Mudkip (#0258) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP50110–157210–304

Atk7067–134130–262

Def5049–11294–218

SpA5049–11294–218

SpD5049–11294–218

Spe4040–10176–196

Total310Higher than 20% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 40). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+101Max92No SP60Min54Scarf151Tailwind202

At max Speed, Mudkip outspeeds 9 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Grass2×

Resists

Fire½×Ice½×Steel½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Torrent
Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
DampHidden ability
Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0258MudkipWater
1. Level 16#0259MarshtompWaterGround
  1. Level 36#0260SwampertWaterGround

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

3Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

6Rock SmashHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.FightingPhys40100%15

9Rock ThrowInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockPhys5090%15

12ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

15SupersonicConfuses the target.NormalStatus—55%20

18Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

21Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

24Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

27AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20

30SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

33ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

36EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

39Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM / HM / TR 37

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM46AvalancheInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.IcePhys60100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TM128AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20

TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM145Water PledgeWith Grass Pledge, halves opposing Pokémon’s Speed for four turns.WaterSpec80100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM208WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

TM209Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10

TM214Sludge WaveHas a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec95100%10

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 11

EggAncient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5

EggBiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

EggCounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20

EggCurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

EggDouble-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

EggMirror CoatInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last special hit it took.PsychicSpec—100%20

EggMud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

EggSludgeHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec65100%20

EggStompHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys65100%20

EggWide GuardPrevents any multi-target moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.RockStatus——10

EggYawnTarget sleeps at the end of the next turn.NormalStatus——10

Pokédex entries

Category: Mud Fish Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: Water's Edge
Pal Park area: Pond

Original Hoenn#007New Hoenn#007Blueberry#188Hyperspace#045

Its power can crush boulders. It rests by covering itself with mud at the bottom of a river.
HeartGold · SoulSilver
To alert it, the fin on its head senses the flow of water. It has the strength to heft boulders.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y
Its large tail fin propels it through water with powerful acceleration. It is strong in spite of its size.
FireRed · LeafGreen · X
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.
Emerald
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.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
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.
Ruby · Omega Ruby