Stats & Training
Attack and HP carry most of Marshtomp's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 2 Attack EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Living on muddy ground that provides poor footing has made its legs sturdy.
Living on muddy ground that provides poor footing has made its legs sturdy.
Marshtomp Weakness
Marshtomp's Water/Ground typing leaves it vulnerable to Grass. Grass hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Electric-type attacks completely. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
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HeartGold & SoulSilver Evolution
Partway through Mudkip's chain. Marshtomp still has another evolution ahead before reaching Swampert. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via two egg groups. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+20 from Mudkip). The final form adds another 130 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Marshtomp to get Mudkip eggs easily using 63 partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Bite, Counter and 11 more.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Marshtomp Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
You'll want to breed for Ancient Power and Bite on Marshtomp. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Hydro Pump and Earthquake, they expand what Marshtomp can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Marshtomp in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Marshtomp doesn't appear wild. Catch Mudkip instead, it shows up but it's a rare spawn. Evolve it at level 16 to get Marshtomp. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Marshtomp in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Step 1Catch MudkipSilph Co.SoulSilverGift from NPC Lv.5 BuildingLimitedEarlyGift from Steven Stone (post-Red)Silph Co.HeartGoldGift from NPC Lv.5 BuildingLimitedEarlyGift from Steven Stone (post-Red)
Step 2Marshtomp ✓
Marshtomp Guide
Marshtomp is meant to evolve into Swampert. At 405 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Torrent strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. That's the one you want on Marshtomp. Damp is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Marshtomp is a physical attacker with base 85 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Game Availability
Available in 16 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Marshtomp spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in most mainline games.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves