Marshtomp
#8 in the Ruby and Sapphire Pokédex • Mud Fish Pokémon
Marshtomp
#8 in the Ruby and Sapphire Pokédex • Mud Fish Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
70
250
344
Attack
85
157
295
Defense
70
130
262
Sp. Atk
60
112
240
Sp. Def
70
130
262
Speed
50
94
218
Total
405
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
Growth
| EV yield | 2 Atk |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 142 |
Lore
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.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Mudkip #7 | Level 16 |  Marshtomp #8 |
Marshtomp #8 | Level 36 |  Swampert #9 |
Moves
| 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 | - | - | 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 | - | - | 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
| 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 | | Physical | 1 | 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 | - | - | 5 | 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
Torrent
Ups WATER moves in a pinch.
Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
