The Mud Fish Pokemon. Mudkip needs Pal Park to reach Diamond & Pearl. Torrent boosts Water moves, and S-Tier Swampert is arguably the best starter endpoint across any generation.
Ability 1TorrentAbility 1Strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
310HP50Attack70Defense50Speed40Sp.Def50Sp.Atk50
Mudkip
Marshtomp
Swampert
Weak to
Mixed
Balanced
40Speed · Very Slow

Is Mudkip Good in Diamond & Pearl Playthrough?

Hoenn Water starter, transfer-only. Swampert at 36 has one Grass weakness. Sinnoh's Water roster is deep enough that importing Mudkip isn't urgent. Gastrodon fills the Water/Ground niche natively.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadSTETEGEEEEGTEEEERoarkGym 1GardeniaGym 2MayleneGym 3Crasher WakeGym 4FantinaGym 5ByronGym 6CandiceGym 7VolknerGym 8MudkipTradeAaronE4BerthaE4FlintE4LucianE4MarsBossJupiterBossSaturnBossCynthiaChamp*
Roark
Gym 1
Strong

Mudkip resists most of Roark's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
Stealth RockRock Throw
Easy KO
Onix
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
Stealth RockRock ThrowScreech
You Win
Cranidos
Lv 14
Rock
Mold Breaker
HeadbuttPursuitLeer
Gardenia
Gym 2
Tough

Gardenia's team hits Mudkip's weaknesses hard.

Even
Cherubi
Lv 19
Grass
Chlorophyll
Grass KnotLeech SeedGrowthSafeguard
Risky
Turtwig
Lv 19
Grass
Overgrow
Grass KnotRazor LeafWithdrawReflect
Avoid
Roserade
Lv 22
GrassPoison
Natural Cure
Grass KnotMagical LeafPoison StingStun Spore
Maylene
Gym 3
Even

Mudkip trades roughly evenly with Maylene's team.

Even
Meditite
Lv 27
FightingPsychic
Pure Power
Drain PunchConfusionMeditateDetect
Even
Machoke
Lv 27
Fighting
Guts
Brick BreakRock TombLeerForesight
Even
Lucario
Lv 30
FightingSteel
Steadfast
Drain PunchForce PalmMetal ClawBone Rush
Crasher Wake
Gym 4
Tough

Crasher Wake's typing presses Mudkip's defenses.

Risky
Gyarados
Lv 27
WaterFlying
Intimidate
BrineDragon RageBiteSwagger
Even
Quagsire
Lv 27
WaterGround
Damp
Mud BombSlamMud SportTail Whip
Risky
Floatzel
Lv 30
Water
Swift Swim
BrineIce FangPursuitSwift
Fantina
Gym 5
Even

Mudkip trades roughly evenly with Fantina's team.

Even
Drifblim
Lv 32
GhostFlying
Aftermath
Ominous WindGustAstonishMinimize
Even
Gengar
Lv 34
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow ClawPoison JabSpiteConfuse Ray
Risky
Mismagius
Lv 36
Ghost
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow BallPsybeamMagical LeafConfuse Ray
Byron
Gym 6
Good

Mudkip has the type edge here and should clean up Byron's team.

Even
Bronzor
Lv 36
SteelPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Flash CannonExtrasensoryConfuse RayHypnosis
Easy KO
Steelix
Lv 36
SteelGround
Rock Head
Gyro BallIce FangDragon BreathSandstorm
You Win
Bastiodon
Lv 39
RockSteel
Sturdy
Flash CannonAncient PowerIron DefenseRest
Candice
Gym 7
Even

Mudkip trades roughly evenly with Candice's team.

Even
Snover
Lv 38
GrassIce
Snow Warning
AvalancheRazor LeafIngrainLeer
You Win
Sneasel
Lv 38
DarkIce
Inner Focus
AvalancheSlashFeint AttackTaunt
Even
Medicham
Lv 40
FightingPsychic
Pure Power
Ice PunchForce PalmDetectBulk Up
Avoid
Abomasnow
Lv 42
GrassIce
Snow Warning
AvalancheWood HammerGrass WhistleSwagger
Volkner
Gym 8
Even

Mudkip trades roughly evenly with Volkner's team.

Even
Raichu
Lv 46
Electric
Static
Charge BeamBrick BreakThunder WaveLight Screen
Even
Ambipom
Lv 47
Normal
Technician
Shock WaveAgilityNasty PlotBaton Pass
Avoid
Octillery
Lv 47
Water
Suction Cups
Charge BeamOctazookaAurora BeamBullet Seed
Risky
Luxray
Lv 49
Electric
Rivalry
Charge BeamThunder FangCrunchThunder Wave
Aaron
Elite Four
Even

Mudkip trades roughly evenly with Aaron's team.

You Win
Dustox
Lv 53
BugPoison
Shield Dust
ToxicBug BuzzDouble TeamLight Screen
You Win
Beautifly
Lv 53
BugFlying
Swarm
Energy BallBug BuzzPsychicShadow Ball
You Win
Vespiquen
Lv 54
BugFlying
Pressure
Attack OrderDefend OrderHeal OrderPower Gem
Risky
Heracross
Lv 54
BugFighting
Swarm
MegahornClose CombatNight SlashStone Edge
Even
Drapion
Lv 57
PoisonDark
Battle Armor
X ScissorCross PoisonIce FangAerial Ace
Bertha
Elite Four
Even

Mudkip trades roughly evenly with Bertha's team.

Even
Quagsire
Lv 55
WaterGround
Damp
DigDouble TeamProtectSandstorm
You Win
Sudowoodo
Lv 56
Rock
Sturdy
EarthquakeSucker PunchHammer ArmSandstorm
You Win
Golem
Lv 56
RockGround
Rock Head
EarthquakeGyro BallBrick BreakSandstorm
Even
Whiscash
Lv 55
WaterGround
Oblivious
FissureAqua TailZen HeadbuttRock Slide
Even
Hippowdon
Lv 59
Ground
Sand Stream
EarthquakeStone EdgeCrunchCurse
Flint
Elite Four
Good

Mudkip has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.

Even
Rapidash
Lv 58
Fire
Run Away
Flare BlitzSolar BeamBounceSunny Day
Easy KO
Steelix
Lv 57
SteelGround
Rock Head
Fire FangRock TombScreechSunny Day
Even
Drifblim
Lv 58
GhostFlying
Aftermath
Will O WispOminous WindDouble TeamBaton Pass
Even
Lopunny
Lv 57
Normal
Cute Charm
Fire PunchCharmMirror CoatSunny Day
Even
Infernape
Lv 61
FireFighting
Blaze
Flare BlitzThunder PunchMach PunchEarthquake
Lucian
Elite Four
Tough

Lucian's team hits Mudkip's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Mr Mime
Lv 59
Psychic
Soundproof
PsychicThunderboltReflectLight Screen
Even
Girafarig
Lv 59
NormalPsychic
Inner Focus
PsychicShadow BallDouble HitCrunch
Risky
Medicham
Lv 60
FightingPsychic
Pure Power
Drain PunchFire PunchThunder PunchIce Punch
Risky
Alakazam
Lv 60
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicEnergy BallFocus BlastRecover
Risky
Bronzong
Lv 63
SteelPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
PsychicGyro BallEarthquakeCalm Mind
Mars
Commander
Even

Mudkip trades roughly evenly with Mars's team.

Even
Golbat
Lv 37
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Air CutterBiteToxicSupersonic
Even
Bronzor
Lv 37
SteelPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Gyro BallExtrasensoryIron DefenseConfuse Ray
Even
Purugly
Lv 39
Normal
Thick Fat
SlashFeint AttackHypnosisFake Out
Jupiter
Commander
Even

Mudkip trades roughly evenly with Jupiter's team.

You Win
Zubat
Lv 18
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Giga DrainWing AttackBite
Even
Skuntank
Lv 20
PoisonDark
Stench
Night SlashPoison GasScreechSmokescreen
Saturn
Commander
Even

Mudkip trades roughly evenly with Saturn's team.

Risky
Kadabra
Lv 38
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicShock WaveRecoverEmbargo
Even
Bronzor
Lv 38
SteelPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Gyro BallExtrasensoryShadow BallConfuse Ray
Even
Toxicroak
Lv 40
PoisonFighting
Anticipation
Poison JabBrick BreakX ScissorSwagger
Cynthia
Champion
Even

Mudkip trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.

