Muk is a Poison-type Pokémon from the Kanto region. It evolves from Grimer after being fed 50 candies. It has an Alolan form that is Poison, Dark-type.
Pokédex description
Sludge Pokémon
Standard Pokédex description
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.
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.
- Muk's cry
Alolan Muk Pokédex description
What look like fangs and claws are actually crystallized poison that will afflict you at a mere touch, so don't get too close.
What look like fangs and claws are actually crystallized poison that will afflict you at a mere touch, so don't get too close.
- Alolan Muk's cry
Possible attacks
Fast attacks
10 (9)
10 (13)
Charged attacks
20 (7)
80 (27)
130 (42)
110 (34)
45 (25)
Attack availability
- Infestation: added on February 16th, 2017
- Thunder Punch: added on January 31st, 2019
- Acid Spray: added on March 19th, 2019
- Acid: removed on August 19th, 2016
- Lick: added on August 19th, 2016, removed on February 16th, 2017
Fast attacks
6 (12)
10 (13)
12 (11)
Charged attacks
20 (7)
80 (27)
130 (42)
110 (34)
Attack availability
- Snarl: added on January 31st, 2019
- Acid Spray: added on March 19th, 2019
Evolution family
Muk is part of a two-member family.
38. #0088 Grimer |
#0089 Muk | |
#0088 Alolan Grimer |
#0089 Alolan Muk |
38. #0088 Grimer |
#0089 Muk | |
#0088 Alolan Grimer |
#0089 Alolan Muk |
Availability
Muk
- Muk was released along with the game launch on July 6th, 2016.
- Shiny form of Muk was released at the start of Ultra Bonus Event 2018 on September 13th, 2018.
- Shadow form of Muk was released on August 1st, 2019.
- Shiny form of Shadow Muk was released at the start of Team GO Rocket Event on July 10th, 2020.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
---|---|---|
Wild |
2,363 2,560 (weather boosted) |
In wild since 2016 Jul 6 |
Raid Battles |
1,575 1,969 (weather boosted) |
Tier 3 CP 16,819
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
Research tasks |
1,181 | Field Research: Play with your buddy: Throwback Challenge 2020: Kanto |
Team GO Rocket |
621 1,024 (weather boosted) |
Rescuing from Grunts: 2019 Aug 1 - 2020 Feb 3 |
Alolan Muk
- Alolan Muk was released along with the release of Friends mechanic on June 21st, 2018.
- Shiny form of Alolan Muk was released at the start of the 3rd Anniversary on June 28th, 2019.
- Shadow form of Alolan Muk was released at the start of Team GO Rocket takeover on March 25th, 2023.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
---|---|---|
Raid Battles |
1,575 1,969 (weather boosted) |
Tier 3 CP 16,819
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
Gallery
Trivia
- Muk is a tier 3 Raid Boss most recently. However, it used to be a tier 2 before.