The Essentials on Surskit
- Weaknesses
- ×2 Electric, Flying, Rock Table
- Resistances
- ×½ Water, Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel
- Evolution
- Surskit → Masquerain (Lv. 22)
- Shiny
Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View- Stats
- Total 269 · top stat: Speed (65) Detail
- In Current Games
- Scarlet and Violet: No. 49 in the Paldea Pokédex, No. 149 in the Kitakami Pokédex
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny
- Other Names
- Arakdo in French · アメタマ, Ametama in Japanese · Gehweiher in German All Languages
Overview
Surskit is a Water and Bug-type Pokémon, No. 283 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 3. Category: Pond Skater Pokémon. Height: 0.5 m, weight: 1.7 kg.
Surskit evolves into Masquerain (Lv. 22).
Ability: Swift Swim. Hidden Ability: Rain Dish. Surskit is weak to Electric, Flying and Rock-type moves (×2 damage).
Generation
Generation 3
Ruby / Sapphire
National No.
#283
National Pokédex
Category
Pond Skater Pokémon
Status
Standard
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
40
255
Attack
30
255
Defense
32
255
Special Attack
50
255
Special Defense
52
255
Speed
65
255
Total
269
Min HP (Lv. 100)
190
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
284
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently
Type Effectiveness
Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Water / Bug). See the type chart
Weak (×2) — 3 types
Electric
×2
Flying
×2
Rock
×2
Normal (×1) — 10 types
Normal
×1
Fire
×1
Grass
×1
Poison
×1
Psychic
×1
Bug
×1
Ghost
×1
Dragon
×1
Dark
×1
Fairy
×1
Resistant (×0.5) — 5 types
Water
×½
Ice
×½
Fighting
×½
Ground
×½
Steel
×½
Abilities
Ability 1
Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in rain.
The Pokémon gradually regains HP in rain.
Surskit Evolution
Surskit Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Water · Bug
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Surskit Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
1
Bubble
Water
Spec.
100%
40
30
1
Water Gun
Water
Spec.
100%
40
25
6
Quick Attack
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
30
9
Sweet Scent
Normal
Stat
100%
—
20
14
Soak
Water
Stat
100%
—
20
14
Water Sport
Water
Stat
—
—
15
17
Bubble Beam
Water
Spec.
100%
65
20
22
Agility
Psychic
Stat
—
—
30
25
Mist
Ice
Stat
—
—
30
25
Haze
Ice
Stat
—
—
30
30
Aqua Jet
Water
Phys.
100%
40
20
35
Baton Pass
Normal
Stat
—
—
40
38
Sticky Web
Bug
Stat
—
—
20
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Bug · Water 1
Gender
♂ 50.0 / ♀ 50.0%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
Speed
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
Where to Find Surskit
Available in 12 games, 48 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
Ruby
Sapphire
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Moon
Sun
Ultra Moon
Ultra Sun
Scarlet
Violet
Generation III
Ruby 9 encounters
Available
▼
Surf
(5)
Route 117
Lv. 20-30 1%
Route 120
Lv. 20-30 1%
Route 114
Lv. 20-30 1%
Route 102
Lv. 20-30 1%
Route 111
Lv. 20-30 1%
Tall grass
(4)
Route 102
Lv. 3 1%
Route 117
Lv. 13 1%
Route 114
Lv. 15 1%
Route 120
Lv. 25 1%
Sapphire 9 encounters
Available
▼
Surf
(5)
Route 102
Lv. 20-30 1%
Route 111
Lv. 20-30 1%
Route 114
Lv. 20-30 1%
Route 117
Lv. 20-30 1%
Route 120
Lv. 20-30 1%
Tall grass
(4)
Route 102
Lv. 3 1%
Route 117
Lv. 13 1%
Route 114
Lv. 15 1%
Route 120
Lv. 25 1%
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness 1 encounter
Available
▼
Pokespot
(1)
Pokespot
Lv. 10-20 15%
Generation IV
Diamond 4 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(4)
Lake Verity
Lv. 2 20%
Swarm active
Lake Verity
Lv. 2 20%
Swarm active
Lake Verity
Lv. 2 20%
Swarm active
Lake Verity
Lv. 2 20%
Swarm active
Pearl 4 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(4)
Lake Verity
Lv. 2 20%
Swarm active
Lake Verity
Lv. 2 20%
Swarm active
Lake Verity
Lv. 2 20%
Swarm active
Lake Verity
Lv. 2 20%
Swarm active
Platinum 3 encounters
Available
▼
Surf
(3)
Route 229
Lv. 35-45 5%
Route 229
Lv. 35-45 60%
Route 229
Lv. 35-45 30%
Generation VII
Moon 4 encounters
Available
▼
Surf
(2)
Brooklet Hill
Lv. 14-17 40%
Brooklet Hill
Lv. 14-17 40%
Tall grass
(2)
Brooklet Hill
Lv. 14-17 10%
Brooklet Hill
Lv. 14-17 20%
Sun 4 encounters
Available
▼
Surf
(2)
Brooklet Hill
Lv. 14-17 40%
Brooklet Hill
Lv. 14-17 40%
Tall grass
(2)
Brooklet Hill
Lv. 14-17 10%
Brooklet Hill
Lv. 14-17 20%
Ultra Moon 4 encounters
Available
▼
Surf
(2)
Brooklet Hill
Lv. 14-17 40%
Brooklet Hill
Lv. 14-17 40%
Tall grass
(2)
Brooklet Hill
Lv. 14-17 20%
Brooklet Hill
Lv. 14-17 20%
Ultra Sun 4 encounters
