259: Marshtomp

Essentials

Marshtomp

Abilities

Torrent: When this Pokemon's HP is 1/3 its max or lower, its Water moves do 50% more damage.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 259
Hoenn: 8

Names

Japanese: ヌマクロー (numakuroo)
Official Roomaji: Numacraw
Korean: 늪짱이
Chinese: 沼躍魚
French: Flobio
German: Moorabbel

Breeding

Gender

⅞ male, ⅛ female

Egg groups

Monster
Water 1

Steps to hatch

5120

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

143
2042 EXP at level

Effort points

2 Attack

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium slow

Wild held items

None

Evolution

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Mudkip	Marshtomp Level up: 16	Swampert Level up: 36

Stats

			Effort
			Level
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	70	60.7	313	344
Attack	85	67.8	238	269
Defense	70	55.7	208	239
Special Attack	60	42.4	188	219
Special Defense	70	55.0	208	239
Speed	50	32.0	168	199

Total	405	43.8

Flavor

All versions' flavor text and sprites

Flavor Text

: Its sturdy legs give it sure footing, even in mud. It burrows into dirt to sleep.
: Its sturdy legs give it sure footing, even in mud. It burrows into dirt to sleep.
: Its sturdy legs give it sure footing, even in mud. It burrows into dirt to sleep.
: Living on muddy ground that provides poor footing has made its legs sturdy.
: Living on muddy ground that provides poor footing has made its legs sturdy.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Mud Fish
Color: blue
Cry: download mp3
Habitat: water's edge
Pawprint
Shape: Sciurine

Height

2'3.6"
0.7 m

Weight

280

61.7 lb
28.0 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Moves

			Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—	Tackle			35	35	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—	—	—	Growl			40	0	100%		Lowers the target's Attack by one level.
—	—	—	Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Accuracy by one level.
—	—	—	Water Gun			25	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
6	6	6	Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Accuracy by one level.
10	10	10	Water Gun			25	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
15	15	15	Bide			10	1	100%	1	User waits for 2-3 turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.
16	16	16	Mud Shot			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one level.
20	20	20	Foresight			40	0	100%		Forces the target to have no Evade, and allows it to be hit by Normal and Fighting moves even if it's a Ghost.
	25	25	Mud Bomb			10	65	85%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Accuracy by one level.
25			Mud Sport			15	0	100%		All damage from Electric moves is halved until the end of the battle.
31	31	31	Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
37	37	37	Muddy Water			10	95	85%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Accuracy by one level.
42	42	42	Protect			10	0	0%	3	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
46	46	46	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
53	53	53	Endeavor			5	1	100%		Lowers the target's HP to equal the user's.
			Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
			AncientPower			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one level.
			Aqua Tail			10	90	90%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
			Counter			20	1	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
			Defense Curl			40	0	100%		Raises user's Defense by one level.
			Dive			10	80	100%		User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
			Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
			DynamicPunch			5	100	50%		Has a 100% chance to confuse the target.
			Earth Power			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one level.
			Endeavor			5	1	100%		Lowers the target's HP to equal the user's.
			Endure			10	0	100%	3	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
			Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
			Ice Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
			Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one level.
			Low Kick			20	1	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
			Mega Kick			5	120	75%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			Mega Punch			20	80	85%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			Mimic			10	0	100%		Copies the target's last used move.
			Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Accuracy by one level.
			Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
			Rollout			20	30	90%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
			Seismic Toss			20	1	100%		Inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
			Sleep Talk			10	0	100%		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
			Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
			Substitute			10	0	100%		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
			Superpower			5	120	100%		Lowers the user's Attack and Defense by one level after inflicting damage.
			Swagger			15	0	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two levels and confuses the target.
			Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
03	03	03	Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
06	06	06	Toxic			10	0	85%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
07	07	07	Hail			10	0	100%		Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.
10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	1	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
13	13	13	Ice Beam			10	95	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
14	14	14	Blizzard			5	120	70%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
17	17	17	Protect			10	0	0%	3	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
18	18	18	Rain Dance			5	0	0%		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
21	21	21	Frustration			20	1	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
23	23	23	Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one level.
26	26	26	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
27	27	27	Return			20	1	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
28	28	28	Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
	31	31	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
32	32	32	Double Team			15	0	100%		Raises the user's Evasion by one level.
39	39	39	Rock Tomb			10	50	80%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one level.
42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
43	43	43	Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
44	44	44	Rest			10	0	100%		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45	Attract			15	0	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
	56	56	Fling			10	1	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
	58	58	Endure			10	0	100%	3	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
	76	76	Stealth Rock			20	0	0%		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
	78	78	Captivate			20	0	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two levels if it's the opposite gender.
	80	80	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
	82	82	Sleep Talk			10	0	100%		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
	83	83	Natural Gift			15	1	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
	87	87	Swagger			15	0	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two levels and confuses the target.
	90	90	Substitute			10	0	100%		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
H3	H3	H3	Surf			15	95	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
H4	H4	H4	Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
		H5	Whirlpool			15	15	70%		Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.
H6	H6	H6	Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one level.
H7	H7	H7	Waterfall			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
H8			Dive			10	80	100%		User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.