Stats & Training
Mudkip's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Speed trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 1 Attack EV, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
To alert it, the fin on its head senses the flow of water. It has the strength to heft boulders.
To alert it, the fin on its head senses the flow of water. It has the strength to heft boulders.
Mudkip Weakness
Type-wise, Mudkip takes extra damage from Electric and Grass. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Only 2 weaknesses makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Black & White, Magnezone can KO Mudkip with Thunderbolt (234-275%). Breloom threatens a KO with Bullet Seed (85-100%). Rotom's Thunderbolt also KOs at 171-202%.
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Mudkip View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt 2x234-275%KO Flash Cannon51-61% Volt Switch 2x182-214%KO | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mudkip View Breloom builds →Mach Punch68-80% Bullet Seed 2x85-100%KO | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mudkip View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x133-157%KO Shadow Ball76-90% Thunderbolt 2x171-202%KO | ||
Black & White Evolution
Mudkip is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Marshtomp first, then eventually reaches Swampert. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via two egg groups. Evolving adds up to 225 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Mudkip easily with 67 breeding partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Ancient Power, Avalanche, Bite and 13 more to offspring.
Black & White Mudkip Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Ancient Power and Avalanche aren't available any other way for Mudkip, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Hydro Pump and Surf for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Mudkip in Black & White
Mudkip can't be caught in Black & White. Bring it over from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Mudkip is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
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Mudkip Guide
Mudkip evolves into Marshtomp at level 16. Early evolution, you'll hit it before the third gym in most games.
In Black & White, Mudkip does the job early-game if you need a Water type on your team. Evolve it into Marshtomp before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Mudkip is catchable in Black & White. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 15 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Mudkip first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 16 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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