Mid-stage Pokemon like Marshtomp rarely see competitive play outside of special formats. It's a waypoint on the road to Swampert, which is where the real potential kicks in. Known as the Mud Fish Pokemon. Can go either physical or special depending on the set.
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.
The surface of MARSHTOMP’s body is enveloped by a thin, sticky film that enables it to live on land. This POKéMON plays in mud on beaches when the ocean tide is low.
MARSHTOMP is much faster at traveling through mud than it is at swimming. This POKéMON’s hindquarters exhibit obvious development, giving it the ability to walk on just its hind legs.
Marshtomp Weakness
GoodMarshtomp's Water/Ground typing leaves it vulnerable to Grass moves. Grass hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Electric-type attacks completely. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
Partway through Mudkip's chain. Marshtomp still has another evolution ahead before reaching Swampert. For breeding, average hatch time with a decent partner pool via two egg groups. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+20 from Mudkip). The final form adds another 130 stats on top.
How to Evolve
Breed with Marshtomp to get Mudkip eggs easily using 49 partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Curse, Ice Ball, Mirror Coat and 3 more.
Best Build
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You'll want to breed for Curse and Ice Ball 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
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
You're catching Mudkip first, not Marshtomp. Mudkip appears but it's a rare spawn in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Marshtomp in Ruby & Sapphire
Step 1Catch MudkipMODERATERoute 101SapphireGift from NPCLv.5LimitedEarlyRouteStarter choiceMODERATERoute 101RubyGift from NPCLv.5LimitedEarlyRouteStarter choice
Step 2Marshtomp ✓
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.
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 mixed attacker — base 85 Attack and 60 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Marshtomp appears in 16 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Available in 16 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Marshtomp spans 7 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in most mainline games.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
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 VIISM
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