Oshawott
Oshawott is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0501 |
|---|---|
| Type | Water |
| Species | Sea Otter Pokémon |
| Height | 0.5 m (1′08″) |
| Weight | 5.9 kg (13.0 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Torrent Shell Armor (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0007 (Black/White) 0007 (Black 2/White 2) 0007 (Legends: Arceus) 0206 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Sp. Atk |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 62 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field |
|---|---|
| Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| 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 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Oshawott changes
- In Generations 5-6, Oshawott has a base experience yield of 28.
- In Generations 5-7, Oshawott has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| 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. |
| X | The scalchop on its stomach isn’t just used for battle--it can be used to break open hard berries as well. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
It fights using the scalchop on its stomach. In response to an attack, it retaliates immediately by slashing. |
| Omega Ruby | The scalchop on its stomach isn’t just used for battle—it can be used to break open hard berries as well. |
| Legends: Arceus | 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.” |
Moves learned by Oshawott
Moves learnt by level up
Oshawott does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Oshawott does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Oshawott cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Oshawott learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 5 | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 7 | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| 11 | Soak | Water | — | 100 | |
| 13 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
| 17 | Razor Shell | Water | 75 | 95 | |
| 19 | Fury Cutter | Bug | 40 | 95 | |
| 23 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 25 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 29 | Aqua Jet | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| 31 | Encore | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 35 | Aqua Tail | Water | 90 | 90 | |
| 37 | Retaliate | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 41 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 43 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 |
Egg moves
Oshawott learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Oshawott gen 9 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Oshawott is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 11 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 18 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 22 | Chilling Water | Water | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 27 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 32 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 34 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| 43 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 46 | Avalanche | Ice | 60 | 100 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 50 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 52 | Snowscape | Ice | — | — | |
| 55 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 57 | False Swipe | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 65 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 77 | Waterfall | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 81 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 87 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 88 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 105 | X-Scissor | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 110 | Liquidation | Water | 85 | 100 | |
| 122 | Encore | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 123 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 130 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 135 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 142 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
| 143 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 145 | Water Pledge | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 181 | Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
| 196 | Flip Turn | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 208 | Whirlpool | Water | 35 | 85 |
Oshawott sprites
Where to find Oshawott
| Black White |
Nuvema Town |
|---|---|
| Black 2 White 2 |
Aspertia City |
| X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Route 101 |
| Sun Moon |
Breed Dewott/Samurott |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game |
| Legends: Arceus | Jubilife Village, Space-Time Distortion |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Oshawott questions
- What is a good LC moveset for Oshawott?
- Should I wait to evolve my tepig and oshawott?
- Password in Pokemon Rumble
- Can I get another Tepig and Oshawatt in Black?
- Can you get a Oshawott if you already got a Tepig as a starter Pokemon?
- Where do you get oshawott in Pokemon conquest?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Oshawott |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ミジュマル (Mijumaru) |
| German | Ottaro |
| French | Moustillon |
| Italian | Oshawott |
| Spanish | Oshawott |
| Korean | 수댕이 (sudaengi) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 水水獭 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 水水獺 |
| English |
Sea Otter Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ラッコポケモン |
| German | Otter-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Loutre |
| Italian | Pokémon Lontra |
| Spanish | Pokémon Nutria |
| Korean | 해달포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 海獭宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 海獺寶可夢 |
Name origin
- ocean
- huge body of water
- water
- compound needed for life
- otter
- aquatic weasel-like mammal



