SpoutDouble EdgeBlizzard
Risky
Tentacruel
Lv 55
WaterPoison
Clear Body
ToxicHydro PumpSludge BombIce Beam
Risky
Ludicolo
Lv 56
WaterGrass
Swift Swim
Giga DrainSurfLeech SeedDouble Team
You Win
Whiscash
Lv 56
WaterGround
Oblivious
EarthquakeSurfAmnesiaHyper Beam
Avoid
Gyarados
Lv 56
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Dragon DanceEarthquakeHyper BeamSurf
Risky
Milotic
Lv 58
Water
Marvel Scale
RecoverSurfIce BeamToxic
Trade
Trade only
Type
BugWater
Tier
E

Surskit cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.

View Surskit locations

Recommended Moves
  • After Wattson
    • TM13IceIce Beam90100%10
    • TM06PoisonToxic90%10
    • LV 25WaterBubble Beam98100%20
  • After Winona
    • TM22GrassSolar Beam120100%10
    • TM14IceBlizzard11070%5
    • TM30GhostShadow Ball80100%15
  • After Juan
    • TM03WaterWater Pulse90100%20
    • TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15

How to Get Surskit in Emerald

Surskit isn't available in the wild in Emerald. Start by transferring Surskit from Ruby & Sapphire, Diamond & Pearl, or Sun & Moon. The evolution path from Surskit to Surskit is covered in the steps below.

How to Obtain Surskit in E

  1. Surskit
    Step 1Surskit
    BREEDING
    Available
    Leave Masquerain with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Surskit egg.
    CARTRIDGE TRADE
    Available
    Catch in Ruby & Sapphire via Surfing · Route 102, then trade to the current game via link cable.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Lake Verity · Swarm active. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Platinum via Surfing · Route 229. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Black & White via Surfing · White Forest. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Surfing · Route 120. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Sun & Moon via Surfing · Brooklet Hill. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
  2. Masquerain
    Step 2Evolve into Masquerain

Surskit Weakness

Surskit's Bug/Water typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric, Flying, and Rock. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Standard number of weaknesses for the Bug/Water typing.

Surskit Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Electric, Flying, Rock
0.5x (Resist)Water, Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel
Gen III Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move

What is Surskit Weak Against

Good
3Weak
5Resist
0Immune
Score-1
4xCritical
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None

What is Surskit Strong Against

6Strong
0Resisted
0Immune
Score+6
½xResisted
None
0xImmune
None

Best Pokemon Against Surskit

Surskit Evolutions

One evolution ahead. Surskit grows into Masquerain through a straightforward two-stage chain. A decent partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 185 total stats over Surskit. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Surskit
BugWater
Masquerain
BugFlying
HP
40
70+30
ATK
30
60+30
DEF
32
62+30
SP.ATK
50
100+50
SP.DEF
52
82+30
SPE
65
80+15
BST
269D-Tier
454C-Tier+185
ROLE
Balanced
Attacker
TYPE
Special
Special

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Surskit easily with 37 breeding partners from the Bug and Water1 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Foresight, Hydro Pump, Mind Reader and 2 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
15 cycles·3,855 steps
Quick~4 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
5moves
Breed With (best first)
azumarillflygonblastoisegolduckferaligatrkingdraswampertslowbroslowkingoctilleryludicolodewgong

E Surskit Best Moveset

Bug/Water is a unique typing but Surskit's stats are far too low for competitive play. The moveset should run special Water moves while leveling.

Best Build

Experimental
Special Tank
Ability
Swift Swim
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Best Nature for Surskit
HardyNEUTRAL

Surskit best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk

EVs

Special Tank Moveset

  • Giga Drain
  • HazeUtility
  • ToxicUtility
  • ProtectFAST +4

Moves List

You'll want to breed for Foresight and Hydro Pump on Surskit. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Hydro Pump and Bubble Beam, they expand what Surskit can actually threaten in practice.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Bubble
3010030Water
Lv 7
Quick Attack+1
D4010030Normal
Lv 13
Sweet Scent
10020Normal
Lv 19
Water Sport
15Water
Lv 25
Bubble Beam
D9710020Water
Lv 31
Agility
C30Psychic
Lv 37
Haze
B30Ice
Lv 37
Mist
30Ice

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
D120705Ice
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
HM05
Flash
7020Normal
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM19
Giga Drain
S751005Grass
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
D9510010Ice
TM17
Protect+4
B10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
TM43
Secret Power
7010020Normal
TM30
Shadow Ball
D8010015Ghost
TM22
Solar Beam
C12010010Grass
TM11
Sunny Day
C5Fire
TM46
Thief
D6010025Dark
TM06
Toxic
B8510Poison
TM03
Water Pulse
D9010020Water

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Foresight
10040Normal
Egg
Hydro Pump
C180805Water
Egg
Mind Reader
1005Normal
Egg
Mud Shot
D559515Ground
Egg
Psybeam
6510020Psychic

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Double-Edge
D12010015Normal
Tutor
Endure+4
C10Normal
Tutor
Icy Wind
D559515Ice
Tutor
Mimic
D10Normal
Tutor
Psych Up
D10Normal
Tutor
Sleep Talk
D10Normal
Tutor
Snore
4010015Normal
Tutor
Substitute
C10Normal
Tutor
Swagger
D9015Normal
Tutor
Swift
6020Normal

Base Stats

Base Stats
Below
HP40
D
Attack30
F
Defense32
F
Sp. Atk50
D
Sp. Def52
D
Speed65
C
Total269
Details
Catch Rate
Easy200 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height0.5 m
Weight1.7 kg
Base XP54
Abilities
Swift Swim
Doubles Speed during rain.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+1
Speed training source
Pokedex Entry

They gather on puddles after evening downpours, gliding across the surface of water as if sliding. It secretes honey with a sweet aroma from its head.

Pokemon Emerald

Surskit Emerald Guide

  • For Emerald, you can run Surskit through the first few routes without issues. 269 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Masquerain as fast as you can.

Game Availability

Available in 14 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Surskit spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in a solid number of games.

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