Surskit (Pokémon)

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Surskit アメタマ Ametama #283
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Types  Bug  Water   Bug   Bug   Bug   Bug   Bug	Species Pond Skater Pokémon
Abilities Swift Swim ----- Rain Dish Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #— Hoenn #032 Sinnoh #— Unova #— Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia R— Oblivia (past) N— Not in any regional Browser
Height 1'08" Imperial 0.5m Metric 1'08"/0.5m 0.0m	Weight 3.7lbs Imperial 1.7kg Metric 3.7lbs/1.7kg 0.0kg
Dex color Blue	Footprint
Body style	Catch rate 200 26.1%
Gender ratio Genderless Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Water 1 and Bug groups 16 cycles (4080 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 1 Base Exp.: 63 Battle Exp.: 631*
External links On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V On Eevee's Pokédex On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex (Gen. III-IV) On Marriland Pokédex Generation IV Generation V Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

It evolves into Masquerain starting at level 22.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.1.2 Special abilities 1.2 Behavior 1.3 Habitat 1.4 Diet 2 In the anime 2.1 Major appearances 2.2 Minor appearances 2.3 Pokédex entries 3 In the manga 3.1 Pokémon Adventures 4 In the TCG 5 Game data 5.1 Pokédex entries 5.2 Game locations 5.2.1 In side games 5.3 Stats 5.3.1 Base stats 5.3.2 Pokéathlon stats 5.4 Type effectiveness 5.5 Learnset 5.5.1 By leveling up 5.5.2 By TM/HM 5.5.3 By breeding 5.5.4 By tutoring 5.5.5 Dream World-only moves 5.5.6 Special moves 5.6 Side game data 5.7 Evolution 5.8 Sprites 6 Trivia 6.1 Origin 6.1.1 Name origin 7 In other languages 8 External links

Biology

Physiology

Surskit has a round, blue body that has four long and skinny legs extending from it. It has a yellow "cap" with a single antenna. Surskit’s eyes are dark and circular, and have small semicircular pink markings under them.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Surskit have been found with the ability Swift Swim, which increases its speed in rain. From the tips of its feet, Surskit secretes an oil that enables it to walk on water as if it were skating. As it is part Water-type, Surskit and its evolution are capable of using Ice-type attacks, being the only regular Bug-types to do so.

Behavior

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. Surskit also uses a sweet scent to draw prey.

Habitat

They usually live on bodies of water such as ponds and lakes, but after an evening shower they may appear on puddles in towns.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Surskit feeds on microscopic organisms in ponds and lakes.

In the anime

Major appearances

Surskit first appeared in Maxxed Out. It was owned by a boy named Max, the doppelgänger‎ of May's little brother, who intends 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.

May faced against a Surskit in the Izabe Island Contest during A Cacturne for the Worse. Harley tricked May into thinking that Surskit was an extremely slow Pokémon and nearly lost due to this lie.

Minor appearances

In Destiny Deoxys, a Surskit was owned by Kathryn. The Pond Skater Pokémon's only major role was helping to rotate the fan blades of the windmills in LaRousse City.

A Coordinator named Brianna used a Surskit in the appeals round of the Pokémon Contest in Spontaneous Combusken.

A Surskit appeared in Up Close and Personable!.

Multiple Surskit appeared in Zoroark: Master of Illusions, living in Crown City.

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. This concludes the entries from the Advanced Generation series.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Guile Hideout owned a Surskit, which evolved into a Masquerain near the end of the Emerald story arc.

In the TCG

Main article: Surskit (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. Generation I Red Blue {{{redbluedex}}} Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}} Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald {{{rsedex}}} Ruby Sapphire {{{rsdex}}} 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 LeafGreen They usually live on ponds, but after an evening shower, they may appear on puddles in towns. FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}} Generation IV Diamond Pearl {{{dpdex}}} Diamond Pearl Platinum It appears as if it is skating on water. It draws prey with a sweet scent from the tip of its head. Diamond {{{diamonddex}}} Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold SoulSilver It secretes a thick, sweet-scented syrup from the tip of its head. It lives on weed-choked ponds. HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}} Generation V Black White It appears as if it is skating on water. It draws prey with a sweet scent from the tip of its head. Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}}  ??? No Pokédex data is available.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade Generation III Ruby Sapphire Rare Routes 102, 111, 114, 117, and 120 Emerald Swarm Routes 102, 114, 117, and 120 FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD Rare Oasis PokéSpot Generation IV Diamond Pearl Swarm Lake Verity Platinum Common Route 229 (Surf) HeartGold SoulSilver Rare Safari Zone Pal Park Pond Generation V Black White Unknown White Forest (Surf) (White only) Dream World Pleasant Forest

