Marshtomp Card Guide: Iconic Prints, Chase Cards, and Display Picks
Marshtomp cards ranked for collectors: rarest pulls, best artwork, and perfect pairings with Mudkip and Swampert.
2024-06-10
Popularity Rank: #649
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #715
2019 survey: #436
#649 / 1025
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0259
Height
0.7 m
Weight
28.0 kg
Capture rate
45 / 255
Generation
Gen III
Gender ratio
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Hatch steps
5,100 steps
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Medium Slow
Color
Blue
Habitat
Waters Edge
Shape
Upright
Marshtomp — the quick "why it's beloved" list
Quick read on why Marshtomp clicks with collectors before you dive into cards and spreads.
- From its Bulbapedia summary: it evolves from Mudkip starting at level 16 and evolves into Swampert starting at level 36.
- Honestly? Some Pokémon are just plain likeable. They don't need a sales pitch.
- Pairs naturally with Mudkip on a themed page — cute alone, cuter as a duo.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Marshtomp from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Fantastical Parade
Two Diamond
Fusion Strike
Uncommon
Celestial Storm
Uncommon
Primal Clash
Uncommon
Supreme Victors
Uncommon
Great Encounters
Uncommon
Nintendo Black Star Promos
Common
POP Series 3
Common
Emerald
Uncommon
Dragon
Uncommon
Crystal Guardians
Uncommon
Crystal Guardians
Rare
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Binder plan: Marshtomp edition
A workable spread formula for Marshtomp — scene print, anchor card, supporting cast — without overthinking supplies.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Marshtomp #34 (Celestial Storm) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Marshtomp binder page.
Marshtomp #63 (Fusion Strike) is a fun addition for collectors — affordable and perfect for filling out a Marshtomp page.
Marshtomp #34 (Primal Clash) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Marshtomp mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Marshtomp chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Celestial Storm
Uncommon
Fusion Strike
Uncommon
Primal Clash
Uncommon
Fantastical Parade
Two Diamond
Supreme Victors
Uncommon
Great Encounters
Uncommon
Nintendo Black Star Promos
Common
Right page
POP Series 3
Common
Emerald
Uncommon
Dragon
Uncommon
Crystal Guardians
Uncommon
Crystal Guardians
Rare
Ruby & Sapphire
Uncommon
Ruby & Sapphire
Uncommon
The Michi Method treats your binder like a small gallery: print one scene that spans multiple pockets, then nest your favourite Marshtomp cards around it. The picks and reference art below are meant for collectors building display spreads — not competitive lists.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Marshtomp
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Marshtomp
Scene wallpaper — Marshtomp
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Marshtomp
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
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Additional tips
- National Dex #259 is a quiet flex on dividers or handwritten indices — collectors who sort by number will thank you.
- Label one pocket "海外" / overseas and one domestic — pairing Marshtomp (ヌマクロー) with English prints reads like a travel diary spread.
- If you're building for Starter Pokemon, repeat one motif (floral border, café table, neon sign) across three cards so the theme feels authored.
- Marshtomp's slow growth curve mirrors a "long-term grail" collecting style — pace upgrades across years instead of impulse-buying every reprint.
Marshtomp on the tabletop
For players and duel-minded collectors — abilities, hallmark moves, and tier shorthand in one place.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Marshtomp — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
70
Attack
85
Defense
70
Sp. Atk
60
Sp. Def
70
Speed
50
Total: 405
Players file Marshtomp around tier "NFE" while Ability Torrent (Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Hidden Ability Damp is the deep-cut hunt — call it out when you sell or trade so buyers know you are curating, not flipping random holos.
- Screech — Lowers the target's Defense by 2. — Illustration Rares that stage that motion tend to outperform static portraits.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Marshtomp — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Marshtomp, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
The surface of MARSHTOMP’s body is enveloped by a thin, sticky film that enables it to live on land. This POKéMON plays in mud on beaches when the ocean tide is low.
MARSHTOMP is much faster at traveling through mud than it is at swimming. This POKéMON’s hindquarters exhibit obvious development, giving it the ability to walk on just its hind legs.
Its toughened hind legs enable it to stand upright. Because it weakens if its skin dries out, it replenishes fluids by playing in mud.
A second dex beat (Firered) frames Marshtomp as one that is at its best when on muddy ground with poor footing.. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Marshtomp shows up in X lore as its sturdy legs give it sure footing, even in mud.. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Moorabbel
Spanish
Marshtomp
French
Flobio
Italian
Marshtomp
Japanese
ヌマクロー
Japanese (Romaji)
Numacraw
Korean
늪짱이
Chinese (Simplified)
沼跃鱼
Chinese (Traditional)
沼躍魚
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