Mudkip (Japanese: ミズゴロウ Mizugorou) is the Water-type Starter Pokémon of the Hoenn region, introduced in Generation III.
Biology[]
Physiology[]
Mudkip is a small quadrupedal amphibious Pokémon that resembles mudskippers and axolotls. It is cyan blue in color, with a light blue neck, underbelly and tail. It has a large upright segmented fin atop its head, and large orange cheeks with three pointed whisker-like feelers on each. It has short legs and small paws with three toes on each, and a very large fin-like tail.
Behavior[]
When sleeping, they bury themselves within the soil at the edge of the water. Mudkip and members of its evolution family dwell in swamps or other wetlands, deep inside isolated islands, due to their dislike of freshwater lakes and ponds.
Natural abilities[]
The fin on a Mudkip's head can be used for sensing air and water currents, and can discern nearby bodies of water. The fin can sense danger as well, giving Mudkip a warning. Mudkips breathe underwater using the gills on their cheeks, and their powerful tails drive them through the water quickly. Mudkip can lift big boulders. In a pinch, Mudkips will find strength enough to crush even rocks that are bigger than themselves.
Mudkip has the ability Torrent, which will increase the power of Water-type moves in a pinch.
Habitat[]
Mudkip are born on beaches, and then swim to swamps on remote islands to live. Very few Mudkip are hatched in swamps. Mudkip and its evolutions tend to live in swamps and wetlands because of their dislike of fresh water ponds and lakes. They are an uncommon sight in the wild.
Evolution[]
Mudkip evolves into Marshtomp at level 16, then into Swampert at level 36.
Game info[]
Statistics[]
Pokédex entries[]
| Pokédex Entries | |
|---|---|
| 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 lift boulders. | |
| Pearl | |
| To alert it, the fin on its head senses the flow of water. It has the strength to lift boulders. | |
| Platinum | |
| To alert it, the fin on its head senses the flow of water. It has the strength to lift 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 lift boulders. | |
| White | |
| To alert it, the fin on its head senses the flow of water. It has the strength to lift 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. | |
| Sun | |
| Moon | |
| Ultra Sun | |
| Ultra Moon | |
Locations[]
| Locations | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity | |||||||
| Ruby/Sapphire | Starter Pokémon from Professor Birch on Route 101 | One | |||||||
| Emerald | Starter Pokémon from Professor Birch on Route 101 | One | |||||||
| FireRed/LeafGreen | Trade | None | |||||||
| Diamond/Pearl | Pal Park | None | |||||||
| Platinum | Pal Park | None | |||||||
| HeartGold/SoulSilver | Gift from Steven Stone after beating Red | One | |||||||
| Black/White | Trade | None | |||||||
| X/Y | Transfer | None | |||||||
| OR/AS | Starter Pokémon from Professor Birch on Route 101 | One | |||||||
| Sun/Moon | Trade | None | |||||||
Side game locations[]
| Locations | |
| Game(s) | Area(s) |
| Pokémon Channel | Springleaf Field Camp Starlight |
| Pokémon Trozei! | Huge Storage 3 Endless Level 17 |
| Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team | Starter Pokémon Waterfall Pond (1F-3F) |
| Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness | Starter Pokémon Lake Afar (B1F-B9F) |
| Pokémon Ranger | Lyra Forest |
Stats[]
| Base Stats | |
|---|---|
| HP | 50 |
| Attack | 70 |
| Defense | 50 |
| Sp. Atk | 50 |
| Sp. Def | 50 |
| Speed | 40 |
| Total | 310 |
TMNT X Pokemon[]
Mudkip is one of the Starters you can choose from in the Hoenn lineup
Trivia[]
- Mudkip has the highest physical attack of any first evolution starter.
- In the games, if you don't make it evolve, it will learn Whirlpool and Hydro Pump.
- Mudkip is the first Water type starter Pokémon to be based on an Amphibian.
Origin[]
The concept of Mudkip was based on the mudskipper and a breed of Axolotl.
Etymology[]
Mudkip's name is likely based on "mudskipper".