Mudsdale Best Moveset
125 Attack at 100 Defense on Ground with AbilityStamina boosting Defense one stage every time it takes a hit. Held ItemLeftovers with NatureImpish starts bulky and gets bulkier. After two hits, the Defense reaches walls territory. The moveset tanks physical damage that only gets harder to break through. 35 Speed means going last always. Tera Ground amplifies Earthquake.
Stamina boosted Defense when hit in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). 100 Attack and 100 Defense from 35 Speed. Hit hard, tanked physical attacks, moved last.
Wall Moveset
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Protect
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Rose in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Stamina stacking plus Body Press used boosted Defense offensively. Mudsdale got tougher with every hit and punished the contact.
Best Moves
Best Build
Mudsdale best EVs are Defense and Attack
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Earthquake
- Body Press
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Three gens of Stamina tanking in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). 35 Speed didn't matter when the game plan was taking hits and getting stronger.
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Earthquake
- Body Press
- Stealth Rock
- Roar
Recommended Teammates
Mudsdale Weakness
Type-wise, Mudsdale takes extra damage from Water, Grass, and Ice. Electric moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Mudsdale's overall bulk (100/100/85) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Ice |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Rock |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
What is Mudsdale Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Mudsdale
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Mudsdale View Great Tusk builds →Rapid Spin10-12% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Mudsdale View Iron Treads builds →Rapid Spin9-11% Earthquake18-21% Knock Off11-14% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Mudsdale View Glimmora builds →Power Gem12-15% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mudsdale View Cinderace builds →U Turn13-15% Sucker Punch13-15% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Mudsdale View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch13-15% Knock Off21-25% U Turn22-26% Close Combat38-45% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Mudsdale View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake14-17% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySupremeoverlord ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mudsdale View Kingambit builds →Sucker Punch15-18% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Mudsdale View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn 2x13-15% Scald 2x16-19% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mudsdale View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed18-21% Earthquake22-26% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mudsdale View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off21-25% Stone Edge16-19% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPurifyingsalt ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Garganacl builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Mudsdale View Corviknight builds →U Turn8-10% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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Evolution
Mudsdale is the evolved form of Mudbray. Breeding produces Mudbray eggs, and they take an average time to hatch. Evolving from Mudbray gave Mudsdale the biggest boost in HP (+30), bringing the total to 500 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Mudsdale to get Mudbray eggs easily using 278 partners from the Field egg group.
Shiny Mudsdale
Mudsdale trades its brown-and-black draft horse look for a slightly redder, clay-toned body with lighter mud details. The hooves and mane shift enough to notice in a side-by-side comparison. It's a workmanlike shiny for a workmanlike Pokemon. Gets the job done.
Shiny Mudsdale Odds & Hunting Methods
4 of 4 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Mudsdale
Moderate rates is the best you'll get on Mudsdale in mid-game routes. Use the sort toggle below. Best shows where the odds peak, Earliest shows where you can access it soonest in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Mudsdale in SV
Mudbray is your first catch on the way to Mudsdale. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 7-60 across 44 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch MudbrayParadise BarrensLv.7-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.7-60OverworldEast Province (Area One) - MountainLv.16-34OverworldRate 36%Glaseado MountainLv.16-34OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.16-34OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Four) - MountainLv.16-34OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Six) - MountainLv.16-44OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Two) - MountainLv.16-34OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area One) - MountainLv.16-34OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Five) - SwampLv.16-34OverworldRate 9%North Province (Area One) - MountainLv.46-49OverworldRate 36%
Step 2Mudsdale ✓East Province (Area One) - MountainLv.30-49OverworldRate 5%Glaseado MountainLv.30-49OverworldRate 5%North Province (Area One) - MountainLv.30-49OverworldRate 5%South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.30-49OverworldRate 5%South Province (Area Four) - MountainLv.30-49OverworldRate 5%South Province (Area Six) - MountainLv.30-49OverworldRate 5%South Province (Area Two) - MountainLv.30-49OverworldRate 5%West Province (Area One) - MountainLv.30-49OverworldRate 5%South Province (Area Five) - SwampLv.30-49OverworldRate 2%or evolve from Mudbray (Step 1)
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Scarlet & Violet for Mudsdale.
High spawn rates for Mudsdale across 7 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Mudsdale in SwSh
The path to Mudsdale starts with Mudbray at Lv. 7-38 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 1Catch MudbrayEast Lake AxewellLv.10-15OverworldRate 60%Intense SunSouth Lake MilochLv.14-16OverworldRate 55%SandstormEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 40%Intense SunNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 40%Intense SunRolling FieldsLv.7-10GrassShieldRate 35%Intense SunRolling FieldsLv.7-9GrassSwordRate 35%Intense SunDappled GroveLv.11-15GrassRate 35%Intense SunEast Lake AxewellLv.10-15OverworldRate 25%SandstormRoute 3Lv.8-13GrassRate 15%All WeatherWest Lake AxewellLv.7-11CaveRate 10%SandstormNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 10%SandstormSouth Lake MilochLv.14-16OverworldRate 10%Intense SunGiant's CapLv.26-28GrassRate 20%SandstormGiant's SeatLv.33-38OverworldRate 60%Intense Sun
- Step 2Mudsdale ✓Giant's SeatLv.30-35GrassRate 40%SandstormGiant's SeatLv.30-35GrassRate 15%Intense SunAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 60%SandstormAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 20%SandstormAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 10%Intense SunAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 10%Intense SunDusty BowlLv.40-45GrassRate 10%Intense Sunor evolve from Mudbray (Step 1)
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Sword & Shield for Mudsdale.
Grown Mudsdale stomps the grass across a handful of tougher areas, sitting at a high band that runs from level 29 up to 57.
Where To Catch Mudsdale in USUM
The path to Mudsdale starts with Mudbray at Lv. 11-32 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 2Mudsdale ✓Blush MountainLv.29-32CaveSOS from MudbrayRoute 12Lv.29-32GrassSOS from MudbrayPoni Plains - WestLv.54-57GrassRate 20%or evolve from Mudbray (Step 1)
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon for Mudsdale.
Its evolved form stomps the tall grass of Poni Plains, where Mudsdale turns up as a hulking end-game catch between levels 54 and 57.
Where To Catch Mudsdale in SM
The path to Mudsdale starts with Mudbray at Lv. 11-29 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Sun & Moon for Mudsdale.
Base Stats
Mudsdale's all-in on Attack at the expense of Speed. The physical lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 2 Attack EVs and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Its legs are fortified with mud and harder than stone, and they can reduce a large truck to scrap with one kick.
Mudsdale Guide
Mudsdale plays as a wallbreaker. It's slow, so Trick Room or priority moves are key. so pick your spots carefully. Earthquake is the primary attack.
Mudsdale pairs best with Scream Tail, Arcanine, and Hitmonlee. Scream Tail has Good synergy and covers what Mudsdale can't handle on its own.
Mudsdale's hidden ability is Inner Focus. It prevents flinching. Situational compared to Own Tempo and Stamina.
Impish is the go-to nature for Mudsdale. That's +Defense / -Sp. Atk. Pair it with 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD EVs. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Game Availability
Introduced in Sun & Moon, Mudsdale has appeared in 4 games across 3 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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