The Cutest Samurott Cards: Illustration Rares, Promos, and Display Picks
See why Samurott belongs in every Sea Creatures collection. Card picks, evolution spreads, and display ideas inside.
2024-10-14
Popularity Rank: #144
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #116
2019 survey: #194
#144 / 1025
#0503
Samurott
Formidable Pokémon
One swing of the sword incorporated in its armor can fell an opponent. A simple glare from one of them quiets everybody.
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0503
Height
1.5 m
Weight
94.6 kg
Capture rate
45 / 255
Generation
Gen V
Gender ratio
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Hatch steps
5,100 steps
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Medium Slow
Color
Blue
Habitat
—
Shape
Quadruped
Why people love Samurott
Quick read on why Samurott clicks with collectors before you dive into cards and spreads.
- Bulbapedia introduces Samurott as a species that it evolves from Dewott starting at level 36. It is the final form of Oshawott.
- Cheerful personality in-game — Samurott feels upbeat even before you pick a favourite card.
- A staple in our Sea Creatures crowd — Samurott is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Samurott from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery
Rare Holo VSTAR
Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery
Rare Holo V
Astral Radiance
Secret Rare
Astral Radiance
Secret Rare
Astral Radiance
Ultra Rare
Astral Radiance
Holo Rare VSTAR
Astral Radiance
Holo Rare V
Astral Radiance
Holo Rare
Vivid Voltage
Rare
SWSH Black Star Promos
Promo
SWSH Black Star Promos
Promo
Steam Siege
Rare
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Binder plan & Michi Method for Samurott
Spread layout for Samurott, TCG picks to anchor the page, and open artwork you can print for Michi-style scene pockets.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Hisuian Samurott V #SWSH239 (SWSH Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Samurott binder page.
Samurott #BW22 (BW Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Samurott binder page.
Hisuian Samurott VSTAR #GG52 (Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery) is a reliable choice for any Samurott binder — good value and classic artwork.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Samurott mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Samurott chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
SWSH Black Star Promos
Promo
BW Black Star Promos
Promo
Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery
Rare Holo VSTAR
Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery
Rare Holo V
Astral Radiance
Secret Rare
Astral Radiance
Secret Rare
Astral Radiance
Ultra Rare
Right page
Astral Radiance
Holo Rare VSTAR
Astral Radiance
Holo Rare V
Astral Radiance
Holo Rare
Vivid Voltage
Rare
SWSH Black Star Promos
Promo
Steam Siege
Rare
Legendary Treasures
Rare
The Michi Method treats your binder like a small gallery: print one scene that spans multiple pockets, then nest your favourite Samurott cards around it. The picks and reference art below are meant for collectors building display spreads — not competitive lists.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Samurott
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Samurott
Scene wallpaper — Samurott
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Samurott
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- Try a aqua blue and teal sleeve story around Samurott's water-type identity — mat color does more work than people admit in photos.
- Photograph the Samurott page under warm side light once and cool once — you'll quickly see which copy deserves the top-left anchor slot.
- National Dex #503 is a quiet flex on dividers or handwritten indices — collectors who sort by number will thank you.
- Canon tags Samurott as Formidable Pokémon, blue colour stories, and a quadruped silhouette — chase prints that lean into that identity instead of generic stock poses.
Samurott: competitive snapshot
For players and duel-minded collectors — abilities, hallmark moves, and tier shorthand in one place.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Samurott — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
95
Attack
100
Defense
85
Sp. Atk
108
Sp. Def
70
Speed
70
Total: 528
Players file Samurott around tier "ZU" while Ability Torrent (Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Hydro Pump — No additional effect. — Illustration Rares that stage that motion tend to outperform static portraits.
- Mono-water Samurott spreads live on lighting variation: same palette, different contrast.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Samurott — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Samurott, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
One swing of the sword incorporated in its armor can fell an opponent. A simple glare from one of them quiets everybody.
Part of the armor on its anterior legs becomes a giant sword. Its cry alone is enough to intimidate most enemies.
In the time it takes a foe to blink, it can draw and sheathe the seamitars attached to its front legs.
Samurott shows up in White 2 lore as in the time it takes a foe to blink, it can draw and sheathe the seamitars attached to its front legs. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
Canon tags Samurott as the Formidable Pokémon and known for blue colouration — backgrounds that echo those cues (studio, habitat, or abstract) usually photograph better than random neon gradients.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Admurai
Spanish
Samurott
French
Clamiral
Italian
Samurott
Japanese
ダイケンキ
Japanese (Romaji)
Daikenki
Korean
대검귀
Chinese (Simplified)
大剑鬼
Chinese (Traditional)
大劍鬼
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