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Mudkip (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Water First partner Pokémon that made its first appearance in the third generation games Ruby and Sapphire. It evolves into Marshtomp at level 16.

Physiology and Behaviour[]

Mudkip is a small, amphibious, quadrupedal Pokémon. It has a blue body with a light-blue underside. Mudkip has a large head with a blue fin on top and a light-blue tail fin. It has black, beady eyes and orange, star-shaped gills on its cheeks. By using the fin on its head, Mudkip can detect changes in air and water currents as well as bodies of water. Its fin can also point in a certain direction, as seen in the anime. Mudkip is capable of moving or crushing boulders larger than itself. Its large tail fin provides powerful acceleration to propel it through the water.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

Super Smash Bros. series[]

Mudkip appears as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Trophy descriptions[]

In the anime[]

Mudkipz

Mudkip in the anime

Brock has a Marshtomp that he caught as a Mudkip in A Mudkip Mission. Mudkip Eggs were seen in the episode when Old Man Swamp offered to let Brock see one hatch, and Brock accepted his offer with enthusiasm. Brock's Mudkip later evolved into a Marshtomp in A Chip Off the Old Brock.

Origin and inspiration[]

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby The fin on Mudkip's head acts as highly sensitive radar. Using this fin to sense movements of water and air, this Pokémon can determine what is taking place around it without using its eyes.
Pokémon Sapphire In water, Mudkip breathes using the gills on its cheeks. If it is faced with a tight situation in battle, this Pokémon will unleash its amazing power - it can crush rocks bigger than itself.
Pokémon Emerald On land, it can powerfully lift large boulders by planting its four feet and heaving. It sleeps by burying itself in soil at the water's edge.
Pokémon FireRed Its large tail fin propels it through water with powerful acceleration. It is strong in spite of its size.
Pokémon LeafGreen Its large tail fin propels it through water with powerful acceleration. It is strong in spite of its size.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond To alert it, the fin on its head senses the flow of water. It has the strength to lift boulders.
Pokémon Pearl To alert it, the fin on its head senses the flow of water. It has the strength to lift boulders.
Pokémon Platinum To alert it, the fin on its head senses the flow of water. It has the strength to lift boulders.
Pokémon HeartGold Its power can crush boulders. It rests by covering itself with mud at the bottom of a river.
Pokémon SoulSilver Its power can crush boulders. It rests by covering itself with mud at the bottom of a river.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black To alert it, the fin on its head senses the flow of water. It has the strength to lift boulders.
Pokémon White To alert it, the fin on its head senses the flow of water. It has the strength to lift boulders.
Pokémon Black 2 To alert it, the fin on its head senses the flow of water. It has the strength to lift boulders.
Pokémon White 2 To alert it, the fin on its head senses the flow of water. It has the strength to lift boulders.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X Its large tail fin propels it through water with powerful acceleration. It is strong in spite of its size.
Pokémon Y To alert it, the fin on its head senses the flow of water. It has the strength to lift boulders.
Pokémon Omega Ruby The fin on Mudkip’s head acts as highly sensitive radar. Using this fin to sense movements of water and air, this Pokémon can determine what is taking place around it without using its eyes.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire In water, Mudkip breathes using the gills on its cheeks. If it is faced with a tight situation in battle, this Pokémon will unleash its amazing power—it can crush rocks bigger than itself.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond 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.
Pokémon Shining Pearl 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.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet It has the power to crush large boulders into pieces. To rest, it buries itself in mud at the bottom of a river.
Pokémon Violet When it uses its large tail fin, it picks up speed rapidly in the water. It is strong in spite of its small size.

Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
First partner Pokémon from Professor Birch
Pokémon Sapphire
First partner Pokémon from Professor Birch
Pokémon Emerald
First partner Pokémon from Professor Birch
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Platinum
Trade
Pokémon HeartGold
Gift from Steven Stone inside Silph Co. after defeating Red
Pokémon SoulSilver
Gift from Steven Stone inside Silph Co. after defeating Red
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Poké Transfer
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Trade
Pokémon Omega Ruby
First partner Pokémon from Professor Birch
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
First partner Pokémon from Professor Birch
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ultra Sun
Breed Marshtomp
Pokémon Ultra Moon
Breed Marshtomp
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword
Breed Marshtomp or Swampert
Pokémon Shield
Breed Marshtomp or Swampert
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Grand Underground - Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern
Pokémon Shining Pearl
Grand Underground - Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet
Coastal Biome, Torchlit Labyrinth
Pokémon Violet
Coastal Biome, Torchlit Labyrinth


Evolution[]

Mudkip
Reach level 16.
Marshtomp
Reach level 36.
Swampert
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Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 50
Attack 70
Defense 50
Sp. Attack 50
Sp. Defense 50
Speed 40
Total 310

Moveset[]

Main article: Mudkip/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

Sprites
Ruby Sapphire
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Emerald
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Sword Shield
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Scarlet Violet
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Trivia[]

  • In a poll conducted by Nintendo of Europe, Mudkip was voted as the fans' favorite starter Pokémon, with Typhlosion and Blastoise close behind in second.
  • Mudkip is the subject of a popular Internet meme known as "So i herd u liek mudkipz?".
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