Pokemon Legends: Arceus

Oshawott - How to Get and Location, Evolution, and Research Tasks

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Oshawott - Evolution and How to Get

Oshawott in Other Pokemon Games
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Oshawott is one of the Pokemon found in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Read on for more information on how to get Oshawott and all locations, its evolutions, type advantages, stats, what moves Oshawott learns, and how to complete all research tasks for Oshawott.

Hisui Pokedex
Pokemon Legends Arceus Hisuian TyphlosionHisuian Typhlosion
(#6)
Pokemon Legends Arceus OshawottOshawott
(#7)
Pokemon Legends Arceus DewottDewott
(#8)

How to Get Oshawott

From Professor Laventon in Jubilife Village

Starters

When you choose to join the Galaxy Team's Survey Corps, Professor Laventon will entrust you with one of three available starters.

You can choose Oshawott to join you as your partner before you start your adventure!

All Starter Pokemon

Appears in Space-Time Distortions Post-Game

Space-Time Distortions

Distortion Locations
Alabaster Icelands

Oshawott can be caught randomly in Space-Time Distortions found in the areas listed above after clearing the main game.

Space-Time Distortions: How to Find and List of Pokemon

Appears in Massive Mass Outbreaks

This Pokemon can appear in Massive Mass Outbreaks in the following maps after downloading the Daybreak and Ver. 1.1.0 Update.

Map
Alabaster Icelands

Massive Mass Outbreaks Guide and List of Pokemon

The Other Starters are available in the Post-Game too

Consequently, you can catch the other two starter Pokemon in these Space-Time Distortions as well, meaning that you no longer have to trade Pokemon in order to complete the starters unlike in previous games. Starters from the Space-Time Distortions also have a chance to be shiny!

Are Starters and Legendaries Shiny Locked?

Receive Oshawott from Professor Laventon Post Game

Once you have reached post-game, visit the Galaxy Team HQ and talk to Captain Cyllene followed by Professor Laventon.

The professor will hand you the two starters you did not choose at the beginning of the game if you agree to bring them along to your excursions.

Can the Starter Oshawott be Shiny?

All Pokemon found through static encounters are shiny-locked, meaning they are unable to be shiny. This applies to the starter you choose from Professor Laventon at the start of the game.

Starters found through other means will have a chance to be shiny, but you won't be able to have a shiny starter join you on your adventure.
How to Get Shiny Pokemon

Oshawott Evolution

Evolution Line
Oshawott ImageOshawott Lv. 17
Dewott ImageDewott Lv. 36
Hisuian Samurott ImageHisuian Samurott

Research Tasks for Oshawott

Research Tasks and Objectives

Research Task Objectives
Double Icon
Number caught 1/2/3/4/5
Double Icon
Times you've seen it use Aqua Jet 1/2/4/10/15
Times you've seen it use Water Pulse 1/2/4/10/15
Times you've seen it use Slash 1/2/4/10/15
Times you've seen it use a strong style move 1/2/4/10/15
Times you've seen it use a agile style move 1/2/4/10/15
Double Icon
Number you've evolved 1
Double Icon = 2 Research Levels

How to Complete Oshawott's Research Tasks Fast

Use Aqua Jet four times, then evolve it.

As you progress through the story, the number of Research Points you still need for each Pokemon will undoubtedly change, but following the process above and skipping unneeded steps will work for achieving the goal.

Research Tasks Guide: How to Complete the Pokedex

Should I Pick Oshawott as my Starter?

Choosing a starter Pokemon is one of the most important decisions every new trainer has to do at the start of their journeys.

While you will be able to build a team to accommodate for weaknesses, having a strong partner from the start can help ease your adventure. Here are some pros and cons to choosing Oshawott as your starter.

Best Starter Pokemon: Which Starter Should You Choose?

Pro: Balanced Typing on a Decent Attacker

PLA - Oshawott
As a Water-type, Oshawott has a good balance of offense and defensive type advantages. In previous games it also had access to above average moves such as Aqua Jet that could end up being useful too.

