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Samurott (Japanese: ダイケンキ, HepburnDaikenki) (SAM-uh-rot[1]) is the Water-type Pokémon of the Unova region, evolved from Dewott and Oshawott.

It has a Water/Dark Hisuian Form introduced in Generation VIII.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Unovan[]

Samurott is a quadrupedal, aquatic mammalian Pokémon that resembles a sea lion. It is different to its previous evolutions, which were bipedal. It has a pointed nose, with large pale-blue mustache/goatee-like growths protruding from it, which it has developed from Dewott's whiskers and Oshawott's dimples. On the back of its head, Samurott has a large yellow conch shell with a very long horn with two spikes on it. It has a long dark-blue body with a light blue-gray belly and four legs with yellow armor-like shells divided into threes on them, those on its front legs are in fact where its swords, known as seamitars are stored. Its tail resembles that of a fish and is heart-like shaped with a small shell in the middle that makes it look like a deformed oval. Its eyes have reverted to how they were with Oshawott's as they are now white with colored pupils as opposed to Dewott's eyes, which were black with white pupils. Razor Shell can be thought as the signature move of Samurott along with its pre-evolutions if Shellder isn't counted.

Hisuian[]

Hisuian Samurott has dark colored armor with red accents and a jagged horn on its head. Its facial fur is wavier than its modern counterparts.

Behavior[]

Unovan[]

Samurott are famous for their valiant natures and fighting prowess. In spite of being a powerful creature that can defeat their opponents in the silence, Samurott are gentle and they mostly silently and dedicatedly root for their trainers. Their skilled fighting techniques have garnered them much respect ​in their coastal habitats; a single glare or roar from a Samurott is often enough to scare off enemies. They will never attack foes weaker than themselves, and they are known to help fend off attackers from smaller or younger Pokémon. Their selflessness natures and fearsome battling abilities have made them very popular among Unovan trainers.

Hisuian[]

However, Hisuian Samurott are harder of heart while also being deft of blade. They are notably more aggressive despite retaining loyalty for their trainers. Hisuian Samurott are in fact a stark contrast to their relatives. While Samurott are famed for their chivalry and selflessness when it comes to defending others, Hisuian Samurott are hard-hearted fighters that will ruthlessly do whatever it takes to get what they want. It is said that the solitude and harshness of Sinnoh's crashing waves toughened these Pokémon into becoming this way. They will not show mercy even when their foes yield, only ceasing their attacks once their enemies are completely incapacitated. They will not hold back against those smaller or weaker than themselves. Their horns are cruelly curved such their barbs gouge the flesh of their enemies when they strike. According to Sinnohan legend, these Pokémon butchered foes with such savagery that rivers of their enemies' blood left permanent stains on their shells.

In fact, although Hisuian Samurott tend to act silent and still, they won't hesitate to thrust their seamitars at their foes that carelessly approach them faster than the blink of a naked eye, proving that they will ruthlessly do anything to win.

Natural Abilities[]

Samurott are able to silence their opponents by glaring at them. They can also terrify opponents by howling, which can be heard from miles away. Unlike Oshawott and Dewott, Samurott can walk on all fours or presumably two as the shells on their forelegs are sheathed for two large swords.

Hisuian Samurott can cause turbulent blows akin to pounding waves that crash into their foes, effectively damaging said foes' bodies. They also specialize in cheap shots and surprise attacks with their seamitars being wielded fiercely and rapidly, scarring foes with wounds that cannot be healed for many years.

Evolution[]

Samurott evolved from Dewott starting from level 36. Samurott is the final evolved form of the starter Pokémon Oshawott.

Game Info[]

Pokédex Entries[]

  • Black

    It beats opponents with one swing of the sword on its armour. It silences foes with one glare.

  • White

    Part of the armour on its forefeet is a sword. It dominates foes just by howling.

  • Black 2

    In the time it takes a foe to blink, it can draw and sheathe the seamitars attached to its front legs.

  • White 2

    In the time it takes a foe to blink, it can draw and sheathe the seamitars attached to its front legs.

  • X

    In the time it takes a foe to blink, it can draw and sheathe the seamitars attached to its front legs.

