Tepig vs Oshawott
Tepig and Oshawott have the same base stat total (308), they have the same Speed (97 at Level 50), and Oshawott’s Water moves hit Tepig for 2×, while Tepig’s own types do only ½× to Oshawott.
Unova starters at their first stage: two of the three Pokémon offered at the start of the Generation 5 games.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Tepig | Oshawott |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 65 (higher) | 55 |
| Attack | 63 (higher) | 55 |
| Defense | 45 | 45 |
| Sp. Atk | 45 | 63 (higher) |
| Sp. Def | 45 | 45 |
| Speed | 45 | 45 |
| Total | 308 | 308 |
| Bulk | 155 (higher) | 145 |
Who has the edge?
Oshawott has the higher Sp. Atk (63 vs 45), resists Tepig’s own-type moves (½× at best), and hits Tepig for 2× with its Water moves, but Tepig has the higher Attack (63 vs 55) and has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (155 vs 145).
Tepig is ahead on
- has the higher Attack (63 vs 55)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (155 vs 145)
Oshawott is ahead on
- has the higher Sp. Atk (63 vs 45)
- resists Tepig’s own-type moves (½× at best)
- hits Tepig for 2× with its Water moves
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Tepig: Blaze, Thick Fat; Oshawott: Torrent, Shell Armor), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Tepig and Oshawott both reach 97 Speed. A speed tie is decided at random.
| Speed | Tepig | Oshawott |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 45 | 45 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 97 | 97 |
Type matchup, both ways
Tepig (Fire) attacking Oshawott
Fire ½×. Using only its own type, Tepig hits Oshawott for ½× with Fire moves (not very effective).
Oshawott (Water) attacking Tepig
Water 2×. Using only its own type, Oshawott hits Tepig for 2× with Water moves (super effective).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Tepig: Water 2× (super effective), Ground 2× (super effective), Rock 2× (super effective).
- Oshawott: Electric 2× (super effective), Grass 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Tepig
- Blaze. Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Thick Fat (hidden ability). Halves damage from Fire and Ice moves.
Oshawott
- Torrent. Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Shell Armor (hidden ability). Protects against critical hits.
Size, generation and evolution
Tepig and Oshawott are equally tall (0.5 m), and Tepig is heavier (9.9 kg vs 5.9 kg for Oshawott).
| Detail | Tepig | Oshawott |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 0.5 m | 0.5 m |
| Weight | 9.9 kg | 5.9 kg |
| Generation | 5 (Unova) | 5 (Unova) |
| Evolution line | Tepig → Pignite → Emboar | Oshawott → Dewott → Samurott |
Tepig (#0498) is a Fire-type Fire Pig Pokémon from Unova, first seen in Generation 5, a starter Pokémon. Its evolution line is Tepig → Pignite → Emboar.
Oshawott (#0501) is a Water-type Sea Otter Pokémon from Unova, first seen in Generation 5, a starter Pokémon. Its evolution line is Oshawott → Dewott → Samurott.
Keep exploring
- Open Tepig and Oshawott in the Compare tool
- Tepig and Oshawott Pokédex pages
- Fire type · Water type
- Speed tiers