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Mudkip
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- III (Hoenn)
- Color
- Blue
- Shape
- Quadruped
- Habitat
- Waters Edge
- Growth Rate
- Medium Slow
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- 87.5% Male / 12.5% Female
- Egg Groups
- Monster, Water1
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 62
- EV Yield
- 1 Atk
- Height
- 0.4 m (1'04")
- Weight
- 7.6 kg (16.8 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Prevents self destruct, explosion, and aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
Generation V
To alert it, the fin on its head senses the flow of water. It has the strength to heft boulders.
Generation VI
Its large tail fin propels it through water with powerful acceleration. It is strong in spite of its size.
To alert it, the fin on its head senses the flow of water. It has the strength to heft boulders.
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.
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.
Show older entries (Gen III, IV)
Generation III
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.
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.
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.
Its large tail fin propels it through water with powerful acceleration. It is strong in spite of its size.
Generation IV
To alert it, the fin on its head senses the flow of water. It has the strength to heft boulders.
Its power can crush boulders. It rests by covering itself with mud at the bottom of a river.
Level Up
17 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Growl | nor | N | — | 100% | 40 |
| 6 | Rock Smash | fig | P | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| 9 | Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| 10 | Water GunSTAB | wat | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 15 | Supersonic | nor | N | — | 55% | 20 |
| 18 | Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 21 | Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| 25 | Rock Throw | roc | P | 50 | 90% | 15 |
| 27 | Amnesia | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| 30 | SurfSTAB | wat | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| 33 | Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| 33 | WhirlpoolSTAB | wat | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 36 | Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 37 | Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| 42 | Hydro PumpSTAB | wat | S | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| 46 | Endeavor | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
TM / HM
39 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amnesia | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Avalanche | ice | P | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| Blizzard | ice | S | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Chilling WaterSTAB | wat | S | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Endeavor | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Hydro PumpSTAB | wat | S | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| LiquidationSTAB | wat | P | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Low Kick | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Mud Shot | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Muddy WaterSTAB | wat | S | 90 | 85% | 10 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Roar | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Smash | fig | P | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sludge Wave | poi | S | 95 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| SurfSTAB | wat | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Uproar | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Water PledgeSTAB | wat | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| WaterfallSTAB | wat | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| WhirlpoolSTAB | wat | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
Egg Moves
14 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| Avalanche | ice | P | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| Bite | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Counter | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Mirror Coat | psy | S | — | 100% | 20 |
| Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Sludge | poi | S | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Stomp | nor | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Uproar | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| WhirlpoolSTAB | wat | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Wide Guard | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| Yawn | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
Move Tutor
14 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Endeavor | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Low Kick | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Uproar | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Water PledgeSTAB | wat | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Mudkip
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Mudkip
Mudkip is a Water-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn). Its large tail fin propels it through water with powerful acceleration. It is strong in spite of its size. Mudkip stands 0.4 m (1'04") tall and weighs 7.6 kg (16.8 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Mudkip Base Stats
Mudkip has a base stat total of 310, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. Its highest stat is Attack at 70 (average), while its lowest is Speed at 40 (below average). Mudkip is slow with a base Speed of 40.
Mudkip Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Water-type, Mudkip is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves, resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel-type attacks. This gives Mudkip 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Mudkip Abilities
Mudkip's abilities include Torrent, Damp. Torrent strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its Hidden Ability is Damp, which prevents self destruct, explosion, and aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
Mudkip Moves & Learnset
Mudkip can learn 84 moves in Generation 9, including 17 by leveling up, 39 via TM/HM, 14 through breeding, and 14 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Surf (Water, 90 power), Muddy Water (Water, 90 power), Liquidation (Water, 85 power). For coverage, Mudkip can learn Double Edge (Normal), Blizzard (Ice), Sludge Wave (Poison).
Training Mudkip
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Mudkip can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Mudkip yields 1 Attack EV. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Mudkip belongs to the Monster and Water1 egg groups. Mudkip is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Mudkip → Marshtomp → Swampert).
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Mudkip. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Mudkip, or use the team builder to see how Mudkip fits into your squad.
