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Mudkip #0257 Blaziken #0259 Marshtomp

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• Info
• Base stats
• Evolution chart
• Pokédex entries
• Moves learned
• Sprites
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Mudkip is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.

Mudkip

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	0258
Type	Water
Species	Mud Fish Pokémon
Height	0.4 m (1′04″)
Weight	7.6 kg (16.8 lbs)
Abilities	1. TorrentDamp (hidden ability)
Local №	0007 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)0007 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)0188 (The Indigo Disk)0045 (Mega Dimension)

Training

EV yield	1 Attack
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	62
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Monster, Water 1
Gender	87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP	50	210	304
Attack	70	130	262
Defense	50	94	218
Sp. Atk	50	94	218
Sp. Def	50	94	218
Speed	40	76	196
Total	310	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Mudkip.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
½	½	2	2	½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
½

Evolution chart

#0258 Mudkip Water (Level 16)#0259 Marshtomp Water · Ground (Level 36)#0260 Swampert Water · Ground

Mudkip changes

• In Generations 3-4, Mudkip has a base experience yield of 65.
• In Generations 3-7, Mudkip has a base Friendship value of 70.

Pokédex entries

Ruby	The fin on MUDKIP’s head acts as highly sensitive radar. Using this fin to sense movements of water and air, this POKéMON can determine what is taking place around it without using its eyes.
Sapphire	In water, MUDKIP breathes using the gills on its cheeks. If it is faced with a tight situation in battle, this POKéMON will unleash its amazing power - it can crush rocks bigger than itself.
FireRedLeafGreen	Its large tail fin propels it through water with powerful acceleration. It is strong in spite of its size.
Emerald	On land, it can powerfully lift large boulders by planting its four feet and heaving. It sleeps by burying itself in soil at the water’s edge.
DiamondPearlPlatinum	To alert it, the fin on its head senses the flow of water. It has the strength to heft boulders.
HeartGoldSoulSilver	Its power can crush boulders. It rests by covering itself with mud at the bottom of a river.
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2	To alert it, the fin on its head senses the flow of water. It has the strength to heft boulders.
X	Its large tail fin propels it through water with powerful acceleration. It is strong in spite of its size.
Y	To alert it, the fin on its head senses the flow of water. It has the strength to heft boulders.
Omega Ruby	The fin on Mudkip’s head acts as highly sensitive radar. Using this fin to sense movements of water and air, this Pokémon can determine what is taking place around it without using its eyes.
Alpha Sapphire	In water, Mudkip breathes using the gills on its cheeks. If it is faced with a tight situation in battle, this Pokémon will unleash its amazing power—it can crush rocks bigger than itself.
Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl	Using the fin on its head, Mudkip senses the flow of water to keep track of what’s going on around it. Mudkip has the strength to heft boulders.

Moves learned by Mudkip

• In other generations
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9

Legends: Z-A Scarlet/Violet

Moves learnt by level up

Mudkip learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Bite	Dark		60	100
1	Growl	Normal		—	100
1	Tackle	Normal		40	100
3	Water Gun	Water		40	100
6	Rock Smash	Fighting		40	100
11	Rock Throw	Rock		50	90
14	Protect	Normal		—	—
18	Supersonic	Normal		—	55
22	Bubble Beam	Water		65	100
26	Rock Slide	Rock		75	90
28	Take Down	Normal		90	85
30	Amnesia	Psychic		—	—
36	Surf	Water		90	100
38	Screech	Normal		—	85
40	Sludge Bomb	Poison		90	100
46	Muddy Water	Water		90	85
55	Hydro Pump	Water		110	80

Moves learnt by TM

Mudkip is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
04	Rock Smash	Fighting		40	100
05	Roar	Normal		—	—
12	Rock Slide	Rock		75	90
13	Ice Beam	Ice		90	100
17	Protect	Normal		—	—
28	Dig	Ground		80	100
33	Body Slam	Normal		85	100
35	Endure	Normal		—	—
36	Rock Tomb	Rock		60	95
41	Water Pulse	Water		60	100
46	Mud Shot	Ground		55	95
49	Icy Wind	Ice		55	95
52	Earth Power	Ground		90	100
53	Sludge Bomb	Poison		90	100
56	Double-Edge	Normal		120	100
70	Whirlpool	Water		35	85
73	Surf	Water		90	100
76	Liquidation	Water		85	100
85	Substitute	Normal		—	—
87	Iron Tail	Steel		100	75
91	Curse	Ghost		—	—
96	Hydro Pump	Water		110	80
98	Waterfall	Water		80	100
103	Work Up	Normal		—	—
105	Blizzard	Ice		110	70
109	Facade	Normal		70	100
110	Chilling Water	Water		50	100
120	Ancient Power	Rock		60	100
140	Muddy Water	Water		90	85
148	Scald	Water		80	100

