Physical
Balanced
50Speed · Slow

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.

Base Stats
Above
HP70
C
Attack85
C
Defense70
C
Sp. Atk60
C
Sp. Def70
C
Speed50
D
Total405
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging45 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height0.7 m
Weight28.0 kg
Base XP142
Abilities
Torrent
Strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
DampHA
Prevents self destruct, explosion, and aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
EV Yield
HPAtk+2DefSpASpDSpe
Attack training target
Pokedex Entries

Its sturdy legs give it sure footing, even in mud. It burrows into dirt to sleep.

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.

Marshtomp Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
4x (Critical)Grass
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
0x (Immune)Electric
Type ChartGood
1Weak
4Resist
1Immune
Score+3
Gen V Type Chart
  • Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
  • Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
4xCritical
2xWeak
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
How to Beat Marshtomp in Black 2 & White 2 (Best Counters)

In Black 2 & White 2, Breloom can KO Marshtomp with Bullet Seed (115-136%).

Breloom
Breloom
GrassFighting
B
Recommended Build
AbilityTechnician
ItemLife Orb
NatureAdamant
Moves
  • Mach Punch
  • Bullet Seed
  • Swords Dance
  • Low Sweep
Damage vs Marshtomp
Mach Punch
45-53%
Bullet Seed 4x
115-136%KO
View Breloom builds →

Black 2 & White 2 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

3 Forms
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Mudkip
Water
Marshtomp
WaterGround
Swampert
WaterGround
HP
50
70+20
100+30
ATK
70
85+15
110+25
DEF
50
70+20
90+20
SP.ATK
50
60+10
85+25
SP.DEF
50
70+20
90+20
SPE
40
50+10
60+10
BST
310D-Tier
405D-Tier+95
535B-Tier+130
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Tank
TYPE
Physical
Physical
Physical

Breeding

Easy

Breed with Marshtomp to get Mudkip eggs easily using 67 partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Avalanche, Bite and 13 more.

Egg Groups
MonsterWater1
Gender
87.5%12.5%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
16moves
Breed With (best first)
azumarillvenusaurcharizardblastoisenidokingmeganiumferaligatrampharossceptileswampertgolduckkingdra

Black 2 & White 2 Marshtomp Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 5.

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Moves

You'll want to breed for Ancient Power and Avalanche 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

Lv 1
Growl
10040Normal
Lv 1
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Lv 1
Tackle
D5010035Normal
Lv 1
Water Gun
4010025Water
Lv 6
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Lv 10
Water Gun
4010025Water
Lv 15
Bide+1
10Normal
Lv 16
Mud Shot
D559515Ground
Lv 20
Foresight
D40Normal
Lv 25
Mud Bomb
658510Ground
Lv 31
Take Down
908520Normal
Lv 37
Muddy Water
958510Water
Lv 42
Protect+4
C10Normal
Lv 46
Earthquake
B10010010Ground
Lv 53
Endeavor
D1005Normal

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
C10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
D120705Ice
TM31
Brick Break
C7510015Fighting
TM78
Bulldoze
C6010020Ground
TM28
Dig
C8010010Ground
HM06
Dive
C8010010Water
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM26
Earthquake
B10010010Ground
TM49
Echoed Voice
4010015Normal
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM56
Fling
10010Dark
TM21
Frustration
10020Normal
TM07
Hail
10Ice
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
D9510010Ice
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
TM80
Rock Slide
D759010Rock
TM94
Rock Smash
D4010015Fighting
TM39
Rock Tomb
609510Rock
TM48
Round
6010015Normal
TM55
Scald
C8010015Water
TM34
Sludge Wave
D9510010Poison
HM04
Strength
C8010015Normal
TM90
Substitute
C10Normal
HM03
Surf
C9510015Water
TM87
Swagger
9015Normal
TM06
Toxic
C9010Poison
HM05
Waterfall
C8010015Water

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Ancient Power
D601005Rock
Egg
Avalanche-4
D6010010Ice
Egg
Bite
D6010025Dark
Egg
Counter-5
D10020Fighting
Egg
Curse
C10Ghost
Egg
Double-Edge
C12010015Normal
Egg
Ice Ball
309020Ice
Egg
Mirror Coat-5
D10020Psychic
Egg
Mud Bomb
658510Ground
Egg
Refresh
D20Normal
Egg
Sludge
6510020Poison
Egg
Stomp
6510020Normal
Egg
Uproar
9010010Normal
Egg
Whirlpool
D358515Water
Egg
Wide Guard+3
10Rock
Egg
Yawn
10Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Aqua Tail
C909010Water
Tutor
Earth Power
C9010010Ground
Tutor
Endeavor
D1005Normal
Tutor
Ice Punch
C7510015Ice
Tutor
Icy Wind
D559515Ice
Tutor
Iron Tail
C1007515Steel
Tutor
Low Kick
D10020Fighting
Tutor
Sleep Talk
D10Normal
Tutor
Snore
4010015Normal
Tutor
Stealth Rock
C20Rock
Tutor
Superpower
C1201005Fighting
Tutor
Water Pledge
5010010Water

Reminder Moves

Rem
Rem
Hydro Pump
C120805Water
Rem
Mud Sport
15Ground
Rem
Whirlpool
D358515Water

Transfer Moves

Gen
Gen 3
Body Slam
C8510015Normal
Gen 4
Captivate
10020Normal
Gen 3
Defense Curl
40Normal
Gen 3
Dynamic Punch
D100505Fighting
Gen 4
Endure+4
D10Normal
Gen 4
Headbutt
D7010015Normal
Gen 3
Mega Kick
120755Normal
Gen 3
Mega Punch
808520Normal
Gen 3
Mimic
10Normal
Gen 4
Natural Gift
10015Normal
Gen 4
Rollout
309020Rock
Gen 4
Secret Power
7010020Normal
Gen 3
Seismic Toss
D10020Fighting
Gen 4
Water Pulse
D6010020Water

How to Get Marshtomp in Black 2 & White 2

Marshtomp can't be caught in Black 2 & White 2. Transfer Mudkip from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.

How to Obtain Marshtomp in Black 2 & White 2

  1. Marshtomp
    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.

  • In Black 2 & White 2, watch for Exeggutor (Grass) when using Marshtomp. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Exeggutor is the most dangerous since Grass moves deal 4x damage. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

  • In Black 2 & White 2, Mudkip evolves into Marshtomp at level 16. Marshtomp evolves into Swampert at level 36. Marshtomp is a middle-stage evolution in the Mudkip line.

  • 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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