Surskit

Surskit is a Bug/Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.

Surskit

Surskit artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 0283
Type Bug Water
Species Pond Skater Pokémon
Height 0.5 m (1′08″)
Weight 1.7 kg (3.7 lbs)
Abilities 1. Swift Swim
Rain Dish (hidden ability)
Local № 0032 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0047 (X/Y — Central Kalos)
0033 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0139 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)
0172 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
0049 (Scarlet/Violet)
0149 (The Teal Mask)

Training

EV yield 1 Speed
Catch rate 200 (26.1% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 54
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Bug, Water 1
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 15 (3,599–3,855 steps)

Base stats

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 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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Surskit.

NorFirWatEleGraIceFigPoiGro
½2½½½
FlyPsyBugRocGhoDraDarSteFai
22½

Evolution chart

Surskit#0283
Surskit
Bug · Water
(Level 22)
Masquerain#0284
Masquerain
Bug · Flying

Surskit changes

Pokédex entries

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.
FireRed
LeafGreen		 They usually live on ponds, but after an evening shower, they may appear on puddles in towns.
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.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum		 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.
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.
X They usually live on ponds, but after an evening shower, they may appear on puddles in towns.
Y It appears as if it is skating on water. It draws prey with a sweet scent from the tip of its head.
Omega 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.
Alpha 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.
Sun It moves as if skating on the surface of the water. It often fights with Dewpider over food.
Moon When this Pokémon senses danger, a sweet fluid oozes from the tip of its head. The taste of it disgusts bird Pokémon.
Ultra Sun If it’s in a pinch, it will secrete a sweet liquid from the tip of its head. Syrup made from gathering that liquid is tasty on bread.
Ultra Moon It lives in ponds and marshes that feature lots of plant life. It often fights with Dewpider, whose habitat and diet are similar.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl		 It appears as if it is skating on water. It draws prey in with a sweet scent released from the tip of its head.
Scarlet They usually live on ponds, but after an evening shower, they may appear on puddles in towns.
Violet It secretes a thick, sweet-scented syrup from the tip of its head. It lives on weed-choked ponds.

Moves learned by Surskit

Scarlet/Violet Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl

Moves learnt by level up

Surskit learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Water GunWaterSpecial 40 100
6Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
9Sweet ScentNormalStatus — 100
14SoakWaterStatus — 100
17Bubble BeamWaterSpecial 65 100
22AgilityPsychicStatus — —
25HazeIceStatus — —
25MistIceStatus — —
35Baton PassNormalStatus — —
38Sticky WebBugStatus — —

Egg moves

Surskit learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Surskit gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aqua JetWaterPhysical 40 100
Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
Fell StingerBugPhysical 50 100
Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80
LungeBugPhysical 80 100
Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
Power SplitPsychicStatus — —
PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100

Moves learnt by TM

Surskit is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
04AgilityPsychicStatus — —
05Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
07ProtectNormalStatus — —
11Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
14AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical 55 100
15Struggle BugBugSpecial 50 100
16PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
18ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
21PounceBugPhysical 50 100
22Chilling WaterWaterSpecial 50 100
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
34Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
35Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
47EndureNormalStatus — —
49Sunny DayFireStatus — —
50Rain DanceWaterStatus — —
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
77WaterfallWaterPhysical 80 100
85RestPsychicStatus — —
95Leech LifeBugPhysical 80 100
103SubstituteNormalStatus — —
110LiquidationWaterPhysical 85 100
111Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
114Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
123SurfWaterSpecial 90 100
130Helping HandNormalStatus — —
132Baton PassNormalStatus — —
135Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
142Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80
143BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
162Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
168Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100
174HazeIceStatus — —
182Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
185LungeBugPhysical 80 100
203Psych UpNormalStatus — —
219Skitter SmackBugPhysical 70 90

Moves learnt by level up

Surskit learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Water GunWaterSpecial 40 100
6Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
9Sweet ScentNormalStatus — 100
14SoakWaterStatus — 100
17Bubble BeamWaterSpecial 65 100
22AgilityPsychicStatus — —
25HazeIceStatus — —
25MistIceStatus — —
30Aqua JetWaterPhysical 40 100
35Baton PassNormalStatus — —
38Sticky WebBugStatus — —

Egg moves

Surskit learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Surskit gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aqua JetWaterPhysical 40 100
Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
Fell StingerBugPhysical 50 100
Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80
LungeBugPhysical 80 100
Mind ReaderNormalStatus — —
Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
Power SplitPsychicStatus — —
PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100

Moves learnt by TM

Surskit is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
03Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
11Sunny DayFireStatus — —
13Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
14BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
17ProtectNormalStatus — —
18Rain DanceWaterStatus — —
19Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
22Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
30Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus — —
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus — —
45AttractNormalStatus — 100
46ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
49ScaldWaterSpecial 80 100
58EndureNormalStatus — —
70FlashNormalStatus — 100
77Psych UpNormalStatus — —
82Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
87SwaggerNormalStatus — 85
90SubstituteNormalStatus — —

Surskit sprites

Type Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Surskit sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Surskit sprite from Diamond & Pearl Surskit sprite from Black & White Surskit sprite from X & Y Surskit sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon — Surskit sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Surskit Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Surskit Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Surskit Shiny sprite from Black & White Surskit Shiny sprite from X & Y Surskit Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon — —

Where to find Surskit

Ruby
Sapphire		 Route 102, 111, 114, 117, 120
FireRed
LeafGreen
Emerald		 Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond
Pearl		 Lake Verity
Platinum Route 229
HeartGold
SoulSilver		 Trade/migrate from another game
Black Trade/migrate from another game
White White Forest
Black 2
White 2		 Trade/migrate from another game
X
Y		 Breed Masquerain
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire		 Route 102, 111, 114, 117, 120, 123, Petalburg City
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon		 Brooklet Hill
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee		 Not available in this game
Sword
Shield		 Not available in this game
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl		 Lake Verity, Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet		 South Province (Area One), South Province (Area Five)

Answers to Surskit questions

Other languages

English Surskit
Japanese アメタマ (Ametama)
German Gehweiher
French Arakdo
Italian Surskit
Spanish Surskit
Korean 비구술 (bigusul)
Chinese (Simplified) 溜溜糖球
Chinese (Traditional) 溜溜糖球

 

English Pond Skater Pokémon
Japanese あめんぼポケモン
German Wassergeher-Pokémon
French Pokémon Maresurfeur
Italian Pokémon Sfiorapozze
Spanish Pokémon Zapatero
Korean 소금쟁이포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 水黾宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 水黽寶可夢

Name origin

surface
outside or top of an object, e.g. a lake
skitter
to skim along a surface (esp. water)