Torchic or Mudkip in Pokemon Sapphire?

Mar. 29, 2021

I just restarted Sapphire and am choosing a Pokemon. I have chose Torchic before in the past, and it served me well, but I have also seen how powerful Mudkip can be. I have done some research and they are both duel type, pretty good Pokemon. I really can’t decide. Is there a way to get either of them later on? Which one is better for early game or late game? Thank you!

Pleaselog inorregisterto add a comment.

You absolutely want Mudkip, it’s no contest. It’s super effective against Roxanne and has a neutral matchup to Brawly. It’s a Marshtomp by Wattson, meaning it has STAB super effective moves and an immunity. It stomps Flannery into the ground, you can give it Protect or Dig to stall out Norman’s Slaking, it has a decent matchup against Winona, Tate & Liza’s Pokemon are weak to Water, Swampert is neutral to Wallace, and it performs very well against Steven. Additionally, Blaziken is weak to the plethora of Water types in the game.

Hope I helped!