Marshtomp

#8 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Mud Fish Pokémon

Normal

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Ruby

The surface of MARSHTOMP’s body is enveloped by a thin, sticky film that enables it to live on land. This Pokémon plays in mud on beaches when the ocean tide is low.

Sapphire

MARSHTOMP is much faster at traveling through mud than it is at swimming. This Pokémon’s hindquarters exhibit obvious development, giving it the ability to walk on just its hind legs.

Details

Types

Weak to

4×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Immune to

0×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

EV yield	2 Atk
Catch rate	45
Base Exp.	143

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg groups	Monster Water 1
Gender	87.5% male 12.5% female
Egg cycles	20 (256 steps per cycle; elapsed hatch time varies)

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Mudkip #7	Level 16	Marshtomp #8
Marshtomp #8	Level 36	Swampert #9

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Tackle	Physical	35	95	35	Charges the foe with a full-body tackle.
Start	Growl	Status	-	100	40	Growls cutely to reduce the foe's ATTACK.
Start	Water Gun	Special	40	100	25	Squirts water to attack the foe.
Start	Mud-Slap	Physical	20	100	10	Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
6	Mud-Slap	Physical	20	100	10	Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
10	Water Gun	Special	40	100	25	Squirts water to attack the foe.
15	Bide	Physical	-	100	10	Endures attack for 2 turns to retaliate double.
16	Mud Shot	Physical	55	95	15	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces SPEED.
20	Foresight	Status	-	100	40	Negates the foe's efforts to heighten evasiveness.
25	Mud Sport	Status	-	-	15	Covers the user in mud to raise electrical resistance.
31	Take Down	Physical	90	85	20	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
37	Muddy Water	Special	95	85	10	Attacks with muddy water. May lower accuracy.
42	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
46	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.
53	Endeavor	Physical	-	100	5	Gains power if the user's HP is lower than the foe's HP.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.

			Class				Description
TM03	Water Pulse		Special	60	100	20	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe
TM06	Toxic		Status	-	85	10	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TM07	Hail		Status	-	-	10	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Varies by IVs	Varies By Type	30–70	100	15	The effectiveness varies with the user.
TM13	Ice Beam		Special	95	100	10	Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.
TM14	Blizzard		Special	120	70	5	Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it.
TM17	Protect		Status	-	-	10	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance		Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of WATER-type moves for 5 turns.
TM21	Frustration		Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
TM23	Iron Tail		Physical	100	75	15	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE.
TM26	Earthquake		Physical	100	100	10	A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.
TM27	Return		Physical	-	100	20	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
TM28	Dig		Physical	60	100	10	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
TM32	Double Team		Status	-	-	15	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
TM39	Rock Tomb		Physical	50	80	10	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.
TM42	Facade		Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43	Secret Power		Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
TM44	Rest		Status	-	-	10	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
TM45	Attract		Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
HM03	Surf		Special	95	100	15	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe.
HM04	Strength		Physical	80	100	15	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
HM06	Rock Smash		Physical	20	100	15	A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.
HM07	Waterfall		Special	80	100	15	Charges the foe with speed to climb waterfalls.
HM08	Dive		Special	60	100	10	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Torrent

Ups WATER moves in a pinch.

Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Mudkip

Swampert

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