Marshtomp (Pokémon)

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Marshtomp ヌマクロー Numacraw #259
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Type Water Ground Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Mud Fish Pokémon
Ability Torrent Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn #008 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-012 Almia R— Oblivia R-096 N-136
Height 2'04" Imperial 0.7 m Metric 2'04"/0.7 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 61.7 lbs. Imperial 28.0 kg Metric 61.7 lbs./28.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Blue	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Breeding Monster and Water 1 groups 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 2 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 143 Battle Exp.: 1431*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Marshtomp (Japanese: ヌマクロー Numacraw) is a dual-type Water/Ground Pokémon.

It evolves from Mudkip starting at level 16, and evolves into Swampert starting at level 36.

Biology

Physiology

Marshtomp is a bipedal amphibious creature, mostly light-blue in color with orange and black accentuation. Marshtomp has an angular black fin on his head and orange, pointed gills on the ends of both cheeks, similar to those on Mudkip. Marshtomp has fairly long arms with three-fingered hands. Marshtomp’s underside is a lighter shade of blue, the coloration extending to above the circular patch of orange coloration on its belly. Marshtomp has legs with three small toes upon its feet, and two black fins as its tails.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Several of Marshtomp’s attacks and notable abilities revolve around mud, which it can move through faster through than it can through water. Mud Shot is one of Marshtomp's special moves because they learn it when they first evolve, and is commonly used by both captive and wild Marshtomp alike. Due to a thin, sticky film enveloping its body, Marshtomp is able to live on land. However, Marshtomp becomes weakened if its skin dries out, so it replenishes fluids by playing in mud. Due to its sturdy legs, it has sure footing even in mud, enabling it to quickly overwhelm struggling foes. Marshtomp can utilize its fins like a radar. It is also sensitive to movements on the ground, even underground.

Behavior

Marshtomp can be mild mannered, but are very protective of their kind, and are known to hurl mud at foes, the trait growing fierce upon evolution. Due to its sure footing in mud, it is able to quickly overwhelm struggling foes. Marshtomp plays in mud on beaches when the ocean tide is low, and burrows into dirt to sleep.

Habitat

File:Watersedge.gif

Water's-edge Pokémon

Marshtomp and members of its evolution family live in swamps and wetlands deep in isolated islands. They tend to dislike freshwater ponds, lakes, and riverbeds. Oddly, they travel great distances to freshwater beaches to make their nests.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:Brocks Marshtomp.png

Brock's Marshtomp

Marshtomp made its debut appearance in Zig Zag Zangoose where it was revealed that Nicholai's Mudkip evolved.

Brock's Mudkip evolved into a Marshtomp in A Chip Off the Old Brock. The Mud Fish Pokémon accidentally injured a Flaaffy. After the Flaaffy was healed, Marshtomp became infatuated with the pink electrical sheep, though it ultimately rejected him. Marshtomp remained on Brock's team until it was left in Pewter City he departed for Sinnoh.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG032 Marshtomp Ash's Pokédex Marshtomp, the Mud Fish Pokémon. Marshtomp is the evolved form of Mudkip. It is able to move and swim more quickly through mud than through water. AG048 Marshtomp May's Pokédex Marshtomp, the Mud Fish Pokémon, is the evolved form of Mudkip. Its body is enclosed in a membrane allowing it to live on land. Its lower body is well developed, so it's capable of walking on two legs. Advanced Generation series entries continue below.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG148 Marshtomp May's Pokédex Marshtomp, the Mud Pokémon. Is the evolved form of Mudkip. It can move faster through mud than it can through water.

In the manga

Ruby's Mudkip, Zuzu, evolved upon the his arrival at Slateport City, which Ruby was happy to record a video of. Afterwards, it was used in battle with Magma Admin Mack as Ruby escaped the villain using his knowledge of Pokéblocks and natures that determine preference. After again being forced to battle with yet another Magma Admin, this time in the form of Courtney, it became a Swampert, though this time Ruby was too depressed after his fight with Sapphire to commemorate this occasion.

In the TCG

Main article: Marshtomp (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III 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 {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond Its sturdy legs give it sure footing, even in mud. It burrows into dirt to sleep. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold Living on muddy ground that provides poor footing has made its legs sturdy. SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Evolve from Mudkip Emerald None Evolve from Mudkip FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Pal Park Platinum None Pal Park HeartGold SoulSilver None Evolve Mudkip Pal Park Pond Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve from Mudkip
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 66 Endless Level 81 Forever Level 16 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Mt. Faraway (10F-19F) Waterfall Pond (13F-18F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Lake Afar (B1-B24)
Pokémon Ranger	Lyra Forest
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Faldera Island Ice Temple

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 70		130 - 177	250 - 344
Attack: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Defense: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Atk: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Def: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Speed: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Total: 405	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/3 ★★☆	Power 4/4 ★★★★
Skill 3/4 ★★★☆	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 16/19 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

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By tutoring

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Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an Evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
while a colored background indicates that the move is available. |} |}

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 259.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -19% Friend Area: Peanut Swamp Phrases 51%-100% HP I like the ground to be muddy if I can have it my way. 26%-50% HP Umm... My health has gone down by half already... 1%-25% HP I'm sorry...It's a struggle to even move... Level up My level went up! I'll try harder! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up My level went up! I'll try harder!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -10% IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Ground  Poké Assist: ( Water ) Field move: (Soak ×2) Loops: 7 Min. exp.: 36 Max. exp.: 50 Browser entry   When Marshtomp rears way back, it is readying itself to spit a lump of mud.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Water  ( Water ) Past ( Normal ) (Soak ×2) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Mudkip  Water

Level 16 →

First Evolution Marshtomp  Water  Ground

Level 36 →

Second Evolution Swampert  Water  Ground

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Marshtomp images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Marshtomp is the only middle evolution Template:Type2 starter with two types.
• Marshtomp has the highest base attack of all middle evolution water type starter Pokémon. It has the second highest attack tied with Combusken of all middle evolution starters, only suprassed by Grotle by only four points.

Origin

Mashtomp is based on the mudpuppy or mudskipper. However, the single fin on Marshtomp's head is reminiscent of the Murmillo Helmet worn by murmillo-class Roman gladiators or the Corinthian Helmet (with a horsehair crest) which is worn by Greek Hoplites. "Murmillo" is also a Greek word for a type of saltwater fish.

Name origin

Marshtomp draws its name from a combination of marsh and stomp.

The numa in Numacraw is probably 沼, swamp, and craw is the same as claw, since Japanese uses the same characters for both "l" and "r". Oddly enough, Marshtomp has no claws. Conversely, it could also be from crawdad, another name for the crayfish, a freshwater crustacean.

In other languages

• German: Moorabbel
• French: Flobio
• Korean: 늪짱이 Neupjjang-i - Combination of 늪 (swamp) and 장이 (specialist) changed slightly.
• Chinese (Taiwan): 沼躍魚 Zhǎo Yuè Yú - Literally "Pond/pool jumping fish". 沼 can also be from 沼澤 Zhǎo​zé (marsh/swamp/bog).

Related articles

• Brock's Marshtomp
• Zuzu

External links

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