Mudsdale's all-in on Attack at the expense of Speed. The physical lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 2 Attack EVs and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
This Pokémon has been treasured not just for its physical labor but also because it produces high-quality mud used for making pottery.
Its legs are fortified with mud and harder than stone, and they can reduce a large truck to scrap with one kick.
Type-wise, Mudsdale takes extra damage from Water, Grass, and Ice. Electric moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Mudsdale's overall bulk (100/100/85) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Ice |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Rock |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Mudsdale View Snorlax builds →Body Slam18-21% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityStickyhold ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mudsdale View Muk builds →Knock Off12-14% Shadow Sneak7-9% Drain Punch14-17% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAftermath ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mudsdale View Skuntank builds →Knock Off15-18% Sucker Punch17-20% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityQuarkdrive ItemBooster Energy NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mudsdale View Iron Treads builds →Rapid Spin9-11% Earthquake26-31% Knock Off11-14% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWellbakedbody ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Mudsdale View Dachsbun builds →Play Rough15-17% | ||
Mudsdale is the evolved form of Mudbray. Breeding produces Mudbray eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Mudbray gave Mudsdale the biggest boost in HP (+30), bringing the total to 500 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Mudsdale to get Mudbray eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
The build centers on Stealth Rock and survivability. Leftovers means passive recovery each turn, and max HP and Defense EVs give Mudsdale the bulk to set up repeatedly. Stamina adds another layer of staying power.
Best Build
Mudsdale best EVs are HP and Defense
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Body Press
- Roar
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Body Press
- High Horsepower
- Rock Slide
- Heavy Slam
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Body Press
- High Horsepower
- Heavy Slam
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Body Press
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Heavy Slam
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Body Press
- High Horsepower
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Close Combat
- Stealth Rock
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Earthquake
- Body Press
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- High Horsepower
- Stealth Rock
- Rock Slide
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Protect
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- High Horsepower
- Stealth Rock
- Rock Slide
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Protect
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs define Mudsdale's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Earthquake and High Horsepower, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it Fighting and Normal coverage and more. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breeding's the move. Double-Edge and Fissure give Mudsdale options it can't learn any other way, and Fighting and Normal coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Earthquake and High Horsepower. The egg moves push it further.
Breeding's the move. Body Slam and Close Combat give Mudsdale options it can't learn any other way, and Fighting and Normal coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Earthquake and High Horsepower. The egg moves push it further.
Breeding's the move. Body Slam and Close Combat give Mudsdale options it can't learn any other way, and Fighting and Normal coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Earthquake and High Horsepower. The egg moves push it further.
moderate rates is the best you'll get on Mudsdale in mid-game routes. Use the sort toggle below. Best shows where the odds peak, Earliest shows where you can access it soonest in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Mudsdale in Scarlet & Violet
Mudbray is your first catch on the way to Mudsdale. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 16-49 across 40 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch MudbrayEast Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.16-34 Route36%MidEast Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.16-34 Route36%MidGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.16-34 Cave36%MidGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.16-34 Cave36%MidGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.16-34 Cave36%MidGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.16-34 Cave36%MidNorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.16-34 Route36%MidNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.16-34 Route36%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.16-34 Route36%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.16-34 Route36%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.16-34 Route36%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.16-34 Route36%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.16-34 Route36%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.16-34 Route36%MidSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.16-34 Route36%MidSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.16-34 Route36%MidWest Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.16-34 Route36%MidWest Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.16-34 Route36%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - SwampScarletOverworld Lv.16-34 Route9%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - SwampVioletOverworld Lv.16-34 Route9%Mid
