Mudkip's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Speed trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 1 Attack EV, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Using the fin on its head, Mudkip senses the flow of water to keep track of what’s going on around it. Mudkip has the strength to heft boulders.
Using the fin on its head, Mudkip senses the flow of water to keep track of what’s going on around it. Mudkip has the strength to heft boulders.
Type-wise, Mudkip takes extra damage from Electric and Grass. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Only 2 weaknesses makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
Sinistcha's Shadow Ball hits Mudkip for 55-64%. Magnezone threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (259-305%). Kartana deals 44-52% with Knock Off.
 Sinistcha GrassGhost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityHospitality ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Mudkip View Sinistcha builds →Shadow Ball55-64% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Mudkip View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon57-68% Volt Switch 2x201-237%KO Thunderbolt 2x259-305%KO | ||
 Kartana GrassSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mudkip View Kartana builds →Knock Off44-52% | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mudkip View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x99-117%KO Shadow Ball57-67% Thunderbolt 2x127-150%KO | ||
Mudkip is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Marshtomp first, then eventually reaches Swampert. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via two egg groups. Evolving adds up to 225 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Mudkip easily with 81 breeding partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups.
Still unevolved, still relevant. Mudkip's Eviolite bulk with max Attack and Speed EVs creates a defensive profile that punches above its stage. Torrent adds passive value. Liquidation gives it offensive presence.
Best Build
Mudkip best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Yawn
- Liquidation
- Body Slam
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Ancient Power
- Unknown
- Avalanche
- Blizzard
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Blizzard
- Hydro Pump
- Yawn
- Earth Power
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Yawn
- Liquidation
- Body Slam
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Ancient Power
- Unknown
- Avalanche
- Blizzard
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Blizzard
- Hydro Pump
- Yawn
- Earth Power
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Unknown
- Counter
- Mirror Coat
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Unknown
- Counter
- Mirror Coat
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs define Mudkip's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Hydro Pump and Surf, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it Normal and Fighting coverage and more. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Mudkip develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Take Down and Surf show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
The egg pool carries weight here. Ancient Power and Bite aren't available any other way for Mudkip, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Hydro Pump and Surf for solid options.
The egg pool carries weight here. Ancient Power and Bite aren't available any other way for Mudkip, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Hydro Pump and Surf for solid options.
Mudkip doesn't appear in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer it from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Mudkip is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also found in:
No wild encounters for Mudkip in Legends: Z-A. It's available in Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Mudkip is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also found in:
moderate rates across 6 locations for Mudkip in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Best Locations to Catch Mudkip in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
walking encounters for Mudkip across 6 spots at Lv. 58-63. The catch is that Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
Mudkip can't be caught in Sword & Shield. Bring it over from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Mudkip is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Sword & Shield.
Also found in:
Mudkip evolves into Marshtomp at level 16. Early evolution, you'll hit it before the third gym in most games.
Mudkip does the job early-game if you need a Water type on your team. Evolve it into Marshtomp before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Mudkip shows up in 16 games, making it one of the more widely available Pokemon in the series. First catchable in Legends: Z-A, most recently in Ruby & Sapphire and FireRed & LeafGreen.
Mudkip first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 16 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
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 7SM
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