#089
Muk
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- I (Kanto)
- Color
- Purple
- Shape
- Arms
- Habitat
- Urban
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 75 (29.4%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Indeterminate
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 175
- EV Yield
- 1 HP, 1 Atk
- Height
- 1.2 m (3'11")
- Weight
- 30.0 kg (66.1 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Has a 10% chance of making target Pokémon flinch with each hit.
Prevents a held item from being removed by other Pokémon.
Has a 30% chance of poisoning target Pokémon upon contact.
Generation VI
They love to gather in smelly areas where sludge accumulates, making the stench around them worse.
A toxic fluid seeps from its body. The fluid instantly kills plants and trees on contact.
From Muk’s body seeps a foul fluid that gives off a nose-bendingly horrible stench. Just one drop of this Pokémon’s body fluid can turn a pool stagnant and rancid.
This Pokémon’s favorite food is anything that is repugnantly filthy. In dirty towns where people think nothing of throwing away litter on the streets, Muk are certain to gather.
Generation VII
The stench it gives off will make your nose scrunch up. Still, there are Muk fans who think that’s a good thing.
After recent environmental improvements, this Pokémon is now hardly seen at all. People speculate that it may go extinct at some point.
Their food sources have decreased, and their numbers have declined sharply. Sludge ponds are being built to prevent their extinction.
Because they scatter germs everywhere, they’ve long been targeted for extermination, leading to a steep decline in their population.
Smells so awful, it can cause fainting. Through degeneration of its nose, it lost its sense of smell.
Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V)
Generation I
Thickly covered with a filthy, vile sludge. It is so toxic, even its footprints contain poison.
Smells so awful, it can cause fainting. Through degeneration, it lost its sense of smell.
Generation II
They love to gath er in smelly areas where sludge ac cumulates, making the stench around them worse.
Its body is made of a powerful poi son. Touching it accidentally will cause a fever that requires bed rest.
As it moves, a very strong poison leaks from it, making the ground there barren for three years.
Generation III
From MUK’s body seeps a foul fluid that gives off a nose-bendingly horrible stench. Just one drop of this POKéMON’s body fluid can turn a pool stagnant and rancid.
This POKéMON’s favorite food is anything that is repugnantly filthy. In dirty towns where people think nothing of throwing away litter on the streets, MUK are certain to gather.
It prefers warm and humid habitats. In the summertime, the toxic substances in its body intensify, making MUK reek like putrid kitchen garbage.
It is usually undetectable because it blends in with the ground. Touching it can cause terrible poisoning.
Thickly covered with a filthy, vile sludge. It is so toxic, even its footprints contain poison.
Generation IV
A toxic fluid seeps from its body. The fluid instantly kills plants and trees on contact.
They love to gather in smelly areas where sludge accumulates, making the stench around them worse.
Its body is made of a powerful poison. Touching it accidentally will cause a fever that requires bed rest.
Generation V
A toxic fluid seeps from its body. The fluid instantly kills plants and trees on contact.
It’s so stinky! Muk’s body contains toxic elements, and any plant will wilt when it passes by.
Level Up
18 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pound | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Haze | ice | N | — | — | 30 |
| 7 | Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| 18 | Mud Shot | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| 29 | Fling | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| 30 | Poison Gas | poi | N | — | 90% | 40 |
| 33 | Minimize | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| 36 | Toxic | poi | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| 37 | Disable | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| 45 | Harden | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 45 | SludgeSTAB | poi | S | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 50 | Sludge WaveSTAB | poi | S | 95 | 100% | 10 |
| 53 | Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| 53 | BelchSTAB | poi | S | 120 | 90% | 10 |
| 58 | Gunk ShotSTAB | poi | P | 120 | 80% | 5 |
| 60 | Acid Armor | poi | N | — | — | 20 |
| 60 | Sludge BombSTAB | poi | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 65 | Memento | dar | N | — | 100% | 10 |
TM / HM
59 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid SpraySTAB | poi | S | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Brick Break | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Confuse Ray | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| Dark Pulse | dar | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Drain Punch | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fire Blast | fir | S | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| Fire Punch | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Flamethrower | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Fling | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Focus Blast | fig | S | 120 | 70% | 5 |
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Giga Drain | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Gunk ShotSTAB | poi | P | 120 | 80% | 5 |
| Haze | ice | N | — | — | 30 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Hex | gho | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Ice Punch | ice | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Imprison | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Knock Off | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Lash Out | dar | P | 75 | 100% | 5 |
| Lunge | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Metronome | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Mud Shot | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Pain Split | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Poison JabSTAB | poi | P | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Shadow Ball | gho | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sludge BombSTAB | poi | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Sludge WaveSTAB | poi | S | 95 | 100% | 10 |
| Spite | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Thunder | ele | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| Thunder Punch | ele | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Thunderbolt | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Toxic | poi | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| Toxic Spikes | poi | N | — | — | 20 |
| VenoshockSTAB | poi | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Move Tutor
15 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Dark Pulse | dar | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Fire Punch | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Flamethrower | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Giga Drain | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Gunk ShotSTAB | poi | P | 120 | 80% | 5 |
| Ice Punch | ice | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Pain Split | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Thunder Punch | ele | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Thunderbolt | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
Items that wild Muk may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Muk
Damage Calculator
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Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
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Where To Catch
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Stat Calculator
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About Muk
Muk is a Poison-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). The stench it gives off will make your nose scrunch up. Still, there are Muk fans who think that’s a good thing. Muk stands 1.2 m (3'11") tall and weighs 30.0 kg (66.1 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Muk Base Stats
Muk has a base stat total of 500, which is above average, giving it solid potential in battle. Its highest stat is HP at 105 (very good), while its lowest is Speed at 50 (below average). Muk excels as a physical attacker. Muk is average speed with a base Speed of 50.
Muk Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Poison-type, Muk is weak to Ground, Psychic-type moves, resists Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy-type attacks. This gives Muk 2 weaknesses, 5 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Muk Abilities
Muk's abilities include Stench, Sticky Hold, Poison Touch. Stench has a 10% chance of making target Pokémon flinch with each hit.. Sticky Hold prevents a held item from being removed by other Pokémon. Its Hidden Ability is Poison Touch, which has a 30% chance of poisoning target Pokémon upon contact.
Muk Moves & Learnset
Muk can learn 92 moves in Generation 9, including 18 by leveling up, 59 via TM/HM, and 15 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Belch (Poison, 120 power), Gunk Shot (Poison, 120 power), Sludge Wave (Poison, 95 power), Sludge Bomb (Poison, 90 power). For coverage, Muk can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal).
Training Muk
Muk has a moderate capture rate of 75 (29.4%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Muk yields 1 HP, 1 Attack EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Muk belongs to the Indeterminate egg group. Muk is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Grimer → Muk). Wild Muk may be found holding Nugget or Toxic Orb or Black Sludge.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Muk. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Muk, or use the team builder to see how Muk fits into your squad.
