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.
Using the fin on its head, Mudkip senses the flow of water to keep track of what’s going on around it. Mudkip has the strength to heft boulders.
Using the fin on its head, Mudkip senses the flow of water to keep track of what’s going on around it. Mudkip 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 |
In Sword & Shield, Zarude's Close Combat hits Mudkip for 79-93%. Regieleki threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (141-166%). Kartana deals 58-68% with Knock Off.
 Zarude DarkGrass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLeafguard ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mudkip View Zarude builds →U Turn46-54% Close Combat79-93% | ||
 Regieleki Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTransistor ItemMagnet NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mudkip View Regieleki builds →Volt Switch 2x110-129%KO Electroweb 2x86-102%KO Thunderbolt 2x141-166%KO | ||
 Kartana GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mudkip View Kartana builds →Knock Off58-68% | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mudkip View Rotom builds →Dark Pulse40-47% Discharge 2x121-142%KO Hex49-58% | ||
Sword & Shield 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 64 breeding partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Ancient Power, Bite, Counter and 8 more to offspring.
Sword & Shield Mudkip Best Moveset
The Sash lets Mudkip ignore defensive shortcomings for one turn. Use that turn to deal early damage, and Damp squeezes extra value from the position. Max HP and Speed EVs push damage output.
Best Build
Mudkip best EVs are HP and Speed
Bulky Support Moveset
- Unknown
- Counter
- Mirror Coat
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Ancient Power and Bite 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
How to Get Mudkip in Sword & Shield
Mudkip can't be caught in Sword & Shield. 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.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Sword & Shield.
Also found in:
Mudkip Guide
Mudkip evolves into Marshtomp at level 16. Early evolution, you'll hit it before the third gym in most games.
In Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield. 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