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{{AnimePokémonInfobox
{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
|nickname=Mumu
nickname=Mumu |
|jnickname=ZUZU
jnickname=ZUZU |
|tmnickname=ZUZU
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|image=[[File:Mumu.png‎|250px]]<br><small>Ruby's Swampert</small><br>[[File:Mumu Mega Swampert.png|200px]]
image=[[File:Mumu.png‎|250px]]|
|caption=As a Mega Swampert
caption=Mumu|
|location=Outskirts of [[Littleroot Town]]
location=Outskirts of [[Littleroot Town]] |
|gender=Male
gender=Male |
|nature=Relaxed
nature=Relaxed |
|ability={{a|Torrent}}
ability={{a|Torrent}} |
|type1=Water
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|type2=Ground
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|media=special
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|evolution=2
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|epnum=PS183
epnum=PS183 |
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numeps1=17 |
|numeps2=31
numeps2=31 |
|firststagename=Mudkip
firststagename=Mudkip |
|secondstagename=Marshtomp
secondstagename=Marshtomp |
|pokemonname=Swampert
pokemonname=Swampert |
|epname=Trying to Trounce Torchic
epname=Trying to Trounce Torchic |
|firstevoep=PS200
firstevoep=PS200 |
|firstevoname=Tripped Up by Torkoal
firstevoname=Tripped Up by Torkoal |
|prevonum=258
prevonum=258 |
|evo1num=259
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|evo2num=260 |
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|secondevoep=PS231
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|secondevoname=Master Class with Masquerain
secondevoname=Master Class with Masquerain |
|current=[[Party|With Ruby]]
current=[[Party|With Ruby]] |
|va=no
va=no |
}}
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==History==
==History==
[[File:Mumu Mudkip.png|thumb|left|220px|Mumu as a Mudkip]]
==={{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}}===
When Ruby was rescued by {{adv|Sapphire}} from a pack of wild {{p|Mightyena}}, she took him to her [[Secret Base]], he thought she was a Pokémon of some sort, and was shocked to the spine when she started talking. The two ended up getting into a fight after he ordered [[Nana]] to bite this supposed "Pokémon," and still holding his own Pokémon from fighting back, he phoned [[Professor Birch]] on the [[Pokégear]] that was in his bag, and was told to choose the "blue Pokémon," which he then chose over the "[[Emerald's Sceptile|green one]]." However, against Sapphire's well-trained [[Chic|Torchic]], it was no match even with its type advantage. After Ruby was told the "cave girl" was in fact Birch's daughter, who had been helping him with his field research, they resolved this dispute before a wild {{p|Seviper}} suddenly attacked them. When Sapphire seemingly subdued it, the two decided to make a bet after getting into an argument over Contests and Gym battles, and that the one who wins all the Contests or Gyms in the [[Hoenn]] region wins the bet. With Sapphire unconscious from the injuries she received from the Mightyena, Ruby swiftly defeated the Seviper after treating her, and later nicknamed the Mudkip "Mumu." Mumu tended to have a running nose.
[[File:Mumu Mudkip.png|thumb|left|150px|Mumu as a Mudkip]]
Mumu first appeared as a Mudkip in ''[[PS183|Trying to Trounce Torchic]]'', as one of the two Pokémon that was in [[Professor Birch]]'s bag. When Ruby was rescued by {{adv|Sapphire}} from a pack of wild {{p|Mightyena}}, she took him to her [[Secret Base]]. He thought she was a Pokémon of some sort, and was shocked to the spine when she started talking. The two ended up getting into a fight after he ordered [[Nana]] to {{m|Bite}} the supposed "Pokémon," and still holding his own Pokémon from fighting back, he phoned [[Professor Birch]] on the [[Pokégear]] that was in his bag, and was told to choose the "blue Pokémon," which he then chose over the "[[Emerald's Sceptile|green one]]. However, against Sapphire's well-trained [[Chic|Torchic]], it was no match even with its type advantage. He [[PS184|later]] nicknamed him "Mumu" after he defeated a wild {{p|Dustox}} and decided he would be best for the [[Tough (condition)|Tough]] category of [[Pokémon Contest]]s.


