mudkip

Mudkip is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Water

Abilities:

• Torrent: Powers up Water-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
• Damp (Hidden Ability): Prevents the use of explosive moves such as Self-Destruct by dampening the environment.

Physical Characteristics:

• Small, amphibious Pokémon resembling a mudskipper.
• Predominantly blue with a light blue underbelly.
• Large, orange external gills on its cheeks for breathing underwater.
• A large fin on its head that acts like a radar, sensing changes in air and water currents.
• Short, sturdy limbs with webbed feet that aid in swimming and moving through muddy terrain.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Typically found in swamps, wetlands, and marshy areas.
• Known to be playful and curious, often exploring their surroundings energetically.
• Uses its radar-like fin to detect movement and potential danger in its environment.
• Forms strong bonds with trainers, often displaying loyalty and courage.

In Battle:

• Known for its solid defense and balanced stats.
• Signature moves: Mud Shot, Water Gun
• Effective in battles against Fire, Ground, and Rock types due to its Water-type moves.
• Vulnerable to Electric and Grass-type moves.
• Often used as a starter Pokémon in the Hoenn region, making it popular among trainers.

Evolution:

• Evolves into Marshtomp at level 16.
• Further evolves into Swampert at level 36.

Interesting Facts:

• Mudkip and its evolutionary line are inspired by the axolotl and mudskipper, which are amphibious creatures.
• Its ability to sense changes in its environment makes it adept at predicting weather changes.
• Popular among fans for its cute appearance and strong battle capabilities.
• Was one of the starter Pokémon available in the Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire games, contributing to its popularity.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Ruby: 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.
• Sapphire: In water, MUDKIP breathes using the gills on its cheeks. If it is faced with a tight situation inbattle, this Pokémon will unleash its amazing power - it can crush rocks bigger than itself.
• Emerald: On land, it can powerfully lift large boulders by planting its four feet and heaving. It sleeps by burying itself in soil at the water’s edge.
• Firered: Its large tail fin propels it through water with powerful acceleration. It is strong in spite of its size.
• Leafgreen: Its large tail fin propels it through water with powerful acceleration. It is strong in spite of its size.
• Diamond: To alert it, the fin on its head senses the flow of water. It has the strength to heft boulders.
• Pearl: To alert it, the fin on its head senses the flow of water. It has the strength to heft boulders.
• Platinum: To alert it, the fin on its head senses the flow of water. It has the strength to heft boulders.
• Heartgold: Its power can crush boulders. It rests by covering itself with mud at the bottom of a river.
• Soulsilver: Its power can crush boulders. It rests by covering itself with mud at the bottom of a river.
• Black: To alert it, the fin on its head senses the flow of water. It has the strength to heft boulders.
• White: To alert it, the fin on its head senses the flow of water. It has the strength to heft boulders.
• Black-2: To alert it, the fin on its head senses the flow of water. It has the strength to heft boulders.
• White-2: To alert it, the fin on its head senses the flow of water. It has the strength to heft boulders.
• X: Its large tail fin propels it through water with powerful acceleration. It is strong in spite of its size.
• Y: To alert it, the fin on its head senses the flow of water. It has the strength to heft boulders.
• Omega-Ruby: 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.
• Alpha-Sapphire: In water, Mudkip breathes using the gills on its cheeks. If it is faced with a tight situation in battle, this Pokémon will unleash its amazing power—it can crush rocks bigger than itself.