Muk
#89 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Muk
The best moves for Muk are Poison Jab and Gunk Shot when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Infestation and Gunk Shot deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
15.6DPS
52DPS
Defending
15.6DPS
52DPS
Trainer Battles
4EPT
2.08DPE
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Grimer family. Muk evolves from 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
Muk, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Muk is a Poison Pokémon which evolves from Grimer. It is weak to Ground and Psychic moves. Muk's best moveset is Poison Jab & Gunk Shot 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 |
| Acid Legacy | 11 | 13.2 |
| Lick Elite TM | 5 | 10 |
| Infestation | 9 | 9 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | 80 | 2 | 1.6 |
| Gunk Shot | 130 | 1 | 1.56 |
| Thunder 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 Muk?
Muk is weak to Ground and Psychic moves.
The best counter to Muk is Deoxys (Attack Forme) with Zen Headbutt and Psycho Boost, followed by Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Mewtwo X.
The top 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | 100% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 93% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 92% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 92% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 92% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 90% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 89% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 88% | |
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | 86% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 85% |
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 | 1.2 m |
| Weight | 30 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)
