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.
Mud that hardens around a Mudsdale’s legs sets harder than stone. It’s so hard that it allows this Pokémon to scrap a truck with a single kick.
Mudsdale has so much stamina that it could carry over 10 tons across the Galar region without rest or sleep.
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 using 138 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Double-Edge, Fissure, Roar and 1 more.
The build centers on Stealth Rock and survivability. Rocky Helmet means chip damage on every physical hit received, and max HP and Sp. Def EVs give Mudsdale the bulk to set up repeatedly. Stamina adds another layer of staying power.
Best Build
Best Mudsdale Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Body Press
- High Horsepower
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 MudbrayEFFORTLESSEast Lake AxewellSwordOverworldLv.10-1560%EarlyCaveIntense SunEFFORTLESSEast Lake AxewellShieldOverworldLv.10-1560%EarlyCaveIntense SunEFFORTLESSSouth Lake MilochShieldOverworldLv.14-1655%EarlyWaterSandstormEFFORTLESSSouth Lake MilochSwordOverworldLv.14-1655%EarlyWaterSandstormEFFORTLESSEast Lake AxewellShieldGrassLv.8-1240%EarlyCaveIntense SunEFFORTLESSEast Lake AxewellSwordGrassLv.8-1240%EarlyCaveIntense SunEFFORTLESSNorth Lake MilochSwordGrassLv.14-1640%EarlyWaterIntense SunEFFORTLESSNorth Lake MilochShieldGrassLv.14-1640%EarlyWaterIntense SunEFFORTLESSRolling FieldsSwordGrassLv.7-935%EarlyIntense SunEFFORTLESSRolling FieldsShieldGrassLv.7-1035%EarlyIntense SunEFFORTLESSDappled GroveShieldGrassLv.11-1535%EarlyForestIntense SunEFFORTLESSDappled GroveSwordGrassLv.11-1535%EarlyForestIntense SunEASYEast Lake AxewellSwordOverworldLv.10-1525%EarlyCaveSandstormEASYEast Lake AxewellShieldOverworldLv.10-1525%EarlyCaveSandstormEASYRoute 3SwordGrassLv.8-1315%EarlyRouteAll WeatherEASYRoute 3ShieldGrassLv.8-1315%EarlyRouteAll WeatherMODERATEWest Lake AxewellSwordGrassLv.7-1110%EarlyCaveSandstormMODERATEWest Lake AxewellShieldGrassLv.7-1110%EarlyCaveSandstormMODERATENorth Lake MilochSwordGrassLv.14-1610%EarlyWaterSandstormMODERATENorth Lake MilochShieldGrassLv.14-1610%EarlyWaterSandstormMODERATESouth Lake MilochShieldOverworldLv.14-1610%EarlyWaterIntense SunMODERATESouth Lake MilochSwordOverworldLv.14-1610%EarlyWaterIntense SunEASYGiant's CapSwordGrassLv.26-2820%MidSandstormEASYGiant's CapShieldGrassLv.26-2820%MidSandstormEFFORTLESSGiant's SeatSwordOverworldLv.33-3860%LateWaterIntense SunEFFORTLESSGiant's SeatShieldOverworldLv.33-3860%LateWaterIntense Sun
Step 2Mudsdale ✓EFFORTLESSGiant's SeatShieldGrassLv.30-3540%MidWaterSandstormEFFORTLESSGiant's SeatSwordGrassLv.30-3540%MidWaterSandstormEASYGiant's SeatShieldGrassLv.30-3515%MidWaterIntense SunEASYGiant's SeatSwordGrassLv.30-3515%MidWaterIntense SunEFFORTLESSAxew's EyeSwordOverworldLv.36-4060%LateSandstormEFFORTLESSAxew's EyeShieldOverworldLv.36-4060%LateSandstormEASYAxew's EyeShieldGrassLv.35-4020%LateSandstormEASYAxew's EyeSwordGrassLv.35-4020%LateSandstormMODERATEAxew's EyeShieldGrassLv.35-4010%LateIntense SunMODERATEAxew's EyeSwordGrassLv.35-4010%LateIntense SunMODERATEAxew's EyeSwordOverworldLv.36-4010%LateIntense SunMODERATEAxew's EyeShieldOverworldLv.36-4010%LateIntense SunMODERATEDusty BowlSwordGrassLv.40-4510%LateIntense SunMODERATEDusty BowlShieldGrassLv.40-4510%LateIntense Sunor 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