Ultra League PvP guide
Samurott Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Samurott is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #71. Its recommended PvP moveset is Fury Cutter with Hydro Cannon and Megahorn.
Ultra League
#71
Strong pick
Type
Water
Best Fast Move
Fury Cutter
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,194
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT SAMUROTT
Is Samurott Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Samurott is currently a strong PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #71.
Samurott is also a viable PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #102 and a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #255.
Samurott PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #102 | 86.6 | Fury Cutter, Hydro Cannon, Megahorn |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #71 | 87.5 | Fury Cutter, Hydro Cannon, Megahorn |
| Master League | #255 | 57.1 | Fury Cutter, Hydro Cannon, Razor Shell |
Best Moveset for Samurott in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Samurott is Fury Cutter with Hydro Cannon and Megahorn.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Samurott in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Samurott PvP Move Counts
Fury Cutter → Hydro Cannon
10 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Fury Cutter → Megahorn
14 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Samurott Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Samurott wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Feraligatr674
- Skeledirge665
- Florges640
- Snorlax585
Difficult Matchups
- Mimikyu114
- Empoleon348
- Virizion373
- Corviknight414
- Tinkaton438
Samurott Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Samurott's Water typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- electric1.6×
- grass1.6×
Resistant to
- fire0.625×
- ice0.625×
- steel0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Samurott in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Samurott in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Samurott's league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Neutral
41% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
49% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Resisted
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Resisted
28% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Neutral
33% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Double Kickfighting
Fast Move
Neutral
- Leaf Bladegrass
Charged Move
Super Effective
56% HP
- Sacred Swordfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
30% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
29% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
25% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Resisted
39% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
32% HP
Ratings are shown from Samurott's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Samurott.
Best Teammates for Samurott in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Samurott should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 4 of Samurott's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Samurott
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/14/14 | 1,500 | 20 | 1,772,487 |
| #2 | 0/15/12 | 1,498 | 20 | 1,769,839 | |
| #3 | 1/14/12 | 1,500 | 20 | 1,767,849 | |
| #4 | 1/15/10 | 1,498 | 20 | 1,765,112 | |
| #5 | 0/13/14 | 1,496 | 20 | 1,762,121 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 1/15/15 | 2,500 | 36 | 3,818,754 |
| #2 | 0/13/13 | 2,500 | 37 | 3,813,525 | |
| #3 | 0/15/13 | 2,496 | 36.5 | 3,807,972 | |
| #4 | 0/14/14 | 2,494 | 36.5 | 3,807,343 | |
| #5 | 0/14/15 | 2,500 | 36.5 | 3,807,343 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,194 | 50 | 5,348,411 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 3,180 | 50 | 5,324,850 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 3,188 | 50 | 5,320,842 | |
| #4 | 15/14/15 | 3,185 | 50 | 5,317,315 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 3,166 | 50 | 5,301,288 |
Samurott Stats in Pokémon GO
Samurott's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Samurott 0/14/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 20
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 126.6
- Defense
- 102.2
- HP
- 137
Ultra League
Samurott 1/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 36
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 163.5
- Defense
- 132
- HP
- 177
Master League
Samurott 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,194
- Attack
- 190.7
- Defense
- 144.5
- HP
- 194
Samurott Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Samurott in Pokémon GO PvP
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Shares Water typing · Same Fury Cutter fast move · Ultra League #450
Shares Water typing · Same Fury Cutter fast move · Master League #306
Shares Water typing · Same Fury Cutter fast move · Mega Master League #238
Shares Water typing · Also runs Hydro Cannon · Ultra League #63
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Samurott Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Samurott in Pokémon GO PvP?
Samurott's recommended PvP moveset is Fury Cutter with Hydro Cannon and Megahorn.
Is Samurott good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Samurott is currently a strong PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #71.
What counters Samurott in Pokémon GO PvP?
Mimikyu, Empoleon and Virizion are among the strongest current counters to Samurott in Ultra League.
What is Samurott weak to in Pokémon GO?
Samurott is weak to Electric (1.6×), Grass (1.6×).