Mud-Slap

Ground

Mud-Slap is a Fast Attack of type Ground in Pokémon GO. In Gym and Raid battles, it deals 19 damage and it generates 13 energy. In GO Battle League, Mud-Slap deals 11 damage and generates 10 energy. Explore its damage and energy stats in battles, its effectiveness against various Pokémon types, and see which Pokémon wield it best.

Mud-Slap effectiveness against other Pokémon types

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Mud-Slap Adventure Effects

Mud-Slap has no Adventure Effects.

Mud-Slap in Gym and Raid Battles

Gym and Raid Battles Stats

CategoryFast Attack
TypeGround
Power19
Energy13
Animation Duration1.5s
Damage Window1.3s - 1.4s
DPS12.67 Damage per second
DPE1.46 Damage per Energy
EPS8.67 Energy per second

Similar moves in Gym and Raid Battles

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

Mud-Slap in Trainer Battles

Trainer Battles Stats

CategoryFast Attack
TypeGround
Power11
Energy10
Duration3 Turns
DPT3.67 Damage per turn
EPT3.33 Energy per turn
DPE1.1 Damage per Energy
TagsHeavy Damage

Special effects

Mud-Slap 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-Slap

1.Shadow Rhyperior (Shadow)Shadow RhyperiorGroundMud-SlapRockRock Wrecker1719.44321.57863s44
2.Shadow Mamoswine (Shadow)Shadow MamoswineGroundMud-SlapIceAvalanche15.8818.96234.82928s61
3.Shadow Excadrill (Shadow)Shadow ExcadrillGroundMud-SlapGroundScorching Sands15.3718.11244.61957s59
4.RhyperiorRhyperiorGroundMud-SlapRockRock Wrecker14.6216.37324.971,002s44
5.MamoswineMamoswineGroundMud-SlapIceAvalanche14.0216.29242.061,048s59
6.ExcadrillExcadrillGroundMud-SlapGroundScorching Sands13.4215.4249.741,094s57
7.Shadow Golurk (Shadow)Shadow GolurkGroundMud-SlapGroundEarth Power13.3415.76210.531,103s68
8.Shadow Vikavolt (Shadow)Shadow VikavoltGroundMud-SlapFlyingFly13.3216.02191.471,107s75
9.Shadow Gigalith (Shadow)Shadow GigalithGroundMud-SlapRockMeteor Beam13.2115.42222.531,113s65
10.Shadow Rhydon (Shadow)Shadow RhydonGroundMud-SlapDragonBreaking Swipe13.1815.46215.521,116s67

Best Great League Pokémon with Mud-Slap

Great League

Best Ultra League Pokémon with Mud-Slap

Ultra League

Best Master League Pokémon with Mud-Slap

Master League

Mega and Primal Pokémon that boost Mud-Slap

All Pokémon that can learn Mud-Slap

31NidoqueenNidoqueenGroundMud-SlapReleasedStandard learnset
31Shadow Nidoqueen (Shadow)Shadow NidoqueenGroundMud-SlapReleasedStandard learnset
50DiglettDiglettGroundMud-SlapReleasedStandard learnset
50Alolan Diglett (Alola)Alolan DiglettGroundMud-SlapReleasedStandard learnset
50Shadow Alolan Diglett (Alola Shadow)Shadow Alolan DiglettGroundMud-SlapReleasedStandard learnset
50Shadow Diglett (Shadow)Shadow DiglettGroundMud-SlapReleasedStandard learnset
51DugtrioDugtrioGroundMud-SlapReleasedStandard learnset
51Alolan Dugtrio (Alola)Alolan DugtrioGroundMud-SlapReleasedStandard learnset
51Shadow Alolan Dugtrio (Alola Shadow)Shadow Alolan DugtrioGroundMud-SlapReleasedStandard learnset
51Shadow Dugtrio (Shadow)Shadow DugtrioGroundMud-SlapReleasedStandard learnset

Mud-Slap FAQ

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

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

In Trainer Battles, Mud-Slap deals more damage per turn compared with Sand Attack (3.67 versus 2 DPT) and generates less energy per turn (3.33 versus 4 EPT). Its duration is longer (3 versus 1 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-Slap 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-Slap?

The Pokémon in the Mega and Primal section above boost other Trainers’ Mud-Slap 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-Slap, 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.