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Alolan Muk

Alolan Muk (Alola)Poison Dark
  • cloudy
  • fog
Alolan Muk is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Alolan Muk is a Poison and Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,757 CP and is weak to Ground-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Poison Jab / Gunk Shot. It is boosted by Cloudy and Fog weather. Its shiny form is available.

Alolan 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

Alolan Muk's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Alolan Muk PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

⚔️ Raids

The cousin from Alola of the Bellsprout slayer, Alolan Muk, struggles to make an impact in raids simply because of its poor 190 ATK stat.

  • Bite, Snarl, and Poison Jab: Alolan Muk’s Fast Attacks. While having access to both Dark and Poison type Fast Attacks, it doesn’t make into the meta in either type department.
  • Dark Pulse, Brutal Swing, Ice Punch, Gunk Shot, Sludge Wave, and Acid Spray: Alolan Muk’s Charged Attacks. It does have access to some strong Charged Attacks, but with its stats more oriented towards PvP, these attacks don’t find much use in PvE for Alolan Muk.

🛡️ Gyms

Alolan Muk takes super-effective damage just from Ground-type attacks and has a solid 233 HP, making it an average defender if not the best.

Alolan Muk PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

Alolan Muk is a strong pick for the Great League. With access to STAB attacks like Poison Jab and Brutal Swing, and coverage attacks like Ice Punch, Alolan Muk makes a strong impression in the Great League. It has an even win-loss ratio with wins like Altaria, Furret, and Azumarill.

🟡 Ultra League

Alolan Muk is even stronger in the Ultra League. It has a positive win-loss record against the Ultra League meta, with Ice Punch coming in handy as a strong coverage attack, helping it gain wins like Virizion and Zygarde. Trainers can be confident in Alolan Muk's capabilities when it comes to the Ultra League and should invest in it with high returns expectation.

🟣 Master League

With a max CP of just 3117, Alolan Muk struggles to make any impact in the Master League.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Gym DefenderGym Defender
#65
PoisonPoison-type
#36
DarkDark-type
#51
Great LeagueGreat League
#99
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#37
Master LeagueMaster League
#271

Alolan Muk Type Chart

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

GroundGround160.0%

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

DarkDark62.5%
GhostGhost62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%
PsychicPsychic62.5%

Alolan Muk best moveset

Moves

Poison Jab + Gunk Shot

Poison
PoisonPoison Jab
PoisonGunk Shot
Alolan 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. Alolan Muk ranks #36 (B Tier) as a Poison attacker with that moveset.

Snarl + Brutal Swing

Dark
DarkSnarl
DarkBrutal Swing
Alolan Muk's best Dark-type moveset is Snarl / Brutal Swing, with 12.88 DPS and 314.3 TDO. These moves are boosted by Fog weather. Alolan Muk ranks #51 (B Tier) as a Dark attacker with that moveset.
1.DarkSnarlDarkBrutal Swing11.7212.88314.3
2.PoisonPoison JabDarkBrutal Swing11.4912.64308.2
3.DarkBiteDarkBrutal Swing11.2612.38302.0
4.DarkSnarlPoisonGunk Shot10.7911.86289.4
5.PoisonPoison JabPoisonGunk Shot10.6111.67284.6
6.DarkBitePoisonGunk Shot10.3711.41278.2
7.PoisonPoison JabDarkDark Pulse10.0411.05269.5
8.DarkSnarlDarkDark Pulse10.0311.04269.2
1–8 of 18

Fast Attacks

  • DarkBite640.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bite
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage6
    Energy4
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage2
    Energy4

    Effects
    Bite has no special effects.
    See Bite details page ↗
  • DarkSnarl11131.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Snarl
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage11
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage5
    Energy13

    Effects
    Snarl has no special effects.
    See Snarl 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 ↗
  • DarkBrutal Swing65332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Brutal Swing
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.3s - 1.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage55
    Energy35

    Effects
    Brutal Swing has no special effects.
    See Brutal Swing details page ↗
  • IceIce Punch50332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Ice Punch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • GroundGround
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • IceIce
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 1.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage60
    Energy40

    Effects
    Ice Punch has no special effects.
    See Ice 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 Alolan Muk's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Alolan 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 Alolan Muk has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Alolan Muk CP Chart

CP Chart

Alolan 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

Alolan 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 m
Weight52 kg
RegionGeneration 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate6%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
Alolan Grimer (Alola)Alolan Grimer
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
Alolan Muk (Alola)Alolan Muk
  • Alolan Grimer evolves into Alolan Muk which costs 50 Candy.

Mega Pokémon that boost Alolan Muk

Photobomb

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

Poison Poison

Dark Dark

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

Alolan Muk Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Alolan 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 Alolan Muk in Pokémon GO.

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Alolan Muk family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Alolan 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
Alolan Muk (Alola)Alolan Muk (Alola)Alolan Muk (Alola)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmAlolan Muk (Alola)Alolan Muk (Alola)
0.49 m0.5 m1 m1.5 m2 m

Alolan Muk's height ranges from 0.49 m to 2 m, with the average being 1 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 Alolan Muk in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.49 m0.5 m
1′07″1′08″
XS0.5 m1 m
1′08″3′03″
M0.75 m1.25 m
2′06″4′01″
XL1.25 m1.5 m
4′01″4′11″
XXL1.5 m2 m
4′11″6′07″

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

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Alolan Muk

Alolan Muk high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Alolan 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

Alolan Muk Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Alolan 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Alolan Muk’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

What are the best moves for Alolan Muk in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Alolan Muk in Pokémon GO are Snarl and Brutal Swing. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 12.884 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 314.253.

How does Alolan Muk perform in Raids?

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

How does Alolan Muk rank as a Poison-type attacker?

Alolan Muk is a B-Tier Poison-type attacker, ranking at number #36 with limited utility in specific matchups.

How does Alolan Muk rank as a Dark-type attacker?

Alolan Muk is a B-Tier Dark-type attacker, ranking at number #51 with limited utility in specific matchups.

What Mega Pokémon boost Alolan Muk?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Alolan Muk: Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, Mega Victreebel, Mega Gengar, Mega Gyarados, Mega Houndoom, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Sableye, Mega Sharpedo, Mega Absol, Mega Greninja, and Mega Malamar.

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

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

Can Alolan Muk be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Alolan Muk can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Alolan Muk Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Alolan Muk cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.