Name origin

ocean
huge body of water
water
compound needed for life
otter
aquatic weasel-like mammal


Oshawott artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 501
Type Water
Species Sea Otter Pokémon
Height 1′8″ (0.51m)
Weight 13 lbs (5.9 kg)
Abilities Torrent
Shell Armor (Dream World)
Local № 007 (Black, White)
007 (Black 2, White 2)
Japanese Mijumaru

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles 21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield 1 Special Attack
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 28
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Type defenses

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Oshawott stats

The base stats for Oshawott are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 55
220 - 314
Attack 55
103 - 229
Defense 45
85 - 207
Sp. Atk 63
117 - 247
Sp. Def 45
85 - 207
Speed 45
85 - 207
Total 308

Pokedex descriptions

Black It fights using the scalchop on its stomach. In response to an attack, it retaliates immediately by slashing.
White The scalchop on its stomach is made from the same elements as claws. It detaches the scalchop for use as a blade.
Black 2
White 2
The scalchop on its stomach isn’t just used for battle--it can be used to break open hard berries as well.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Oshawott learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 TackleNormalPhysical50100
5 Tail WhipNormalStatus-100
7 Water GunWaterSpecial40100
11 Water SportWaterStatus--
13 Focus EnergyNormalStatus--
17 Razor ShellWaterPhysical7595
19 Fury CutterBugPhysical2095
23 Water PulseWaterSpecial60100
25 RevengeFightingPhysical60100
29 Aqua JetWaterPhysical40100
31 EncoreNormalStatus-100
35 Aqua TailWaterPhysical9090
37 RetaliateNormalPhysical70100
41 Swords DanceNormalStatus--
43 Hydro PumpWaterSpecial12080

Egg moves

Oshawott learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Oshawott egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
ScreechNormalStatus-85
DetectFightingStatus--
BrineWaterSpecial65100
AssuranceDarkPhysical50100
Trump CardNormalSpecial-
CopycatNormalStatus--
Night SlashDarkPhysical70100
Air SlashFlyingSpecial7595

Move Tutor moves

Oshawott can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Icy WindIceSpecial5595
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
Helping HandNormalStatus--
CovetNormalPhysical60100
Aqua TailWaterPhysical9090
Water PledgeWaterSpecial50100

Oshawott can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Water PledgeWaterSpecial50100

Moves learnt by HM

Oshawott is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
3 SurfWaterSpecial95100
5 WaterfallWaterPhysical80100
6 DiveWaterPhysical80100

Moves learnt by TM

Oshawott is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
7 HailIceStatus--
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
12 TauntDarkStatus-100
13 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
14 BlizzardIceSpecial12070
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
54 False SwipeNormalPhysical40100
55 ScaldWaterSpecial80100
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
67 RetaliateNormalPhysical70100
75 Swords DanceNormalStatus--
81 X-ScissorBugPhysical80100
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Oshawott sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Oshawott normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Oshawott shiny sprite

See all Oshawott sprites


Where to find Oshawott

White
Black
Nuvema Town

Answers to Oshawott questions