Dewott (#0502) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP75135–182260–354

Atk7572–139139–273

Def6058–123112–240

SpA8379–148153–291

SpD6058–123112–240

Spe6058–123112–240

Total413Higher than 43% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 60). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+123Max112No SP80Min72Scarf184Tailwind246

At max Speed, Dewott outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Grass2×

Resists

Fire½×Ice½×Steel½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Torrent
Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Shell ArmorHidden ability
Protects against critical hits.

Competitive

SV SinglesNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0501OshawottWater
1. Level 17#0502DewottWater
  1. Level 36#0503SamurottWater

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1SoakChanges the target’s type to Water.WaterStatus—100%20

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1Tail WhipLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

13Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

18Razor ShellHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys7595%10

21Fury CutterPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.BugPhys4095%20

26Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

29Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

34Aqua JetInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys40100%20

37EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

42Aqua TailInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys9090%10

45RetaliateHas double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.NormalPhys70100%5

50Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

53Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM / HM / TR 39

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM46AvalancheInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.IcePhys60100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM52SnowscapeThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.IceStatus——10

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM105X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM145Water PledgeWith Grass Pledge, halves opposing Pokémon’s Speed for four turns.WaterSpec80100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM184Vacuum WaveInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingSpec40100%30

TM196Flip TurnUser must switch out after attacking.WaterPhys60100%20

TM208WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

Egg moves 8

EggAir SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

EggAqua CutterThe user expels pressurized water to cut at the target like a blade. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.WaterPhys70100%20

EggCopycatUses the target’s last used move.NormalStatus——20

EggDetectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.FightingStatus——5

EggKnock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

EggNight SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15

EggSacred SwordIgnores the target’s stat modifiers.FightingPhys90100%15

EggScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

Pokédex entries

Category: Discipline Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#008Updated Unova#008Hisui#008Blueberry#207

Its exquisite double-scalchop technique is likely the result of daily training, and it can send even masters of the blade fleeing in defeat.
Legends: Arceus
As a result of strict training, each Dewott learns different forms for using the scalchops.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire
Scalchop techniques differ from one Dewott to another. It never neglects maintaining its scalchops.
White
Strict training is how it learns its flowing double-scalchop technique.
Black · X · Omega Ruby