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{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
{{AnimePokémonInfobox
nickname=Mumu |
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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]]<br><small>Ruby's Swampert</small><br>[[File:Mumu Mega Swampert.png|200px]]
caption=As a Mega Swampert |  
|caption=As a Mega Swampert
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 |
|type1=Water
type2=Ground |
|type2=Ground
media=special |
|media=special
evolution=2 |
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epnum=PS183 |
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numeps1=17 |
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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 |
|evo1num=259
evo2num=260 |
|evo2num=260 |
secondevoep=PS231 |
|secondevoep=PS231
secondevoname=Master Class with Masquerain |
|secondevoname=Master Class with Masquerain
current=[[Party|With Ruby]] |
|current=[[Party|With Ruby]]
va=no |
|va=no
}}
}}


'''Mumu''' (Japanese: '''ZUZU'''), known as '''Zuzu''' in [[Chuang Yi]]'s translations, is one of the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{adv|Ruby}} has received in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] {{pkmn|manga}}. Mumu is used in the {{OBP|Tough|condition}}ness [[condition|category]] for {{pkmn|Contest}}s.
'''Mumu''' (Japanese: '''ZUZU'''), known as '''Zuzu''' in [[Chuang Yi]]'s translations, is a {{p|Swampert}} that {{adv|Ruby}} owns in [[Pokémon Adventures]] and his fourth overall. Ruby was given him from [[Professor Birch]]. He is level 71, his [[Characteristic]] is "likes to relax", and is used in {{OBP|Tough|condition}} {{pkmn|Contest}}s.


==History==
==History==
==={{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}}===
==={{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}}===
[[File:Mumu Mudkip.png|thumb|left|150px|Mumu as a Mudkip]]
[[File:Mumu Mudkip.png|thumb|left|150px|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.
Mumu first appeared as a {{p|Mudkip}} in ''[[PS183|Trying to Trounce Torchic]]'', as one of the two Pokémon that was in [[Professor Birch]]'s bag. When {{adv|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." 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]], it was no match even with his 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.


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.
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 {{m|Earthquake}}, allowing the two to reach the escape pod.


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}}.
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 {{m|Mud Shot}} attack, which landed a direct hit after shooting through some pipes. Norman quickly counters with {{p|Vigoroth}} and it seems the two were evenly matched. Ruby soon attempts to fire Mumu's high powered Mud Shot, but it is stopped by [[Mr. Stone]]'s [[Fofo|Castform]]'s {{m|Sunny Day}}.
[[File:Mumu Marshtomp.png|thumb|left|150px|Mumu as a Marshtomp]]
[[File:Mumu Marshtomp.png|thumb|left|150px|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.
In ''[[PS218|It's Absol-utely a Bad Omen]]'', Mumu is used to advance Ruby through the [[Rank (Contest)|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 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.


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.
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 his team, bar [[Feefee]], and loses.


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 ''[[PS231|Master Class with Masquerain]]'', Mumu evolved into {{p|Swampert}}. [[PS232|Soon]] after Mumu is used to advance Ruby through the Hyper Rank of the Tough Contest.


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 ''[[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 ''[[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}}.
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|Mumu and Ruby]]


==={{chap|Emerald}}===
==={{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 ''[[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}}.
In ''[[PS330|The Final Battle III]]'', Mumu is taught the ultimate move {{m|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}}===
==={{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 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}}.
In ''[[PAORAS03|Omega Alpha Adventure 3]]'', Mumu, alongside Chic and Sceptile, trained under [[Ultima]] in order to fully master the {{m|Frenzy Plant|ultimate}} {{m|Blast Burn|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 his [[Trainer]]'s stead. When Ruby returned in ''[[PAORAS08|Omega Alpha Adventure 8]]'' 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==
==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.
[[File:Swampertite Adventures.png|thumb|left|150px|Mumu's Swampertite]]
Mumu was noted in his debut appearance for being less coordinated, swift, and graceful compared to the rest of {{adv|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 {{p|Mudkip}} seem to have faded.


