Mud Shot

Ground

Mud Shot is a Fast Attack of type Ground in Pokémon GO. In Gym and Raid battles, it deals 4 damage and it generates 6 energy. In GO Battle League, Mud Shot deals 3 damage and generates 9 energy. Explore its damage and energy stats in battles, its effectiveness against various Pokémon types, and see which Pokémon wield it best.

Mud Shot effectiveness against other Pokémon types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy
Ground×1.0×1.0×0.4×1.6×1.0×1.6×0.6×1.0×1.6×1.6×1.0×0.6×1.6×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0

Mud Shot Adventure Effects

Mud Shot has no Adventure Effects.

Mud Shot in Gym and Raid Battles

Gym and Raid Battles Stats

CategoryFast Attack
TypeGround
Power4
Energy6
Animation Duration0.5s
Damage Window0.3s - 0.5s
DPS8 Damage per second
DPE0.67 Damage per Energy
EPS12 Energy per second

Similar moves in Gym and Raid Battles

GroundMud Shot460.5s128
GroundMud-Slap19131.5s8.6712.67
GroundSand Attack470.5s148

Mud Shot in Trainer Battles

Trainer Battles Stats

CategoryFast Attack
TypeGround
Power3
Energy9
Duration2 Turns
DPT1.5 Damage per turn
EPT4.5 Energy per turn
DPE0.33 Damage per Energy
TagsFast Charge

Special effects

Mud Shot has no special effects.

Similar moves in Trainer Battles

GroundMud ShotFast Charge1.54.5391s
GroundMud-SlapHeavy Damage3.673.3311101.5s
GroundSand AttackFast Charge24240.5s

Strongest Pokémon with Mud Shot

1.Primal Groudon (Primal)Primal GroudonGroundMud ShotGroundPrecipice Blades19.9121.51606.62734s23
2.Mega Garchomp (Mega)Mega GarchompGroundMud ShotDragonBreaking Swipe18.920.64514.93773s28
3.Mega Swampert (Mega)Mega SwampertGroundMud ShotWaterHydro Cannon17.0618.67456.75857s31
4.Shadow Groudon (Shadow)Shadow GroudonGroundMud ShotGroundPrecipice Blades16.9519.16346.5865s41
5.Shadow Garchomp (Shadow)Shadow GarchompGroundMud ShotDragonBreaking Swipe16.919.16340.04867s42
6.Landorus (Therian Forme) (Therian)Landorus (Therian Forme)GroundMud ShotGroundSandsear Storm15.8117.91319.84928s45
7.Shadow Landorus (Incarnate Forme) (Incarnate Shadow)Shadow Landorus (Incarnate Forme)GroundMud ShotGroundEarth Power15.4317.87269.98953s53
8.Shadow Excadrill (Shadow)Shadow ExcadrillGroundMud ShotGroundScorching Sands14.7717.4235.05997s61
9.GroudonGroudonGroundMud ShotGroundPrecipice Blades14.7616.36355.06991s40
10.GarchompGarchompGroundMud ShotDragonBreaking Swipe14.516.11343.171,009s42

Best Great League Pokémon with Mud Shot

Great League

Best Ultra League Pokémon with Mud Shot

Ultra League

Mega and Primal Pokémon that boost Mud Shot

All Pokémon that can learn Mud Shot

27SandshrewSandshrewGroundMud ShotReleasedStandard learnset
27Shadow Sandshrew (Shadow)Shadow SandshrewGroundMud ShotReleasedStandard learnset
28SandslashSandslashGroundMud ShotReleasedStandard learnset
28Shadow Sandslash (Shadow)Shadow SandslashGroundMud ShotReleasedStandard learnset
50DiglettDiglettGroundMud ShotReleasedStandard learnset
50Shadow Diglett (Shadow)Shadow DiglettGroundMud ShotReleasedStandard learnset
51DugtrioDugtrioGroundMud ShotReleasedStandard learnset
51Shadow Dugtrio (Shadow)Shadow DugtrioGroundMud ShotReleasedStandard learnset
60PoliwagPoliwagGroundMud ShotReleasedStandard learnset
60Shadow Poliwag (Shadow)Shadow PoliwagGroundMud ShotReleasedStandard learnset

Mud Shot FAQ

How does Mud Shot compare with other moves of the same type?

