Muk

No. 0089

Type: Poison

Smells so awful, it can cause fainting. Through degeneration of its nose, it lost its sense of smell.

Base stats

HP105
Attack105
Defense75
Sp. Attack65
Sp. Defense100
Speed50

Total 500

What to answer with

Attacking types that hit what hits it hard, and the best move of each one it learns.

  • Bug — Covers 1 weakness (Psychic) — Lunge
  • Dark — Covers 1 weakness (Psychic) — Dark Pulse
  • Ghost — Covers 1 weakness (Psychic) — Shadow Ball
  • Grass — Covers 1 weakness (Ground) — Giga Drain
  • Ice — Covers 1 weakness (Ground) — Ice Punch
  • Water — Covers 1 weakness (Ground) — It learns nothing of that type

Abilities

Evolution line

Moves

What the optimizer would run

Rules: Gen 9 OU (singles)

Role
Setup sweeper
Ability
Poison Touch
Item
Black Sludge
Nature
Adamant
EVs
252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moves
Acid Armor, Rock Tomb, Gunk Shot, Focus Punch

Frequently asked questions

What type is Muk?
Muk is a Poison type Pokémon.
What are Muk's base stats?
HP 105, Attack 105, Defense 75, Sp. Attack 65, Sp. Defense 100, Speed 50. That is a base stat total of 500.
What is Muk weak to?
Muk takes extra damage from Ground and Psychic moves.
What abilities does Muk have?
Muk can have Stench, Sticky Hold and Poison Touch. Its hidden ability is Poison Touch.
How do you get Muk?
Muk evolves from Grimer: level 38.
What moves does Muk learn?
Muk learns 16 moves by levelling up and 59 by TM.