Surskit (Pokémon)

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Surskit Pond Skater Pokémon アメタマ Ametama #0283 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Bug Water Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Swift Swim Cacophony Cacophony Rain Dish Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 200 (36.6%)
Breeding Egg Groups Water 1 and Bug Hatch time 15 cycles
Height 1'08" 0.5 m Surskit 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 3.7 lbs. 1.7 kg Surskit 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 63 Gen. III-IV Unknown IV 54 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Surskit 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Surskit (Japanese: アメタマ Ametama) is a dual-type Bug/Water Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

It evolves into Masquerain starting at level 22.

Biology

Surskit is a blue insectoid Pokémon. There are semicircular pink markings under its dark, circular eyes. It has a round body with four long, skinny legs extending from it. On top of its head is a yellow cap with a single antenna that secretes a thick, sugary syrup or a sweet scent. The syrup is exuded as a defense mechanism, while the scent can attract prey. This Pokémon can also secrete oil from the tips of its feet, which enables it to walk on water as though skating. Surskit inhabits ponds, rivers, and similar wetlands, where it feeds on microscopic, aquatic organisms. However, it sometimes appears in puddles after a rainstorm. In its natural habitat, Surskit has been known to compete with Dewpider over food.

In the anime

Surskit in the anime

Major appearances

Surskit debuted in Maxxed Out!. It was owned by a boy named Max, the doppelgänger‎ of May's little brother, who intended for it to be his starter Pokémon. This made May's brother jealous as he did not know what his starter Pokémon would be at that time.

In Destiny Deoxys, a Surskit is Kathryn's main Pokémon. It helped the group rotate the blades of the windmills in LaRousse City.

In A Cacturne for the Worse, Kent used a Surskit in the Purika Contest. It went up against May's Bulbasaur and nearly defeated it due to Harley tricking May into thinking Surskit was an extremely slow Pokémon.

In Spontaneous Combusken, Brianna used a Surskit in the Appeals Round of the Chrysanthemum Contest. Surskit's performance allowed Brianna to advance to the Contest Battles.

In A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!, Viola used a Surskit in a Gym battle against Ash. It managed to defeat Ash's Pikachu with Signal Beam before being defeated by Fletchling later. In the next episode, it was defeated by Pikachu during Ash's rematch against Viola. In Breaking Titles at the Chateau!, Surskit battled Grant's Onix at the Battle Chateau and was defeated.

In Dewpider Ascending!, a Surskit was living near the Pokémon School. It had a battle against a Dewpider over its territory, but during the battle, it evolved into Masquerain and flew off.

Minor appearances

A Surskit appeared in PK13.

In On Olden Pond, a Surskit was living at an old lake.

In Up Close and Personable!, a Surskit was living at the lake near the Pokémon Summer Academy.

In A Trainer and Child Reunion!, a Surskit was living in a forest where Aaron's training center was located at.

In Coming Full-Festival Circle!, multiple Surskit were listening to Nando as he played his music.

In Zoroark: Master of Illusions, multiple Surskit were living in Crown City.

In Genesect and the Legend Awakened, multiple Surskit were living at Pokémon Hills.

Two Surskit appeared in Alola to New Adventure!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG049 Surskit May's Pokédex Surskit, the Pond Skater Pokémon. Surskit inhabits ponds, rivers, and similar wetlands. They move about as though skating the water surface.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry XY005 Surskit Ash's Pokédex Surskit, the Pond Skater Pokémon. Surskit can walk on water as if it was skating. It attracts prey with a sweet aroma it produces.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry SM071 Surskit Rotom Pokédex Surskit, the Pond Skater Pokémon. A Bug and Water type. Surskit moves as if skating across the water.

In the manga

Surskit in Pokémon Adventures

Pocket Monsters DP

A Surskit appeared in PMDP54.

Pokémon Adventures

Surskit first appeared in The Last Battle XIV, as a wild Pokémon pictured in one of the many photographs of unseen Pokémon that Professor Oak had discovered.

