Pokémon Go Hisuian Samurott counters, weaknesses, shiny Hisuian Samurott and moveset

Hisuian Samurott, a Pokémon from the Hisui region, is now available to catch in Pokémon Go.

As part of the Hisuian Samurott Raid Day event, players can encounter this Pokémon during three-star raids. To add this Hisui variant to your Pokédex, you must catch it during the event hours. There’s also a chance to catch a shiny Hisuian Samurott.

In this article, you’ll find details about Hisuian Samurott counters and weaknesses, the CP of Hisuian Samurott, its shiny form, the moveset you should consider, and more.

Hisuian Samurott Counters and Weaknesses

Here’s what you need to know to defeat Hisuian Samurott in Pokémon Go:

• Type: Water and Dark-type
• Weaknesses: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, and Grass-types
• Strengths: Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Psychic, Steel, and Water-types
• Mega Counters: Mega Venusaur, Mega Sceptile, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Manectric, or Mega Rayquaza
• Non-Mega Counters:
  • Bug-types: Yanmega, Genesect, Pheromosa
  • Electric-types: Zapdos, Xurkitree, Zekrom, Therian Form Thundurus
  • Fairy-types: Togekiss, Gardevoir, Sylveon
  • Fighting-types: Machamp, Terrakion, Lucario, Conkeldurr, Keldeo
  • Grass-types: Chesnaught, Kartana
• Tactics: Start with your strongest Fighting-type Pokémon, and keep powerful Electric-types as backups.

Hisuian Samurott CP

In Pokémon Go, Hisuian Samurott has the following CP ranges:

• Raid CP: 18,066 CP
• Catch CP Range: 1525 to 1601 CP
• Weather Boosted (Rain or Fog): 1907 to 2001 CP

Shiny Hisuian Samurott

The introduction of Hisuian Samurott in Pokémon Go coincided with the release of its shiny variant. Given that this Pokémon is only available during three-star raids for a limited time, it may take some effort to catch a shiny Hisuian Samurott.

Shiny Hisuian Samurott features a ghostly white color on its shell helmet and leg armor, in contrast to its traditional black and red appearance.

Hisuian Samurott Moveset

The recommended moveset for Hisuian Samurott focuses on maximizing its Water-type capabilities:

Best Moveset: Waterfall as a Fast Move and Razor Shell as a Charged Move. This setup is effective for both offensive and defensive strategies.

If you prefer a more diverse moveset, consider using Snarl as a Fast Move or Dark Pulse as a Charged Move. Unlocking a second Charged Attack allows you to use both Razor Shell and Dark Pulse.

Full Moveset:

Fast Moves:

• Fury Cutter (Bug)
• Snarl (Dark)
• Waterfall (Water)

Charged Moves:

• Dark Pulse (Dark)
• Icy Wind (Ice)
• Razor Shell (Water)
• X-Scissor (Bug)

About Hisuian Samurott

Hisuian Samurott first appeared in the Pokémon universe in Pokémon Legends: Arceus for the Nintendo Switch. In that game, it is a regional variant of Oshawott and shares the spotlight with the final evolutions of other starter Pokémon from the same game, including Hisuian Typhlosion and Hisuian Decidueye.

Similar to its traditional form, Hisuian Samurott’s design draws inspiration from an otter. However, its armored appearance hints at rōnin, samurai without a master. This design choice reflects the game’s setting in the Hisui region, which is inspired by Japan’s Meiji Restoration period, leading to the modern Sinnoh region in the Pokémon universe.

Good luck catching Hisuian Samurott in Pokémon Go!