Scald or Surf for Samurott?

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I’m thinking of hatching a shiny Oshawott via Masuda Method, and I’m wondering which move is better for a Samurott; Surf, or Scald? Here’s what I’m planning to have my Samurott be like:

Warrior (Samaurott)@(not sure which held item yet)Nature: ModestEVs: 252 Special Attack, 200 HP, 58 DefenseMoveset:Ice BeamAir SlashProtectSurf/Scald

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Single Battles:

Scald-Even though Scald is 10 less base power than Surf, it has a 30% chance to burn the target. It will also thaw you out if you so happened to get Frozen in battle.

Double/Triple Battles:

Surf-Surf hits multiple targets so it’s pretty obvious why you would choose this over Scald. If you pair Samurott with a Pokémon who is immune to Water type attacks such as Vaporeon with Water Absorb, or resists them such as Venusaur etc. they can become a good combination in battle. You can also pair Samurott up with a Pokémon that knows a Shielding Move such as Protect.

Hope I helped :)