Being that Ruby still was predisposed to Contests rather than battles as his [[Norman|father]] would intend, Ruby then continued his {{pkmn|journey}} to conquer the Contests, and met several [[wild Pokémon]] that attacked him and Mumu, such as {{p|Dustox}} and {{p|Nuzleaf}}. In doing so, the boy then decided that he would be best for the [[Tough (condition)|Tough]] category of [[Pokémon Contest]]s.
In ''[[PS200|Tripped Up by Torkoal]]'', Mumu evolved into Marshtomp, gaining the awe of the [[Pokémon Fan Club Chairman]], who also adored Nana]and [[Kiki]]. He tried to help Ruby enlist in the Contests there, but with no Hoenn [[Contest Pass]], he wasn't accepted. Instead, the two ended up being dragged into a mire when three {{tc|Magma Admin}}s kidnapped the two along with [[Captain Stern]]. When Ruby awakened Mumu popped out of his ball to help free him, but to no avail. Upon realizing that the one interrogating Stern for information now was in cahoots with [[Tabitha]] and [[Magma Admin Courtney|Courtney]], who had attacked him and Sapphire before, Ruby used his [[Pokéblock]]-making skills to lure [[Blaise]]'s {{p|Slugma}} into the [[Submarine Explorer 1|Submarine]] they were planning to steal. Mumu managed to counter Slugma's fire attacks, but soon fell to Blaise's illusions. After overcoming it he attacked with Earthquake, allowing the two to reach the escape pod.


[[File:Mumu Marshtomp.png|thumb|left|220px|Mumu as a Marshtomp]]
In ''[[PS209|Hanging Around With Slaking I]]'', Mumu was used in Ruby's battle against his father, [[Norman]]. After Nana and Kiki were defeated due to Norman knowing how they attacked it was revealed that they were a distraction for Mumu to set up a Mud Shot attack, which landed a direct hit after shooting through some pipes. Norman quickly counters with {{p|Vigoroth}}'s and it seems the two are evenly matched. Ruby soon attempts to fire Mumu's high powered Mud Shot, but it is stopped by {{p|Castform}}'s {{m|Sunny Day}}.
When the two arrived in [[Slateport City]], Mumu finally evolved into a Marshtomp and gained the awe of the [[Pokémon Fan Club Chairman]], who also adored [[Kiki]] and Nana and tried to help Ruby enlist in the Contests there, but with no Hoenn [[Contest Pass]], he wasn't accepted. Instead, the two ended up being dragged into a mire when three {{tc|Magma Admin}}s kidnapped the two along with [[Captain Stern]]. Tied up and put to sleep by the gas [[Tabitha]]'s {{p|Torkoal}} speed, it wasn't until a while later that Ruby awakened, and Mumu popped out of his ball to help free its owner. Upon realizing that the one interrogating Stern for information now was in cahoots with Tabitha and [[Magma Admin Courtney|Courtney]], who had attacked him and Sapphire before, Ruby used his [[Pokéblock]]-making skills to lure [[Blaise]]'s {{p|Slugma}} into the [[Submarine Explorer 1|Submarine]] they were planning to steal, and after being subjected to his traumatizing illusions, instead seized the opportunity to escape on the emergency escape pod installed in the submarine with a series of {{m|Earthquake}} attacks.
[[File:Mumu Marshtomp.png|thumb|left|150px|Mumu as a Marshtomp]]
In ''[[PS218|It's Absol-utely a Bad Omen]]'', Mumu is used to advance Ruby through the Normal Rank of the Tough Contest. In ''[[PS220|Going to Eleven with Loudred & Exploud I]]'', Mumu is used alongside Ruby's other Pokémon to battle against {{FB|Magma Admin|Courtney}} and her {{p|Ninetales}}. Although Ruby had a five to one advantage his team was beaten due to Ninetales having control of nine different fireballs.


