Surskit
Pond Skater Pokémon |
アメタマ
Ametama |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Abilities
Swift Swim |
Rain Dish
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Gender ratio
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 1 |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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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
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
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. |
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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. |
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SM071 |
Surskit |
Rotom Pokédex |
Surskit, the Pond Skater Pokémon. A Bug and Water type. Surskit moves as if skating across the water. |
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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 PS556.
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 |
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Hoenn
#032 |
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Kanto
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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 |
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Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
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Johto
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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 |
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Generation V |
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Unova
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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. |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
Central #047 |
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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. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
SM: #139 |
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Alola
USUM: #172 |
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Kanto
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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. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Ruby |
Sapphire |
Routes 102, 111, 114, 117, and 120 |
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Emerald |
Routes 102, 114, 117, and 120 (Swarm)* |
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FireRed |
LeafGreen |
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Colosseum |
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XD |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Pal Park |
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Generation V |
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Black |
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White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Dream World |
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Generation VI |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
Routes 102, 114, and 117
Routes 111, 120, 123, and Petalburg City (Surfing) |
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Generation VII |
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Moon |
Brooklet HillNight (Surfing and walking) |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
Brooklet HillNight (Surfing and walking) |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Pinball: R&S |
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Trozei! |
Secret Storage 4, Secret Storage 15, Endless Level 4, Mr. Who's Den |
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MD Red |
MD Blue |
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Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
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MD Sky |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
Lake: Everspring Valley, Soothing Shore |
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Rumble U |
Frenzy Square: Make a Big Splash! |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
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Rumble World |
Ruby Volcano: Lake of Tranquility (All Areas), Plasma Tundra: Misty Moor (All Areas) |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Celebi Sea, Butterfree Sea, Celebi SeaFinal |
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Masters EX |
Chapter 14: Bug Experts (Viola's) |
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In events
RSEFRLG |
PokéPark Egg Surskit |
Japanese |
Japan |
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March 12 to May 8, 2005 |
RSEFRLG |
Gather More Pokémon! Fifth Campaign Surskit |
Japanese |
Japan |
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March 21 to April 9, 2006 |
Held items
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Held Item(s) |
Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
Honey (5%) |
Sun |
Moon |
Honey (50%) |
Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
Honey (50%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
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At Lv. 100 |
HP:
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100 - 147 |
190 - 284 |
Attack:
30
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31 - 90 |
58 - 174 |
Defense:
32
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33 - 92 |
62 - 179 |
Sp. Atk:
50
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49 - 112 |
94 - 218 |
Sp. Def:
52
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51 - 114 |
98 - 223 |
Speed:
65
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63 - 128 |
121 - 251 |
Total:
269
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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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Surskit's learnsets from other generations. |
Side game data
Evolution
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Level 22
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Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
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Generation V |
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Generation VI |
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Omega Ruby |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
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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), アメンボ amenbo (pond skater), 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, アメンボ amenbo, 玉 tama, and 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 |
Cantonese Chinese |
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Mandarin Chinese |
溜溜糖球 Liūliūtángqiú |
Means "Skating candy" |
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[hide]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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External links
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