Best moves for Hisuian Samurott in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Hisuian Samurott is the Water-type starter Pokémon that evolves from Oshawott (evolves at level 17) and Dewott (evolves at level 36). Hisuian Samurott is a Dark and Water-type Pokémon, which means it has a wide array of moves to choose from. The best moves for this Pokémon will be Dark or Water-type, as they will have increased damage in battle due to the S.T.A.B. (Same-Type Attack Bonus) damage boost. The best moves for Hisuian Samurott are Hydro Pump, Aqua Tail, Dark Pulse, and Night Slash.

Hisuian Samurott will learn the move Hydro Pump at level 43 (mastery at level 54), Aqua Tail at level 34 (mastery at level 45), Dark Pulse at level 40 (mastery at level 51), and Night Slash via evolution.

How to use Hisuian Samurott best in battle

To most effectively utilize Hisuian Samurott's dual Dark-and-Water typing, players should know how other typings stack up. Dark-type Pokémon will take increased damage from Fighting, Bug, and Fairy-type Pokémon. They will do increased damage to Psychic and Ghost-type Pokémon. Water-type Pokémon will take increased damage from Electric and Grass-type moves while doing increased damage to Fire, Rock, and Ground-type Pokémon.

Related: Pokémon Legends: Arceus Type Effectiveness Guide

Hisuian Samurott's base stats:

• Stat Total: 528
  • HP: 90
  • Attack: 108
  • Defense: 80
  • Special Attack: 100
  • Special Defense: 65
  • Speed: 85

Hisuian Samurott has a slightly better Attack stat compared to its Special Attack stat. This means that it will perform a bit better with Physical attacks over Special attacks. Players should keep this in mind when choosing which moves to put in Samurott's roster.

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