  • Y

    One swing of the sword incorporated in its armor can fell an opponent. A simple glare from one of them quiets everybody.

  • Omega Ruby

    In the time it takes a foe to blink, it can draw and sheathe the seamitars attached to its front legs.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    One swing of the sword incorporated in its armor can fell an opponent. A simple glare from one of them quiets everybody.

  • Legends: Arceus

    Hard 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.


Game Locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Black and White Evolve Dewott None
Black 2 and White 2 Evolve Dewott None
X and Y Transfer None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Evolve Dewott None
Sun and Moon Poni Wilds (Island Scan, Fridays) One
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Trade None

Stats[]

Stats
HP
95
Attack
100
Defense
85
Sp. Atk
108
Sp. Def
70
Speed
70
Total
528

Stats
HP
90
Attack
108
Defense
80
Sp. Atk
100
Sp. Def
65
Speed
85
Total
528

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Megahorn 120 85% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
1 Tackle 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Type Water HOME Water Special
1 Water Sport —% 15 Type Water HOME Water Status
Evo Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
5 Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
7 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Type Water HOME Water Special
11 Water Sport —% 15 Type Water HOME Water Status
13 Focus Energy —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
18 Razor Shell 75 95% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical
21 Fury Cutter 40 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
25 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special
29 Revenge 60 100% 10 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
34 Aqua Jet 40 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Physical
39 Encore 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
46 Aqua Tail 90 90% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical
51 Retaliate 70 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
58 Swords Dance —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
63 Hydro Pump 110 80% 5 Type Water HOME Water Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Megahorn 120 85% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
1 Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
1 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Type Water HOME Water Special Cute 4 0 ♥
1 Water Sport —% 15 Type Water HOME Water Status Cute 2 0 ♥
5 Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
7 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Type Water HOME Water Special Cute 4 0 ♥
11 Water Sport —% 15 Type Water HOME Water Status Cute 2 0 ♥
13 Focus Energy —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
17 Razor Shell 75 95% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
20 Fury Cutter 40 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
25 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
28 Revenge 60 100% 10 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
33 Aqua Jet 40 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
36 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
38 Encore 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
45 Aqua Tail 90 90% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical Beautiful 4 0 ♥
50 Retaliate 70 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
57 Swords Dance —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
62 Hydro Pump 110 80% 5 Type Water HOME Water Special Beautiful 1 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Megahorn 120 85% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Type Water HOME Water Special
1 Water Sport —% 15 Type Water HOME Water Status
5 Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
7 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Type Water HOME Water Special
11 Water Sport —% 15 Type Water HOME Water Status
13 Focus Energy —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
17 Razor Shell 75 95% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical
20 Fury Cutter 20 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
25 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special
28 Revenge 60 100% 10 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
33 Aqua Jet 40 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Physical
36 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
38 Encore 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
45 Aqua Tail 90 90% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical
50 Retaliate 70 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
57 Swords Dance —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
62 Hydro Pump 120 80% 5 Type Water HOME Water Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Work Up —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM07 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM54 False Swipe 40 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM55 Scald 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM67 Smart Strike 70 —% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM75 Swords Dance —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM81 X-Scissor 80 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM82 Dragon Tail 60 90% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical
TM86 Grass Knot 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM94 Surf 90 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special
TM98 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Physical
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM07 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Status Beautiful 2 1 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Clever 2 1 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 1 4 ♥
TM14 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 1 3 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 4 4 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM54 False Swipe 40 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
TM55 Scald 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special Tough 2 0 ♥
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
TM67 Retaliate 70 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 4 ♥
TM75 Swords Dance —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM81 X-Scissor 80 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cool 2 1 ♥
TM82 Dragon Tail 60 90% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
TM86 Grass Knot 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Cute 1 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM94 Rock SmashXY 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
HM03 Surf 90 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special Beautiful 2 2 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
HM05 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
HM06 Rock SmashORAS 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
HM07 DiveORAS 80 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical Beautiful 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM07 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM54 False Swipe 40 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM55 Scald 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM67 Retaliate 70 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM75 Swords Dance —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM81 X-Scissor 80 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM82 Dragon Tail 60 90% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical
TM86 Grass Knot 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
HM05 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Physical
HM06 Dive 80 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

To see the Egg Moves that Samurott can learn, refer to Oshawott.


Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Aqua Tail USUM 90 90% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical
Block USUM —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Covet USUM 60 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Helping Hand USUM —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Hydro Cannon SMUSUM 150 90% 5 Type Water HOME Water Special
Icy Wind USUM 55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
Iron Tail USUM 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Knock Off USUM 65 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Liquidation USUM 85 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Superpower USUM 120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Water Pledge SMUSUM 80 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Special
Water Pulse USUM 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Aqua Tail ORAS 90 90% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Block ORAS —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
Covet ORAS 60 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 1 0 ♥
Helping Hand ORAS —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 4 0 ♥
Hydro Cannon XYORAS 150 90% 5 Type Water HOME Water Special Beautiful 4 4 ♥
Icy Wind ORAS 55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Iron Tail ORAS 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
Knock Off ORAS 65 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 2 3 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Superpower ORAS 120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
Water Pledge XYORAS 80 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
Water Pulse ORAS 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Aqua Tail  90 90% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical
Block  —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Covet  60 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Helping Hand  —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Hydro Cannon  150 90% 5 Type Water HOME Water Special
Icy Wind  55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
Iron Tail  100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Knock Off  20 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Superpower  120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Water Pledge  50 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Appearances[]

Cameron Samurott

Cameron's Samurott.

Anime[]

Supporting[]

Minor[]

Manga[]

Other[]

A Samurott is the area keeper of the Cove Area in PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond. He's a valiant, wise, and noble warrior who believes that working together can accomplish much in life faster than one can do alone. Oshawott is his disciple. He assigns Oshawott to investigate the disappearance of the Pokémon in Wish Park.

Trivia[]

  • Samurott is the heaviest fully evolved water Starter Pokémon (excluding alternate forms of other Starter Pokémon).
  • Despite appearing to be quadrupedal, Samurott can stand on its hind legs in order to use its swords (seamitars).
  • It is the only fully evolved starter Pokémon not to be owned by any of the main characters of Pokémon Adventures.
  • According to designer Yusuke Ohmura, he was visiting a live otter exhibition searching inspiration for the Oshawott line when he saw a sea lion show nearby, which subsequently made him come up with the concept of Samurott.
    • In fact, he thought of Samurott first, prior to creating Oshawott.
  • Despite it being stated to silence foes with either a glare or a howl, Samurott aren't able to learn those moves.

Origin[]

Samurott is based on a sea otter with elements of samurai and sea lions; its size as the "final/adult" form of the Oshawott line also brings to mind the giant river otter, who are apex predators in the rivers of South America. As the Unova starters are based on historical empires, Samurott is based on the Japanese Empire's samurais. Its tail might be based on Japan war fans (also named tessens), while its "helmet" is similar to Caltrop murex. Samurott's use of worn salvaged armor and weapons also is a fantastical take on how otters are intelligent enough to use makeshift tools such as rocks to break open shellfish when feeding.

Hisuian Samurott may be based on the extinct Japanese Otter or Japanese Sea Lion, and a rōnin, which is a wandering samurai without a lord or master to serve. The kanji 浪 from 浪人 (rōnin) literally means wave, which might have been the inspiration for Hisuian Samurott's Water type and wave-like designs all over its body. Being a rōnin was regarded as dishonorable in traditional samurai culture, and many of them end up becoming mercenaries. It may be based in on the corrupted version of samurai, who are drunk in power and very few people can stop them from committing tyranny on unarmed civilians, the red markings may be reference to blood markings found on samurai armors, helmets, and weapons hence its secondary Dark-type.

The seamitars that Hisuian Samurott keeps on its arms resemble kris, Indonesian daggers with a distinct wavy blade.

Etymology[]

Samurott comes from samurai and otter.

Daikenki comes from 大 (dai, big), 剣 (ken, blade), 鬼 (ki, demon) and 剣鬼 (kenki, sword master or demon swordsman).

Names in other languages[]

  • Chinese: 大劍鬼 - same as Japanese name
  • German: Admurai
  • French: Clamiral

Gallery[]

Unovan Form[]

Hisuian Form[]

See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 316. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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