Available
▼
Surf
(2)
Brooklet Hill
Lv. 14-17 40%
Brooklet Hill
Lv. 14-17 40%
Tall grass
(2)
Brooklet Hill
Lv. 14-17 20%
Brooklet Hill
Lv. 14-17 20%
Generation IX
Scarlet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Picnic
(1)
Paldea
Violet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Picnic
(1)
Paldea
Transfer to Pokémon HOME
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
Ruby
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sapphire
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Diamond
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Pearl
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Platinum
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sun
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Moon
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Sun
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Moon
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Scarlet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Violet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
Competitive & Meta
Surskit in Pokémon GO
- 791Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 452Perfect CP in Raids
- 1 kmper Candy as Buddy
- 50 🍬to evolve into Masquerain
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
Ruby
“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.”
Sapphire
“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.”
Emerald
“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.”
FireRed
“They usually live on ponds, but after an evening shower, they may appear on puddles in towns.”
LeafGreen
“They usually live on ponds, but after an evening shower, they may appear on puddles in towns.”
Diamond
“It appears as if it is skating on water. It draws prey with a sweet scent from the tip of its head.”
Pearl
“It appears as if it is skating on water. It draws prey with a sweet scent from the tip of its head.”
Platinum
“It appears as if it is skating on water. It draws prey with a sweet scent from the tip of its head.”
HeartGold
“It secretes a thick, sweet-scented syrup from the tip of its head. It lives on weed-choked ponds.”
SoulSilver
“It secretes a thick, sweet-scented syrup from the tip of its head. It lives on weed-choked ponds.”
Black
“It appears as if it is skating on water. It draws prey with a sweet scent from the tip of its head.”
White
“It appears as if it is skating on water. It draws prey with a sweet scent from the tip of its head.”
Black 2
“It appears as if it is skating on water. It draws prey with a sweet scent from the tip of its head.”
White 2
“It appears as if it is skating on water. It draws prey with a sweet scent from the tip of its head.”
X
“They usually live on ponds, but after an evening shower, they may appear on puddles in towns.”
Y
“It appears as if it is skating on water. It draws prey with a sweet scent from the tip of its head.”
Omega Ruby
“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.”
Alpha Sapphire
“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.”
Sun
“It moves as if skating on the surface of the water. It often fights with Dewpider over food.”
Moon
“When this Pokémon senses danger, a sweet fluid oozes from the tip of its head. The taste of it disgusts bird Pokémon.”
Ultra Sun
“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 Moon
“It lives in ponds and marshes that feature lots of plant life. It often fights with Dewpider, whose habitat and diet are similar.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Arakdo
🇬🇧 English
Surskit
🇯🇵 漢字
アメタマ
🇯🇵 Kana
アメタマ
🇯🇵 Romaji
Ametama
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Gehweiher
🇪🇸 Español
Surskit
🇮🇹 Italiano
Surskit
🇰🇷 한국어
비구술
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
溜溜糖球
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
溜溜糖球
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Maresurfeur
🇬🇧 EN
Pond Skater Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
あめんぼポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Wassergeher
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Frequently asked questions about Surskit
What type is Surskit?
Surskit is a Water and Bug-type Pokémon.
How do you evolve Surskit?
Surskit evolves into Masquerain (Lv. 22).
What are Surskit's weaknesses?
Surskit is weak to Electric, Flying and Rock-type moves (×2 damage).
What is Surskit's Hidden Ability?
Surskit's Hidden Ability is Rain Dish. Its regular Ability is Swift Swim.
Can you get a Shiny Surskit in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Surskit is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
