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In the World of Pokémon, there lives a vast number and variety of amazing creatures to befriend and collect. Every week, we will be focusing on a single one of these Pokémon or evolutionary line and talking about what makes it special. This week's Pokémon of choice is the Mudkip line!
Mudkip was the Water starter introduced in Generation III, along with its Fire and Grass counterparts Torchic and Treecko. Mudkip appears to be inspired by either a mudskipper (a type of fish that can walk on land), an aquatic salamander such as a mudpuppy, or some combination of the two. Despite its small size and cute appearance, the Pokédex references its impressive strength, being able to move, lift, and even crush large boulders.
At level 16, Mudkip evolves into Marshtomp and gains the Ground typing. Then it evolves into its final evolution Swampert on level 36. Swampert is the bulkiest of the three Hoenn starters and focuses on using its strong, bulky forelimbs to smash its opponents and create seismic waves. Marshtomp and Swampert have a strong affinity for mud, and in generation III they were the sole users of the move Muddy Water. It's also stated in their dex entries that they can swim faster in mud than they can on land, but this ability appears nowhere else in the games.
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire gave Swampert a Mega Evolution with even higher attack and bulk. It also gained the ability Swift Swim, which allows Mega Swampert to outspeed nearly any Pokémon without a boosted speed stat when it's raining. Unfortunately the ability Drizzle and the move Rain Dance only stay in effect for 5 turns (8 if the user is holding a Damp Rock) so Swift Swim is not as reliable for the entire battle, but it can still transform Swampert from a powerful tank to a potent sweeper for a few turns.
In the anime, Mudkip and Marshtomp are used by the main character Brock during the gang's exploits through the Hoenn region. Swampert has appeared only sporadically in Pokémon media, often being slighted when comapred to Sceptile and Blaziken, according to some fans. Examples of this are Ash's Grovyle and May's Combusken evolving while Brock's Marshtomp remained unchanged and Sceptile and Blaziken both appearing in Pokkén Tournament without Swampert.
Here are some questions to consider to get conversation rolling. You don't have to answer all of them or any of them in your post as long as you're staying on topic and within global forum rules.
Thanks to @The_Doctor for suggesting this Pokémon of the Week!
Previous Pokémon of the Week:
At level 16, Mudkip evolves into Marshtomp and gains the Ground typing. Then it evolves into its final evolution Swampert on level 36. Swampert is the bulkiest of the three Hoenn starters and focuses on using its strong, bulky forelimbs to smash its opponents and create seismic waves. Marshtomp and Swampert have a strong affinity for mud, and in generation III they were the sole users of the move Muddy Water. It's also stated in their dex entries that they can swim faster in mud than they can on land, but this ability appears nowhere else in the games.
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire gave Swampert a Mega Evolution with even higher attack and bulk. It also gained the ability Swift Swim, which allows Mega Swampert to outspeed nearly any Pokémon without a boosted speed stat when it's raining. Unfortunately the ability Drizzle and the move Rain Dance only stay in effect for 5 turns (8 if the user is holding a Damp Rock) so Swift Swim is not as reliable for the entire battle, but it can still transform Swampert from a powerful tank to a potent sweeper for a few turns.
In the anime, Mudkip and Marshtomp are used by the main character Brock during the gang's exploits through the Hoenn region. Swampert has appeared only sporadically in Pokémon media, often being slighted when comapred to Sceptile and Blaziken, according to some fans. Examples of this are Ash's Grovyle and May's Combusken evolving while Brock's Marshtomp remained unchanged and Sceptile and Blaziken both appearing in Pokkén Tournament without Swampert.
Here are some questions to consider to get conversation rolling. You don't have to answer all of them or any of them in your post as long as you're staying on topic and within global forum rules.
- Do you like or dislike this Pokémon? Why?
- How is this Pokémon in-game?
- How is this Pokémon in competitive play? Are there any interesting strategies you like to use for them?
- Do you like this Pokémon's representation in the anime? Are there any moments or qualities in particular you enjoy/dislike?
- How do you think this Pokémon would interact with our world?
- If given the power to, would you change anything about this Pokémon and if so, what would you change?
- How does this compare to other Water type starters for you?
- And the other Hoenn starters?
- Do you think Swampert has been underrepresented in Pokémedia?
- so i herd u liek mudkipz?
Thanks to @The_Doctor for suggesting this Pokémon of the Week!
Previous Pokémon of the Week:
Pokémon of the Week #1: Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, & Venusaur
Pokémon of the Week #2: Scraggy & Scrafty
Pokémon of the Week #3: Gulpin & Swalot
Pokémon of the Week #4: Porygon, Porygon2, & Porygon-Z
Pokémon of the Week #5: Emolga
Pokémon of the Week #6: Rufflet & Braviary
Pokémon of the Week #7: Ditto
Pokémon of the Week #8: Wynaut & Wobbuffet
Pokémon of the Week #9: Sneasel & Weavile
Pokémon of the Week #10: Murkrow & Honchkrow
Pokémon of the Week #11: Houndour & Houndoom
Pokémon of the Week #12: Exeggcute & Exeggutor
Pokémon of the Week #13: Gastly, Haunter, & Gengar
Pokemon of the Week #14: Smoochum & Jynx
Pokémon of the Week #15: Beldum, Metang, & Metagross
Pokémon of the Week #16: Bidoof
Pokémon of the Week # 17: Deerling and Sawsbuck
Pokémon of the Week #18: Munchlax and Snorlax
Pokémon of the Week #19: Hoppip, Skiploom, and Jumpluff
Pokémon of the Week #20: Nincada, Ninjask, and Shedinja
Pokémon of the Week #21: Pumpkaboo & Gourgeist
Pokémon of the Week #2: Scraggy & Scrafty
Pokémon of the Week #3: Gulpin & Swalot
Pokémon of the Week #4: Porygon, Porygon2, & Porygon-Z
Pokémon of the Week #5: Emolga
Pokémon of the Week #6: Rufflet & Braviary
Pokémon of the Week #7: Ditto
Pokémon of the Week #8: Wynaut & Wobbuffet
Pokémon of the Week #9: Sneasel & Weavile
Pokémon of the Week #10: Murkrow & Honchkrow
Pokémon of the Week #11: Houndour & Houndoom
Pokémon of the Week #12: Exeggcute & Exeggutor
Pokémon of the Week #13: Gastly, Haunter, & Gengar
Pokemon of the Week #14: Smoochum & Jynx
Pokémon of the Week #15: Beldum, Metang, & Metagross
Pokémon of the Week #16: Bidoof
Pokémon of the Week # 17: Deerling and Sawsbuck
Pokémon of the Week #18: Munchlax and Snorlax
Pokémon of the Week #19: Hoppip, Skiploom, and Jumpluff
Pokémon of the Week #20: Nincada, Ninjask, and Shedinja
Pokémon of the Week #21: Pumpkaboo & Gourgeist