Physical
Balanced
DTier
50Speed · Slow

Stats & Training

Attack and HP carry most of Marshtomp's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 2 Attack EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.

Base Stats
Above
HP70
C
Attack85
C
Defense70
C
Sp. Atk60
C
Sp. Def70
C
Speed50
D
Total405
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging45 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height0.7 m
2'04"Small
Weight28.0 kg
61.7 lbsLight
Base XP142
Average
Abilities
Torrent
Strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
DampHA
Prevents self destruct, explosion, and aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
EV Yield
HPAtk+2DefSpASpDSpe
Attack training target
Pokedex Entries

Its sturdy legs give it sure footing, even in mud. It burrows into dirt to sleep.

Marshtomp Weakness

Marshtomp's Water/Ground typing leaves it vulnerable to Grass. Grass hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Electric-type attacks completely. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses.

Marshtomp Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
4x (Critical)Grass
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
0x (Immune)Electric
Type ChartGood
1Weak
4Resist
1Immune
Score+3
4xCritical
Grass
2xWeak
None
½xResist
FirePoisonRockSteel
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
Electric
STAB (6)
FireGroundRockElectricPoisonSteel
How to Beat Marshtomp in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (Best Counters)

In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Zarude's Close Combat hits Marshtomp for 59-70%. Rillaboom threatens a KO with Wood Hammer (401-472%).

Zarude
Zarude
DarkGrass
A
Recommended Build
AbilityLeafguard
ItemChoice Scarf
NatureJolly
Moves
  • Darkest Lariat
  • Power Whip
  • U Turn
  • Close Combat
Damage vs Marshtomp
U Turn
35-41%
Close Combat
59-70%
View Zarude builds →

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution

Partway through Mudkip's chain. Marshtomp still has another evolution ahead before reaching Swampert. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via two egg groups. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+20 from Mudkip). The final form adds another 130 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms
Mudkip
#258Mudkip
16
Level 16
Marshtomp
#259Marshtomp
36
Level 36
Swampert
#260Swampert
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Mudkip
Water
Marshtomp
WaterGround
Swampert
WaterGround
HP
50
70+20
100+30
ATK
70
85+15
110+25
DEF
50
70+20
90+20
SP.ATK
50
60+10
85+25
SP.DEF
50
70+20
90+20
SPE
40
50+10
60+10
BST
310D-Tier
405D-Tier+95
535B-Tier+130
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Tank
TYPE
Physical
Physical
Physical

Breeding

Easy

Breed with Marshtomp to get Mudkip eggs easily using 63 partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Bite, Counter and 10 more.

Egg Groups
MonsterWater1
Gender
♂87.5%♀12.5%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
13moves
Breed With (best first)
azumarillvenusaurcharizardblastoisenidokingmeganiumferaligatrampharossceptileswampertgolduckkingdra
12 of 63·

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Marshtomp Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.

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Moves

You'll want to breed for Ancient Power and Bite on Marshtomp. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Hydro Pump and Earthquake, they expand what Marshtomp can actually threaten in practice.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Earthquake
B10010010Ground
Lv 1
Growl
——10040Normal
Lv 1
Mud Shot
D559515Ground
Lv 1
Rock Smash
D4010015Fighting
Lv 1
Surf
C9010015Water
Lv 1
Tackle
D4010035Normal
Lv 1
Water Gun
—4010025Water
Lv 9
Rock Throw
—509015Rock
Lv 12
Protect+4
C——10Normal
Lv 15
Supersonic
D—5520Normal
Lv 20
Water Pulse
D6010020Water
Lv 25
Rock Slide
D759010Rock
Lv 30
Take Down
C908520Normal
Lv 35
Amnesia
C——20Psychic
Lv 40
Muddy Water
C908510Water
Lv 45
Screech
D—8540Normal
Lv 50
Endeavor
D—1005Normal
Lv 55
Hydro Pump
C110805Water

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
C—10015Normal
TM72
Avalanche-4
D6010010Ice
TM14
Blizzard
D110705Ice
TM31
Brick Break
C7510015Fighting
TM83
Bulldoze
C6010020Ground
TM28
Dig
C8010010Ground
TM32
Double Team
———15Normal
TM26
Earthquake
B10010010Ground
TM58
Endure+4
C——10Normal
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM56
Fling
——10010Dark
TM07
Hail
C——10Ice
TM13
Ice Beam
D9010010Ice
TM23
Iron Tail
C1007515Steel
TM17
Protect+4
C——10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C——5Water
TM44
Rest
C——10Psychic
TM80
Rock Slide
D759010Rock
TM98
Rock Smash
D4010015Fighting
TM39
Rock Tomb
D609515Rock
TM49
Scald
C8010015Water
TM82
Sleep Talk
C——10Normal
TM76
Stealth Rock
C——20Rock
TM96
Strength
—8010015Normal
TM90
Substitute
C——10Normal
TM95
Surf
C9010015Water
TM87
Swagger
D—8515Normal
TM03
Water Pulse
D6010020Water
TM99
Waterfall
C8010015Water
TM10
Work Up
D——30Normal

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Ancient Power
D601005Rock
Egg
Bite
D6010025Dark
Egg
Counter-5
D—10020Fighting
Egg
Curse
C——10Ghost
Egg
Double-Edge
C12010015Normal
Egg
Mirror Coat-5
D—10020Psychic
Egg
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Egg
Sludge
—6510020Poison
Egg
Stomp
—6510020Normal
Egg
Uproar
D9010010Normal
Egg
Whirlpool
D358515Water
Egg
Wide Guard+3
C——10Rock
Egg
Yawn
C——10Normal

Tutor Moves

Marshtomp can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Marshtomp in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

You're catching Mudkip first, not Marshtomp. Mudkip appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.

How to Obtain Marshtomp in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

To get Marshtomp, start by catching Mudkip through walking encounters at Lv. 58-63. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.

  1. Mudkip
    Step 1Catch Mudkip
    Fountainspring Cave
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
    Post
    Post-game
    Fountainspring Cave
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
    Post
    Post-game
    Riverbank Cave
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
    Post
    Post-game
    Riverbank Cave
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
    Post
    Post-game
    Still-Water Cavern
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
    Post
    Post-game
    Still-Water Cavern
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
    Post
    Post-game
  2. Marshtomp
    Step 2Marshtomp ✓

Marshtomp Guide

  • Marshtomp is meant to evolve into Swampert. At 405 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.

  • In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, watch for Exeggutor (Grass) when using Marshtomp. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Exeggutor is the most dangerous since Grass moves deal 4x damage. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

  • In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Mudkip evolves into Marshtomp at level 16. Marshtomp evolves into Swampert at level 36. Marshtomp is a middle-stage evolution in the Mudkip line.

  • Torrent strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. That's the one you want on Marshtomp. Damp is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.

  • Base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Marshtomp is a physical attacker with base 85 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.

Game Availability

Available in 16 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Marshtomp spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in most mainline games.

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