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'''Brock's Marshtomp''' (Japanese: '''タケシのヌマクロー''' ''Takeshi's Numacraw'') was the second {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} acquired by {{an|Brock}} in [[Hoenn]], and his seventh altogether.


==History==
'''Brock's Marshtomp''' (Japanese: '''タケシのヌマクロー''' ''Takeshi's Numacraw'') was the second {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{an|Brock}} {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]], and his seventh overall.
[[File:Brock Mudkip.png|left|thumb|200px|As a {{p|Mudkip}}]]
===Hoenn===
Brock obtained Marshtomp as a Mudkip in ''[[AG025|A Mudkip Mission]]''. Mudkip lived at a pond on [[Dewford Island]] where Mudkip were {{pkmn|breeding|bred}} for the [[Pokémon League]]. These Mudkip were to be distributed to beginning trainers as [[starter Pokémon]] when they got large enough. However, the Mudkip that Brock caught was already mature and it acted as a guardian of the younger and smaller Mudkip. [[Old Man Swamp]], the owner of the pond, felt that the Pokémon League would not want to give a grown-up Mudkip to a beginning Trainer. Brock eventually befriended it after a few failed attempts. Later, Mudkip, Brock, and Brock's other Pokémon, {{TP|Brock|Forretress}} and {{TP|Brock|Lotad}}, had to rescue a baby Mudkip from falling over a waterfall. They managed to save it, but right after the ordeal they were attacked by {{TRT}}. All of the Mudkip and Brock's Lotad used {{m|Water Gun}} on the ground around the mecha to make it sink into the ground, and [[Ash's Pikachu]] finished the job with {{m|Thunderbolt}}. Old Man Swamp later suggested that Mudkip go with Brock, to which it happily agreed.


[[File:Brock Mudkip debut.png|thumb|left|200px|Mudkip's debut appearance]]
==In the anime==
In ''[[AG026|Turning Over a Nuzleaf!]]'', Mudkip, along with Pikachu, {{AP|Treecko}}, {{AP|Corphish}}, {{TP|May|Torchic}}, {{TP|May|Silcoon}} and Lotad, were separated from the group after a {{p|Loudred}} attacked them. Mudkip and Pikachu attempted to lead the group of Pokémon as they searched for their Trainers. However, a group of {{p|Nuzleaf}} began to capture the Pokémon one by one after Corphish damaged the leaf on one of the Nuzleaf's heads. Mudkip and Pikachu were not captured and worked to save the others until Ash and the group arrived.
===History===
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''====
=====Hoenn=====
[[File:AG025.png|thumb|left|220px|Rescuing a baby {{p|Mudkip}} in its debut]]
Brock obtained Marshtomp as a Mudkip in ''[[AG025|A Mudkip Mission]]''. Mudkip was a [[wild Pokémon]], though it frequented [[Old Man Swamp]]'s property on [[Dewford Town|Dewford Island]], where he raised Mudkip for the [[Pokémon League]]. It tended to act as a guardian to the young Mudkip and was noticeably larger. Old Man Swamp feared that Mudkip would eventually become lonely once all of the hatchlings were sent out to the new {{pkmn|Trainer}}s. Brock eventually befriended it after a few failed attempts. Later, Mudkip, Brock, and Brock's other Pokémon, {{TP|Brock|Forretress}} and {{TP|Brock|Lotad}}, had to rescue a baby Mudkip from falling over a waterfall. They managed to save it, but right after the ordeal they were attacked by {{TRT}}. Mudkip and Brock's Lotad used {{m|Water Gun}} on the ground around the [[team Rocket's mechas|mecha]] to make it sink into the ground, and [[Ash's Pikachu]] finished the job with {{m|Thunderbolt}}. Old Man Swamp later suggested that Mudkip go with Brock, to which it happily agreed.


[[File:Brock and Marshtomp.png|thumb|220px|Brock and Marshtomp]]
During the group's {{pkmn|journey}} through [[Hoenn]], Mudkip was usually seen alongside Brock's {{p|Lombre}}. The two were often called out to use a dual-Water Gun attack.
Throughout the group's journey through [[Hoenn]], Mudkip was usually seen alongside Brock's Lombre. The two were often called out to use a dual-Water Gun attack.
[[File:Brock and Marshtomp.png|thumb|220px|Marshtomp and Brock]]
In ''[[AG026|Turning Over a Nuzleaf!]]'', Mudkip, along with Pikachu, {{AP|Treecko}}, {{AP|Corphish}}, {{TP|May|Torchic}}, {{TP|May|Silcoon}}, and Lotad, were separated from the group after a {{OBP|Loudred|recurring}} attacked them. Mudkip and Pikachu attempted to lead the group of Pokémon as they searched for their Trainers. However, a group of {{p|Nuzleaf}} began to capture the Pokémon one by one after Corphish damaged the leaf on one of the Nuzleaf's heads. Mudkip and Pikachu were not captured and worked together to save the others until Ash and the group arrived.


===Kanto Battle Frontier===
In ''[[AG044|The Princess and the Togepi]]'', Mudkip teamed up with Pikachu to face [[Colonel Hansen]]'s {{p|Ninjask}} in order to give {{an|Misty}} time to run away. Unfortunately, the speedy Pokémon were able to escape due to creating a smokescreen with {{m|Shadow Ball}} and tunneling away with {{m|Dig}}.
Brock decided to bring Mudkip with him across the [[Kanto]] region during Ash's [[Battle Frontier]] challenge.


In ''[[AG148|A Chip Off the Old Brock]]'', Mudkip evolved into a Marshtomp when it was having a practice battle against Ash's Grovyle. It automatically learned {{m|Mud Shot}} upon evolution due to it becoming part Ground type. In the same episode, it became smitten with a {{p|Flaaffy}}, much like the way Brock was smitten by its Trainer.  
In ''[[AG046|Candid Camerupt!]]'', Mudkip battled [[Winstrate family|Victor]]'s {{p|Zigzagoon}}. Mudkip opened by using Water Gun, which Zigzagoon dodged. Zigzagoon then shockingly responded with a {{m|Thunderbolt}}, ending the battle with just the one [[move]].


Brock decided to enter a [[Pokémon Contest]] in attempt to win the affections of a Trainer in ''[[AG167|What I Did For Love!]]''. Marshtomp was motivated to help it's Trainer, so Brock decided to use it in the Battle Round of the Contest. It performed rather well, but was narrowly defeated by [[May's Eevee]].
In ''[[AG092|Judgment Day!]]'', Mudkip was used in a mock battle alongside Lombre against [[Ash's Swellow]] and Corphish to help {{OBP|Jimmy|AG092}} train as a [[Battle judge|referee]]. Lombre was quickly pushed into a tough position and Brock had it play dead to give Jimmy an easy judgment. As Jimmy wondered what to do, Ash commanded Swellow to attack Lombre, who retaliated with {{m|Razor Leaf}}. The attack failed to knock out Swellow and it and Mudkip attacked with dual Water Guns, which Corphish blocked. Jimmy declared Corphish unable to battle, though it sprung back up immediately after. His teacher scolded him for the rash judgement and the battle was put to an end.
 
In ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]'', Mudkip and {{TP|May|Beautifly}} distracted [[Archie]], giving {{DL|Kyogre and Groudon (Ruby and Sapphire series)|Groudon}} the opportunity to defeat {{p|Kyogre}}.
 
=====Kanto Battle Frontier=====
[[File:AG167.png|thumb|220px|left|Marshtomp in the Gardenia Town Contest]]
Brock decided to bring Mudkip with him across the [[Kanto]] [[region]] during Ash's {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} challenge.
 
In ''[[AG148|A Chip Off the Old Brock]]'', Mudkip [[Evolution|evolved]] into a Marshtomp when it was having a practice battle against Ash's Grovyle. It automatically learned {{m|Mud Shot}} upon evolution due to it becoming part {{t|Ground}} [[type]]. In the same episode, it became smitten with a {{p|Flaaffy}}, much like the way Brock was smitten by [[Mariah (AG148)|its Trainer]].
 
In ''[[AG167|What I Did For Love!]]'', Brock decided to enter the [[Gardenia Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]] in attempt to win the affections of a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} named [[Yuma]]. Marshtomp was motivated to help its Trainer, so Brock decided to use it in the [[Contest Battle|Battle Round]] of the Contest. It performed rather well, taking out {{OBP|Mollie|AG167}}'s {{p|Absol}}. In the finals, it fought against [[May's Eevee]] and was able to use its fins to sense Eevee's underground movements and detect exactly where it would come up after using {{m|Dig}}. Despite this, Eevee eventually won.


Brock left Marshtomp at the [[Pewter Gym]] when he decided to join {{Ash}} in the [[Sinnoh]] region.
Brock left Marshtomp at the [[Pewter Gym]] when he decided to join {{Ash}} in the [[Sinnoh]] region.


==Personality and characteristics==
====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
Initially as a Mudkip, it was distrustful of strangers and was very protective of those it cared for, similar to [[Ash's Bulbasaur]]. This is shown in its debut appearance where it viewed Brock and the others as intruders of its land. Once Brock gained its trust, it turned into an extremely loyal Pokémon and felt safer around strangers. During its travels with Brock, it was shown to be more of a sensible type and it was seen assisting {{AP|Pikachu}} in breaking up and resolving arguments between the other Pokémon. It is also friendly with younger Pokémon. When Mudkip became Marshtomp it retained the same personality but also developed somewhat of a flirtatious side, like its Trainer.
[[File:Brock Marshtomp in love.png|thumb|220px|Marshtomp in love]]
In ''[[JN143|Ride, Lapras, Ride!]]'', Marshtomp was shown to have rejoined Brock's team. During the episode, it helped in freeing a trapped {{p|Wailmer}}. Despite Wailmer evolving into a {{p|Wailord}} and getting stuck again, they were able to free the Float Whale Pokémon.
 
===Personality and characteristics===
Initially, Mudkip was distrustful of strangers and was very protective of those it cared for, similar to [[Ash's Bulbasaur]]. This is shown in [[AG025|its debut appearance]], where it viewed Brock and the others as intruders of its land. Once Brock gained its trust, it turned into an extremely loyal Pokémon and felt safer around strangers. During its travels with Brock, it was shown to be more of a sensible type and it was seen assisting {{AP|Pikachu}} in breaking up and resolving arguments between the other Pokémon. It is also friendly with younger Pokémon. It was particularly useful when it came to locating objects and missing people or Pokémon thanks to the fin on its head, which was hypersensitive to any vibration.
 
When Mudkip evolved into Marshtomp, it retained the same personality but also developed somewhat of a flirtatious side, like its Trainer, as seen in ''[[AG148|A Chip Off the Old Brock]]'' when it fell madly in love with {{OBP|Mariah|AG148}}'s {{p|Flaaffy}}.


Marshtomp was often used to help track down {{TRT}} when they had stole a Pokémon. It used the fin on its head to detect vibrations in the ground that the criminals made while running away. This ability extended beyond just finding lost Pokémon, as it also used it in ''[[AG134|A Real Cleffa-Hanger]]'' to try to find {{an|Misty}} and [[Max]].
===Appearance===
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==Moves used==
===Moves used===
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{{anmov|water|Water Gun|AG025|A Mudkip Mission}}
{{anmov|water|Water Gun|AG025|A Mudkip Mission}}
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{{anmov|normal|Tackle|AG167|What I Did for Love!}}
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{{anmov/f|ground}}
====Moves improvised====
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| ''[[AG141|Hail to the Chef!]]''
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| [[May's Combusken]]
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| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A combination of Fire Spin and Water Gun. Combusken uses Fire Spin while Mudkip shoots a Water Gun and the two attacks combine to create a stream of water surrounded by a spiral of red-orange fire. This was used to try and stop {{TRT}} from making off with [[Ash's Pikachu]], {{OBP|Rhonda|AG141}}'s {{p|Mr. Mime}}, and [[Rhoda]]'s {{p|Sneasel}}, but to no avail.
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===Artwork===
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==In the games==
===In the spin-off games===
====[[Pokémon Advanced Generation: I've Begun Hiragana and Katakana!]]====
Mudkip appears in [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: I've Begun Hiragana and Katakana!]].
====[[Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pokémon Number Battle!]]====
Mudkip appears in [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pokémon Number Battle!]].
====[[Pokémon Masters Arena]]====
Mudkip appears in [[Pokémon Masters Arena]].


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Ash and Pikachu manga===
===Ash & Pikachu===
[[File:Brock Mudkip AP.png|thumb|left|As a Mudkip]]
[[File:Brock Marshtomp AP.png|thumb|175px|Marshtomp in [[Ash & Pikachu]]]]
[[File:Brock Marshtomp AP.png|thumb|Brock's Marshtomp in Ash and Pikachu]]
Marshtomp first appeared as a Mudkip in ''[[SP20|Brock, A Man Of Resolve!!]]'' as a wild Pokémon. Brock caught it later on. Mudkip evolved into a Marshtomp prior to ''[[SP35|A 'Thank You' That Transcends Time]]''.
Marshtomp first appeared as a Mudkip in ''[[SP20|Brock, A Man Of Resolve!!]]'' as a wild Pokémon. He caught it later on in the same chapter. Mudkip evolved into Marshtomp prior to ''[[SP35|A 'Thank You' That Transcends Time]]''.
===Appearance===
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====Moves used====
====Moves used====
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{{anmov|water|Water Gun|SP23|Two Groups Attacking! Magma VS. Aqua}}
{{anmov|water|Water Gun|SP22|A Pokémon Battle Against An Entire Family?!}}
{{anmov/f|ground}}
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Out of the main characters' Hoenn [[starter Pokémon]], Marshtomp is the only one that didn't fully evolve.
* Out of the main characters' [[Hoenn first partner Pokémon]], Marshtomp is the only one that:
* This is Brock's second Pokémon to fall in love. The first was {{TP|Brock|Ludicolo}} in ''[[AG105|Once in a Mawile]]''.
** Did not fully evolve.
* Marshtomp is the only middle evolution of a main character's Hoenn starter not to be voiced by [[Darren Dunstan]] followed by [[Bill Rogers]].
** Did not have its [[Ability]] confirmed.
* Marshtomp is the only [[starter Pokémon]] to be owned by Brock.
** Did not evolve in Hoenn.
** Did not learn its [[signature move]].
** Was not voiced by [[Darren Dunstan]] in its middle evolution followed by [[Bill Rogers]].
* Marshtomp is the only first partner Pokémon to be owned by Brock.
** It is also his only Pokémon that is mid-way through its evolutionary line.
* Marshtomp is the first first partner Pokémon owned by a main character to evolve outside of its native region.
* Marshtomp is the first Water-type first partner Pokémon owned by a main character besides {{Ash}}.
** Marshtomp is also the first Water-type first partner Pokémon owned by a main character to evolve.
* Out of all the Pokémon that were obtained and evolved during the course of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', Mudkip took the longest to evolve, at 123 episodes.
** It also took Marshtomp the same amount of time to be shown using a second [[move]], the longest out of any of Brock's Pokémon.


==Related articles==
==See also==
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{{Animespeciesevo1|Mudkip|Marshtomp}}
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[[de:Rockos Moorabbel]]
 
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[[fr:Flobio de Pierre]]
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Brock's Marshtomp
タケシのヌマクロー Takeshi's Numacraw
Bag Poké Ball SV Sprite.png
Brock Marshtomp.png
Brock's Marshtomp
Debuts in A Mudkip Mission
Caught at Dewford Island
Evolves in A Chip Off the Old Brock
Gender Unknown
Ability Unknown
Current location With Brock
HOME258.png → HOME259.png
This Pokémon spent 123 episodes as Mudkip.
Voice actor Japanese English
As Mudkip Megumi Hayashibara
(AG025-AG084, AG093-AG148)
Natsuki Yoshihara (AG087-AG092) 		Tara Jayne (AG025-AG044)
Lindsey Warner (AG046-AG141)
Michele Knotz (AG148)
As Marshtomp Shin-ichiro Miki Jamie Peacock (AG148-AG192)
Unknown (JN143)

Brock's Marshtomp (Japanese: タケシのヌマクロー Takeshi's Numacraw) was the second Pokémon that Brock caught in the Hoenn region, and his seventh overall.

In the anime

History

Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire

Hoenn
Rescuing a baby Mudkip in its debut

Brock obtained Marshtomp as a Mudkip in A Mudkip Mission. Mudkip was a wild Pokémon, though it frequented Old Man Swamp's property on Dewford Island, where he raised Mudkip for the Pokémon League. It tended to act as a guardian to the young Mudkip and was noticeably larger. Old Man Swamp feared that Mudkip would eventually become lonely once all of the hatchlings were sent out to the new Trainers. Brock eventually befriended it after a few failed attempts. Later, Mudkip, Brock, and Brock's other Pokémon, Forretress and Lotad, had to rescue a baby Mudkip from falling over a waterfall. They managed to save it, but right after the ordeal they were attacked by Team Rocket. Mudkip and Brock's Lotad used Water Gun on the ground around the mecha to make it sink into the ground, and Ash's Pikachu finished the job with Thunderbolt. Old Man Swamp later suggested that Mudkip go with Brock, to which it happily agreed.

During the group's journey through Hoenn, Mudkip was usually seen alongside Brock's Lombre. The two were often called out to use a dual-Water Gun attack.

Marshtomp and Brock

In Turning Over a Nuzleaf!, Mudkip, along with Pikachu, Treecko, Corphish, Torchic, Silcoon, and Lotad, were separated from the group after a Loudred attacked them. Mudkip and Pikachu attempted to lead the group of Pokémon as they searched for their Trainers. However, a group of Nuzleaf began to capture the Pokémon one by one after Corphish damaged the leaf on one of the Nuzleaf's heads. Mudkip and Pikachu were not captured and worked together to save the others until Ash and the group arrived.

In The Princess and the Togepi, Mudkip teamed up with Pikachu to face Colonel Hansen's Ninjask in order to give Misty time to run away. Unfortunately, the speedy Pokémon were able to escape due to creating a smokescreen with Shadow Ball and tunneling away with Dig.

In Candid Camerupt!, Mudkip battled Victor's Zigzagoon. Mudkip opened by using Water Gun, which Zigzagoon dodged. Zigzagoon then shockingly responded with a Thunderbolt, ending the battle with just the one move.

In Judgment Day!, Mudkip was used in a mock battle alongside Lombre against Ash's Swellow and Corphish to help Jimmy train as a referee. Lombre was quickly pushed into a tough position and Brock had it play dead to give Jimmy an easy judgment. As Jimmy wondered what to do, Ash commanded Swellow to attack Lombre, who retaliated with Razor Leaf. The attack failed to knock out Swellow and it and Mudkip attacked with dual Water Guns, which Corphish blocked. Jimmy declared Corphish unable to battle, though it sprung back up immediately after. His teacher scolded him for the rash judgement and the battle was put to an end.

In The Scuffle of Legends, Mudkip and Beautifly distracted Archie, giving Groudon the opportunity to defeat Kyogre.

Kanto Battle Frontier
Marshtomp in the Gardenia Town Contest

Brock decided to bring Mudkip with him across the Kanto region during Ash's Battle Frontier challenge.

In A Chip Off the Old Brock, Mudkip evolved into a Marshtomp when it was having a practice battle against Ash's Grovyle. It automatically learned Mud Shot upon evolution due to it becoming part Ground type. In the same episode, it became smitten with a Flaaffy, much like the way Brock was smitten by its Trainer.

In What I Did For Love!, Brock decided to enter the Gardenia Town Pokémon Contest in attempt to win the affections of a Pokémon Breeder named Yuma. Marshtomp was motivated to help its Trainer, so Brock decided to use it in the Battle Round of the Contest. It performed rather well, taking out Mollie's Absol. In the finals, it fought against May's Eevee and was able to use its fins to sense Eevee's underground movements and detect exactly where it would come up after using Dig. Despite this, Eevee eventually won.

Brock left Marshtomp at the Pewter Gym when he decided to join Ash in the Sinnoh region.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Marshtomp in love

In Ride, Lapras, Ride!, Marshtomp was shown to have rejoined Brock's team. During the episode, it helped in freeing a trapped Wailmer. Despite Wailmer evolving into a Wailord and getting stuck again, they were able to free the Float Whale Pokémon.

Personality and characteristics

Initially, Mudkip was distrustful of strangers and was very protective of those it cared for, similar to Ash's Bulbasaur. This is shown in its debut appearance, where it viewed Brock and the others as intruders of its land. Once Brock gained its trust, it turned into an extremely loyal Pokémon and felt safer around strangers. During its travels with Brock, it was shown to be more of a sensible type and it was seen assisting Pikachu in breaking up and resolving arguments between the other Pokémon. It is also friendly with younger Pokémon. It was particularly useful when it came to locating objects and missing people or Pokémon thanks to the fin on its head, which was hypersensitive to any vibration.

When Mudkip evolved into Marshtomp, it retained the same personality but also developed somewhat of a flirtatious side, like its Trainer, as seen in A Chip Off the Old Brock when it fell madly in love with Mariah's Flaaffy.

Appearance

As a Mudkip
Brock Mudkip.png

Moves used

Brock Marshtomp Protect.png
Using Protect
Move First Used In
Water Gun A Mudkip Mission
Mud Shot A Chip Off the Old Brock
Protect What I Did for Love!
Tackle What I Did for Love!
A † shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

Moves improvised

Picture First Used In Moves Involved Partnered With
Fiery Water Gun.png Hail to the Chef! Fire Spin and Water Gun May's Combusken
Description: A combination of Fire Spin and Water Gun. Combusken uses Fire Spin while Mudkip shoots a Water Gun and the two attacks combine to create a stream of water surrounded by a spiral of red-orange fire. This was used to try and stop Team Rocket from making off with Ash's Pikachu, Rhonda's Mr. Mime, and Rhoda's Sneasel, but to no avail.

Artwork

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Early poster for
Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire 		Official artwork from
Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire 		Official artwork from
Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire 		Official artwork from
Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire 		Official artwork from
Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire

In the games

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Advanced Generation: I've Begun Hiragana and Katakana!

Mudkip appears in Pokémon Advanced Generation: I've Begun Hiragana and Katakana!.

Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pokémon Number Battle!

Mudkip appears in Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pokémon Number Battle!.

Pokémon Masters Arena

Mudkip appears in Pokémon Masters Arena.

In the manga

Ash & Pikachu

Marshtomp in Ash & Pikachu

Marshtomp first appeared as a Mudkip in Brock, A Man Of Resolve!! as a wild Pokémon. Brock caught it later on. Mudkip evolved into a Marshtomp prior to A 'Thank You' That Transcends Time.

Appearance

As a Mudkip
Brock Mudkip AP.png

Moves used

Brock Mudkip Water Gun AP.png
Using Water Gun
as a Mudkip
Move First Used In
Water Gun A Pokémon Battle Against An Entire Family?!
A † shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

In the TCG

Brock's Marshtomp was featured in the TCG multiple times. The following is a list of cards named either Brock's Mudkip or Brock's Marshtomp.

Brock's Marshtomp
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
Brock's Mudkip Water       ADV-P Promotional cards   038/ADV-P
Brock's Marshtomp Fighting       Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Sea's Manaphy   008/019
 


Trivia

  • Out of the main characters' Hoenn first partner Pokémon, Marshtomp is the only one that:
  • Marshtomp is the only first partner Pokémon to be owned by Brock.
    • It is also his only Pokémon that is mid-way through its evolutionary line.
  • Marshtomp is the first first partner Pokémon owned by a main character to evolve outside of its native region.
  • Marshtomp is the first Water-type first partner Pokémon owned by a main character besides Ash.
    • Marshtomp is also the first Water-type first partner Pokémon owned by a main character to evolve.
  • Out of all the Pokémon that were obtained and evolved during the course of Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire, Mudkip took the longest to evolve, at 123 episodes.
    • It also took Marshtomp the same amount of time to be shown using a second move, the longest out of any of Brock's Pokémon.

See also

For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Mudkip and Marshtomp.


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