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Shadow Samurott

Shadow Samurott (Shadow)Water
  • rain
Shadow Samurott is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Shadow Samurott is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,826 CP and is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Waterfall / Hydro Cannon. It is boosted by Rain weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Samurott Stats and Max CP

212 ATK
157 DEF
216 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3194 CP
Lvl 40
2826 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2018 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
1614 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1211 CP

Shadow Samurott's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Shadow Samurott PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Shadow Samurott is a welcome addition to the Water-type PvE meta, becoming the hardest-hitting Water starter at the time of its release! 🌊

With high damage potential and decent bulk even after the Shadow nerf, Shadow Samurott is a great investment. 💯

⚔️ Raids

Shadow Samurott hits harder than Mega Blastoise, although dodging is essential for optimal performance. It's a mighty fine Hydro Cannon user! 😄

🛡️ Gyms

While Shadow Samurott isn’t great in Gyms, its Bug-type moves allow it to counter Grass-type attackers effectively, sending them packing! 😂

Shadow Samurott PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

While Shadow Samurott excels in PvE, it’s a completely different story in PvP. Its lower bulk hurts it significantly, and it lacks a good PvP moveset. Honestly, just use Shadow Swampert instead. 😐

🔵 Great League

An underwhelming moveset combined with low bulk renders Shadow Samurott unviable in the Great League.

🟡 Ultra League

While Shadow Samurott still suffers from bulk issues, Fury Cutter and Megahorn can cause trouble to the Dark and Grass types that are common in the Ultra League. However, this is its only niche, and it is otherwise completely outclassed by the reliable Swampert. 😶

🟣 Master League

Shadow Samurott holds absolutely no value in the Master League.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#198
WaterWater-type
#13
Great LeagueGreat League
#230
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#99
Master LeagueMaster League
#261

Shadow Samurott Type Chart

Shadow Samurott takes increased damage from:Shadow Samurott takes increased damage from:

ElectricElectric160.0%
GrassGrass160.0%

Shadow Samurott takes reduced damage from:Shadow Samurott takes reduced damage from:

FireFire62.5%
IceIce62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Shadow Samurott best moveset

Moves

Waterfall + Hydro Cannon

Water
WaterWaterfall
WaterHydro Cannon
Shadow Samurott's best Water-type moveset is Waterfall / Hydro Cannon, with 16.57 DPS and 289.0 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Shadow Samurott ranks #13 (A Tier) as a Water attacker with that moveset.
1.BugFury CutterWaterHydro Cannon15.7917.99313.6
2.WaterWaterfallWaterHydro Cannon14.5416.57289.0
3.BugFury CutterWaterRazor Shell14.3816.38285.7
4.WaterWaterfallWaterRazor Shell13.8215.75274.6
5.BugFury CutterWaterHydro Pump12.4114.15246.7
6.WaterWaterfallWaterLiquidation12.3214.04244.9
7.WaterWaterfallWaterHydro Pump12.2213.94243.0
8.BugFury CutterWaterLiquidation12.1413.84241.3
1–8 of 14

Fast Attacks

  • BugFury Cutter480.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Fury Cutter
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage4
    Energy8
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.2s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy4

    Effects
    Fury Cutter has no special effects.
    See Fury Cutter details page ↗
  • WaterWaterfall1371.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Waterfall
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage13
    Energy7
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage11
    Energy10

    Effects
    Waterfall has no special effects.
    See Waterfall details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • BugMegahorn1051002.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Megahorn
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage105
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.5s - 1.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage110
    Energy55

    Effects
    Megahorn has no special effects.
    See Megahorn details page ↗
  • IceBlizzard1301003.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Blizzard
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • GroundGround
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • IceIce
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage130
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage140
    Energy75

    Effects
    Blizzard has no special effects.
    See Blizzard details page ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
  • WaterHydro Pump1351003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Hydro Pump
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage135
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window1.1s - 3.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage130
    Energy75

    Effects
    Hydro Pump has no special effects.
    See Hydro Pump details page ↗
  • WaterHydro Cannon *90502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Hydro Cannon
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window0.6s - 1.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy40

    Effects
    Hydro Cannon has no special effects.
    See Hydro Cannon details page ↗
  • WaterRazor Shell55331.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Razor Shell
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage55
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window0.8s - 1.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage35
    Energy35

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Razor Shell has a 50.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Razor Shell details page ↗
  • WaterLiquidation70333.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Liquidation
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage70
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.0s - 2.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Liquidation has a 30.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Liquidation details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Shadow Samurott's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Samurott's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Samurott has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Samurott CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Samurott reaches a maximum of 2,826 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,479–1,614 CP, rising to 1,850–2,018 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,154–1,211 CP.