Even
Spiritomb
Lv 61
GhostDark
Pressure
Dark PulsePsychicSilver WindEmbargo
Risky
Roserade
Lv 60
GrassPoison
Natural Cure
Energy BallSludge BombShadow BallExtrasensory
Even
Gastrodon
Lv 60
WaterGround
Sticky Hold
Muddy WaterEarthquakeStone EdgeSludge Bomb
Even
Lucario
Lv 63
FightingSteel
Steadfast
Aura SphereDragon PulsePsychicEarthquake
Risky
Milotic
Lv 63
Water
Marvel Scale
SurfIce BeamMirror CoatAqua Ring
Even
Garchomp
Lv 66
DragonGround
Sand Veil
Dragon RushEarthquakeBrick BreakGiga Impact

Trade

Transfer-only
Type
Water
Tier
E

Mudkip cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.

View Mudkip locations

How to Get Mudkip in Diamond & Pearl

Mudkip is left off the Sinnoh starter list, so the mud fish never turns up in the wild. It comes in through breeding or a migrated parent rather than any route encounter.

How to Obtain Mudkip in DP

  1. Mudkip
    Step 1Mudkip ✓
    CARTRIDGE TRADE
    Available
    Catch in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Gift · Silph Co. · Gift from Steven Stone (post-Red), then trade to the current game via link cable.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Ruby & Sapphire via Gift · Route 101 · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    from Emerald
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Emerald via Gift · Route 101 · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Gift · Route 101 · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl via Walking · Fountainspring Cave · After National Dex obtained. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Coastal Biome. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Legends: Z-A via Walking · Hyperspace Lumiose. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
  2. Marshtomp
    Step 2Evolve into Marshtomp
  3. Swampert
    Step 3Evolve into Swampert

How to Get Shiny Mudkip in Diamond & Pearl

Mudkip is a Hoenn native, so earn its shiny in HeartGold or SoulSilver and bring it over through Pal Park. See every game where Shiny Mudkip can be hunted

Normal vs Shiny
Normal Mudkip in Diamond & PearlNormal
Shiny Mudkip in Diamond & Pearl Shiny
Color ShiftBluetoPurple
Shiny TierB Tier Shiny

Shiny Mudkip Evolution

3 Forms
Showing shiny artworkView Full Evolution Chart

Mudkip Weakness

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.

Mudkip Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Electric, Grass
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Water, Ice, Steel
Gen IV Type Chart
  • Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
  • Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

What is Mudkip Weak Against

Good
2Weak
4Resist
0Immune
Score0
4xCritical
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None

What is Mudkip Strong Against

3Strong
3Resisted
0Immune
Score0
½xResisted
0xImmune
None

Best Pokemon Against Mudkip

Exeggutor
Exeggutor
GrassPsychic
C
Roserade
Roserade
GrassPoison
B
Parasect
Parasect
BugGrass
C
Cacturne
Cacturne
GrassDark
B
Torterra
Torterra
GrassGround
C

Mudkip Evolutions

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

3 Forms
Mudkip
#258Mudkip
16
Transfer Only
Marshtomp
#259Marshtomp
36
Transfer Only
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
310E-Tier
405D-Tier+95
535S-Tier+130
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Tank
TYPE
Physical
Physical
Physical

Breeding

Easy

Breed Mudkip easily with 63 breeding partners from the Monster and Water 1 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Ancient Power, Bite, Counter and 9 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
MonsterWater 1
Gender
♂87.5%♀12.5%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
12moves
Breed With (best first)
azumarillvenusaurcharizardblastoisenidokingmeganiumferaligatrampharossceptileswampertgolduckkingdra

DP Mudkip Best Moveset

Water typing with balanced stats in the 40-70 range. The moveset has Water attacks at low power and nothing that competes. Evolve to Marshtomp.

