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Muk

MukPoison
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Muk is a Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,757 CP and is weak to Ground and Psychic-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Poison Jab / Gunk Shot. It is boosted by Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Muk Stats and Max CP

190 ATK
172 DEF
233 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3117 CP
Lvl 40
2757 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1969 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1575 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1181 CP

Muk's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Muk PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Despite being the final form of an evolution line, Muk's ATK stat is only 190, making it a foul choice for Raids battles.

It does have a nice HP of 233, but with a meagre 172 DEF, Muk is a sitting duck against the might of busted Gym attackers like Mega Mewtwo Y and X, and Primal Groudon.

Muk PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

Pure Poison typing gives it very limited viability compared to Alolan Muk, and an awkward set of moves that are clunky to use. Muk gets just a handful of wins in the Great League, which are not sufficient enough to give it a place in your team.

🟡 Ultra League

Muk is better in the Ultra League, beating Fairies like Florges and Togekiss, completely walling and beating Virizion, Ludicolo, and even taking out Cresselia, Shadow Feraligatr, and Blastoise. However, it still struggles against a majority of the meta, and is beaten easily by both regular and Shadow Annihilape despite resisting its Fighting moves. As such, Muk ends up being somewhat of a spice pick in these battles, with unreliability being its main issue.

🟣 Master League

Muk is just not strong enough to survive in the Master League.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Gym DefenderGym Defender
#64
PoisonPoison-type
#34
Great LeagueGreat League
#439
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#324
Master LeagueMaster League
#307

Muk Type Chart

Muk takes increased damage from:Muk takes increased damage from:

GroundGround160.0%
PsychicPsychic160.0%

Muk takes reduced damage from:Muk takes reduced damage from:

BugBug62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FightingFighting62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%

Muk best moveset

Moves

Poison Jab + Gunk Shot

Poison
PoisonPoison Jab
PoisonGunk Shot
Muk's best Poison-type moveset is Poison Jab / Gunk Shot, with 11.67 DPS and 284.6 TDO. These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather. Muk ranks #34 (B Tier) as a Poison attacker with that moveset.
1.PoisonPoison JabPoisonGunk Shot10.6111.67284.6
2.GhostLickPoisonGunk Shot10.0111.01268.6
3.PoisonPoison JabPoisonSludge Wave9.6710.63259.3
4.BugInfestationPoisonGunk Shot9.4610.41253.9
5.PoisonPoison JabDarkDark Pulse9.0910.00243.9
6.PoisonPoison JabElectricThunder Punch8.899.78238.5
7.GhostLickPoisonSludge Wave8.839.71236.9
8.GhostLickDarkDark Pulse8.339.17223.7
1–8 of 15

Fast Attacks

  • BugInfestation9131.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Infestation
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage9
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy12

    Effects
    Infestation has no special effects.
    See Infestation details page ↗
  • GhostLick *560.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Lick
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.2s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy3

    Effects
    Lick has no special effects.
    See Lick details page ↗
  • PoisonPoison Jab1391.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Poison Jab
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage13
    Energy9
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.4s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage7
    Energy7

    Effects
    Poison Jab has no special effects.
    See Poison Jab details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • DarkDark Pulse80503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Dark Pulse
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy45

    Effects
    Dark Pulse has no special effects.
    See Dark Pulse details page ↗
  • ElectricThunder Punch50332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Thunder Punch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • GrassGrass
      • ElectricElectric
      • DragonDragon
    • 39.1%
      • GroundGround
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.9s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage60
    Energy40

    Effects
    Thunder Punch has no special effects.
    See Thunder Punch details page ↗
  • PoisonAcid Spray20503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Acid Spray
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage20
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.1s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage20
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Acid Spray has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 33.3%
    See Acid Spray details page ↗
  • PoisonSludge Wave1051003.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Sludge Wave
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage105
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.8s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage110
    Energy65

    Effects
    Sludge Wave has no special effects.
    See Sludge Wave details page ↗
  • PoisonGunk Shot1301003.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Gunk Shot
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage130
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.6s - 2.6s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage130
    Energy75

    Effects
    Gunk Shot has no special effects.
    See Gunk Shot details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Muk's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Muk's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Muk has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Muk CP Chart

CP Chart

Muk reaches a maximum of 2,757 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,501–1,575 CP, rising to 1,876–1,969 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,125–1,181 CP.

