Type matchups
Damage Oshawott takes from each attacking type.
As a Water type, Oshawott has 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Water typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 55
- Attack
- 55
- Defense
- 45
- Sp. Atk
- 63
- Sp. Def
- 45
- Speed
- 45
- Total
- 308
Oshawott has a base stat total of 308, higher than 17% of Pokémon. Its Attack (55) and Sp. Atk (63) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 45 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 55 HP, 45 Defense and 45 Sp. Def it is frail.
Oshawott can have the abilities Torrent and Shell Armor.
How to beat Oshawott
Oshawott takes 2× damage from Grass and Electric moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Wellspring Mask Ogerpon hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Hydrapple hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Alolan Exeggutor hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves.
Evolution
Oshawott is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Oshawott → Dewott → Samurott) and evolves into Dewott.
Best counters to Oshawott
Other Water Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Oshawott weak to?
As a Water type, Oshawott takes super-effective damage from Grass and Electric moves.
What is Oshawott resistant to?
Oshawott resists Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Oshawott?
Strong type-based picks include Wellspring Mask Ogerpon, Hydrapple and Alolan Exeggutor, which hit Oshawott with super-effective attacks.