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Hatch from egg
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 4 Secret Storage 15 Endless Level 4 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Waterfall Pond (4F-7F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Waterfall Cave (B1-B8)
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Lake: Everspring Valley, Soothing Shore

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 a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and 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 V, this Pokémon is:
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× None	Resistant against 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× None	Unaffected 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× None	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× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Start	Bubble	Water	Special	20	100%	30
7	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100%	30
13	Sweet Scent	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
19	Water Sport	Water	Status	—	—%	15
25	BubbleBeam	Water	Special	65	100%	20
31	Agility	Psychic	Status	—	—%	30
37	Mist	Ice	Status	—	—%	30
37	Haze	Ice	Status	—	—%	30
43	Baton Pass	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
A level of "Start" indicates a move that will be known by a Surskit obtained at level 1 in Generation V 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/HM

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	—	100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	—	—%	5
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	—	—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100%	15
	TM55	Scald	Water	Special	80	100%	15
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	TM76	Struggle Bug	Bug	Special	30	100%	20
	TM77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—%	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 of Surskit Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Aqua Jet	Water	Physical	40	100%	20
	Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100%	20
	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	Foresight	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	120	80%	5
	Mind Reader	Normal	Status	—	—%	5
	Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95%	15
	Psybeam	Psychic	Special	65	100%	20
	Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100%	15
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Surskit in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Surskit in that game. 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

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Game		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Surskit can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Surskit cannot be tutored the move in that game 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 move tutor moves from other generations

Dream World-only moves

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Dream World	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100%	10
Dream World	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	120	80%	5
A superscript level indicates that Surskit can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level 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 event moves from other generations

Special moves

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available	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! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. 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 Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.

Evolution

Unevolved Surskit  Bug  Water

Level 22 →

First evolution Masquerain  Bug  Flying

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White				Back

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

Trivia

• No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Surskit.
  • Surskit is also the only Pokémon that loses its Water-type upon evolution.
  • Surskit has the same two types that are most effective when using a Net Ball.
    • Even though Surkit's two types are the required types to get a bonus catch rate from the Net Ball, it doesn't get a further bonus for having both.
  • As Surskit's types are Bug and Water, it is often questioned how Misty would react to encountering one, as she is afraid of Bug-types yet loves Water-types.
  • Surskit is the only Pokémon with a unique type combination that loses this distinction upon evolution, especially noticeable considering Masquerain's very common typing.
• Surskit and its evolution are the only Pokémon to be in both the Bug and Water 1 egg groups.
• Surskit is one of three Water-type Pokémon not to learn Surf; the others are Wingull and Magikarp.
• Surskit can't learn any Bug-type moves by level up, despite having Bug as its primary type.
• Surskit, a water strider-like Pokémon, evolves into Masquerain, a moth-like Pokémon, despite the fact that the two real animals aren't even in the same order of insects.
• Surskit is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 269.

Origin

This Pokémon is based on the water strider.

Name origin

Surskit's name comes from a combination of surface, or surf, and skitter.

Ametama is probably a combination of 雨 ame, rain, and 玉 tama, sphere, although the latter could also be 魂 tama, spirit. The Japanese name could also include アメンボ amenbo, pond skater.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Gehweiher From gehen and Weiher. French Arakdo From arachnide and d'eau. Korean 비구술 Bigusul Chinese (Taiwan) 溜溜糖球 Liū Liū Táng Qiú May mean "Skating candy". 糖球 may come from 飴玉 amedama, which is similar to Surskit's Japanese name "Ametama".

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