Guile Hideout owned a Surskit who first appeared in A Dust-Up With Dusclops. He evolved into a Masquerain in The Final Battle VIII.

Viola owns a Surskit, which appeared in Lucky Lucario Was Here.

Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire

A Surskit appeared in Dieting In A Pot!! and Welcome To 100-Yen Paradise!.

In the TCG

Main article: Surskit (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Hoenn #032 Kanto #— 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
Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #— Diamond It appears as if it is skating on water. It draws prey with a sweet scent from the tip of its head. Pearl Platinum HeartGold It secretes a thick, sweet-scented syrup from the tip of its head. It lives on weed-choked ponds. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova #— Black It appears as if it is skating on water. It draws prey with a sweet scent from the tip of its head. White 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
Generation VI Kalos Central #047 Hoenn #033 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.
Generation VII Alola SM: #139 Alola USUM: #172 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. 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.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, and Legends: Arceus. Brilliant Diamond It appears as if it is skating on water. It draws prey in with a sweet scent released from the tip of its head. Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea #49 Scarlet They usually live on ponds, but after an evening shower, they may appear on puddles in towns. Violet It secretes a thick, sweet-scented syrup from the tip of its head. It lives on weed-choked ponds.

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Surskit in the Paldea Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Routes 102, 111, 114, 117, and 120 Emerald Routes 102, 114, 117, and 120 (Swarm)* FireRed LeafGreen Trade, Event Colosseum Trade XD Oasis Poké Spot
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Lake Verity (Swarm) Platinum Route 229 (Surfing) HeartGold SoulSilver Safari Zone (Plains with 28 Waterside points; Forest with 24 Waterside points; tall grass in Wetland with 6 Plains points) Pal Park Pond
Generation V Black Trade White White Forest (Surfing) Black 2 White 2 Breed Masquerain Dream World Pleasant Forest
Generation VI X Y Breed Masquerain Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Routes 102, 114, and 117 Routes 111, 120, 123, and Petalburg City (Surfing)
Generation VII Sun Moon Brooklet HillNight (Surfing and walking) Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Brooklet HillNight (Surfing and walking) Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Lake Verity (Swarm) Grand Underground - Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex) Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet South Province (Area One), South Province (Area Two), South Province (Area Five) 1★ Tera Raid Battles

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Pinball: R&S Hatch from Egg Trozei! Secret Storage 4, Secret Storage 15, Endless Level 4, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Waterfall Pond (4F-7F)
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Waterfall Cave (B1F-B8F) MD Sky Waterfall Cave (B1F-B8F)
Generation V Rumble Blast Lake: Everspring Valley, Soothing Shore PokéPark Wii Arbor Area Rumble U Frenzy Square: Make a Big Splash!
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 1Su Shuffle Isla Asul: Stage 35 Rumble World Ruby Volcano: Lake of Tranquility (All Areas), Plasma Tundra: Misty Moor (All Areas)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Celebi Sea, Butterfree Sea, Celebi SeaFinal
Cross-Generation Masters EX Chapter 14: Bug Experts (Viola's)

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
RSEFRLG	PokéPark Egg Surskit	Japanese	Japan	5	March 12 to May 8, 2005
RSEFRLG	Gather More Pokémon! Fifth Campaign Surskit	Japanese	Japan	10	March 21 to April 9, 2006