==Moves used==
==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|water|ground|Mumu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Mud Sport|1=Muddy Water|2=Endeavor|3=Mud Shot|4=Mudkip Mud-Slap}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Mud Sport|1=Muddy Water|2=Endeavor|3=Mud Shot|4=Mud-Slap<br>as a Mudkip}}
{{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 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}}}}
|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|Water|Water Gun|PS183|Trying to Trounce Torchic}}
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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|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Fighting|Hammer Arm|PAORAS09|Omega Alpha Adventure 9|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|Ground}}
{{anmov/f|Ground}}
==In the games==
In the Hoenn-based games, [[Professor Birch]] gives the {{player}} the option to choose Mudkip as their [[starter Pokémon]].
{|
! colspan="2" |
|-
!{{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}
!{{game|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|s}}
|-
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=258
|pokemon=Mudkip
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=258
|pokemon=Mudkip
|gender=both
|game=Omega Ruby
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|level=5
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Water Gun|move3type=Water|move3cat=Special}}
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Although Mumu doesn't evolve into his {{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 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}}.
* 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==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{water color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{ground color}}"
|-
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Japanese
|ZUZU ''Zuzu''
|From ミズゴロウ ''Mizugorou'' (Mudkip)
|- style="background:#FFF"
|rowspan=2 | English
|Mumu ([[VIZ Media]])
|From ''Mudkip''
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Zuzu ([[Chuang Yi]])
|Same as his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|French
|Boubou
|From ''Gobou'' (Mudkip)
|- style="background:#FFF"
|German
|Pexi
|From ''Sumpex'' (Swampert)
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Spanish
|Mumu
|From ''Mudkip''
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
|ZUZU ''Zuzu''
|Same as his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Korean
|주주 ''Zuzu''
|Transliteration of his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Vietnamese
|Zuzu
|Transliteration of his Japanese name
|}{{-}}


==See also==
==See also==
{{Animespeciesevo2|Mudkip|Marshtomp|Swampert}}
{{Animespeciesevo2|Mudkip|Marshtomp|Swampert}}
{{Ruby's Pokémon|water|ground}}
{{Ruby's Pokémon|water|ground}}
<br>{{Project Manga notice}}
{{-}}
[[Category:Ruby's Pokémon|Mumu]]
{{Project Manga notice}}
 
[[Category:Ruby's Pokémon]]
[[Category:Birch's Pokémon]]
[[Category:Ruby and Sapphire characters]]
[[Category:Emerald characters]]
[[Category:Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire characters]]


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Revision as of 00:12, 14 October 2017

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 a Swampert that Ruby owns in Pokémon Adventures and his fourth overall. Ruby was given him from Professor Birch. He is level 71, his Characteristic is "likes to relax", and is used in Tough Contests.

History

Ruby & Sapphire arc

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." 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 Chic, it was no match even with his 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 and it seems the two were evenly matched. Ruby soon attempts to fire Mumu's high powered Mud Shot, but it is stopped by Mr. Stone's Castform's Sunny Day.

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 his 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.

Mumu and Ruby

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 Omega Alpha Adventure 3, Mumu, alongside Chic and Sceptile, 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 his Trainer's stead. When Ruby returned in Omega Alpha Adventure 8 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's Swampertite

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  Omega Alpha Adventure 9
A shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

In the games

In the Hoenn-based games, Professor Birch gives the player the option to choose Mudkip as their starter Pokémon.

Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
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Type:
Water Unknown
Ability:
Torrent
Held item:
None
Mudkip/ Lv.5
Tackle
Normal
Growl
Normal
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Type:
Water Unknown
Ability:
Torrent
Held item:
None.png None None.png
Mudkip/ Lv.5
Tackle
Normal Physical
Leer
Normal Status
Water Gun
Water Special
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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

Language Name Origin
Japanese ZUZU Zuzu From ミズゴロウ Mizugorou (Mudkip)
English Mumu (VIZ Media) From Mudkip
Zuzu (Chuang Yi) Same as his Japanese name
French Boubou From Gobou (Mudkip)
German Pexi From Sumpex (Swampert)
Spanish Mumu From Mudkip
Chinese (Mandarin) ZUZU Zuzu Same as his Japanese name
Korean 주주 Zuzu Transliteration of his Japanese name
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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