Step 2Mudsdale ✓East Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.30-49 Route5%MidEast Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.30-49 Route5%MidGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.30-49 Cave5%MidGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.30-49 Cave5%MidGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.30-49 Cave5%MidGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.30-49 Cave5%MidNorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.30-49 Route5%MidNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.30-49 Route5%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.30-49 Route5%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.30-49 Route5%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.30-49 Route5%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.30-49 Route5%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.30-49 Route5%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.30-49 Route5%MidSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.30-49 Route5%MidSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.30-49 Route5%MidWest Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.30-49 Route5%MidWest Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.30-49 Route5%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - SwampScarletOverworld Lv.30-49 Route2%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - SwampVioletOverworld Lv.30-49 Route2%Midor evolve from Mudbray (Step 1)
high spawn rates for Mudsdale across 14 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Mudsdale in Sword & Shield
The path to Mudsdale starts with Mudbray at Lv. 7-45 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch MudbrayEast Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave60%EarlyIntense SunEast Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave60%EarlyIntense SunSouth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water55%EarlySandstormSouth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water55%EarlySandstormEast Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.8-12 Cave40%EarlyIntense SunEast Lake AxewellSwordGrass Lv.8-12 Cave40%EarlyIntense SunNorth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.14-16 Water40%EarlyIntense SunNorth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.14-16 Water40%EarlyIntense SunRolling FieldsSwordGrass Lv.7-935%EarlyIntense SunRolling FieldsShieldGrass Lv.7-1035%EarlyIntense SunDappled GroveShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest35%EarlyIntense SunDappled GroveSwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest35%EarlyIntense SunEast Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave25%EarlySandstormEast Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave25%EarlySandstormRoute 3SwordGrass Lv.8-13 Route15%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 3ShieldGrass Lv.8-13 Route15%EarlyAll WeatherWest Lake AxewellSwordGrass Lv.7-11 Cave10%EarlySandstormWest Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.7-11 Cave10%EarlySandstormNorth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.14-16 Water10%EarlySandstormNorth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.14-16 Water10%EarlySandstormSouth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water10%EarlyIntense SunSouth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water10%EarlyIntense SunGiant's CapSwordGrass Lv.26-2820%MidSandstormGiant's CapShieldGrass Lv.26-2820%MidSandstormGiant's SeatSwordOverworld Lv.33-38 Water60%LateIntense SunGiant's SeatShieldOverworld Lv.33-38 Water60%LateIntense Sun
Step 2Mudsdale ✓Giant's SeatShieldGrass Lv.30-35 Water40%MidSandstormGiant's SeatSwordGrass Lv.30-35 Water40%MidSandstormGiant's SeatShieldGrass Lv.30-35 Water15%MidIntense SunGiant's SeatSwordGrass Lv.30-35 Water15%MidIntense SunAxew's EyeSwordOverworld Lv.36-4060%LateSandstormAxew's EyeShieldOverworld Lv.36-4060%LateSandstormAxew's EyeShieldGrass Lv.35-4020%LateSandstormAxew's EyeSwordGrass Lv.35-4020%LateSandstormAxew's EyeShieldGrass Lv.35-4010%LateIntense SunAxew's EyeSwordGrass Lv.35-4010%LateIntense SunAxew's EyeSwordOverworld Lv.36-4010%LateIntense SunAxew's EyeShieldOverworld Lv.36-4010%LateIntense SunDusty BowlSwordGrass Lv.40-4510%LateIntense SunDusty BowlShieldGrass Lv.40-4510%LateIntense Sunor evolve from Mudbray (Step 1)
decent spawn rates across 6 locations for Mudsdale in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Mudsdale in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
The path to Mudsdale starts with Mudbray at Lv. 11-57 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch MudbrayPaniola RanchUltra MoonGrass Lv.12-15 Facility40%EarlyPaniola RanchUltra SunGrass Lv.12-15 Facility40%EarlyRoute 4Ultra SunGrass Lv.11-14 Route20%EarlyRoute 4Ultra MoonGrass Lv.11-14 Route20%EarlyRoute 6 - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.14-17 Route20%EarlyRoute 6 - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.14-17 Route20%EarlyRoute 12Ultra SunGrass Lv.29-32 Route30%MidRoute 12Ultra MoonGrass Lv.29-32 Route30%MidBlush MountainUltra MoonGrass Lv.29-32 Cave20%MidBlush MountainUltra SunGrass Lv.29-32 Cave20%Mid
Step 2Mudsdale ✓Blush MountainUltra MoonGrass Lv.29-32 CaveMidSOS from MudbrayBlush MountainUltra SunGrass Lv.29-32 CaveMidSOS from MudbrayRoute 12Ultra SunGrass Lv.29-32 RouteMidSOS from MudbrayRoute 12Ultra MoonGrass Lv.29-32 RouteMidSOS from MudbrayPoni Plains - WestUltra MoonGrass Lv.54-5720%PostPoni Plains - WestUltra SunGrass Lv.54-5720%Postor evolve from Mudbray (Step 1)
decent spawn rates across 2 locations for Mudsdale 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.
Where To Catch Mudsdale in Sun & Moon
The path to Mudsdale starts with Mudbray at Lv. 11-57 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 1Catch MudbrayPaniola RanchMoonGrass Lv.12-15 Facility50%EarlyPaniola RanchSunGrass Lv.12-15 Facility50%EarlyRoute 4SunGrass Lv.11-14 Route20%EarlyRoute 4MoonGrass Lv.11-14 Route20%EarlyRoute 6 - NorthSunGrass Lv.14-17 Route20%EarlyRoute 6 - NorthMoonGrass Lv.14-17 Route20%EarlyRoute 12SunGrass Lv.26-29 Route30%MidRoute 12MoonGrass Lv.26-29 Route30%MidBlush MountainMoonGrass Lv.26-29 Cave20%MidBlush MountainSunGrass Lv.26-29 Cave20%Mid
- Step 2Mudsdale ✓Poni Plains - WestSunGrass Lv.54-5720%PostPoni Plains - WestMoonGrass Lv.54-5720%Postor evolve from Mudbray (Step 1)
Mudsdale has a 500 base stat total and ranks as A-Tier: a strong competitive pick. It works best as a wallbreaker. Base 125 Attack is where it shines.
Own Tempo is the go-to ability for Mudsdale. It prevents confusion. Its hidden ability Inner Focus can work in specific setups. Stamina is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Mudsdale fills the wallbreaker role. It's a physical attacker with base 125 Attack. Base 35 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
Best way to handle Mudsdale: Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
Introduced in Sun & Moon, Mudsdale has appeared in 4 games across 4 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- 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