- Contents
- Type defenses
- Base stats
- Pokedex entries
- Evolution chart
- Moves learned
- Sprites
- Locations
- Q&A
Name origin
- surface
- outside or top of an object, e.g. a lake
- skitter
- to skim along a surface (esp. water)
Pokedex data
| National № | 283 |
|---|---|
| Type | Bug Water |
| Species | Pond Skater Pokémon |
| Height | 1′8″ (0.51m) |
| Weight | 3.7 lbs (1.7 kg) |
| Abilities | Swift Swim Rain Dish (Dream World) |
| Local № | 032 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald) |
| Japanese | Ametama |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Bug, Water 1 |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 16 (minimum 4,080 steps) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Speed |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 200 (26.1% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Happiness | 70 (normal) |
| Base EXP | 63 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Surskit stats
The base stats for Surskit 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 | 40 | 190 - 284 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 30 | 58 - 174 | |
| Defense | 32 | 62 - 179 | |
| Sp. Atk | 50 | 94 - 218 | |
| Sp. Def | 52 | 98 - 223 | |
| Speed | 65 | 121 - 251 | |
| Total | 269 |
Pokedex descriptions
| Ruby | From the tips of its feet, SURSKIT secretes an oil that enables it to walk on water as if it were skating. This POKéMON feeds on microscopic organisms in ponds and lakes. |
|---|---|
| Sapphire | If SURSKIT senses danger, it secretes a thick, sugary syrup from the tip of its head. There are some POKéMON that love eating this syrup. |
| Emerald | They gather on puddles after evening downpours, gliding across the surface of water as if sliding. It secretes honey with a sweet aroma from its head. |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
They usually live on ponds, but after an evening shower, they may appear on puddles in towns. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White Black 2 White 2 |
It appears as if it is skating on water. It draws prey with a sweet scent from the tip of its head. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
It secretes a thick, sweet-scented syrup from the tip of its head. It lives on weed-choked ponds. |
Evolution chart
Moves learnt by level up
Surskit learns the following moves at the levels specified:
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bubble | Water | Special | 20 | 100 |
| 7 | Quick Attack | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 13 | Sweet Scent | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 19 | Water Sport | Water | Status | - | - |
| 25 | BubbleBeam | Water | Special | 65 | 100 |
| 31 | Agility | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 37 | Mist | Ice | Status | - | - |
| 37 | Haze | Ice | Status | - | - |
| 43 | Baton Pass | Normal | Status | - | - |
Egg moves
Surskit learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Surskit egg moves page for details and compatible parents.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydro Pump | Water | Special | 120 | 80 |
| Psybeam | Psychic | Special | 65 | 100 |
| Mind Reader | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Foresight | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Endure | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Signal Beam | Bug | Special | 75 | 100 |
| Mud Shot | Ground | Special | 55 | 95 |
| Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 |
| Aqua Jet | Water | Physical | 40 | 100 |
Surskit learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Surskit egg moves page for details and compatible parents.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydro Pump | Water | Special | 120 | 80 |
| Psybeam | Psychic | Special | 65 | 100 |
| Mind Reader | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Foresight | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Signal Beam | Bug | Special | 75 | 100 |
| Mud Shot | Ground | Special | 55 | 95 |
| Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Surskit can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100 |
| Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95 |
| Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Signal Beam | Bug | Special | 75 | 100 |
| Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by HM
Surskit does not learn any HM moves.
Moves learnt by TM
Surskit is compatible with these Technical Machines:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 90 |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | - | 100 |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | - | - |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 95 | 100 |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 120 | 70 |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | - | - |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 22 | SolarBeam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100 |
| 27 | Return | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | Special | 80 | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 46 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 55 | Scald | Water | Special | 80 | 100 |
| 70 | Flash | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 76 | Struggle Bug | Bug | Special | 30 | 100 |
| 77 | Psych Up | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - |
Surskit is compatible with these Technical Machines:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Water Pulse | Water | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 6 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 90 |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | - | 100 |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | - | - |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 95 | 100 |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 120 | 70 |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | - | - |
| 19 | Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 22 | SolarBeam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100 |
| 27 | Return | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | Special | 80 | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 43 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 46 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 70 | Flash | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 77 | Psych Up | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 78 | Captivate | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 83 | Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - |
Surskit sprites
NORMAL
Black/White
SHINY
Black/White
NORMAL
HG/SS
SHINY
HG/SS
Black/White
SHINYBlack/White
NORMALHG/SS
SHINYHG/SS
Where to find Surskit
| Sapphire Ruby |
Route 102, 111, 114, 117, 120 |
|---|---|
| Pearl Diamond |
Lake Verity |
| Platinum | Route 229 |
| White Black |
White Forest |
Pokeathlon stats
| Speed | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ |
|---|---|
| Power | ★ ★ ★ |
| Skill | ★ ★ ★ |
| Stamina | ★ ★ ★ |
| Jump | ★ ★ ★ |
★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum
Answers to Surskit questions
- Problem in Pokemon Ruby: Masquerain or Shedinja?
- Net Ball + Surskit =?
- Can I catch surskit in emerald?if so how??
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