
- Abilities
- Own TempoPrevents the Pokémon from becoming confused.StaminaRaises Defense when hit.
- Hidden ability
- Inner FocusPrevents flinching and blocks Intimidate.
- Capture
- Gender
- 50.0% female
- Egg groups
- Field
- Growth
- Medium Fast
- EV yield
- 1 Attack
- Wild held item
- Light Clay
| HP | 70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 100 | |
| Defense | 70 | |
| Sp. Atk | 45 | |
| Sp. Def | 55 | |
| Speed | 45 | |
| Total | 385 |
Where to find it
Chance per encounter, under the conditions shown.
Times and conditions
- Morning: 4:00–9:59
- Day: 10:00–19:59
- Night: 20:00–3:59
Calendar encounters can replace a land slot on specific dates.
| Location | Method / conditions | Level | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 35 | , and | 14 | 4% |
| Route 35 | , | 12 | 10% |
Evolution
Evolves into Mudsdale at Lv 30.
Level-up moves
“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mud-Slap | Ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage. Lowers its accuracy by 1 stage. |
| 1 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 | Attacks with a punch. May lower the target’s Defense. |
| 4 | Iron Defense | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 | The user hardens its body’s surface like iron. Raises its Defense by 2 stages. |
| 8 | Double Kick | Fighting | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 | The foe is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet. |
| 12 | Bulldoze | Ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Stomps the ground, attacking nearby Pokémon and lowering their Speed. |
| 16 | Stomp | Normal | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | The foe is stomped with a big foot. 30% chance to make it flinch. Double damage if it used Minimize. |
| 20 | Strength | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders. |
| 24 | Counter | Fighting | Physical | var. | 100 | 20 | A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| 28 | High Horsepower | Ground | Physical | 95 | 95 | 10 | Attacks the target with tremendous force. |
| 32 | Heavy Slam | Steel | Physical | var. | 100 | 10 | Slams the target with its heavy body. The heavier the user is compared with the target, the greater the power. |
| 36 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that hits all Pokémon in battle. It can hit a foe using Dig. |
| 40 | Mega Kick | Normal | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 | The foe is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power. |
| 44 | Superpower | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | The user attacks with brute force. It then lowers the user’s Attack and Defense by 1 stage. |
TMs and HMs
| TM / HM | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that hits all Pokémon in battle. It can hit a foe using Dig. |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | var. | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 | A 5-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | Boulders are hurled at the foe, hindering its movement. Lowers its Speed by 1 stage. |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 | The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 | The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act. |
| TM58 | Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM66 | Payback | Dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | The user charges up, then attacks. If it moves after the foe, its power is doubled. |
| TM76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 | The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle. |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM95 | Heavy Slam | Steel | Physical | var. | 100 | 10 | Slams the target with its heavy body. The heavier the user is compared with the target, the greater the power. |
| TM97 | Low Sweep | Fighting | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | Targets the opponent’s legs with a quick kick, lowering Speed. |
| TM103 | Bulldoze | Ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Stomps the ground, attacking nearby Pokémon and lowering their Speed. |
| TM115 | High Horsepower | Ground | Physical | 95 | 95 | 10 | Attacks the target with tremendous force. |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders. |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 | Attacks with a punch. May lower the target’s Defense. |
Move tutors
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes | Tutor location, cost and requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It has a 30% chance to paralyze the foe. | |
| Close Combat | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | The user fights up close without guarding itself. It lowers its Defense and Sp. Def by 1 stage. | Cianwood City · Cost: Rare Candy ×3 Requirements: Cianwood City: Ace Trainer Hans unlocks Close Combat Cianwood City |
| Counter | Fighting | Physical | var. | 100 | 20 | A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. | Saffron Fighting Dojo · Cost: ₽10000 Requirements: Saffron City: the Hunyuan Dojo (beat the disciples → Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan) the Hunyuan martial-arts hall, Saffron City |
| Curse | Ghost | Status | — | — | 10 | Curses the foe. Non- Ghost types raise Attack and Defense by 1 stage and lower Speed by 1 stage. | Pokémon Tower, upper floors · Cost: Free Requirements: Pokémon Tower: side battles and extras the little girl in the Pokémon Tower, Lavender Town |
| Earth Power | Ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The ground under the foe erupts with power. 10% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage. | Route 46 · Cost: Cherish Ball ×1 Route 46 |
| Endeavor | Normal | Physical | var. | 100 | 5 | An attack move that cuts down the foe’s HP to equal the user’s HP. | |
| Iron Head | Steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slams the foe with its steel-hard head. 30% chance to make the target flinch. | Route 21 · Cost: Nest Ball ×1 Requirements: Route 21: break the wild Mr. Mime's barrier (unlocks Iron Head) Route 21 |
Egg moves
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however. |
| Fissure | Ground | Physical | var. | 30 | 5 | The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the foe in. The target instantly faints if it hits. |
| Roar | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends. |
| Smack Down | Rock | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 | The user throws a stone or shell at a flying foe, knocking it down to the ground. |
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