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No. 0259 · Generation III · Hoenn

Marshtomp

The Mud Fish Pokémon

TL;DR. Marshtomp is a water/ground-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 405. The surface of MARSHTOMP’s body is enveloped by a thin, sticky film that enables it to live on land. This POKéMON plays in mud on beaches when the ocean tide is low.

Water Ground

The surface of MARSHTOMP’s body is enveloped by a thin, sticky film that enables it to live on land. This POKéMON plays in mud on beaches when the ocean tide is low.

Height0.7 m
Weight28.0 kg
AbilitiesTorrent
HiddenDamp
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Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 405. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 70
Attack 85
Defense 70
Sp. Attack 60
Sp. Defense 70
Speed 50
Total405
405 base stat total, the 605th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 131st among Water-types.
85 base Attack, Marshtomp's strongest stat, ranking 77th of 220 Water-types.

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

Daily Pokémon · Video

Marshtomp on Daily Pokémon

Marshtomp was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.

Pokémon GO

Marshtomp 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, Marshtomp reaches 1,776 CP at level 40 and 2,032 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack156
GO Defense133
GO Stamina172
Max CP (L40)1,776
Max CP (L50)2,008
Best buddy (L51)2,032
Raid catch CP 955–1,015 (L20). Weather boosted 1,194–1,269 (L25).

Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator

Competitive

Marshtomp in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Marshtomp across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #248 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #248 83.7 score
Ultra League #749 59.5 score

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Marshtomp.

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

What type is Marshtomp?

Marshtomp is a Water/Ground-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Marshtomp weak to?

Marshtomp takes 4× damage from Grass. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from no other types.

What is Marshtomp resistant to?

Marshtomp is immune to Electric. It also resists Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel.

How does Marshtomp evolve?

Marshtomp evolves from Mudkip (Level 16). Marshtomp evolves into Swampert (Level 36).

What generation is Marshtomp from?

Marshtomp was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0259.

What are Marshtomp's base stats?

Marshtomp has HP 70, Attack 85, Defense 70, Special Attack 60, Special Defense 70, and Speed 50. Total base stat total: 405.

What are Marshtomp's abilities?

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

Is Marshtomp legendary or mythical?

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

What is Marshtomp's best stat?

Marshtomp's highest base stat is Attack at 85, which ranks 77th of 220 Water-type Pokémon.

Is Marshtomp good?

Marshtomp has a base stat total of 405, the 605th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 131st among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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

Through the generations.

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

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

In battle.

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

4× Devastating
Grass
½× Resists
Fire Poison Rock Steel
0× Immune to
Electric
Comparison

Marshtomp vs. the average Water-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 220 Water-type Pokémon.

Stat Marshtomp Water avg Difference
HP 70 71 -1
Attack 85 77 +8
Defense 70 77 -7
Special Attack 60 67 -7
Special Defense 70 68 +2
Speed 50 64 -14
Total 405 424 -19
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Game appearances

Marshtomp appears in 20 games.

Every mainline release where Marshtomp 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 Marshtomp in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 2 games have a known habitat.

Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Brooklet Hill Main
Pokémon anime

Marshtomp appears in 22 episodes.

From AG032 (2003-07-03) through JN143 (2023-02-24).

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Marshtomp partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Marshtomp partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.

Pokémon Sleep · Slumbering type

Marshtomp has 4 sleep styles.

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

TCG Pocket appearances

1 Marshtomp card across TCG Pocket.

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