Surskit (#0283) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP40100–147190–284

Atk3031–9058–174

Def3233–9262–179

SpA5049–11294–218

SpD5251–11498–223

Spe6563–128121–251

Total269Higher than 8% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 65). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+128Max117No SP85Min76Scarf192Tailwind256

At max Speed, Surskit outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

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×Flying2×Rock2×

Resists

Fighting½×Ground½×Ice½×Steel½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 10 types

NormalPoisonBugGhostFireGrassPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Swift Swim
Doubles Speed during rain.
Rain DishHidden ability
Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0283SurskitBugWater
1. Level 22#0284MasquerainBugFlying

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 10

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

6Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

9Sweet ScentLowers the target’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

14SoakChanges the target’s type to Water.WaterStatus—100%20

17Bubble BeamHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.WaterSpec65100%20

22AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

25HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

25MistProtects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves.IceStatus——30

35Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

38Sticky WebCovers the opposing field, lowering opponents’ Speed by one stage upon switching in.BugStatus——20

TM / HM / TR 39

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

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

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

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

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM15Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20

TM16PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM21PounceThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.BugPhys50100%20

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

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

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

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

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

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

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

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

TM95Leech LifeDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.BugPhys80100%10

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

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

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

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

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

TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

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

TM162Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%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

TM174HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

TM182Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

TM185LungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

Egg moves 8

EggAqua JetInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys40100%20

EggBug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

EggFell StingerRaises the user’s Attack by two stages if it KOs the target.BugPhys50100%25

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

EggLungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15

EggMud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

EggPower SplitAverages Attack and Special Attack with the target.PsychicStatus——10

EggPsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

Pokédex entries

Category: Pond Skater Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: Water's Edge
Pal Park area: Pond

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It lives in ponds and marshes that feature lots of plant life. It often fights with Dewpider, whose habitat and diet are similar.
Ultra Moon
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 Sun
When this Pokémon senses danger, a sweet fluid oozes from the tip of its head. The taste of it disgusts bird Pokémon.
Moon
It moves as if skating on the surface of the water. It often fights with Dewpider over food.
Sun
It secretes a thick, sweet-scented syrup from the tip of its head. It lives on weed-choked ponds.
HeartGold · SoulSilver
It appears as if it is skating on water. It draws prey with a sweet scent from the tip of its head.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y
They usually live on ponds, but after an evening shower, they may appear on puddles in towns.
FireRed · LeafGreen · X
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.
Emerald
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.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
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.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

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

Sprites

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Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Spe
Catch rate: 200 ≈26.1% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 54
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Water 1Bug
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Ultra Moon 1 area

Brooklet HillSurfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–17

Ultra Sun 1 area

Brooklet HillSurfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–17

Moon 1 area

Brooklet HillSurfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–17

Sun 1 area

Brooklet HillSurfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–17

XD 1 area

Oasis PokespotFinding a Wild Pokemon at any of the three Pokespots in Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 10–20

SoulSilver 3 areas

Safari Zone ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 42
Safari Zone PlainsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46
Safari Zone WetlandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40

HeartGold 3 areas

Safari Zone ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 42
Safari Zone PlainsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46
Safari Zone WetlandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40

Platinum 1 area

Road 229Surfing · Lv 35–45

Pearl 2 areas

Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2
Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2

Diamond 2 areas

Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2
Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2

Sapphire 5 areas

Road 102Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–30
Road 111Surfing · Lv 20–30
Road 114Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–30
Road 117Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–30
Road 120Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–30

Ruby 5 areas

Road 102Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–30
Road 111Surfing · Lv 20–30
Road 114Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–30
Road 117Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–30
Road 120Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–30