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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
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.
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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
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Mudkip family appeared on July 21, 2019.
- Mudkip
- Swampert by encounter; Mega Swampert
- Marshtomp by encounter
- Shadow
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Feb 22 to Feb 25, 2023, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 22 to Feb 25, 2023 | 3-star | Primal Rumblings |
| Nov 26 to Dec 17, 2019 | 2-star | Regular rotation |
| Aug 23 to Aug 31, 2019 | 2-star | Water Festival 2019 |
| Jan 15 to Jan 29, 2019 | 2-star | Hoenn Celebration |
| Jun 7 to Jun 21, 2018 | 2-star | Water Festival 2018 |
Competitive
Marshtomp in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Marshtomp across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #407 in the Great League.
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #407 78.4 score
Ultra League #793 55.4 score
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
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.
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 |
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
How to get it
How to get Marshtomp.
Every main-series game Marshtomp is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 3.0.0+)
- EvolveMudkip (Level 16; The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (3★ & 4★ Water-type wild zones, 4★ Ground-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveMudkip (Level 16)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildBrooklet Hill (Island Scan) (Saturdays)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YTrade
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveMudkip (Level 16)
Generation VEvent onlyTransfer only
- Black · WhiteEvent only
- TransferPoké Transfer
- EventEvolve event Mudkip
- Black 2 · White 2Transfer only
- TransferPoké Transfer
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumTrade
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveMudkip (Level 16)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- EvolveMudkip (Level 16)
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- 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.
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
Marshtomp in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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