
| Max CP | 3,233 |
| Generation | Unova (Gen 5) |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
Samurott is a Water-type Pokémon from Unova (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,233 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Samurott has base stats of 212 Attack, 157 Defense, and 216 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 585.
Samurott can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.
In Rainy weather, Samurott receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Samurott is 3km per candy.
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter | Bug | 3 | +6 | 7.5 | - | - | - |
| Waterfall STAB | Water | 16 | +8 | 13.3 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydro Pump STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Blizzard STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Megahorn | Bug | 110 | -55 | - | 110 | -55 |
| Razor Shell STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Liquidation STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Hydro Cannon ELITE STAB | Water | 90 | -50 | - | 80 | -40 |
Samurott takes increased damage from these types:
Samurott takes reduced damage from these types:
Top Pokémon to use when battling Samurott in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
| Electric | 330 | 144 | 195 | 4,504 |
| 2 |
| Grass Steel | 323 | 182 | 139 | 4,206 |
| 3 |
| Dragon Electric | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 4 |
| Bug Electric | 254 | 158 | 184 | 3,566 |
| 5 |
| Electric Flying | 253 | 185 | 207 | 4,035 |
| 6 |
| Electric Fairy | 250 | 181 | 172 | 3,625 |
| 7 |
| Electric | 250 | 125 | 190 | 3,207 |
| 8 |
| Electric | 249 | 163 | 181 | 3,523 |
| 9 |
| Grass Fairy | 249 | 215 | 172 | 3,912 |
| 10 |
| Grass Poison | 243 | 185 | 155 | 3,399 |
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 1,500 |
| 2 | 0 | 15 | 12 | 20 | 1,498 |
| 3 | 1 | 14 | 12 | 20 | 1,500 |
| 4 | 1 | 15 | 10 | 20 | 1,498 |
| 5 | 0 | 13 | 14 | 20 | 1,496 |
| 6 | 0 | 13 | 15 | 20 | 1,499 |
| 7 | 1 | 12 | 14 | 20 | 1,498 |
| 8 | 0 | 14 | 12 | 20 | 1,493 |
| 9 | 0 | 14 | 13 | 20 | 1,497 |
| 10 | 1 | 13 | 12 | 20 | 1,496 |
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 36 | 2,500 |
| 2 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 37 | 2,500 |
| 3 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 36 | 2,488 |
| 4 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 36 | 2,494 |
| 5 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 36 | 2,493 |
| 6 | 0 | 15 | 10 | 37 | 2,498 |
| 7 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 36 | 2,499 |
| 8 | 0 | 14 | 11 | 37 | 2,496 |
| 9 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 36 | 2,497 |
| 10 | 0 | 13 | 12 | 37 | 2,495 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,422 | 1,211 | 1,614 | 2,018 | 2,826 | 3,204 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,417 | 1,208 | 1,611 | 2,014 | 2,819 | 3,197 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,415 | 1,207 | 1,610 | 2,012 | 2,817 | 3,194 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,399 | 1,199 | 1,599 | 1,999 | 2,799 | 3,173 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,397 | 1,198 | 1,598 | 1,998 | 2,797 | 3,171 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,376 | 1,188 | 1,584 | 1,980 | 2,772 | 3,143 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,354 | 1,177 | 1,569 | 1,961 | 2,746 | 3,113 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,369 | 1,184 | 1,579 | 1,974 | 2,763 | 3,133 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,309 | 1,154 | 1,539 | 1,924 | 2,693 | 3,054 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,090 | 1,045 | 1,393 | 1,741 | 2,438 | 2,764 |
Important CP values for Samurott with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 3,204 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 2,826 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,539 - 1,614 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 1,924 - 2,018 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,539 - 1,614 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,154 - 1,211 CP |
Maximum CP for Samurott with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39 | 26 | 2,826 |
| 2 | 2,826 | 27 | 2,826 |
| 3 | 2,826 | 28 | 2,826 |
| 4 | 2,826 | 29 | 2,826 |
| 5 | 381 | 30 | 2,422 |
| 6 | 2,826 | 31 | 2,826 |
| 7 | 2,826 | 32 | 2,826 |
| 8 | 2,826 | 33 | 2,826 |
| 9 | 2,826 | 34 | 2,826 |
| 10 | 807 | 35 | 2,624 |
| 11 | 2,826 | 36 | 2,826 |
| 12 | 2,826 | 37 | 2,826 |
| 13 | 2,826 | 38 | 2,826 |
| 14 | 2,826 | 39 | 2,826 |
| 15 | 1,211 | 40 | 2,826 |
| 16 | 2,826 | 41 | 2,826 |
| 17 | 2,826 | 42 | 2,826 |
| 18 | 2,826 | 43 | 2,826 |
| 19 | 2,826 | 44 | 2,826 |
| 20 | 1,614 | 45 | 3,022 |
| 21 | 2,826 | 46 | 2,826 |
| 22 | 2,826 | 47 | 2,826 |
| 23 | 2,826 | 48 | 2,826 |
| 24 | 2,826 | 49 | 2,826 |
| 25 | 2,018 | 50 | 3,204 |
Samurott (#503) is a Water-type Pokémon from the Unova region (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,233 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Samurott is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Samurott in 2026.
Samurott's Attack stat is 212 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Samurott a strong damage dealer.
With 157 Defense (Good) and 216 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 585. This gives Samurott reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Water-type Pokémon, Samurott's stat distribution leans toward offense.
The best moveset for Samurott depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Fury Cutter (Fast) with Hydro Pump (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Samurott has 2 Fast Attacks and 6 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Samurott has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.
In Great League, Samurott can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Water typing provides useful matchups against Fire, Water, Ice-type threats while being weak to Electric, Grass types.
In Master League, Samurott faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
Samurott appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Electric, Grass-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Samurott at Level 20 (1,539 - 1,614 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (1,924 - 2,018 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,614 CP.
Samurott can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Rainy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
Samurott is part of a 3-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
Shiny Samurott is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
Samurott gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,924 - 2,018 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.
Q: What is Samurott's max CP?
A: 3,204 CP at Level 50, or 2,826 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Samurott good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.
Q: Can Samurott be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Samurott is available.
Q: What is Samurott weak to?
A: Electric, Grass-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Fury Cutter + Hydro Pump for optimal DPS.
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.