Samurott (Hisuian) Pokemon GO — 3-Star Raids Raid, Catch CP 1,563-1,641

Q: Is Samurott (Hisuian) good in Pokemon GO?

Samurott (Hisuian) ranks #26 as a Water-type attacker at Tier C, so there are stronger options for the same Stardust. Keep a high-IV one and skip the power-up.

Q: What is the best moveset for Samurott (Hisuian) in Pokemon GO?

Samurott (Hisuian)'s best moveset in Pokemon GO is Waterfall and Razor Shell. This combination provides the highest damage output for raids and gym battles. Use a Charged TM or Fast TM to get the optimal moves.

Q: What are Samurott (Hisuian)'s weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Samurott (Hisuian) is a Water/Dark-type Pokemon weak to Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Grass-type moves in Pokemon GO. When battling against Samurott (Hisuian), use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Samurott (Hisuian) resists Psychic, Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Steel, Water-type moves.

Q: What is Samurott (Hisuian)'s max CP in Pokemon GO?

Samurott (Hisuian)'s maximum CP is 3,167 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 2,802 at level 40. Its base stats are 218 Attack, 152 Defense, and 207 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 577. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Samurott (Hisuian)?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Samurott (Hisuian) has 1601 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 2001 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 3,167 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Samurott (Hisuian) showing 1601 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: How do you get Samurott (Hisuian) in Pokemon GO?

Samurott (Hisuian) can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, defeating it as a 3-Star Raids raid boss, rescuing Shadow Samurott (Hisuian) from Team GO Rocket, and trading with other trainers. Walking Samurott (Hisuian) as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.

Q: Can Samurott (Hisuian) be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Samurott (Hisuian) availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Raids & gyms: Waterfall Razor Shell 15.1 DPS

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Razor Shell costs 33 energy for 55 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Samurott (Hisuian) takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Bug1.6× Electric1.6× Fairy1.6× Fighting1.6× Grass1.6×

Resists

Psychic0.39× Dark0.625× Fire0.625× Ghost0.625× Ice0.625× Steel0.625× Water0.625×

Base stats

Attack 218

Defense 152

Stamina 207

Stat total: 577
Buddy distance: 3.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 1,601 CP

Editor's notes

Samurott (Hisuian) is a Water/Dark-type Pokémon (#503, Generation 5) that caps at 3,167 CP at level 50, built on 218/152/207 base stats — a fairly balanced stat spread.

It can chip in as a Water-type attacker, though it won't top any DPS charts.Its best all-round moveset is Waterfall paired with Razor Shell.

Defensively, it takes extra damage from Bug, Electric and Fairy and resists Psychic, Dark and Fire — worth remembering when you field it or plan a team around beating it.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Samurott (Hisuian) is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Samurott (Hisuian) moves

3 fast · 5 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Fury Cutter	Bug	4	8	0.5s	8	16
Snarl STAB	Dark	11	13	1.0s	11	13
Waterfall Best STAB	Water	13	7	1.0s	13	7

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Dark Pulse STAB	Dark	80	50	3.0s	26.7	1.60
Icy Wind	Ice	65	33	3.5s	18.6	1.97
Razor Shell Best STAB	Water	55	33	1.5s	36.7	1.67
Sacred Sword	Fighting	50	33	1.0s	50	1.52
X Scissor	Bug	45	33	1.5s	30	1.36

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Fury Cutter	Bug	3	4	—	—	—
Snarl	Dark	5	13	2	2.50	6.50
Waterfall	Water	11	10	2	5.50	5.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Dark Pulse	Dark	80	50	1.60	—
Icy Wind	Ice	60	45	1.33	Buff / debuff
Razor Shell	Water	35	35	1.00	Buff / debuff
Sacred Sword	Fighting	60	35	1.71	—
X Scissor	Bug	65	40	1.63	—

Moveset analysis

For raids and gyms, Samurott (Hisuian) runs Waterfall with Razor Shell — 15.1 DPS and 328 TDO as a Water-type attacker.

The highest-damage fast move is Waterfall (13 DPS); Fury Cutter builds energy fastest (16 EPS).