Awakening quite a while later, Ruby and Mumu drifted all the way to {{rt|119|Hoenn}} where Ruby was again attacked by a Seviper, this time with a {{p|Zangoose}}, and thanks to their fangs impaling all his party Pokémon's balls, it had to be a wild [[Feefee|Feebas]] that had grown attached to Ruby who finished them off. After reluctantly adding it to his team, Ruby would be stricken with another danger, possibly the worst of all: his infuriated father, who had been tracking him down ever since the beginning of his journey. Nana and Kiki were no match for his {{p|Slaking}}, being that Norman taught the two Pokémon their moves, but Mumu was another story, and with his well-hidden {{m|Mud Shot}}, managed to distract the leader for a while before his {{p|Vigoroth}} began to counter it. Through an unfortunate chain of events, just when the fight seemed to go to a halt with {{DL|Ruby (Adventures)|Popo|Castform}}'s help, both Ruby and Norman's lives would be in peril as they hung from a pipe, and nearly had a deadly fall that they avoided thanks to the [[Running Shoes]] he received for his birthday weeks ago.  
In ''[[PS223|I More Than Like You, Luvdisc I]]'', Mumu is used to advance Ruby through the Super Rank of the Tough Contest. After the contest Mumu is used in Ruby's battle against [[Wallace]] alongside the rest of team, bar [[Feefee]], and loses.


With this training, Ruby and Sapphire teamed up again against Maxie and Archie after they insidiously defeated Wallace, and succeeded in driving them away before their {{DL|Ruby (Adventures)|Plusle}} and {{DL|Sapphire (Adventures)|Minun}} delivered the final blow.
In ''[[PS231|Master Class with Masquerain]]'', Mumu evolved into Swampert. [[PS232|Soon]] after Mumu is used to advance Ruby through the Hyper Rank of the Tough Contest.


In the {{chap|Emerald}}, Mumu appeared in Ruby's party again, but despite being enlisted as one of the three Pokémon he registered with for the {{ho|Battle Dome}} tournament, wasn't used to battle {{adv|Emerald}}. However, he was the only one of his entire party to be used to move up along the {{Gdis|Battle Tower|III}} when [[Guile Hideout]] seized control of it, and after the villain succeeded in invoking a wish from the {{p|Jirachi}} he captured, Mumu was taught the ultimate {{t|Water}} attack, {{m|Hydro Cannon}}, and teamed up with the 8 other starters to destroy Guile's fake, giant Kyogre monster.
In ''[[PS248|The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon X]]'', Mumu, alongside Ruby and Sapphire's other Pokémon, are used to battle against [[Archie]] and [[Maxie]]. He and [[Chic]] attempted to deliver a decisive blow, but failed to do any real damage. In ''[[PS252|The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon XIV]]'', Mumu and Chic attack the meteor fragment coming from Archie and Maxie, which sends a powerful blast of energy out. The energy hits Maxie and Archie's foreheads, turning them back to normal and stops the power of the Red and [[Blue Orb]]s.


In the {{chap|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}, Mumu, alongside Chic and Sceptile, trained under [[Ultima]] in order to fully master the ultimate moves. The training was issued by [[Steven Stone]] in order to prepare the three starters to learn [[Mega Evolution]] and prevent the ultimate moves from going out of control due to the increased power Mega Evolution provides. With Ruby having business elsewhere, Steven trained Mumu in its Trainer's stead.
In ''[[PS267|It All Ends Now VIII]]'', Mumu is shown to have won the Master Rank of the Tough Contest, wearing a {{DL|Scarf|Yellow Scarf}}.
[[File:Ruby and Mumu.png|thumb|right|175px|Ruby and Mumu]]
==={{chap|Emerald}}===
In ''[[PS321|Cunning Kirlia]]'', Mumu was used to advance Ruby through the {{ho|Battle Dome}}. Despite being one of his three options to fight against {{adv|Emerald}} he was not used.
 
In ''[[PS330|The Final Battle III]]'', Mumu is taught the ultimate move Hydro Cannon. He was soon used alongside [[Blasty]] and [[Silver's Feraligatr]] to attack with Hydro Cannon to help destroy [[Guile Hideout]]'s fake {{p|Kyogre}}.
 
==={{chap|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}===
In the {{chap|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}, Sceptile, alongside Chic and Mumu, trained under Ultima in order to fully master the ultimate moves. The training was issued by [[Steven Stone]] and [[Mr. Stone]] as part of a plan dedicated to preventing a giant [[Grand Meteor Delta|meteoroid]] from crashing into the planet. With Ruby having business elsewhere, Steven trained Mumu in its Trainer's stead. When Ruby returned in [[PAORAS08]] to stop the attack [[Zinnia]] lead on the [[Sea Mauville]], he [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] Mumu for the first time and used him to battle [[Zinnia]]'s {{p|Goodra}}.
 