In raids, Mud Shot has lower move-only DPS compared with Mud-Slap: 8 versus 12.67. This compares damage during the attack animation, not a Pokémon’s complete moveset.

In Trainer Battles, Mud Shot deals less damage per turn compared with Mud-Slap (1.5 versus 3.67 DPT) and generates more energy per turn (4.5 versus 3.33 EPT). Its duration is shorter (2 versus 3 turns). Shorter attacks offer more flexibility when switching or timing a Charged Attack.

Alternatives have the same type and attack category and at least one released Pokémon that learns them. The raid comparison uses the alternative with the highest move-only DPS; the PvP comparison uses the highest DPT for Fast Attacks or DPE for Charged Attacks. Stats alone do not account for buffs, debuffs, typing, or the other moves a Pokémon can learn.

How are the best PvP users selected?

These tables show Pokémon whose recommended moveset in our imported PvPoke rankings includes this move as the Fast Attack or either Charged Attack. The rank is their position in the full league ranking, not just among users of this move. Both recommended Charged Attacks are shown. Being able to learn the move does not automatically make a Pokémon a recommended user.

How are the strongest Pokémon with Mud Shot ranked?

Pokémon are ranked by eDPS (effective DPS), which accounts for damage, survivability, and time lost when rejoining. The default ranking uses Level 40 attackers and average raid boss weaknesses. Every moveset includes this attack. TTW estimates the time to win, and faints estimates how many attackers faint during the battle. Changing the settings can change the order.

How are tiers assigned?

Tiers group attackers by similar scores, emphasizing differences near the top. We use eight groups, labelled SS, S, A, B, C, D, E and F, when there are enough distinct scores; otherwise, fewer tiers are used. Group sizes are determined by the scores, not fixed rank cutoffs. Tiers update with the simulation settings and stay the same when you sort or change pages.

How do opponent choice and rejoin time affect the rankings?

Scores attackers against the configured T4+ raid boss pool, including Mega, Legendary and Mythical Pokémon. Outgoing damage reflects how effective each move type is against the bosses; incoming damage reflects the attacker’s resistances to their moves. Per-type rankings use bosses weak to that type. Types without super-effective matchups use the full pool. Unavailable Pokémon are excluded from the boss pool.

The dummy boss uses neutral effectiveness (1.0×) for every move, with incoming damage based on Defense alone. This can favor attackers whose moves the raid pool resists, or whose weaknesses make them take more damage in raids. The dummy has a fixed 25,000 HP, regardless of raid tier.

Time to return after a team of six faints. Applies to eDPS and estimated battle time.

How do Mega and Primal Pokémon boost Mud Shot?

The Pokémon in the Mega and Primal section above boost other Trainers’ Mud Shot damage by 30% (1.3×) in Raid Battles. The boost follows the attack’s type, not the attacking Pokémon’s type.

Standard Mega Pokémon must be on the battlefield. Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza provide their boost while in the current battle party, including after fainting. Multiple Mega or Primal boosts do not stack; the strongest applicable boost is used.

Explore all Mega and Primal type boosts

Does the ranking include Mega and Primal boosts to teammates?

No. The Mega Level setting adjusts the attacker’s own bonuses. Damage boosts provided to teammates are not included in this ranking.

What does the complete learnset list include?

It includes all Pokémon and forms that have access to Mud Shot, whether they have been released in Pokémon GO or not.

What do legacy and exclusive moves mean?

Legacy moves were once available to a Pokémon but can no longer be learned through standard methods, such as a regular TM. Legacy and exclusive moves may require an event, an Elite TM, or another special method to obtain. Some legacy moves cannot be taught with an Elite TM.