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
Defending
Trainer Battles
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Alolan Grimer family. Alolan Muk evolves from Alolan Grimer for 50 Candy.
- Purified Pokémon cost less to evolve: Alolan Grimer for 45 Candy.
- Purified Pokémon cost less to evolve: Grimer for 45 Candy.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of 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
| 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
Counters & Raids
What counters Alolan Muk?
Alolan Muk is weak to Ground moves.
- 1 0.57
- 2 0.6
- 3 0.62
- 4 0.63
- 5 0.64
- 6 0.65
- 7 0.65
- 8 0.67
- 9 0.68
- 10 0.7
The best counter to Alolan Muk is Groudon (Shadow) with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, followed by Landorus (Incarnate Forme) (Shadow), Excadrill (Shadow) and Garchomp (Shadow). The best Mega or Primal to bring is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades.
The top Alolan Muk counters, ranked by how many trainers it takes to win the raid in time, each bringing six of that Pokémon at level 40. Fewer is better. Simulated raid battles against Alolan Muk's own moves and stats, with no dodging. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
190 |
| Defense |
|
172 |
| Stamina |
|
233 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 195 |
| Level 50 | 208 |
Average size
| Height | 1 m |
| Weight | 52 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 50,000 |
| Candy | 50 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 3,000 |
| Candy | 3 |
Other
| 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 |



