While most trainers evolve Mudbray into Mudsdale immediately, the unevolved form has a niche with Eviolite boosting its defenses. Electric moves can't touch it, and only 3 types hit it super-effectively. Known as the Donkey Pokemon.
Nothing fancy in Mudbray's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 1 Attack EV per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
This Pokémon covers itself in mud that it has regurgitated. The mud won’t dry out even if it’s exposed to the sun for a long time.
Though a slow walker, Mudbray is plenty strong. Its pace doesn’t change even when it’s loaded with 50 times its own body weight.
Mudbray Weakness
AvgWater, Grass, and Ice-type moves hit Mudbray for super-effective damage. The upside? Electric-type moves can't touch it at all. Not too many gaps in the chart, 3 weaknesses to account for.
Mudbray is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Mudsdale. Check the evolution method below. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 115 total stats over Mudbray.
How to Evolve
Breed Mudbray easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
Lead with Mudbray, set Stealth Rock, and keep pressure on. Stamina and Eviolite buy the time it needs, with a spread EV build EVs letting it take hits while controlling the hazard game.
Best Build
Best Mudbray Moveset
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Stone Edge
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Mudbray's Fighting and Normal coverage and more all comes from technical machines, built on top of Earthquake and High Horsepower for same-type damage. High Horsepower and Earthquake are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Without breeding, Mudbray misses out on Double-Edge and Fissure. That's 4 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Earthquake and High Horsepower, with Fighting and Normal coverage and more rounding things out.
Without breeding, Mudbray misses out on Body Slam and Close Combat. That's 5 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Earthquake and High Horsepower, with Fighting and Normal coverage and more rounding things out.
Without breeding, Mudbray misses out on Body Slam and Close Combat. That's 5 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Earthquake and High Horsepower, with Fighting and Normal coverage and more rounding things out.
high spawn rates in mid-game routes across 20 locations. Mudbray's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations
20 spots to find Mudbray at Lv. 16-34 via walking. Not all of them exist in both Scarlet and Violet versions, so filter by your copy below.
Easy grab on Mudbray with high spawn rates across 26 locations in early-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Best Locations
Which version you're playing matters for Mudbray. 26 walking spots at Lv. 7-38 spread across Sword and Shield, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
Easy grab on Mudbray with high spawn rates across 10 locations in early-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Best Locations
Which version you're playing matters for Mudbray. 10 walking spots at Lv. 11-32 spread across Ultra Moon and Ultra Sun, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
Mudbray is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 10 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations
Mudbray's encounter pool splits between Moon and Sun. You've got 10 walking spots at Lv. 11-29 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
At 385 BST, Mudbray is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Mudsdale before bringing it to any serious fight.
Mudbray evolves into Mudsdale at level 30. Mudbray is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Own Tempo prevents confusion — that's the one you want on Mudbray. Inner Focus is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Stamina works too if your team needs something different.
Mudbray is a physical attacker with base 100 Attack. But the speed tells the real story — base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the attacker role.
Mudbray can be found in Scarlet & Violet, Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Since Sun & Moon, Mudbray has been obtainable in 4 games. A Generation 7 debut means a shorter history, but Mudbray has appeared steadily across every generation since.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A