==Personality and characteristics==
Mumu was noted in his debut appearance for being less coordinated, swift, and graceful compared to the rest of Ruby's team at the time, and habitually left a trail of mucus from his nose. Despite this, Mumu quickly won Ruby over with his resourcefulness and ability to use his fin's enhanced senses to detect enemies. As Ruby's Pokémon Contest representative for the Toughness category, Mumu exhibits great fortitude and power in contests and battle, becoming Ruby's main powerhouse as the chapter developed. After evolving, many of Mumu's clumsier traits as a Mudkip seem to have faded.


==Moves used==
==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|water|ground|Mumu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Mud Sport|1=Muddy Water|2=Endeavor|3=Mud Shot}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Mud Sport|1=Muddy Water|2=Endeavor|3=Mud Shot}}
{{anmov/h|water|ground|Mumu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Mud Sport|1=Muddy Water|2=Endeavor|3=Mud Shot|4=Mudkip Mud-Slap|5=Marshtomp Mud Shot}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Mud Sport|1=Muddy Water|2=Endeavor|3=Mud Shot|4=Mud-Slap<br>as a Mudkip|5=Mud Shot<br>as a Marshtomp}}
|image2=Mumu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Silver Feraligatr Hydro Cannon|1=Marshtomp Bide|2=Marshtomp Earthquake|3=Marshtomp Rock Smash}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Hydro Cannon|1=Bide as a Marshtomp|2=Earthquake as a Marshtomp|3=Rock Smash as a Marshtomp}}}}
|image2=Mumu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Silver Feraligatr Hydro Cannon|1=Marshtomp Bide|2=Marshtomp Earthquake|3=Marshtomp Rock Smash|4=Mudkip Water Gun|5=Hammer Arm}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Hydro Cannon|1=Bide<br>as a Marshtomp|2=Earthquake<br>as a Marshtomp|3=Rock Smash<br>as a Marshtomp|4=Water Gun<br>as a Mudkip|5=Hammer Arm<br>as Mega Swampert}}}}
{{anmov|Water|Water Gun|PS183|Trying to Trounce Torchic}}
{{anmov|Ground|Mud-Slap|PS187|Tongue-Tied Kecleon}}
{{anmov|Ground|Earthquake|PS202|Slugging It Out with Slugma II}}
{{anmov|Ground|Earthquake|PS202|Slugging It Out with Slugma II}}
{{anmov|Ground|Mud Shot|PS209|Hanging Around With Slaking I}}
{{anmov|Ground|Mud Shot|PS209|Hanging Around With Slaking I}}
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{{anmov|Normal|Endeavor|PS260|It All Ends Now I}}
{{anmov|Normal|Endeavor|PS260|It All Ends Now I}}
{{anmov|Water|Hydro Cannon|PS335|The Final Battle VII|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Water|Hydro Cannon|PS335|The Final Battle VII|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Fighting|Hammer Arm|PAORAS09}}
{{anmov|Fighting|Hammer Arm|PAORAS09|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|Ground}}
{{anmov/f|Ground}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Although Mumu doesn't evolve into its {{p|Swampert|final stage}} until [[Pokémon Adventures volume 19|volume 19]], the cover art depicts him as a Swampert along with {{adv|Sapphire}}'s [[Chic]] (which by then was already a {{p|Blaziken}}) the volume prior. This might be due to the fact that before being released in volume form, few to several rounds, even within the same chapter, may be left uncollected, and so the fans were expected to be aware of its evolution already, which happened mere chapters after the end of this volume. Alternatively, it may just be a result of the fact that Mumu and Chic were always seen in the same evolution stage when placed in a volume cover together, just as [[Exbo]], [[Megaree]], and {{TP|Silver|Feraligatr}} were in the covers for the {{chap|Gold, Silver, & Crystal}}.
* Although Mumu doesn't evolve into his {{p|Swampert|final stage}} until {{PAV|19}}, the cover art depicts him as a Swampert along with {{adv|Sapphire}}'s [[Chic]] (which by then was already a {{p|Blaziken}}) the volume prior. This might be due to the fact that before being released in volume form, few to several rounds, even within the same chapter, may be left uncollected, and so the fans were expected to be aware of his evolution already, which happened mere chapters after the end of this volume. Alternatively, it may just be a result of the fact that Mumu and Chic were always seen in the same evolution stage when placed in a volume cover together, just as [[Exbo]], {{TP|Silver|Feraligatr}}, and [[Megaree]] were in the covers for the {{chap|Gold, Silver, & Crystal}}.
 
