Type matchups
Damage Samurott takes from each attacking type.
As a Water type, Samurott 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
- 95
- Attack
- 100
- Defense
- 85
- Sp. Atk
- 108
- Sp. Def
- 70
- Speed
- 70
- Total
- 528
Samurott has a base stat total of 528, higher than 75% of Pokémon. Its Attack (100) and Sp. Atk (108) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. Its Speed of 70 is middling (faster than 50% of Pokémon). With 95 HP, 85 Defense and 70 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against physical hits.
Samurott can have the abilities Torrent and Shell Armor.
How to beat Samurott
Samurott 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
Samurott is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Oshawott → Dewott → Samurott), evolving from Dewott.
Best counters to Samurott
Other Water Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Samurott weak to?
As a Water type, Samurott takes super-effective damage from Grass and Electric moves.
What is Samurott resistant to?
Samurott resists Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Samurott?
Strong type-based picks include Wellspring Mask Ogerpon, Hydrapple and Alolan Exeggutor, which hit Samurott with super-effective attacks.