Capable of getting you out of trouble and into the action in equal measure, the Sword and Shield is a dependable option for hunters that are starting out, or even for seasoned veterans.

When given the role of a safe swap, Samurott can not only bait opponents to use a shield or pressure them to switch out their creature but also land considerable damage on various Pokemon types.

Astral Radiance x 2 Brilliant Stars x 1 Fusion Strike x 1 This is the same setup as the Hisuian Samurott tin ... Brilliant Stars remains the best Sword & Shield set for Trainer Gallery pulls ...

Be aware that you will need an Elite Charged TM to teach Samurott Hydro Cannon. This is a spammy moveset that applies decent Shield pressure, but it's sadly a bit of a glass cannon by the time you ...