Competitive Information for Surskit [Scarlet/Violet]
Bug / Water
Abilities:
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Surskit? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Surskit is an extraordinary Bug and Water-typed Pokemon. Surskit is not a Pokemon anyone usually expects sees on the battlefield. Surskit can be quite a contender in the LC tier (Little Cup). Surskit is weak to Electric, Flying, and Rock-typed attacks.
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 136 Hp / 120 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz / Struggle Bug
- Surf / Bubble Beam
- Ice Beam
- Giga Drain / Tera Blast
Special Sweeper Surskit (Swift Swim)
Surskit is a pretty decent Special Sweeper. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and raises Surskit's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Surskit's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Surskit's speed is doubled during rainy weather. Giga Drain was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Bubble Beam is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Water-type move (10% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
♦ Giga Drain is a special 75-base power Grass-type move (Surskit recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: phys. If attack > spa & type = tera type).
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Surskit? These builds have been optimized for Scarlet/Violet Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 136 Hp / 120 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Bubble Beam
- Struggle Bug / Bug Buzz
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Giga Drain / Tera Blast
Doubles Special Sweeper Surskit (Swift Swim)
Surskit is a decent Special Sweeper. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Surskit's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Surskit's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Surskit's speed is doubled during rainy weather. Giga Drain was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Bubble Beam is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Water-type move (10% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Bug Buzz is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
♦ Giga Drain is a special 75-base power Grass-type move (Surskit recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: phys. If attack > spa & type = tera type).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Electric moves are bad against Ground.
Flying moves are bad against Steel/Rock/Electric.
Rock moves are bad against Steel/Fighting/Ground.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Surskit is: Ground or Steel
Terastallizing into one of it's default typings ( Bug or Water ) could also prove advantageous.
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Surskit
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 136 Hp / 120 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz / Tera Blast
- Surf / Bubble Beam
- Ice Beam / Icy Wind
- Shadow Ball
Special Sweeper Surskit (Swift Swim)
Surskit is an awesome Special Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and increases Surskit's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Surskit's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Surskit's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Bug-type move).
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Bubble Beam is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Water-type move (10% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
♦ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Surskit
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 136 Hp / 120 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz / Struggle Bug
- Surf / Bubble Beam
- Tera Blast
- Ice Beam
Special Sweeper Surskit (Swift Swim)
Surskit is a notable Special Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and boosts Surskit's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Surskit's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Surskit's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
♦ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Bubble Beam is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Water-type move (10% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dark-type move).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Surskit
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 136 Hp / 120 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz / Struggle Bug
- Surf / Bubble Beam
- Tera Blast
- Ice Beam
Special Sweeper Surskit (Swift Swim)
Surskit is a decent Special Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and boosts Surskit's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Surskit's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Surskit's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
♦ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Bubble Beam is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Water-type move (10% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dragon-type move).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Surskit
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 136 Hp / 120 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz / Struggle Bug
- Surf / Bubble Beam
- Tera Blast
- Ice Beam
Special Sweeper Surskit (Swift Swim)
Surskit is a remarkable Special Sweeper in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and increases Surskit's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Surskit's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Surskit's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
♦ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Bubble Beam is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Water-type move (10% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Electric-type move).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Surskit
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 136 Hp / 120 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz / Struggle Bug
- Surf / Bubble Beam
- Tera Blast
- Ice Beam
Special Sweeper Surskit (Swift Swim)
Surskit is a decent Special Sweeper in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and boosts Surskit's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Surskit's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Surskit's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
♦ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Bubble Beam is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Water-type move (10% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fairy-type move).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Surskit
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 136 Hp / 120 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz / Struggle Bug
- Surf / Bubble Beam
- Tera Blast
- Ice Beam
Special Sweeper Surskit (Swift Swim)
Surskit is pretty popular Special Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and increases Surskit's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Surskit's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Surskit's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
♦ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Bubble Beam is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Water-type move (10% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fighting-type move).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Surskit
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 136 Hp / 120 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz / Struggle Bug
- Surf / Bubble Beam
- Tera Blast
- Ice Beam
Special Sweeper Surskit (Swift Swim)
Surskit is popular Special Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and raises Surskit's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Surskit's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Surskit's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
♦ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Bubble Beam is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Water-type move (10% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fire-type move).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Surskit
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 136 Hp / 120 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz / Struggle Bug
- Surf / Bubble Beam
- Tera Blast
- Ice Beam
Special Sweeper Surskit (Swift Swim)
Surskit is a notable Special Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and boosts Surskit's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Surskit's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Surskit's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
♦ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Bubble Beam is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Water-type move (10% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Flying-type move).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Surskit
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 136 Hp / 120 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz / Struggle Bug
- Surf / Bubble Beam
- Tera Blast / Shadow Ball
- Ice Beam / Icy Wind
Special Sweeper Surskit (Swift Swim)
Surskit is a marvelous Special Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and increases Surskit's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Surskit's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Surskit's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
♦ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Bubble Beam is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Water-type move (10% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ghost-type move).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
♦ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Surskit
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 136 Hp / 120 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz / Struggle Bug
- Surf / Bubble Beam
- Tera Blast / Giga Drain
- Ice Beam / Icy Wind
Special Sweeper Surskit (Swift Swim)
Surskit is an astounding Special Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and raises Surskit's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Surskit's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Surskit's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
♦ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Bubble Beam is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Water-type move (10% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Grass-type move).