Pro: Holds Up Well Against Noble Pokemon

PLA - Oshawott vs Frenzied Noble Kleavor
Out of all the three starters, Oshawott is the only one with the least disadvantage against the Frenzied Nobles, being only disadvantageous to Hisuian Lilligant and Hisuian Electrode.

Con: May be Outclassed by Other Water Pokemon

Gyarados
With water-types being some of the most plentiful among all Pokemon, Oshawott and its evolutions are up against a lot of competition for the water-type slot on your team.

Strong staples such as Gyarados can offer the same or better offensive prowess your team needs, and the novelty of using Basculegion may also interest you.

Oshawott Type and Basic Info

Oshawott - Description

PLA - Cinematic Oshawott
First introduced in Generation 5, Oshawott served as the Water-type starter Pokemon in the Unova Region.

This resourceful otter carries a shell it uses for fighting. Oshawott wields this scalchop as a blade when attacking enemies or when breaking open hard berries.

Professor Laventon came to the Hisui Region bringing along Oshawott and other Pokemon he met in various other regions. He will entrust you with Oshawott if you choose it as your partner before you start your adventure!

Best Starter Pokemon

Oshawott - Basic Info

Category Sea Otter Pokemon
Type
Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Water Type Icon
Height 1' 08" Weight 13 lbs
Pokedex Entry This Pokémon from the Unova region uses the shell on its belly as a weapon to cut down its foes. Thus, I’ve conferred upon this shell the name “scalchop.”

Preferred Foods

Preferred Foods
Springy Mushroom ImageSpringy Mushroom Hearty Grains ImageHearty Grains Plump Beans ImagePlump Beans

Item Drops (Items Carried)

Items Carried
Spoiled Apricorn ImageSpoiled Apricorn Oran Berry ImageOran Berry

Oshawott Type Effectiveness

Type
Takes 4x damage
(Weakness)
-
Takes 2x damage
(Weakness)
Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Grass Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Electric Type Icon
Takes 0.5x damage
(Resistance)
Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Fire Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Water Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Ice Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Steel Type Icon
Takes 1/4x damage
(Resistance)
-
Takes 0x damage
(Immunity)
-

Unlisted types deal neutral damage to Oshawott

Oshawott Base Stats

HP
55
Atk
55
Def
45
Sp. Atk
63
Sp. Def
45
Speed
45
Total Base Stats
308

Oshawott Learnset

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. (Master) Move Type BP Acc. PP
1 (10) Tackle Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 40 100 30
6 (15) Aqua Jet Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Water Type Icon 40 100 20
11 (20) Swords Dance Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 0 - 20
18 (28) Water Pulse Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Water Type Icon 60 - 20
25 (35) Slash Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 70 100 15
34 (45) Aqua Tail Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Water Type Icon 85 90 10
43 (54) Hydro Pump Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Water Type Icon 100 85 5

Learned from the Training Grounds

Move Type BP Acc PP
False Swipe Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 40 100 30
Rock Smash Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Fighting Type Icon 40 100 20
Aerial Ace Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Flying Type Icon 60 - 20
Focus Energy Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 0 - 20
Rest Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 0 - 10
X-Scissor Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Bug Type Icon 80 100 10
Iron Tail Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Steel Type Icon 100 75 5
Water Pulse Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Water Type Icon 60 - 20
Icy Wind Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Ice Type Icon 60 95 20
Aqua Tail Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Water Type Icon 85 90 10
Ice Beam Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Ice Type Icon 80 100 10

Oshawott Pokedex Number

Hisui Pokedex
Pokemon Legends Arceus Hisuian TyphlosionHisuian Typhlosion
(#6)
Pokemon Legends Arceus OshawottOshawott
(#7)
Pokemon Legends Arceus DewottDewott
(#8)

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Oshawott in Other Pokemon Games

Oshawott in Other Pokemon Games
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