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Oshawott
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- V (Unova)
- Color
- Blue
- Shape
- Upright
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Medium Slow
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- 87.5% Male / 12.5% Female
- Egg Groups
- Ground
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 62
- EV Yield
- 1 SpA
- Height
- 0.5 m (1'08")
- Weight
- 5.9 kg (13.0 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Protects against critical hits.
Generation VI
The scalchop on its stomach isn’t just used for battle--it can be used to break open hard berries as well.
It fights using the scalchop on its stomach. In response to an attack, it retaliates immediately by slashing.
The scalchop on its stomach isn’t just used for battle—it can be used to break open hard berries as well.
Generation VIII
This Pokémon from the Unova region uses the shell on its belly as a weapon to cut down its foes. Thus, I've conferred upon this shell the name ”scalchop”.
Show older entries (Gen V)
Generation V
It fights using the scalchop on its stomach. In response to an attack, it retaliates immediately by slashing.
The scalchop on its stomach is made from the same elements as claws. It detaches the scalchop for use as a blade.
The scalchop on its stomach isn’t just used for battle--it can be used to break open hard berries as well.
Level Up
15 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 5 | Tail Whip | nor | N | — | 100% | 30 |
| 7 | Water GunSTAB | wat | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 11 | Soak | wat | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| 13 | Focus Energy | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 17 | Razor ShellSTAB | wat | P | 75 | 95% | 10 |
| 19 | Fury Cutter | bug | P | 40 | 95% | 20 |
| 23 | Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 25 | Aerial Ace | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| 29 | Aqua JetSTAB | wat | P | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| 31 | Encore | nor | N | — | 100% | 5 |
| 35 | Aqua TailSTAB | wat | P | 90 | 90% | 10 |
| 37 | Retaliate | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| 41 | Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| 43 | Hydro PumpSTAB | wat | S | 110 | 80% | 5 |
TM / HM
38 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Air Slash | fly | S | 75 | 95% | 15 |
| Avalanche | ice | P | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| Blizzard | ice | S | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| Chilling WaterSTAB | wat | S | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Encore | nor | N | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| False Swipe | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| Fling | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Flip TurnSTAB | wat | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Grass Knot | gra | S | — | 100% | 20 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Hydro PumpSTAB | wat | S | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Knock Off | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| LiquidationSTAB | wat | P | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Retaliate | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snowscape | ice | N | 0 | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| SurfSTAB | wat | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Water PledgeSTAB | wat | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| WaterfallSTAB | wat | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| WhirlpoolSTAB | wat | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| X Scissor | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Egg Moves
8 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Slash | fly | S | 75 | 95% | 15 |
| Aqua CutterSTAB | wat | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Copycat | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Detect | fig | N | — | — | 5 |
| Knock Off | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Night Slash | dar | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Sacred Sword | fig | P | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
Move Tutor
6 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua TailSTAB | wat | P | 90 | 90% | 10 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Water PledgeSTAB | wat | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Oshawott
Damage Calculator
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Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
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Where To Catch
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Stat Calculator
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About Oshawott
Oshawott is a Water-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). This Pokémon from the Unova region uses the shell on its belly as a weapon to cut down its foes. Thus, I've conferred upon this shell the name ”scalchop”. Oshawott stands 0.5 m (1'08") tall and weighs 5.9 kg (13.0 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Oshawott Base Stats
Oshawott has a base stat total of 308, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 63 (average), while its lowest is Defense at 45 (below average). Oshawott is slow with a base Speed of 45.
Oshawott Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Water-type, Oshawott is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves, resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel-type attacks. This gives Oshawott 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Oshawott Abilities
Oshawott's abilities include Torrent, Shell Armor. Torrent strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its Hidden Ability is Shell Armor, which protects against critical hits.
Oshawott Moves & Learnset
Oshawott can learn 67 moves in Generation 9, including 15 by leveling up, 38 via TM/HM, 8 through breeding, and 6 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Aqua Tail (Water, 90 power), Surf (Water, 90 power), Liquidation (Water, 85 power). For coverage, Oshawott can learn Blizzard (Ice), Ice Beam (Ice), Take Down (Normal).
Training Oshawott
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Oshawott can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Oshawott yields 1 Sp. Attack EV. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Oshawott belongs to the Ground egg group. Oshawott is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Oshawott → Dewott → Samurott).
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