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Shadow Alolan Muk

Shadow Alolan Muk (Alola Shadow)Poison Dark
  • cloudy
  • fog
Shadow Alolan Muk is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Shadow 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.

Shadow 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
1575 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1181 CP

Shadow Alolan Muk's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Shadow Alolan Muk PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

⚔ Raids

Shadow Alolan Muk is surprisingly a decent Poison attacker, thanks to the Shadow damage boost. As a Dark type attacker, it struggles because of stronger competition in the Dark meta. It does have access to a wide range of moves.

  • Bite, Snarl and Poison Jab: Shadow Alolan Muk's Fast Attacks. While Bite and Snarl don't have any meaningful role for Alolan Muk, Poison Jab gives it a lot of play as a Poison Type.
  • Acid Spray, Sludge Wave and Gunk Shot: Shadow Alolan Muk's Poison type Charged Attacks. Acid Spray is more PvP oriented. For PvE Gunk Shot is the recommended Charged Attack.
  • Dark Pulse: Shadow Alolan Muk's only Dark type Charged Attack. While the move itself is good, Shadow Alolan Muk's own lack of strength as a Dark attacker renders the move irrelevant for PvE.

🔮 Gyms

Shadow Pokémon usually make worse gym defenders because the Shadow form cuts their bulk and Shadow Alolan Muk is no exception either.

Shadow Alolan Muk PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

Although, Shadow Alolan Muk has pretty good stats, it is more of a theme pick for Great League PvP. Its performance in zero and 1v1 shield scenarios is underwhelming. Having said that, in 2v2, it gives a pretty strong performance thanks to those debuffs from Acid Spray.

🟡 Ultra League

In Ultra League, Shadow Alolan Muk performs similarly to Great League. Underwhelming in lower shield scenarios and great in 2v2 shields scenario. Florges, Bellibolt, Alolan Ninetales and Jellicent are some of its meta wins in 2v2.

🟣 Master League

Shadow Noctowl, with a max CP of 3117, is underpowered for Master League and hence, should be ignored.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#178
PoisonPoison-type
#17
DarkDark-type
#18
Great LeagueGreat League
#114
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#69
Master LeagueMaster League
#251

Shadow Alolan Muk Type Chart

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

GroundGround160.0%

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

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

Shadow Alolan Muk best moveset

Moves

Poison Jab + Gunk Shot

Poison
PoisonPoison Jab
PoisonGunk Shot
Shadow Alolan Muk's best Poison-type moveset is Poison Jab / Gunk Shot, with 13.79 DPS and 280.4 TDO. These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather. Shadow Alolan Muk ranks #17 (A Tier) as a Poison attacker with that moveset.

Snarl + Brutal Swing

Dark
DarkSnarl
DarkBrutal Swing
Shadow Alolan Muk's best Dark-type moveset is Snarl / Brutal Swing, with 15.38 DPS and 312.7 TDO. These moves are boosted by Fog weather. Shadow Alolan Muk ranks #18 (A Tier) as a Dark attacker with that moveset.
1.DarkSnarlDarkBrutal Swing13.7415.38312.7
2.PoisonPoison JabDarkBrutal Swing13.4815.09306.7
3.DarkBiteDarkBrutal Swing13.1614.74299.5
4.DarkSnarlPoisonGunk Shot12.5314.03285.1
5.PoisonPoison JabPoisonGunk Shot12.3213.79280.4
6.DarkBitePoisonGunk Shot11.9713.40272.4
7.PoisonPoison JabDarkDark Pulse11.7513.16267.6
8.DarkSnarlDarkDark Pulse11.7413.15267.3
1–8 of 21

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 ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

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

Shadow Alolan Muk CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Alolan Muk reaches a maximum of 2,757 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,442–1,575 CP, rising to 1,803–1,969 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 catchRaids1442 CP - 1575 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1803 CP - 1969 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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

Shadow 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.
How to purify Shadow Alolan Muk
Purification cost3 Candy
3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Alolan Muk

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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Alolan Muk's Poison and Dark-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow 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 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Alolan Muk Candy360 Shadow Alolan Muk Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Alolan Muk Candy12 Shadow Alolan Muk Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Alolan Muk Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Alolan Muk Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Alolan Muk Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Alolan Muk Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Alolan Muk Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Alolan Muk Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Alolan Muk Candy-

Shadow Alolan Muk Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Alolan Muk from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Alolan Muk in Pokémon GO.

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Shadow Alolan Muk family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow 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

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer8s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer3s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

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Regular and Shiny Shadow Alolan Muk

Shadow Alolan Muk high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow 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

Shadow Alolan Muk Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow 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 Shadow Alolan Muk’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

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

The best moves for Shadow Alolan Muk in Pokémon GO are Snarl and Brutal Swing. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 15.383 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 312.673.

How does Shadow Alolan Muk perform in Raids?

Shadow Alolan Muk is not recommended for Raid use.

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

Shadow Alolan Muk is a solid A-Tier Poison-type attacker, ranking at number #17. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

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

Shadow Alolan Muk is a solid A-Tier Dark-type attacker, ranking at number #18. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Alolan Muk?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow 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 Shadow Alolan Muk’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

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

Can Shadow Alolan Muk be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Alolan Muk can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Alolan Muk Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Alolan Muk cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.