marshtomp

Marshtomp is a Water/Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Water / Ground

Abilities:

• Torrent: Powers up Water-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
• Damp (Hidden Ability): Prevents the use of explosive moves like Self-Destruct by both the user and opponents.

Physical Characteristics:

• Marshtomp is an amphibious, bipedal Pokémon with a light blue body and a white underbelly.
• It has a large, orange fin on its head that acts like a sensory organ.
• Its limbs are robust with three digits on each hand, and it has webbed feet which aid in swimming.
• Marshtomp's eyes are large and have orange sclerae, giving it a somewhat expressive appearance.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Marshtomp prefers to live in swamps and marshes where it can stay partially submerged to keep its skin moist.
• It is known to be more active during the rainy season, thriving in wet environments.
• Marshtomp is an adept burrower, often digging into the soft mud to rest and hide from predators.

In Battle:

• Marshtomp excels in battles with its dual Water/Ground typing, which provides immunity to Electric-type moves.
• It is effective against Fire, Rock, and Steel types due to its Water-type moves and Ground-type coverage.
• Notable moves include Mud Shot, Muddy Water, and Earthquake, which leverage its versatile typing.
• Despite its strengths, Marshtomp must be cautious against Grass-type opponents, which are four times as effective against it.

Evolution:

• Marshtomp evolves from Mudkip starting at level 16.
• It further evolves into Swampert starting at level 36.

Interesting Facts:

• Marshtomp’s ability to move freely on both land and water makes it an adaptable and versatile Pokémon.
• Its sensitivity to sounds is heightened by the fin on its head, which can detect subtle changes in its environment.
• It is often depicted in the Pokémon anime series as a reliable and loyal companion, particularly known for its strength and resilience in battles.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• 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.
• Emerald: Its toughened hind legs enable it to stand upright. Because it weakens if its skin dries out, it replenishes fluids by playing in mud.
• Firered: It is at its best when on muddy ground with poor footing. It quickly overwhelms foes struggling in mud.
• Leafgreen: It is at its best when on muddy ground with poor footing. It quickly overwhelms foes struggling in mud.
• Diamond: Its sturdy legs give it sure footing, even in mud. It burrows into dirt to sleep.
• Pearl: Its sturdy legs give it sure footing, even in mud. It burrows into dirt to sleep.
• Platinum: Its sturdy legs give it sure footing, even in mud. It burrows into dirt to sleep.
• Heartgold: Living on muddy ground that provides poor footing has made its legs sturdy.
• Soulsilver: Living on muddy ground that provides poor footing has made its legs sturdy.
• Black: Its sturdy legs give it sure footing, even in mud. It burrows into dirt to sleep.
• White: Its sturdy legs give it sure footing, even in mud. It burrows into dirt to sleep.
• Black-2: Its sturdy legs give it sure footing, even in mud. It burrows into dirt to sleep.
• White-2: Its sturdy legs give it sure footing, even in mud. It burrows into dirt to sleep.
• X: Its sturdy legs give it sure footing, even in mud. It burrows into dirt to sleep.
• Y: Living on muddy ground that provides poor footing has made its legs sturdy.
• Omega-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.
• Alpha-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.