Marshtomp

🎯 Best Counters Against Marshtomp

Top Pokémon to use when battling Marshtomp in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Kartana	Grass Steel	323	182	139	4,206
2	Tapu Bulu	Grass Fairy	249	215	172	3,912
3	Roserade	Grass Poison	243	185	155	3,399
4	Zarude	Dark Grass	242	215	233	4,385
5	Breloom	Grass Fighting	241	144	155	3,007
6	Rillaboom	Grass	239	168	225	3,803
7	Exeggutor	Grass Psychic	233	149	216	3,449
8	Dhelmise	Ghost Grass	233	179	172	3,375
9	Meowscarada	Grass Dark	233	153	183	3,231
10	Sceptile	Grass	223	169	172	3,154

📖 Complete Marshtomp Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Marshtomp (#259) is a Water/Ground-type Pokémon from the Hoenn region (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,032 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Marshtomp can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Marshtomp in 2026.

📊 Marshtomp Stats Analysis

Marshtomp's Attack stat is 156 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Marshtomp may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 133 Defense (Average) and 172 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 461. This gives Marshtomp reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Water-type Pokémon, Marshtomp's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Marshtomp Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Marshtomp depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Mud Shot (Fast) with Mud Bomb (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Marshtomp has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Marshtomp PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Marshtomp can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Water/Ground typing provides useful matchups against Electric, Fire, Steel-type threats while being weak to Grass types.

Master League

In Master League, Marshtomp faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Marshtomp Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Marshtomp's effectiveness depends on its typing and 156 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Marshtomp use Grass-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Marshtomp in Pokémon GO

Marshtomp can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Rainy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Marshtomp Evolution Guide

Marshtomp is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

• Mudkip (#258)
• Marshtomp (#259) ← current — 25 Candy
• Swampert (#260) — 100 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Marshtomp

Shadow Marshtomp is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Marshtomp's effective Attack becomes ~187. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Marshtomp in Pokémon GO

Shiny Marshtomp is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Marshtomp gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,194 - 1,269 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Marshtomp

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Updated November 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.