Max CPMax CP2826 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1154 CP - 1211 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1539 CP - 1614 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1479 CP - 1614 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1850 CP - 2018 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Samurott Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
139 CP2125 CP3210 CP
4295 CP5381 CP6466 CP
7551 CP8637 CP9722 CP
10807 CP11888 CP12969 CP
131049 CP141130 CP151211 CP
161291 CP171372 CP181453 CP
191534 CP201614 CP211695 CP
221776 CP231857 CP241937 CP
252018 CP262099 CP272180 CP
282260 CP292341 CP302422 CP
312462 CP322503 CP332543 CP
342583 CP352624 CP362664 CP
372704 CP382745 CP392785 CP
402826 CP412861 CP422898 CP
432934 CP442970 CP453007 CP
463044 CP473081 CP483119 CP
493157 CP503194 CP

Pokédex information

Unova
Pokédex Number#503
Height1.5 m
Weight94.6 kg
RegionGeneration 5
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy10
Stardust500
Additional Move Cost
Candy25
Stardust10000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
OshawottOshawott
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
DewottDewott
DewottDewott
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
SamurottSamurott
  • Oshawott evolves into Dewott which costs 25 Candy.
  • Dewott evolves into Samurott which costs 100 Candy.
How to purify Shadow Samurott
Purification cost3 Candy
3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Samurott

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Samurott's Water-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Samurott.

Water Water

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Samurott Candy360 Shadow Samurott Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Samurott Candy12 Shadow Samurott Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Samurott Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Samurott Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Samurott Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Samurott Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Samurott Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Samurott Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Samurott Candy-

Shadow Samurott Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Samurott from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Samurott in Pokémon GO.

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Shadow Samurott family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Samurott in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

OshawottOshawott
DewottDewott
SamurottSamurott
Hisuian Samurott (Hisuian)Hisuian Samurott
Hisuian Shadow Samurott (Hisuian Shadow)Hisuian Shadow Samurott
Shadow Oshawott (Shadow)Shadow Oshawott
Shadow Dewott (Shadow)Shadow Dewott
Shadow Samurott (Shadow)Shadow Samurott

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance0.5
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Samurott

Shadow Samurott high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Samurott. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Shadow Samurott Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow Samurott Pokédex entries

Unova
VersionsPokédex entry
BlackOne swing of the sword incorporated in its armor can fell an opponent. A simple glare from one of them quiets everybody.
WhitePart of the armor on its anterior legs becomes a giant sword. Its cry alone is enough to intimidate most enemies.
Black 2, White 2In the time it takes a foe to blink, it can draw and sheathe the seamitars attached to its front legs.
X, Omega RubyIn the time it takes a foe to blink, it can draw and sheathe the seamitars attached to its front legs.
Y, Alpha SapphireOne swing of the sword incorporated in its armor can fell an opponent. A simple glare from one of them quiets everybody.
Legends: ArceusHard of heart and deft of blade, this rare form of Samurott is a product of the Pokémon's evolution in the region of Hisui. Its turbulent blows crash into foes like ceaseless pounding waves.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Samurott’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Water-type Pokémon, Shadow Samurott is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves.

What are the best moves for Shadow Samurott in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Samurott in Pokémon GO are Fury Cutter and Hydro Cannon. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 17.987 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 313.649.

How does Shadow Samurott perform in Raids?

Shadow Samurott is not recommended for Raid use.

How does Shadow Samurott rank as a Water-type attacker?

Shadow Samurott is a solid A-Tier Water-type attacker, ranking at number #13. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Samurott?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Samurott: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, and Mega Greninja.

What is Shadow Samurott’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Samurott’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2826 CP and 3194 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Samurott be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Samurott can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Samurott Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Samurott cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.