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Omega Ruby	Alpha Sapphire	Honey (5%)
Sun	Moon	Honey (50%)
Ultra Sun	Ultra Moon	Honey (50%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 40		100 - 147	190 - 284
Attack: 30		31 - 90	58 - 174
Defense: 32		33 - 92	62 - 179
Sp. Atk: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Def: 52		51 - 114	98 - 223
Speed: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Total: 269	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/5 ★★★☆☆	Power 1/3 ★☆☆
Skill 2/3 ★★☆	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 10/17 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground ½× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water ½× Grass 1× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground ½× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water ½× Grass 1× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground ½× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water ½× Grass 1× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground ½× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water ½× Grass 1× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25 066 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 099 Sweet Scent Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 1414 Soak Water Status 0000— 100100% 20 1717 Bubble Beam Water Special 06565 100100% 20 2222 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30 2525 Mist Ice Status 0000— 00——% 30 2525 Haze Ice Status 0000— 00——% 30 3535 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— 00——% 40 3838 Sticky Web Bug Status 0000— 00——% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Surskit Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Surskit Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM004 TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM005 TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM011 TM011 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20 TM014 TM014 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15 TM015 TM015 Struggle Bug Bug Special 05050 100}}100% 20 TM016 TM016 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100}}100% 20 TM018 TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM021 TM021 Pounce Bug Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM022 TM022 Chilling Water Water Special 05050 100}}100% 20 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM034 TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM035 TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM077 TM077 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM095 TM095 Leech Life Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM110 TM110 Liquidation Water Physical 08585 100}}100% 10 TM111 TM111 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10 TM114 TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM123 TM123 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM132 TM132 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 TM135 TM135 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM142 TM142 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5 TM143 TM143 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM162 TM162 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM168 TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Surskit Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Surskit Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Aqua Jet Water Physical 40 100% 20 Bug Bite Bug Physical 60 100% 20 Fell Stinger Bug Physical 50 100% 25 Hydro Pump Water Special 110 80% 5 Lunge Bug Physical 80 100% 15 Mud Shot Ground Special 55 95% 15 Power Split Psychic Status — —% 10 Psybeam Psychic Special 65 100% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Surskit Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Surskit Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Surskit Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS   Acquisition: Hatch			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 3.8% Friend Area: Tadpole Pond Phrases 51%-100% HP Want to race me on water? I won't lose! 26%-50% HP I've already lost half my HP. 1%-25% HP Please, no... I'm wobbly on my feet... Level up Yay! I leveled up! Watch how slickly I can glide now!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: D
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 2.92 seconds Base HP: 45 Base Attack: 66 Base Defense: 46 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond PokéPark Pad entry: She is quiet and gentle, but she also likes to experience the thrill of staying under an intense waterfall or being swept away by its force.
Pokémon Battle Trozei Bug Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Bug Attack Power: 40 - 105 10 #075 Opportunist Rarely increases damage. Swappable Skill(s): Power of 4+
Pokémon GO Base HP: 120 Base Attack: 93 Base Defense: 87 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: 50 Fast Attacks: Bubble, Bug Bite Charged Attacks: Aqua Jet, Bubble Beam, Signal Beam

Evolution

Unevolved Surskit  Bug  Water

Level 22 →

First Evolution Masquerain  Bug  Flying

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Surskit images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Surskit can be seen as a counterpart to Dewpider. Both share the Bug and Water types and the same base stat total of 269, both evolve at the same level, and both can be found at Brooklet Hill in Pokémon Sun and Moon, taking the place of the other depending on the time, with Surskit being found during the night and Dewpider in the day.

Origin

Surskit seems to be based on a water strider. The shape of its body is reminiscent of a curling stone, which slides across ice similarly to how Surskit can slide across the surface of water.

Name origin

Surskit may be a combination of surface or surf and skitter (moving in a hurried or twitchy manner).

Ametama may be a combination of 雨 ame (rain), 水黽 amenbo (water strider), and 玉 tama (sphere). It may also involve 飴玉 amedama (candy; due to its sweet, syrupy secretions).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese アメタマ Ametama From 雨 ame, 水黽 amenbo, 玉 tama, and a pun of 飴玉 amedama French Arakdo From arachnide and d'eau Spanish Surskit Same as English name German Gehweiher From gehen and Weiher Italian Surskit Same as English name Korean 비구술 Bigusul From 비 bi and 구술 gusul Mandarin Chinese 溜溜糖球 Liūliūtángqiú From 溜溜 liūliū, 糖 táng, and 球 qiú Cantonese Chinese 溜溜糖球 Lauhlauhtóngkàuh From 溜溜 lauhlauh, 糖 tóng, and 球 kàuh

More languages Hindi सर्सकिट Surskit Transcription of English name Russian Сурскит Surskit Transcription of English name Thai อาเมทามะ Amethama Transcription of Japanese name

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