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.
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.
Stat spread.
Total of 310. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Mudkip first appeared on July 21, 2019, during Mudkip Community Day.
- Mudkip
- Swampert by encounter; Mega Swampert
- Marshtomp by encounter
- Shadow
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Sep 15 to Sep 22, 2025, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15 to Sep 22, 2025 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Feb 22 to Feb 25, 2023 | 1-star | Primal Rumblings |
| Mar 15 to Mar 21, 2022 | 1-star | Festival of Colors |
| Dec 12, 2020 | 1-star | December Community Day Weekend |
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.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Mudkip is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
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 |
Mudkip appears in 20 games.
Every mainline release where Mudkip is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Mudkip.
Every main-series game Mudkip is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 3.0.0+)
- WildTorchlit Labyrinth (after boosting biodiversity in the Coastal Biome) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (2★, 3★, & 5★ Water-type wild zones) (5★ wild zones require special scan) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- BreedMarshtomp or Swampert (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildGrand Underground - Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern (after obtaining the National Pokédex)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- BreedMarshtomp or Swampert
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YTrade
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- GiftFirst partner Pokémon from Professor Birch on Route 101
Generation VEvent onlyTransfer only
- Black · WhiteEvent only
- TransferPoké Transfer
- EventGlobal Link Event
- Black 2 · White 2Transfer only
- TransferPoké Transfer
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumTrade
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- GiftReceived from Steven Stone in Silph Co. after defeating Red
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- GiftFirst partner Pokémon from Professor Birch on Route 101
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Event
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Mudkip appears in 54 episodes.
From AG001 (2002-11-21) through JN144 (2023-03-03).
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
Mudkip in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Mudkip
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.