==Names==
{{incomplete|section|Missing name origins}}
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{water color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{ground color}}"
|-
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Japanese
|ZUZU ''Zuzu''
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
|rowspan=2 | English
|Mumu ([[VIZ Media]])
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|- style="background:#FFF"
|Zuzu ([[Chuang Yi]])
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
|French
|Boubou
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
|ZUZU ''Zuzu''
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Korean
|주주 ''Zuzu''
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Vietnamese
|Zuzu
|Transliteration of his Japanese name
|}{{-}}


==See also==
==See also==
{{Animespeciesevo2|Mudkip|Marshtomp|Swampert}}
{{Animespeciesevo2|Mudkip|Marshtomp|Swampert}}
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{{Ruby's Pokémon|water|ground}}
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Revision as of 20:42, 22 September 2016

Mumu
ZUZU ZUZU
Bag Poké Ball SV Sprite.png
Mumu.png
Ruby's Swampert
Mumu Mega Swampert.png
As a Mega Swampert
Debuts in Trying to Trounce Torchic
Caught at Outskirts of Littleroot Town
Evolves in Tripped Up by Torkoal
Master Class with Masquerain
Gender Male
Ability Torrent
Nature Relaxed
Current location With Ruby
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This Pokémon spent 17 chapters as Mudkip and 31 chapters as Marshtomp.

Mumu (Japanese: ZUZU), known as Zuzu in Chuang Yi's translations, is one of the Pokémon that Ruby has received in the Pokémon Adventures manga. Mumu is used in the Toughness category for Contests.

History

Ruby & Sapphire arc

Mumu as a Mudkip

Mumu first appeared as a Mudkip in Trying to Trounce Torchic, as one of the two Pokémon that was in Professor Birch's bag. When Ruby was rescued by Sapphire from a pack of wild Mightyena, she took him to her Secret Base. He thought she was a Pokémon of some sort, and was shocked to the spine when she started talking. The two ended up getting into a fight after he ordered Nana to Bite the supposed "Pokémon," and still holding his own Pokémon from fighting back, he phoned Professor Birch on the Pokégear that was in his bag, and was told to choose the "blue Pokémon," which he then chose over the "green one. However, against Sapphire's well-trained Torchic, it was no match even with its type advantage. He later nicknamed him "Mumu" after he defeated a wild Dustox and decided he would be best for the Tough category of Pokémon Contests.

In Tripped Up by Torkoal, Mumu evolved into Marshtomp, gaining the awe of the Pokémon Fan Club Chairman, who also adored Nana]and Kiki. He tried to help Ruby enlist in the Contests there, but with no Hoenn Contest Pass, he wasn't accepted. Instead, the two ended up being dragged into a mire when three Magma Admins kidnapped the two along with Captain Stern. When Ruby awakened Mumu popped out of his ball to help free him, but to no avail. Upon realizing that the one interrogating Stern for information now was in cahoots with Tabitha and Courtney, who had attacked him and Sapphire before, Ruby used his Pokéblock-making skills to lure Blaise's Slugma into the Submarine they were planning to steal. Mumu managed to counter Slugma's fire attacks, but soon fell to Blaise's illusions. After overcoming it he attacked with Earthquake, allowing the two to reach the escape pod.

In Hanging Around With Slaking I, Mumu was used in Ruby's battle against his father, Norman. After Nana and Kiki were defeated due to Norman knowing how they attacked it was revealed that they were a distraction for Mumu to set up a Mud Shot attack, which landed a direct hit after shooting through some pipes. Norman quickly counters with Vigoroth's and it seems the two are evenly matched. Ruby soon attempts to fire Mumu's high powered Mud Shot, but it is stopped by Castform's Sunny Day.

Mumu as a Marshtomp

In It's Absol-utely a Bad Omen, Mumu is used to advance Ruby through the Normal Rank of the Tough Contest. In Going to Eleven with Loudred & Exploud I, Mumu is used alongside Ruby's other Pokémon to battle against Courtney and her Ninetales. Although Ruby had a five to one advantage his team was beaten due to Ninetales having control of nine different fireballs.

