Mudkip
#258 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Mudkip
The best moves for Mudkip are Water Gun and Return when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Evolution
There are 4 Pokémon in the Mudkip family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Mudkip evolves into Marshtomp for 25 Candy, then into Swampert for 100 Candy.
- Evolving Mega Swampert costs 200 Mega Energy the first time, and 40 Mega Energy every time after.
Game images
Mudkip, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
PokéXciting! Bangkok
In person
13th Feb 2027
PokéXciting! Manila
In person
23rd Jan 2027
PokéXciting! Singapore
In person
7th Nov
PokéXciting! Taipei
In person
10th Oct
Pokémon RUN 30 Event
In person
2nd Oct
PokéXciting! Kuala Lumpur
In person
12th Sep
Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary Edition
21st Jul
The Road of Legends
6th Jul
Road to Kalos
23rd Feb
Car Free Day in Jakarta
In person
10th Jan
Summary
Mudkip is a Water Pokémon. It is weak to Grass and Electric moves. Mudkip's best moveset is Water Gun & Return and it has a Max CP of 1,275. Mudkip evolves into Marshtomp.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Water Gun | 5 | 12 |
| Tackle | 5 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dig | 100 | 2 | 2 |
| Sludge | 50 | 3 | 1.52 |
| Stomp | 50 | 2 | 1 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
6.3 | 103% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Stomp
33.3 DPS
|
6.1 | 100% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Sludge
25 DPS
|
6 | 98% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Dig
22.2 DPS
|
5.8 | 95% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
5.7 | 94% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Stomp
33.3 DPS
|
5.6 | 92% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Sludge
25 DPS
|
5.6 | 91% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Dig
22.2 DPS
|
5.5 | 90% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
4.7 | 77% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
4.1 | 67% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Mudkip?
Mudkip is weak to Grass and Electric moves.
The best counter to Mudkip is Mega Raichu Y with Thunder Shock and Zap Cannon+, followed by Regieleki and Mega Sceptile.
The top Mudkip counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Raichu Y | 100% | |
| Regieleki | 98% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 97% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 97% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 96% | |
| Regieleki | 95% | |
| Mega Sceptile | 94% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 94% | |
| Mega Sceptile | 93% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 92% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
126 |
| Defense |
|
93 |
| Stamina |
|
137 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 120 |
Size
| Height | 0.41 m |
| Weight | 7.6 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
483 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
644 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
967 |
|
Level 40 |
1,128 |
|
Level 50 |
1,275 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 805 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,047 |