♦ Giga Drain is a special TERA-boosted 75-base power Grass-type move (Surskit recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
♦ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Surskit
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 136 Hp / 120 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz / Struggle Bug
- Surf / Bubble Beam
- Tera Blast / Mud Shot
- Ice Beam
Special Sweeper Surskit (Swift Swim)
Surskit is an astounding Special Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and increases Surskit's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Surskit's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Surskit's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
♦ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Bubble Beam is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Water-type move (10% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ground-type move).
♦ Mud Shot is a special TERA-boosted 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Surskit
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 136 Hp / 120 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Bubble Beam
- Ice Beam / Tera Blast
- Bug Buzz / Struggle Bug
- Shadow Ball
Special Sweeper Surskit (Swift Swim)
Surskit is an interesting Special Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and raises Surskit's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Surskit's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Surskit's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
♦ Bubble Beam is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Water-type move (10% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Ice Beam is a special TERA-boosted 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ice-type move).
♦ Bug Buzz is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Surskit
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 136 Hp / 120 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz / Struggle Bug
- Surf / Bubble Beam
- Tera Blast
- Ice Beam
Special Sweeper Surskit (Swift Swim)
Surskit is pretty popular Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and raises Surskit's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Surskit's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Surskit's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
♦ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Bubble Beam is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Water-type move (10% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Normal-type move).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Surskit
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 136 Hp / 120 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz / Struggle Bug
- Surf / Bubble Beam
- Tera Blast
- Ice Beam
Special Sweeper Surskit (Swift Swim)
Surskit is an interesting Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and increases Surskit's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Surskit's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Surskit's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
♦ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Bubble Beam is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Water-type move (10% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Poison-type move).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Surskit
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 136 Hp / 120 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz / Struggle Bug
- Surf / Bubble Beam
- Tera Blast / Psybeam
- Ice Beam / Icy Wind
Special Sweeper Surskit (Swift Swim)
Surskit is a phenomenal Special Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and increases Surskit's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Surskit's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Surskit's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
♦ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Bubble Beam is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Water-type move (10% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Psychic-type move).
♦ Psybeam is a special TERA-boosted 65-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
♦ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Surskit
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 136 Hp / 120 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz / Struggle Bug
- Surf / Bubble Beam
- Tera Blast
- Ice Beam
Special Sweeper Surskit (Swift Swim)
Surskit is pretty popular Special Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and boosts Surskit's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Surskit's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Surskit's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
♦ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Bubble Beam is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Water-type move (10% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Rock-type move).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Surskit
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 136 Hp / 120 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz / Struggle Bug
- Surf / Bubble Beam
- Tera Blast
- Ice Beam
Special Sweeper Surskit (Swift Swim)
Surskit is a pretty decent Special Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and boosts Surskit's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Surskit's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Surskit's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
♦ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Bubble Beam is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Water-type move (10% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Steel-type move).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Teratype Water moveset for Surskit
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 136 Hp / 120 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Tera Blast
- Bug Buzz / Struggle Bug
- Ice Beam / Icy Wind
- Shadow Ball
Special Sweeper Surskit (Swift Swim)
Surskit is an outstanding Special Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and boosts Surskit's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Surskit's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Surskit's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Water-type move).
♦ Bug Buzz is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
♦ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Surskit learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Surskit can perform in Scarlet/Violet. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SV Move and Ability Combos for Surskit
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Red Card
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Flying Gem
- Moves with Priority: Quick Attack, Endure, Protect, Helping Hand, Aqua Jet
Moves that boost Surskit's stats
- Agility
- Fell Stinger
Most notable and possible best moves for Surskit
- Baton Pass
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
Common Effort Values for Surskit in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Optimize Surskit's EV spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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