In I More Than Like You, Luvdisc I, Mumu is used to advance Ruby through the Super Rank of the Tough Contest. After the contest Mumu is used in Ruby's battle against Wallace alongside the rest of team, bar Feefee, and loses.

In Master Class with Masquerain, Mumu evolved into Swampert. Soon after Mumu is used to advance Ruby through the Hyper Rank of the Tough Contest.

In The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon X, Mumu, alongside Ruby and Sapphire's other Pokémon, are used to battle against Archie and Maxie. He and Chic attempted to deliver a decisive blow, but failed to do any real damage. In The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon XIV, Mumu and Chic attack the meteor fragment coming from Archie and Maxie, which sends a powerful blast of energy out. The energy hits Maxie and Archie's foreheads, turning them back to normal and stops the power of the Red and Blue Orbs.

In It All Ends Now VIII, Mumu is shown to have won the Master Rank of the Tough Contest, wearing a Yellow Scarf.

Ruby and Mumu

Emerald arc

In Cunning Kirlia, Mumu was used to advance Ruby through the Battle Dome. Despite being one of his three options to fight against Emerald he was not used.

In The Final Battle III, Mumu is taught the ultimate move Hydro Cannon. He was soon used alongside Blasty and Silver's Feraligatr to attack with Hydro Cannon to help destroy Guile Hideout's fake Kyogre.

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc

In the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc, Sceptile, alongside Chic and Mumu, trained under Ultima in order to fully master the ultimate moves. The training was issued by Steven Stone and Mr. Stone as part of a plan dedicated to preventing a giant meteoroid from crashing into the planet. With Ruby having business elsewhere, Steven trained Mumu in its Trainer's stead. When Ruby returned in PAORAS08 to stop the attack Zinnia lead on the Sea Mauville, he Mega Evolved Mumu for the first time and used him to battle Zinnia's Goodra.

Personality and characteristics

Mumu was noted in his debut appearance for being less coordinated, swift, and graceful compared to the rest of Ruby's team at the time, and habitually left a trail of mucus from his nose. Despite this, Mumu quickly won Ruby over with his resourcefulness and ability to use his fin's enhanced senses to detect enemies. As Ruby's Pokémon Contest representative for the Toughness category, Mumu exhibits great fortitude and power in contests and battle, becoming Ruby's main powerhouse as the chapter developed. After evolving, many of Mumu's clumsier traits as a Mudkip seem to have faded.

Moves used

Mumu Muddy Water.png
Using Muddy Water
Mumu Marshtomp Bide.png
Using Bide
as a Marshtomp
Move First Used In
Water Gun Trying to Trounce Torchic
Mud-Slap Tongue-Tied Kecleon
Earthquake Slugging It Out with Slugma II
Mud Shot Hanging Around With Slaking I
Rock Smash What Would You Do for a Whismur?
Bide I More Than Like You, Luvdisc I
Muddy Water The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon X
Mud Sport The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon XI
Endeavor It All Ends Now I
Hydro Cannon  The Final Battle VII
Hammer Arm  PAORAS09
A shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

Trivia

  • Although Mumu doesn't evolve into his final stage until Volume 19, the cover art depicts him as a Swampert along with Sapphire's Chic (which by then was already a Blaziken) the volume prior. This might be due to the fact that before being released in volume form, few to several rounds, even within the same chapter, may be left uncollected, and so the fans were expected to be aware of his evolution already, which happened mere chapters after the end of this volume. Alternatively, it may just be a result of the fact that Mumu and Chic were always seen in the same evolution stage when placed in a volume cover together, just as Exbo, Feraligatr, and Megaree were in the covers for the Gold, Silver, & Crystal arc.

Names

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Reason: Missing name origins
Language Name Origin
Japanese ZUZU Zuzu
English Mumu (VIZ Media)
Zuzu (Chuang Yi)
French Boubou
Chinese (Mandarin) ZUZU Zuzu
Korean 주주 Zuzu
Vietnamese Zuzu Transliteration of his Japanese name


See also

For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Mudkip, Marshtomp, and Swampert.


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