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No. 0258 · Generation III · Hoenn

Mudkip

The Mud Fish Pokémon

TL;DR. Mudkip is a pure water-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 310. 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.

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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.

Height0.4 m
Weight7.6 kg
AbilitiesTorrent
HiddenDamp
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 310. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 50
Attack 70
Defense 50
Sp. Attack 50
Sp. Defense 50
Speed 40
Total310
310 base stat total, the 804th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 126th among Water-types.
70 base Attack, Mudkip's strongest stat, ranking 75th of 154 Water-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Mudkip in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Mudkip reaches 1,128 CP at level 40 and 1,290 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack126
GO Defense93
GO Stamina137
Max CP (L40)1,128
Max CP (L50)1,275
Best buddy (L51)1,290
Raid catch CP 597–644 (L20). Weather boosted 746–805 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Mudkip.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Mudkip, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Mudkip?

Mudkip is a pure Water-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Mudkip weak to?

Mudkip takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Mudkip resistant to?

Mudkip resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel. It has no full immunities.

How does Mudkip evolve?

Mudkip evolves into Marshtomp (Level 16).

What generation is Mudkip from?

Mudkip was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0258.

What are Mudkip's base stats?

Mudkip has HP 50, Attack 70, Defense 50, Special Attack 50, Special Defense 50, and Speed 40. Total base stat total: 310.

What are Mudkip's abilities?

Mudkip can have the ability Torrent, plus the Hidden Ability Damp.

Is Mudkip legendary or mythical?

No. Mudkip is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Mudkip's best stat?

Mudkip's highest base stat is Attack at 70, which ranks 75th of 154 Water-type Pokémon.

Is Mudkip good?

Mudkip has a base stat total of 310, the 804th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 126th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

See the full Q&A page for Mudkip →
Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Mudkip as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Mudkip in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Mudkip in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Mudkip in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Mudkip in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Mudkip in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Mudkip 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Mudkip is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Grass Electric
½× Resists
Fire Water Ice Steel
Comparison

Mudkip vs. the average Water-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 154 Water-type Pokémon.

Stat Mudkip Water avg Difference
HP 50 70 -20
Attack 70 72 -2
Defense 50 72 -22
Special Attack 50 71 -21
Special Defense 50 69 -19
Speed 40 66 -26
Total 310 420 -110
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Game appearances

Mudkip appears in 20 games.

Every mainline release where Mudkip is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen IX
  • 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Mudkip in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 7 games have a known habitat.

Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire
Hoenn Route 101
HeartGold, SoulSilver
Saffron City Silph CO
Pokémon anime

Mudkip appears in 55 episodes.

From EP275 (2002-11-07) through JN144 (2023-03-03).

+ 43 more episodes
Browse all 55 on /anime →

Pokémon Sleep · Slumbering type

Mudkip has 4 sleep styles.

Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Mudkip sleeps as a Slumbering type.

TCG Pocket appearances

2 Mudkip cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.