Max CPMax CP2757 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1125 CP - 1181 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1501 CP - 1575 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1501 CP - 1575 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
1876 CP - 1969 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Muk Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
139 CP2122 CP3205 CP
4288 CP5371 CP6455 CP
7538 CP8621 CP9704 CP
10788 CP11866 CP12945 CP
131024 CP141103 CP151181 CP
161260 CP171339 CP181418 CP
191496 CP201575 CP211654 CP
221733 CP231811 CP241890 CP
251969 CP262048 CP272127 CP
282205 CP292284 CP302363 CP
312402 CP322442 CP332481 CP
342521 CP352560 CP362599 CP
372639 CP382678 CP392717 CP
402757 CP412792 CP422827 CP
432862 CP442898 CP452934 CP
462970 CP473006 CP483043 CP
493080 CP503117 CP

Pokédex information

Kanto
Pokédex Number#89
Height1.2 m
Weight30 kg
RegionGeneration 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
GrimerGrimer
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
MukMuk
  • Grimer evolves into Muk which costs 50 Candy.

Mega Pokémon that boost Muk

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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Muk's Poison-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Muk.

Poison Poison

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Muk Candy296 Muk Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Muk Candy10 Muk Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Muk Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Muk Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Muk Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Muk Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Muk Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Muk Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Muk Candy-

Muk Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Muk from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Muk in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Muk family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Muk in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

GrimerGrimer
MukMuk
Alolan Grimer (Alola)Alolan Grimer
Alolan Muk (Alola)Alolan Muk
Shadow Alolan Grimer (Alola Shadow)Shadow Alolan Grimer
Shadow Alolan Muk (Alola Shadow)Shadow Alolan Muk
Shadow Grimer (Shadow)Shadow Grimer
Shadow Muk (Shadow)Shadow Muk

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
MukMukMukScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmMukMuk
0.59 m0.6 m1.2 m1.8 m2.4 m

Muk's height ranges from 0.59 m to 2.4 m, with the average being 1.2 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Muk in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.588 m0.6 m
1′11″1′12″
XS0.6 m1.2 m
1′12″3′11″
M0.9 m1.5 m
2′11″4′11″
XL1.5 m1.8 m
4′11″5′11″
XXL1.8 m2.4 m
5′11″7′10″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer8s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer3s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

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Regular and Shiny Muk

Muk high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Muk. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Muk Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Muk Pokédex entries

Kanto
VersionsPokédex entry
Red, BlueThickly covered with a filthy, vile sludge. It is so toxic, even its footprints contain poison.
YellowSmells so awful, it can cause fainting. Through degeneration, it lost its sense of smell.
GoldThey love to gath­ er in smelly areas where sludge ac­ cumulates, making the stench around them worse.
SilverIts body is made of a powerful poi­ son. Touching it accidentally will cause a fever that requires bed rest.
CrystalAs it moves, a very strong poison leaks from it, making the ground there barren for three years.
RubyFrom 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.
SapphireThis 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.
EmeraldIt prefers warm and humid habitats. In the summertime, the toxic substances in its body intensify, making MUK reek like putrid kitchen garbage.
FireRedIt is usually undetectable because it blends in with the ground. Touching it can cause terrible poisoning.
LeafGreenThickly covered with a filthy, vile sludge. It is so toxic, even its footprints contain poison.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, WhiteA toxic fluid seeps from its body. The fluid instantly kills plants and trees on contact.
HeartGoldThey love to gather in smelly areas where sludge accumulates, making the stench around them worse.
SoulSilverIts body is made of a powerful poison. Touching it accidentally will cause a fever that requires bed rest.
Black 2, White 2It’s so stinky! Muk’s body contains toxic elements, and any plant will wilt when it passes by.
XThey love to gather in smelly areas where sludge accumulates, making the stench around them worse.
YA toxic fluid seeps from its body. The fluid instantly kills plants and trees on contact.
Omega RubyFrom 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.
Alpha SapphireThis 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.
SunThe stench it gives off will make your nose scrunch up. Still, there are Muk fans who think that’s a good thing.
MoonAfter recent environmental improvements, this Pokémon is now hardly seen at all. People speculate that it may go extinct at some point.
Ultra SunTheir food sources have decreased, and their numbers have declined sharply. Sludge ponds are being built to prevent their extinction.
Ultra MoonBecause they scatter germs everywhere, they’ve long been targeted for extermination, leading to a steep decline in their population.
Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!Smells so awful, it can cause fainting. Through degeneration of its nose, it lost its sense of smell.

List of Muk costumes

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A list of Muk costumes available in Pokémon GO.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Muk’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Poison-type Pokémon, Muk is weak to Ground and Psychic-type moves.

What are the best moves for Muk in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Muk in Pokémon GO are Poison Jab and Gunk Shot. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 11.67 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 284.648.

How does Muk perform in Raids?

Muk's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Muk rank as a Poison-type attacker?

Muk is a B-Tier Poison-type attacker, ranking at number #34 with limited utility in specific matchups.

What Mega Pokémon boost Muk?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Muk: Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, Mega Victreebel, and Mega Gengar.

What is Muk’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Muk’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2757 CP and 3117 CP at Level 50.

Can Muk be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Muk can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Muk Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Muk cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.