Under Trick Room, Mudsdale's terrible Speed becomes its best asset — it 'outspeeds' nearly everything when turns are reversed. And it hits hard enough to make that matter. Electric moves can't touch it, and only 3 types hit it super-effectively. Built to hit on the physical side.
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.
It spits a mud that provides resistance to both wind and rain, so the walls of old houses were often coated with it.
Its heavy, mud-covered kicks are its best means of attack, and it can reduce large trucks to scrap without breaking a sweat.
Mudsdale Weakness
AvgType-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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Mudsdale to get Mudbray eggs easily from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Body Slam, Close Combat, Double-Edge and 2 more.
Mudsdale doesn't rely on pure speed. Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn to stay healthy, and Brave nature still pushes offense. Highhorsepower and the remaining moves keep the pressure on while max HP and Attack EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Best Mudsdale Moveset
- High Horsepower
- Stealth Rock
- Rock Slide
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 MudbrayEFFORTLESSPaniola RanchMoonGrassLv.12-1550%EarlyFacilityEFFORTLESSPaniola RanchSunGrassLv.12-1550%EarlyFacilityEASYRoute 4SunGrassLv.11-1420%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 4MoonGrassLv.11-1420%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 6 - NorthSunGrassLv.14-1720%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 6 - NorthMoonGrassLv.14-1720%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 12SunGrassLv.26-2930%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 12MoonGrassLv.26-2930%MidRouteEASYBlush MountainMoonGrassLv.26-2920%MidCaveEASYBlush MountainSunGrassLv.26-2920%MidCave
Step 2Mudsdale ✓EASYPoni Plains - WestSunGrassLv.54-5720%PostEASYPoni Plains - WestMoonGrassLv.54-5720%Postor evolve from Mudbray (Step 1)
Mudsdale has a 500 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. It works best as a wallbreaker. Base 125 Attack is where it shines.
Mudbray evolves into Mudsdale at level 30. Mudsdale is the fully evolved form. At 500 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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.
Mudsdale can be found in Scarlet & Violet, Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Introduced in Sun & Moon, Mudsdale has appeared in 4 games across 3 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
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 VIISMDebut
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