Partner ideas
for Samurott (hisuian)
Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Samurott: completing its plan, patching weaknesses, breaking walls — and how often the two already team up in ranked play. Downsides sit under the card, never hidden. Open a card’s Partnership Report for every reason.
Often paired (7)

Metagross
SteelPsychicOn 48% of Samurott's ranked teams
Resists GrassResists FairyHits Grass super-effectively with Ice PunchHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Fighting super-effectively with Psychic FangsHits Bug super-effectively with Rock Slide
Charizard
FireFlyingOn 35% of Samurott's ranked teams
Resists GrassResists FightingResists BugResists FairyHits Grass super-effectively with Heat WaveHits Fighting super-effectively with Air Slash
Sylveon
FairyOn 35% of Samurott's ranked teams
Resists FightingResists BugHits Fighting super-effectively with Hyper VoiceAdds long-game durability
Garchomp
DragonGroundOn 50% of Samurott's ranked teams
Immune to ElectricHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Bug super-effectively with Rock Slide
Aerodactyl
RockFlyingSets the Tailwind Samurott wants
On 32% of Samurott's ranked teamsResists BugHits Bug super-effectively with Rock SlideAdds team-wide guard support
Whimsicott
GrassFairySets the Tailwind Samurott wants
On 16% of Samurott's ranked teamsResists GrassResists ElectricResists FightingHits Fighting super-effectively with Moonblast
Sneasler
FightingPoisonOn 11% of Samurott's ranked teams
Resists GrassResists FightingResists BugHits Grass super-effectively with Dire ClawHits Fairy super-effectively with Dire ClawAdds team-wide guard support
Plan partners (6)

Volcarona
BugFireSets the Tailwind Samurott wants
Resists GrassResists FightingResists BugResists FairyHits Grass super-effectively with OverheatHits Bug super-effectively with Overheat
Decidueye
GrassGhostSets the Tailwind Samurott wants
Resists GrassResists ElectricImmune to FightingHits Grass super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Bug super-effectively with Brave Bird
Talonflame
FireFlyingSets the Tailwind Samurott wants
Resists GrassResists FightingResists BugResists FairyHits Grass super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave Bird
Corviknight
FlyingSteelSets the Tailwind Samurott wants
Resists GrassResists BugResists FairyHits Grass super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Bug super-effectively with Brave Birdalso: Skarmory

Altaria
DragonFlyingSets the Tailwind Samurott wants
Resists GrassResists FightingResists BugHits Grass super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave Bird
Spicy Tech (1)

Gourgeistjumbo variety
GhostGrassFighting immunity via Trick-or-Treat
also: Gourgeist (Small Variety), Gourgeist, Gourgeist (Large Variety)
Defensive glue (10)

Skeledirge
FireGhostCovers its Grass, Fighting, Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Heat WaveHits Electric super-effectively with Earth PowerHits Fighting super-effectively with Alluring VoiceHits Bug super-effectively with Heat WaveAdds long-game durability
Mawile
SteelFairyCovers its Grass, Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Samurott resists its Brutal SwingHits Grass super-effectively with Fire BlastHits Fighting super-effectively with Play RoughHits Bug super-effectively with Fire BlastHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel Beam
Beedrill
BugPoisonCovers its Grass, Fighting, Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Samurott resists its Brutal SwingHits Grass super-effectively with Bug BuzzHits Electric super-effectively with Drill RunHits Fairy super-effectively with Sludge Bomb
Stunfiskgalarian
GroundSteelCovers its Electric, Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Samurott resists its SurfHits Grass super-effectively with Sludge WaveHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Bug super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel Beam
Ceruledge
FireGhostCovers its Grass, Fighting, Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Bitter BladeHits Bug super-effectively with Bitter BladeAdds team-wide guard supportAdds long-game durability
Flareon
FireCovers its Grass, Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Samurott resists its Lava PlumeHits Grass super-effectively with OverheatHits Fighting super-effectively with Alluring VoiceHits Bug super-effectively with Overheat
Pinsir
BugCovers its Grass and Fighting weaknesses
Samurott resists its Brutal SwingHits Grass super-effectively with LungeHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Bug super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Fairy super-effectively with Hard Press
Venusaur
GrassPoisonCovers its Grass, Electric, Fighting and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Sludge BombHits Electric super-effectively with Earth PowerHits Fairy super-effectively with Sludge BombAdds long-game durability
Slowkinggalarian
PoisonPsychicCovers its Grass, Fighting and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Sludge BombHits Fighting super-effectively with PsychicHits Bug super-effectively with FlamethrowerHits Fairy super-effectively with Sludge BombAdds long-game durability
Goodra
DragonCovers its Grass and Electric weaknesses
Samurott resists its SurfHits Grass super-effectively with FlamethrowerHits Bug super-effectively with FlamethrowerHits Fairy super-effectively with Sludge BombAdds long-game durability