Is Samurott (Shadow) good in Ultra League?

Samurott (Shadow) ranks #119 of 849 in Ultra League, a niche pick that needs the right team around it.

What is the best moveset for Samurott (Shadow) in Ultra League?

Fury Cutter with Hydro Cannon and Megahorn.

What counters Samurott (Shadow) in Ultra League?

Mimikyu (Busted), Virizion, Zygarde (Complete Forme).

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Samurott (Shadow) in Ultra League

Water

#119of 849 ranked

85PvPoke score

Samurott (Shadow) is a niche pick that needs the right team around it in Ultra League. Ultra League caps every Pokémon at 2,500 CP, so bulky Pokémon and fully powered-up favourites take over.

Best moveset

Fury CutterFast · Bug · 3 damage, 4 energy in 1 turn52% of top players

Hydro CannonCharged · Water · 80 damage, 40 energy41% of top players

MegahornCharged · Bug · 110 damage, 55 energy16% of top players

Second charged move: 10,000 stardust and 25 candy; buddy distance 3 km.

Play it by the counts

How many Fury Cutters it takes to charge each move from empty. Count them in the fight and you know when a shield decision is coming — for you and for your opponent.

10Fury Cutter → Hydro Cannon10 fast moves, 10 turns

14Fury Cutter → Megahorn14 fast moves, 14 turns

What Samurott (Shadow) beats

Skeledirgewins this matchup83

Blastoisewins this matchup68

Feraligatrwins this matchup65

Empoleonwins this matchup63

Florgeswins this matchup56

What beats Samurott (Shadow)

Mimikyu (Busted)loses this matchup11

Virizionloses this matchup32

Zygarde (Complete Forme)loses this matchup33

Snorlaxloses this matchup36

Corviknightloses this matchup46

Battle rating out of 100 in a one-shield simulation; above 50 is a win.

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