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Muddy Water

In Pokémon ChampionsGen III

Game

Pokémon Champions

WaterSpecial

30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.

Power: 90
Accuracy: 85%
PP: 10
Hits: Both foes (spread move)
On Showdown: 2.0% of Champions VGC Pokémon run it

Changes over time

How Muddy Water changed from game to game, newest first.

Gen VI
Power 95 → 90 Nerfed

Numbers: PokéAPI’s changelog. Descriptions: Pokémon Showdown’s for each generation, PokéAPI’s notes where Showdown’s don’t differ. Champions: Pokémon Showdown.

See it in the games

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How it works in Champions

Has a 30% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 .

“The user attacks by shooting muddy water at opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.”
In-game text, Scarlet & Violet

Good to know

Hits both opponents in Doubles, at 0.75× damage each.Spread moves
Has a secondary effect: Sheer Force boosts it and removes the effect, Serene Grace doubles the chance, and Shield Dust and Covert Cloak block it.Moves with a secondary effect
Doesn't make contact: Rough Skin, Rocky Helmet and similar don't trigger.

Who runs Muddy Water on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Champions VGC · Sep 2026: Smogon’s usage stats from Pokémon Showdown, not the in-game ladder.

On the ladder today

Ranked Doubles Pokémon with Muddy Water among their most used moves.

#31Female Basculegion