MudkipWithShades

Ben (born: ), better known as MudkipWithShades (or simply Mudkip), previously known as BenJ14 and MudkipBoi14, is an American YouTuber who uploads Pokémon-related videos and other content. He uploads videos without commentary as he plays Flash games, but he usually uploads longer gameplay videos with commentary.
==History==
Ben created his YouTube channel on December 28, 2014. He didn't upload videos until September 3, 2017. He only uploaded two videos playing Sonic the Hedgehog games that year. He was rarely active until March 10, 2019, with his video titled "Acid Labyrinth." He uploaded mostly Flash game-related videos, as well as Pokémon Sword and Shield and Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl playthrough videos. Since the release of Pokémon Legends: Arceus, he regularly streams Pokémon games when they come out and other games like LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Undertale, and Sonic Frontiers.
He has recently uploaded Pokémon comparison videos and YouTube Shorts regarding topics around Scarlet and Violet. He has started playing other Nintendo games, with the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
==Personal life==
Ben graduated from college, and currently earning an bachelor's degree.
==Channel milestones==
===Subscriber milestones===
*1,000 subscribers: June 17, 2022
*2,000 subscribers: May 9, 2023
===Video view milestones===
*1,000,000 views: September 30, 2023
==Trivia==
*Ben created his online Pokémon persona after his favorite starter Pokémon.
*Ben's favorite Pokémon type is Water-type.
*In his Teal Mask DLC livestream, he mentioned he was born in New York, USA.
*While not mentioned, his birth sign is Libra.
*Ben owns 3 cats in his house.
==Gallery==
Mudkip's Old YouTube Icon.jpg|Mudkip's old YouTube icon from 2019 to 2020.
MudkipWithShades.jpg|Mudkip's old YouTube icon before October 2022.
YouTube-Banner2.png|Mudkip's new YouTube banner since October 2022.
==References==
Category:Gaming YouTubers
Category:Commentary YouTubers
Category:Meme YouTubers
Category:American YouTubers
Category:Users who joined in 2014