Type matchups
Damage Alolan Muk takes from each attacking type.
As a Poison/Dark type, Alolan Muk has 1 weakness, 4 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 6 other Pokémon share the Poison/Dark typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 105
- Attack
- 105
- Defense
- 75
- Sp. Atk
- 65
- Sp. Def
- 100
- Speed
- 50
- Total
- 500
Alolan 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.
Alolan Muk can have the abilities Poison Touch, Gluttony and Power of Alchemy.
How to beat Alolan Muk
Alolan Muk takes 2× damage from Ground moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Psychic moves have no effect on it and Poison, Ghost, Grass and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Great Tusk hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and resists its Poison and Dark moves. Ting-Lu hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and resists its Poison and Dark moves. Krookodile hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and resists its Poison and Dark moves.
Evolution
Alolan Muk is an alternate form of Muk, so it shares Muk's evolution line.
Best counters to Alolan Muk
Other Poison/Dark Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Alolan Muk weak to?
As a Poison/Dark type, Alolan Muk takes super-effective damage from Ground moves.
What is Alolan Muk resistant to?
Alolan Muk resists Poison, Ghost, Grass and Dark moves. It is immune to Psychic.
What are the best counters to Alolan Muk?
Strong type-based picks include Great Tusk, Ting-Lu and Krookodile, which hit Alolan Muk with super-effective attacks.