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    Shadow Muk

    Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow MukPoison Shiny Pokémon icon

    Shadow Muk is a Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO, with a maximum Combat Power of 3117 CP. Shadow Muk best moveset in Pokémon GO is Lick and Gunk Shot. Shiny Shadow Muk is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Muk is boosted by Cloudy weather.

    Shadow Muk is weak to Ground and Psychic moves. It is strong against Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, and Poison moves.

    Max CP
    3117 CP
    Attack
    190 ATK
    Defense
    172 DEF
    Stamina
    233 STA
    Weather Boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Released
    Yes Yes
    Shiny released
    Shadow Muk can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
    Buddy distance
    3 km

    Tier ranking

    RoleTier
    Poison Poison-type Attacker
    Poison Jab / Gunk Shot    		A+ TierExternal Link#17
    Gym DefenderGym DefenderNot ranked

    Shadow Muk weaknesses and resistances

    Weaknesses

    • GroundGround160.0%
    • PsychicPsychic160.0%

    Resistances

    • BugBug62.5%
    • FairyFairy62.5%
    • FightingFighting62.5%
    • GrassGrass62.5%
    • PoisonPoison62.5%
    More informationMore information
    • Shadow Muk takes increased damage from Ground and Psychic type moves.
    • Shadow Muk takes reduced damage from Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, and Poison type moves.
    • Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

    Shadow Muk's best moveset

    Moves

    Shadow Muk's best moveset is Lick and Gunk Shot, with 14.50 DPS (damage per second) and 388.8 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Fog and Cloudy weather.You need an Elite Fast TM to teach Shadow Muk Lick.

    Best Shadow Muk moves
    GhostLick *
    PoisonGunk Shot
    DPS14.50
    TDO388.81
    Score28.2
    Weather Boost
    • fog
    • cloudy

    Shadow Muk moves comparison

        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.GhostLick *PoisonGunk Shot 14.50388.828.2
        2.BugInfestation PoisonGunk Shot 14.24381.927.7
        3.GhostLick *PoisonSludge Wave 13.14352.525.5
        4.BugInfestation PoisonSludge Wave 12.79343.124.9
        5.PoisonPoison Jab PoisonGunk Shot 12.64339.124.6
        6.GhostLick *DarkDark Pulse 12.03322.723.4
        7.BugInfestation DarkDark Pulse 11.80316.422.9
        8.PoisonPoison Jab PoisonSludge Wave 11.71314.022.8
        9.PoisonPoison Jab DarkDark Pulse 11.24301.521.8
        10.GhostLick *ElectricThunder Punch 10.97294.121.1
        11.BugInfestation ElectricThunder Punch 10.67286.220.2
        12.PoisonPoison Jab ElectricThunder Punch 10.44280.019.6
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        Fast Attacks

        • GhostLick *Damage5Energy6Duration0.5s
          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 JabDamage10Energy7Duration0.8s
          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
          Damage10
          Energy7
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration0.8s
          Damage window0.2s - 0.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage7
          Energy7

          Effects
          Poison Jab has no special effects.
          See Poison Jab details page ↗
        • BugInfestationDamage10Energy14Duration1.1s
          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
          Damage10
          Energy14
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration1.1s
          Damage window0.8s - 1.1s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage6
          Energy12

          Effects
          Infestation has no special effects.
          See Infestation details page ↗

        Charged Moves

        • DarkDark PulseDamage80Energy50Duration3.0s
          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
          Energy50

          Effects
          Dark Pulse has no special effects.
          See Dark Pulse details page ↗
        • ElectricThunder PunchDamage45Energy33Duration1.8s
          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
          Damage45
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration1.8s
          Damage window1.7s - 1.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage55
          Energy40

          Effects
          Thunder Punch has no special effects.
          See Thunder Punch details page ↗
        • PoisonSludge WaveDamage110Energy100Duration3.2s
          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
          Damage110
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration3.2s
          Damage window2.0s - 3.0s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage110
          Energy65

          Effects
          Sludge Wave has no special effects.
          See Sludge Wave details page ↗
        • PoisonGunk ShotDamage130Energy100Duration3.1s
          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
          Duration3.1s
          Damage window1.7s - 2.7s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage130
          Energy75

          Effects
          Gunk Shot has no special effects.
          See Gunk Shot details page ↗
        • PoisonAcid SprayDamage20Energy50Duration3.0s
          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 ↗
        • NormalFrustrationDamage10Energy33Duration2.0s
          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 ↗
        Pokédex informationMore information

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

        If you are unable to get Shadow Muk with its best moveset, we recommend to use Infestation/Gunk Shot. You will lose around 1.8% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Shadow Muk's strongest moveset (Lick/Gunk Shot).

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

        Shadow Muk Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

        Shadow Muk's has 3117 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Muk obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1442 CP to 1575 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1803 CP to 1969 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Muk can be found in the 1125 CP to 1181 CP range.

        Max CPMax CP3117 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
        Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        		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 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 guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

        Shadow Muk Max CP Chart

        CP Chart

        Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

        LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
        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

        Shadow Muk evolution chart

        Family
        PokémonRequiresEvolution
        Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow GrimerShadow Grimer
        • Candy Icon50 Candy
        		Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow MukShadow Muk
        • Shadow Grimer evolves into Shadow Muk which costs 50 Candy.

        Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Muk

        Photobomb

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

        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.

        Shadow Muk Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Shadow Muk in Pokémon GO is 24.03%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 50.38% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 65.04%.

        CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                		-24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                		-33.78%37.75%46.11%53.35%
                Curve50.38%55.33%65.04%72.65%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                		- 39.02%43.38%52.38%59.95%
                Curve56.87%61.98%71.67%78.89%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                		- 49.69%54.62%64.32%71.94%
                Curve68.90%73.89%82.65%88.47%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Shadow Muk, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                Shadow Muk high resolution sprites

                Photobomb

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

                Wallpaper

                Shadow MukShadow MukShadow MukShadow Muk

                Pokédex information

                Kanto
                Pokédex Number#89
                Height1.2 m
                Weight30 kg
                RegionKanto Generation 1
                Can be tradedAllowed
                Pokémon Home transferAllowed
                Base Catch Rate20%
                Base Flee Rate6%
                Catch rewards
                5 Candy
                300 Stardust
                Additional Move Cost
                50 Candy
                50000 Candy

                Shadow 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.