Alolan Muk
#89 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Alolan Muk
The best moves for Alolan Muk are Snarl and Brutal Swing when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Poison Jab and Dark Pulse deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
13.2DPS
39DPS
Defending
13.2DPS
39DPS
Trainer Battles
3.5EPT
2.13DPE
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Alolan Grimer family. Alolan Muk evolves from Alolan Grimer for 50 Candy.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Muk:
View 1 costume for Muk »
(which only changes Muk's appearance)
Game images
Alolan Muk, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Alolan Muk is a Poison & Dark Pokémon which evolves from Grimer. It is weak to Ground moves. Muk's best moveset is Snarl & Brutal Swing and it has a Max CP of 3,117.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Poison Jab | 13 | 15.6 |
| Bite | 6 | 14.4 |
| Snarl | 11 | 13.2 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brutal Swing | 65 | 3 | 2.36 |
| Dark Pulse | 80 | 2 | 1.92 |
| Gunk Shot | 130 | 1 | 1.56 |
| Ice Punch | 50 | 3 | 1.52 |
| Sludge Wave | 105 | 1 | 1.26 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Acid Spray | 20 | 2 | 0.48 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
Counters & Raids
What counters Alolan Muk?
Alolan Muk is weak to Ground moves.
The best counter to Alolan Muk is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, followed by Mega Garchomp, Landorus (Therian Forme) and Mega Rayquaza.
The top Alolan Muk counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Primal Groudon | 100% | |
| Primal Groudon | 92% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 89% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 89% | |
| Landorus (Therian Forme) | 87% | |
| Mega Rayquaza | 82% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 80% | |
| Primal Groudon | 78% | |
| Groudon | 78% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 78% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
190 |
| Defense |
|
172 |
| Stamina |
|
233 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 195 |
Size
| Height | 1 m |
| Weight | 52 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,181 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,575 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,363 |
|
Level 40 |
2,757 |
|
Level 50 |
3,117 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,969 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,560 |
Costumes
Muk costumes
Muk (Party Hat)