Moves learnt by level up

Mudkip learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Growl	Normal		—	100
1	Tackle	Normal		40	100
3	Water Gun	Water		40	100
6	Rock Smash	Fighting		40	100
9	Rock Throw	Rock		50	90
12	Protect	Normal		—	—
15	Supersonic	Normal		—	55
18	Water Pulse	Water		60	100
21	Rock Slide	Rock		75	90
24	Take Down	Normal		90	85
27	Amnesia	Psychic		—	—
30	Surf	Water		90	100
33	Screech	Normal		—	85
36	Endeavor	Normal		—	100
39	Hydro Pump	Water		110	80

Egg moves

Mudkip learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Mudkip gen 9 learnset page.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Ancient Power	Rock		60	100
Bite	Dark		60	100
Counter	Fighting		—	100
Curse	Ghost		—	—
Double-Edge	Normal		120	100
Mirror Coat	Psychic		—	100
Mud-Slap	Ground		20	100
Sludge	Poison		65	100
Stomp	Normal		65	100
Wide Guard	Rock		—	—
Yawn	Normal		—	—

Moves learnt by TM

Mudkip is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
01	Take Down	Normal		90	85
05	Mud-Slap	Ground		20	100
07	Protect	Normal		—	—
11	Water Pulse	Water		60	100
12	Low Kick	Fighting		—	100
22	Chilling Water	Water		50	100
25	Facade	Normal		70	100
34	Icy Wind	Ice		55	95
35	Mud Shot	Ground		55	95
36	Rock Tomb	Rock		60	95
46	Avalanche	Ice		60	100
47	Endure	Normal		—	—
50	Rain Dance	Water		—	—
55	Dig	Ground		80	100
66	Body Slam	Normal		85	100
70	Sleep Talk	Normal		—	—
77	Waterfall	Water		80	100
85	Rest	Psychic		—	—
86	Rock Slide	Rock		75	90
103	Substitute	Normal		—	—
110	Liquidation	Water		85	100
123	Surf	Water		90	100
128	Amnesia	Psychic		—	—
133	Earth Power	Ground		90	100
135	Ice Beam	Ice		90	100
142	Hydro Pump	Water		110	80
143	Blizzard	Ice		110	70
145	Water Pledge	Water		80	100
171	Tera Blast	Normal		80	100
172	Roar	Normal		—	—
191	Uproar	Normal		90	100
204	Double-Edge	Normal		120	100
205	Endeavor	Normal		—	100
208	Whirlpool	Water		35	85
209	Muddy Water	Water		90	85
214	Sludge Wave	Poison		95	100
224	Curse	Ghost		—	—

• In other generations
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9

Mudkip sprites

Type	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8	Generation 9
Normal					—	—
Shiny					—	—	—

• See all Mudkip sprites

Where to find Mudkip

RubySapphire	Route 101
FireRedLeafGreen	Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald	Route 101
DiamondPearlPlatinum	Trade/migrate from another game
HeartGoldSoulSilver	Silph Co.
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
XY	Trade/migrate from another game
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire	Route 101
SunMoon	Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra SunUltra Moon	Breed Marshtomp/Swampert
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee	Not available in this game
SwordShield	Trade/migrate from another game
Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl	Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern
Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game
ScarletVioletLegends: Z-A	Location data not yet available

Answers to Mudkip questions

• What is a good Little Cup moveset for Mudkip?
• Where did the phrase ' I LOVE MUDKIPZ ' come from?
• Can pokemon be transferred if holding an item?
• Can you get hoenn starters in gen 4/5?
• What are all TMs and HMs in PMD EoS and what of them can Pikachu and Mudkip learn?
• Where can I get the Hoenn starters in the DLC?
• Would would be the best EV spread for a gen 3 Swampert?
• How should I EV train Swampert to beat the Elite Four in Emerald?
• What would be the best Nature for my Mudkip for my Emerald Nuzlocke?
• View more questions on PokéBase »

Other languages

English	Mudkip
Japanese	ミズゴロウ (Mizugorou)
German	Hydropi
French	Gobou
Italian	Mudkip
Spanish	Mudkip
Korean	물짱이 (muljjangi)
Chinese (Simplified)	水跃鱼
Chinese (Traditional)	水躍魚

English	Mud Fish Pokémon
Japanese	ぬまうおポケモン
German	Lehmhüpfer-Pokémon
French	Pokémon Poissonboue
Italian	Pokémon Fango Pesce
Spanish	Pokémon Pez Lodo
Korean	늪물고기포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified)	沼鱼宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional)	沼魚寶可夢

Name origin

mudskipper amphibious fish #0257 Blaziken #0259 Marshtomp