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Oshawott in Pokémon Black & White

#7 in the Unova Pokédex • Sea Otter Pokémon

Oshawott in the National Pokédex
Oshawott sprite

Normal

Shiny Oshawott sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Black

It fights using the scalchop on its stomach. In response to an attack, it retaliates immediately by slashing.

Pokémon White

The scalchop on its stomach is made from the same elements as claws. It detaches the scalchop for use as a blade.

Pokémon details

Type

Water

Category

Sea Otter Pokémon

Height

0.5 m (1'08")

Weight

5.9 kg (13 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0501

Pokédex

#7

Oshawott in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

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

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Oshawott, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Original Unova #7
EV yield
1 SpA
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
28

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
87.5% male
12.5% female
Egg cycles
20

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Oshawott

Oshawott

#7

Level 17

Dewott

Dewott

#8

Dewott

Dewott

#8

Level 36

Samurott

Samurott

#9

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Black
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Nuvema Town

Receive as a gift5100%

Choose one starter at the beginning of the game; the three gifts are mutually exclusive

White
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Nuvema Town

Receive as a gift5100%

Choose one starter at the beginning of the game; the three gifts are mutually exclusive

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartTackle

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.

Normal5010035
5Tail Whip

The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stat.

Normal-10030
7Water Gun

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

Water4010025
11Water Sport

The user soaks itself with water. The move weakens Fire-type moves while the user is in the battle.

Water--15
13Focus Energy

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.

Normal--30
17Razor Shell

The user cuts its target with sharp shells. This attack may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Water759510
19Fury Cutter

The target is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.

Bug209520
23Water Pulse

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the target.

Water6010020
25Revenge

An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.

Fighting6010010
29Aqua Jet

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.

Water4010020
31Encore

The user compels the target to keep using only the move it last used for three turns.

Normal-1005
35Aqua Tail

The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.

Water909010
37Retaliate

The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this attack’s damage increases.

Normal701005
41Swords Dance

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

Normal--30
43Hydro Pump

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

Water120805

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black and White.
Class
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM07Hail

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.

Ice--10
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

Varies

30–7010015
TM12Taunt

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

Dark-10020
TM13Ice Beam

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.

Ice9510010
TM14Blizzard

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid.

Ice120705
TM17Protect

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

Water--5
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM28Dig

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

Ground8010010
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

Flying60-20
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM54False Swipe

A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.

Normal4010040
TM55Scald

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. It may also leave the target with a burn.

Water8010015
TM56Fling

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.

Dark-10010
TM67Retaliate

The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this attack’s damage increases.

Normal701005
TM75Swords Dance

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

Normal--30
TM81X-Scissor

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

Bug8010015
TM86Grass Knot

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the damage.

Grass-10020
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM94Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Fighting4010015
HM01Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Normal509530
HM03Surf

It swamps the area around the user with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.

Water9510015
HM05Waterfall

The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.

Water8010015
HM06Dive

Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the second turn. It can be used to dive deep in the ocean.

Water8010010

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Water Pledge

A column of water strikes the target. When combined with its fire equivalent, the damage increases and a rainbow appears.

Water5010010

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Air Slash

The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. It may also make the target flinch.

Flying759520
Assurance

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

Dark5010010
Brine

If the target’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.

Water6510010
Copycat

The user mimics the move used immediately before it. The move fails if no other move has been used yet.

Normal--20
Detect

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Fighting--5
Night Slash

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.

Dark7010015
Screech

An earsplitting screech harshly reduces the target’s Defense stat.

Normal-8540
Trump Card

The fewer PP this move has, the greater its attack power.

Normal--5

These require the labeled breeding, transfer, trade or historical distribution route. Historical gifts and Dream World services are no longer ordinary active acquisition sources.
Class
Acquisition
Covet

The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.

Normal6010040

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Helping Hand

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of its attack.

Normal--20

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Icy Wind

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets’ Speed stat.

Ice559515

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Steel1007515

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal4010015

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Hidden Ability entries show the game’s programmed slots. Obtaining one can require a historical Dream World promotion, a special gift or a trade from Black 2 and White 2. A programmed slot does not establish that the Hidden Ability was officially obtainable in Generation V.

Torrent

Ability Slot 1

Powers up Water-type moves in a pinch.

Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Shell Armor(Hidden Ability)

The Pokémon is protected against critical hits.

Protects against critical hits.

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