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.
Water, Grass, and Ice 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Ice |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Rock |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mudbray View Glimmet builds →Power Gem18-21% Sludge Bomb20-24% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPickpocket ItemEviolite NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Mudbray View Tinkatink builds →Knock Off5-6% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAftermath ItemEviolite NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mudbray View Stunky builds →Knock Off15-18% Sucker Punch16-19% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemEviolite NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mudbray View Ekans builds →Earthquake11-13% Knock Off7-9% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mudbray View Meowth builds →U Turn13-15% Feint8-10% Knock Off12-14% | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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 spread EVs letting it take hits while controlling the hazard game.
Best Build
Mudbray best EVs are Attack and Defense
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Stone Edge
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Support Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Rest
- Counter
- High Horsepower
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Earthquake
- Heavy Slam
- Rock Slide
- Roar
Recommended Teammates
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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Moves
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 to Catch Mudbray in Scarlet & Violet
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 to Catch Mudbray in Sword & Shield
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 to Catch Mudbray in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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 to Catch Mudbray in Sun & Moon
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.
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. Speed tells the real story. Base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the attacker role.
For a casual playthrough, Mudbray works as a placeholder. Ground coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Mudsdale. That's where the stats start mattering.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves