Marshtomp (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Marshtomp (disambiguation).

Marshtomp ヌマクロー Numacraw #259 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Water Ground Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Torrent Cacophony Cacophony Damp Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Monster and Water 1 Hatch time 21 cycles
Height 2'04" 0.7 m Marshtomp 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 61.7 lbs. 28.0 kg Marshtomp 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 143 Gen. III-IV Unknown IV 142 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Marshtomp 0 HP 2 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 70
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

Marshtomp is an amphibious bipedal Pokémon. Its body is primarily light-blue with a lighter shade of blue for its underside and an orange belly. Marshtomp's head has an angular black fin, orange eyes, and orange gills on the ends of both cheeks. It has long arms with three-fingered hands. Its feet have three small toes, and it has two black fins for tails. This Pokémon has a thin, sticky film enveloping its body that enables it to live on land. Its body weakens if its skin dries out, so it plays in the mud on beaches when the tide is low to replenish fluids. It is capable of moving faster through mud than water. With its sturdy legs, it has good footing in mud that allows it to overwhelm struggling opponents. As its former signature move, Muddy Water is another special capability of this Pokémon. Marshtomp lives in swamps and other wetlands.

In the anime

Marshtomp in the anime

Major appearances

Brock's Marshtomp

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.

Other

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

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

Marshtomp in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Mumu

Ruby's Mudkip, Mumu, evolved upon his arrival at Slateport City, which Ruby was happy to record a video of. Afterwards, it was used in battle with Magma Admin Blaise 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 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
Generation IV Diamond Its sturdy legs give it sure footing, even in mud. It burrows into dirt to sleep. Pearl Platinum HeartGold Living on muddy ground that provides poor footing has made its legs sturdy. SoulSilver
Generation V Black Its sturdy legs give it sure footing, even in mud. It burrows into dirt to sleep. White Black 2 Its sturdy legs give it sure footing, even in mud. It burrows into dirt to sleep. White 2
Generation VI X Its sturdy legs give it sure footing, even in mud. It burrows into dirt to sleep. Y Living on muddy ground that provides poor footing has made its legs sturdy. Omega 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. Alpha 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.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Evolve Mudkip Emerald Evolve Mudkip FireRed LeafGreen Trade Colosseum Trade XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Trade Platinum Trade HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Mudkip Pal Park Pond
Generation V Black White Poké Transfer Black 2 White 2 Poké Transfer
Generation VI X Y Trade Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Mudkip

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Pinball: R&S Evolve Mudkip Trozei! Endless Level 66, Endless Level 81, Forever Level 16, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Mt. Faraway (10F-19F), Waterfall Pond (13F-18F) Ranger Lyra Forest
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Lake Afar (B1-B24) MD Sky Lake Afar (B1-B24) MD Stormy Evolve Mudkip Ranger: GS Faldera Island, Ice Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Lake: Soothing Shore Rumble U Dream Gate: Wet and Wild Battle
Generation VI Battle Trozei Sky-High Ruins: Stage 2 Shuffle Galerie Rouge: Stage 63 Rumble World Distortion Land: Gracious Woodlands (All Areas, Entrance Boss), Plasma Tundra: Misty Moor (All Areas, Entrance Boss)

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 IX, 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Electric-type  moves is 2×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI Other generations: III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

XY   ORAS   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  0011 0011 Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100}}100% 35 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   0011 0011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 40 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   0011 0011 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100}}100% 25 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   0011 0011 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   01010 0044 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100}}100% 25 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   0066 0099 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   02020 01212 Foresight Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 40 Clever 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ 01616 01616 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   01515 01818 Bide Normal Physical 0000— —}}—% 10 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0   02525 02222 Mud Bomb Ground Special 06565 085}}85% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ N/AN/A 02828 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥ 04242 03232 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   03737 03838 Muddy Water Water Special 09090 085}}85% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥ 03131 04242 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   04646 04848 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ 05353 05252 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Marshtomp Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Marshtomp Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VI Other generations: III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM07 TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM13 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 1 ♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥ TM14 TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 3 ♥♥♥ TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ TM26 TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM28 TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0   TM31 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 Cool 1 ♥ 0   TM34 TM34 Sludge Wave Poison Special 09595 100}}100% 10 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM39 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   TM49 TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM55 TM55 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0   TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM78 TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 Tough 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥ TM80 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥ TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM94 TM94 Rock SmashXY Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM94 TM94 Secret PowerORAS Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Clever 1 ♥ 0   TM98 TM98 Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 Tough 1 ♥ 0   XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   ZHM03 HM03 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥ ZHM04 HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   ZHM05 HM05 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   ZHM06 HM06 Rock SmashORAS Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   ZHM07 HM07 DiveORAS Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Marshtomp Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Marshtomp Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VI Other generations: III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  Ancient Power Rock Special 60 100% 5 Tough 1 ♥ 0   Avalanche Ice Physical 60 100% 10 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Barrier* Psychic Status — —% 20 Cool 1 ♥ 0   Bite Dark Physical 60 100% 25 Tough 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ Counter* Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0   Curse Ghost Status — —% 10 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   Ice Ball Ice Physical 30 90% 20 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Mirror Coat Psychic Special — 100% 20 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   Mud Bomb Ground Special 65 85% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ Refresh Normal Status — —% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   Sludge* Poison Special 65 100% 20 Tough 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ Stomp Normal Physical 65 100% 20 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ Whirlpool Water Special 35 85% 15 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Wide Guard Rock Status — —% 10 Tough 1 ♥ 0   Yawn Normal Status — —% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Marshtomp in Generation VI Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Marshtomp in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Marshtomp Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Marshtomp Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VI Other generations: III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  X Y OR AS Aqua Tail Water Physical 90 90% 10 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Endeavor Normal Physical — 100% 5 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Low Kick Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Tough 1 ♥ 0   X Y OR AS Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Stealth Rock Rock Status — —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Superpower Fighting Physical 120 100% 5 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ X Y OR AS Water Pledge Water Special 80 100% 10 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Marshtomp can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Marshtomp cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Marshtomp Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Marshtomp Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VI Other generations: III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  Mud Sport Ground Status — —% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   Whirlpool Water Special 35 85% 15 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Hydro Pump Water Special 110 80% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   Rock ThrowORAS Rock Physical 50 90% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Marshtomp Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Marshtomp Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Bubble	Marshtomp (EX Ruby & Sapphire 40)
Pound	Marshtomp (Great Encounters 46)
Slash	Marshtomp (EX Ruby & Sapphire 40)

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   It attacks by spitting bubbles that make Pokémon Slowed.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack 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

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

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

Trivia

• Marshtomp is the only middle evolution Water-type starter Pokémon with two types.
• Marshtomp has gained recent fame as a meme due to its "creepy" face it has in Generation VI.

Origin

Marshtomp is based on the mudpuppy or mudskipper. It may also be based on the axolotl or {{wp|gilled African lungfish}, like its pre-evolved form. 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 is a combination of marsh and stomp.

Numacraw may be a combination of 沼 numa (swamp) and crawfish (crayfish, a freshwater crustacean), crawl, or claw (as "l" and "r" are phonetically interchangeable).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ヌマクロー Numacraw From 沼 numa and crawfish French Flobio A corruption of flot Spanish Marshtomp Same as English name German Moorabbel From Moor and krabbeln Italian Marshtomp Same as English name Korean 늪짱이 Nupjjangi Combination of 늪 and 장이 changed slightly Mandarin Chinese 沼躍魚 / 沼跃鱼 Zhǎoyuèyú Literally "Marsh jumping fish" Cantonese Chinese 沼躍魚 Jíuyeukyùh Literally "Marsh jumping fish"

More languages Hindi मार्शटम्प Marshtomp Transliteration of English name

Related articles

• Brock's Marshtomp
• Mumu

External links

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