Best Build

Experimental
Physical Attacker
Ability
Torrent
Item
Lum BerryRECOVERY
Best Nature for Mudkip
Lonely+ATK

Mudkip best EVs are Attack and Sp. Def

EVs

Physical Attacker Moveset

  • Ice Beam
  • Rock Slide
  • WaterfallSTAB
  • Hidden Power Grass

Moves List

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.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Growl
D—10040Normal
Lv 1
Tackle
D3510035Normal
Lv 6
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Lv 10
Water Gun
—6010025Water
Lv 15
Bide+1
———10Normal
Lv 19
Foresight
D——40Normal
Lv 24
Mud Sport
———15Ground
Lv 28
Take Down
D908520Normal
Lv 33
Whirlpool
D528515Water
Lv 37
Protect+4
C——10Normal
Lv 42
Hydro Pump
C180805Water
Lv 46
Endeavor
D—1005Normal

TM Moves

28 of 29 TMs are obtainable before the Elite Four

TM
TM45
AttractAmity Squarebadge 2
——10015Normal
TM14
BlizzardLake Acuitybadge 2
D120705Ice
TM78
CaptivateRoute 204badge 2
——10020Normal
TM28
DigManiac Tunnelbadge 2
D8010010Ground
TM32
Double TeamWayward Cavebadge 2
———15Normal
TM58
Endure+4Veilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
C——10Normal
TM42
FacadeSurvival Area
D7010020Normal
TM21
FrustrationVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
D—10020Normal
TM10
Hidden PowerVeilstone Game Corner
D6010015Normal
TM13
Ice BeamRoute 216badge 2
B9510010Ice
TM23
Iron TailIron Islandbadge 5
D1007515Steel
TM83
Natural GiftVeilstone Department Storebadge 2
D—10015Normal
TM17
Protect+4Veilstone Department Storebadge 2
C——10Normal
TM44
RestVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
C——10Psychic
TM27
ReturnVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
D—10020Normal
TM80
Rock SlideMt. Coronetnot until badge 7
B759010Rock
HM06
Rock SmashOreburgh Gate
D4010015Fighting
TM39
Rock TombRavaged Pathbadge 1
D609510Rock
TM43
Secret PowerAmity Squarebadge 2
—7010020Normal
TM82
Sleep TalkEterna Forestbadge 2
C——10Normal
HM04
StrengthLost Towerbadge 2
D8010015Normal
TM90
SubstituteVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
C——10Normal
HM03
SurfCelestic Townbadge 4
C14210015Water
TM87
SwaggerTM in Mr Backlot office in the Pokémon Mansion on Route 212badge 2
——9015Normal
TM06
ToxicRoute 212badge 2
C—8510Poison
TM03
Water PulseRavaged Pathbadge 5
D9010020Water
HM07
WaterfallSunyshore Citynot until badge 8
B12010015Water

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Ancient Power
D601005Rock
Egg
Bite
D6010025Dark
Egg
Counter-5
D—10020Fighting
Egg
Curse
C——10Ghost
Egg
Double-Edge
A12010015Normal
Egg
Ice Ball
—309020Ice
Egg
Mirror Coat-5
D—10020Psychic
Egg
Mud Bomb
—658510Ground
Egg
Refresh
D——20Normal
Egg
Stomp
—6510020Normal
Egg
Uproar
—9010010Normal
Egg
Whirlpool
D528515Water

Tutor Moves

Mudkip can't learn any Tutor moves

Transfer Moves

Gen
Gen 3
Body Slam
D8510015Normal
Gen 3
Defense Curl
D——40Normal
Gen 3
Mimic
———10Normal

Base Stats

Base Stats
Avg
HP50
D
Attack70
C
Defense50
D
Sp. Atk50
D
Sp. Def50
D
Speed40
D
Total310
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging45 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height0.4 m
Weight7.6 kg
Base XP62
Abilities
Torrent
Strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
EV Yield
HPAtk+1DefSpASpDSpe
Attack training source
Pokedex Entry

To alert it, the fin on its head senses the flow of water. It has the strength to heft boulders.

Pokemon Diamond / Pokemon Pearl

Mudkip Diamond & Pearl Guide

  • No. Mudkip isn't catchable in Diamond & Pearl. Obtain it as a gift in HeartGold or SoulSilver, then trade it over.

  • In Diamond & Pearl, Mudkip has 310 BST and evolves into Marshtomp. Compare the two forms before you give either one a team slot.

Game Availability

Mudkip first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 16 games across 7 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.

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