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 and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Poison Jab | 15 dps |
| Gunk Shot | 50.3 dps |
Defense
| Infestation | 9.1 dps |
| Gunk Shot | 50.3 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Grimer family. Muk evolves from Grimer which costs 50 Candy.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Muk:
Muk Raid Guide
Muk has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 2 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Muk, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Muk is a Poison Pokémon which evolves from Grimer. It is vulnerable to Ground and Psychic moves. Muk's strongest moveset is Poison Jab & Gunk Shot and it has a Max CP of 2,757.
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."
Base stats
| Attack | 190 | |
| Defense | 172 | |
| Stamina | 233 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,181 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,575 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,363 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 2,757 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,969 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,560 View IV chart » |
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 |
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 and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Poison Jab | 15 dps |
| Gunk Shot | 50.3 dps |
Defense
| Infestation | 9.1 dps |
| Gunk Shot | 50.3 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poison Jab | 10 | 8.8 | 15 |
| Infestation | 10 | 12.7 | 9.1 |
| Lick Elite TM | 5 | 12 | 10 |
| Acid Event | 9 | 10 | 13.5 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | 80 | -16.7 | 26.7 |
| Sludge Wave | 110 | -31.3 | 41.3 |
| Gunk Shot | 130 | -32.3 | 50.3 |
| Thunder Punch | 45 | -18.3 | 25 |
| Acid Spray | 20 | -16.7 | 8 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Muk?
Muk is a Poison type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground and Psychic moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Muk are:
- Calyrex (Shadow Rider),
- Mewtwo,
- Hoopa (Unbound),
- Deoxys (Attack),
- Calyrex (Ice Rider).
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calyrex (Shadow Rider) | Confusion | Psychic | 100% |
| Mewtwo | Confusion | Psystrike | 100% |
| Hoopa (Unbound) | Confusion | Psychic | 97% |
| Mewtwo | Psycho Cut | Psystrike | 97% |
| Mewtwo | Confusion | Psychic | 94% |
| Calyrex (Shadow Rider) | Confusion | Psyshock | 91% |
| Mewtwo | Psycho Cut | Psychic | 90% |
| Deoxys (Attack) | Zen Headbutt | Psycho Boost | 90% |
| Deoxys (Attack) | Zen Headbutt | Zap Cannon | 85% |
| Calyrex (Ice Rider) | Confusion | Psychic | 84% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Muk
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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