Type matchups
Damage Muk takes from each attacking type.
As a Poison type, Muk has 2 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 15 other Pokémon share the Poison typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 105
- Attack
- 105
- Defense
- 75
- Sp. Atk
- 65
- Sp. Def
- 100
- Speed
- 50
- Total
- 500
Muk has a base stat total of 500, higher than 64% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (105). With Attack (105) well above Sp. Atk (65), it works best as a physical attacker. At 50 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 105 HP, 75 Defense and 100 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against special hits.
Muk can have the abilities Stench, Sticky Hold and Poison Touch.
How to beat Muk
Muk takes 2× damage from Ground and Psychic moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Solgaleo hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Muk's Poison moves. Dusk Necrozma hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Muk's Poison moves. Metagross hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Muk's Poison moves.
Evolution
Muk is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Grimer → Muk), evolving from Grimer.
Best counters to Muk
Other Poison Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Muk weak to?
As a Poison type, Muk takes super-effective damage from Ground and Psychic moves.
What is Muk resistant to?
Muk resists Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass and Fairy moves.
What are the best counters to Muk?
Strong type-based picks include Solgaleo, Dusk Necrozma and Metagross, which hit Muk with super-effective attacks.