Rankings

Where Samurott (Hisuian) places in raids and PvP

Raid attacker

Type	Rank	Tier	DPS	TDO	Moveset
Water	#26	C	15.1	328	Waterfall Razor Shell

Evolution

Oshawott 25 Candy

Dewott 100 Candy

Samurott

Family

Oshawott

Dewott

Samurott

Samurott (Hisuian) This page Hisuian

Shadow forms Shadow Oshawott Shadow Dewott Shadow Samurott

Raids

In raids now

Raid tier: 3-Star
Shiny: Can be shiny after the raid
Raid guide: Full Samurott (Hisuian) raid guide

Best counters against Samurott (Hisuian)

1

Shadow Thundurus (Therian)Shadow Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 48.6DPS 590TDO 2

Mega BlazikenMega CounterAura Sphere 47.0DPS 725TDO 3

Mega LucarioMega Force PalmAura Sphere 46.0DPS 665TDO 4

Regieleki Lock OnThunder Cage 43.3DPS 497TDO 5

Mega SceptileMega Fury CutterFrenzy Plant 42.0DPS 645TDO 6

Shadow BlazikenShadow CounterAura Sphere 40.8DPS 439TDO

Counters carrying Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Grass moves deal the most damage. See all 10 counters

Use Samurott (Hisuian) against

Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter

Primal Groudon Tier 5 #17rank

Numel Tier 5 #17rank

Camerupt Tier 5 #17rank

How to get Samurott (Hisuian)

Wild: Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
Raids: 3-Star raid boss
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Samurott (Hisuian) knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
Purification: 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
Trading: Can be traded between trainers

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	70	2,421
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	70	2,621
Raid Catch	Lv 20	1,563	1,641
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	1,945	2,041
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	1,563	1,641
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,182	1,240
GO Battle League	Lv 20	1,563	1,641

Is Samurott (Hisuian) good in Pokemon GO?

Low priority

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

At Tier C (rank #26 as a Water-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Samurott (Hisuian) is a favourite.

Attack is its highest stat (218), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
Its moves get a damage boost in Fog and Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	39
Lv 2	124
Lv 3	208
Lv 4	293
Lv 5	377
Lv 6	462
Lv 7	547
Lv 8	631
Lv 9	716
Lv 10	800
Lv 11	880
Lv 12	960
Lv 13	1,040

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,120
Lv 15	1,200
Lv 16	1,281
Lv 17	1,361
Lv 18	1,441
Lv 19	1,521
Lv 20	1,601
Lv 21	1,681
Lv 22	1,761
Lv 23	1,841
Lv 24	1,921
Lv 25	2,001
Lv 26	2,081

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	2,161
Lv 28	2,241
Lv 29	2,321
Lv 30	2,401
Lv 31	2,441
Lv 32	2,481
Lv 33	2,521
Lv 34	2,561
Lv 35	2,601
Lv 36	2,641
Lv 37	2,682
Lv 38	2,722
Lv 39	2,762

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	2,802
Lv 41	2,837
Lv 42	2,873
Lv 43	2,909
Lv 44	2,945
Lv 45	2,982
Lv 46	3,018
Lv 47	3,055
Lv 48	3,092
Lv 49	3,130
Lv 50	3,167

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0503
Form: Hisuian
Height: 1.50 m
Weight: 58.20 kg
Candy to evolve: 25
Family forms: 7 released forms
Game ID: V0503_POKEMON_SAMUROTT_HISUIAN

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Samurott (Hisuian) in Pokemon GO?

Samurott (Hisuian)'s best moveset is Waterfall (fast) with Razor Shell (charged), worth 15.1 DPS as a Water-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Samurott (Hisuian)'s weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Samurott (Hisuian) takes super effective damage from Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Grass-type moves. It resists Psychic, Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.

What is Samurott (Hisuian)'s max CP in Pokemon GO?

Samurott (Hisuian) reaches 3,167 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,802 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.

What CP is a 100% IV Samurott (Hisuian)?

A perfect 15/15/15 Samurott (Hisuian) shows 1,601 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,001 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.

How do you get Samurott (Hisuian) in Pokemon GO?

Samurott (Hisuian) spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 3-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.

Can Samurott (Hisuian) be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Samurott (Hisuian) depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.

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