Mudkip Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mudkip in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mudkip
Mudkip is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 78.900 DPS.
Mudkip can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Mudkip is weak to Electric, Grass -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Ice, Steel-type moves as Mudkip resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Mudkip is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (78.900 DPS), Regieleki (70.353 DPS), and Thundurus (Therian) (65.700 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Mudkip: After defeating Mudkip, the catch encounter will have a CP between 612 and 660 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 761-822 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mudkip from raids will have exactly 660 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Mudkip?
The best counter for Mudkip is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 78.900 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (70.353 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (65.700 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mudkip?
Mudkip can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Mudkip weak to?
Mudkip is weak to Electric, Grass-type attacks. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mudkip be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Mudkip's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Mudkip from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mudkip from raids will have 660 CP at level 20, or 822 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 612. If you see 660 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mudkip worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mudkip is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Mudkip?
For the best moveset for Mudkip itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mudkip stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Mudkip without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mudkip can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (70.353 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (65.700 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Mudkip in raids?
Weather boost information for Mudkip is not currently available. Water-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.