Muk
Poison-type, Generation 1. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 595.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Poison Jab Gunk Shot
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Gunk Shot costs 100 energy for 130 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Muk takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 595
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,575 CP
Muk moves
3 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infestation | Bug | 9 | 13 | 1.0s | 9 | 13 |
| Poison Jab Best STAB | Poison | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Lick Elite | Ghost | 5 | 6 | 0.5s | 10 | 12 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Spray STAB | Poison | 20 | 50 | 3.0s | 6.7 | 0.40 |
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 50 | 3.0s | 26.7 | 1.60 |
| Gunk Shot Best STAB | Poison | 130 | 100 | 3.0s | 43.3 | 1.30 |
| Sludge Wave STAB | Poison | 105 | 100 | 3.0s | 35 | 1.05 |
| Thunder Punch | Electric | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infestation | Bug | 6 | 12 | 2 | 3.00 | 6.00 |
| Poison Jab | Poison | 7 | 7 | 1 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
| Lick | Ghost | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Spray | Poison | 20 | 45 | 0.44 | Buff / debuff |
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Gunk Shot | Poison | 130 | 75 | 1.73 | — |
| Sludge Wave | Poison | 110 | 65 | 1.69 | — |
| Thunder Punch | Electric | 60 | 40 | 1.50 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Poison Jab (13 DPS); Infestation builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Muk is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Muk
Use Muk against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Muk
- Evolve from
- Grimer · 50 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Muk knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 69 | 2,383 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 69 | 2,580 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,538 | 1,614 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,913 | 2,008 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,538 | 1,614 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,163 | 1,221 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,538 | 1,614 |
Is Muk good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Muk has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (172 Defense / 233 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Muk deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 39 |
| Lv 2 | 122 |
| Lv 3 | 205 |
| Lv 4 | 288 |
| Lv 5 | 371 |
| Lv 6 | 455 |
| Lv 7 | 538 |
| Lv 8 | 621 |
| Lv 9 | 704 |
| Lv 10 | 788 |
| Lv 11 | 866 |
| Lv 12 | 945 |
| Lv 13 | 1,024 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,103 |
| Lv 15 | 1,181 |
| Lv 16 | 1,260 |
| Lv 17 | 1,339 |
| Lv 18 | 1,418 |
| Lv 19 | 1,496 |
| Lv 20 | 1,575 |
| Lv 21 | 1,654 |
| Lv 22 | 1,733 |
| Lv 23 | 1,811 |
| Lv 24 | 1,890 |
| Lv 25 | 1,969 |
| Lv 26 | 2,048 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,127 |
| Lv 28 | 2,205 |
| Lv 29 | 2,284 |
| Lv 30 | 2,363 |
| Lv 31 | 2,402 |
| Lv 32 | 2,442 |
| Lv 33 | 2,481 |
| Lv 34 | 2,521 |
| Lv 35 | 2,560 |
| Lv 36 | 2,599 |
| Lv 37 | 2,639 |
| Lv 38 | 2,678 |
| Lv 39 | 2,717 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,757 |
| Lv 41 | 2,792 |
| Lv 42 | 2,827 |
| Lv 43 | 2,862 |
| Lv 44 | 2,898 |
| Lv 45 | 2,934 |
| Lv 46 | 2,970 |
| Lv 47 | 3,006 |
| Lv 48 | 3,043 |
| Lv 49 | 3,080 |
| Lv 50 | 3,117 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0089
- Height
- 1.20 m
- Weight
- 30.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0089_POKEMON_MUK
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Muk in Pokemon GO?
Muk's best moveset is Poison Jab (fast) with Gunk Shot (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Muk's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Muk takes super effective damage from Ground, Psychic-type moves. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Muk's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Muk reaches 3,117 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,757 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Muk?
A perfect 15/15/15 Muk shows 1,575 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,969 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Muk better than regular Muk?
Shadow Muk deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Muk in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Grimer (50 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Muk be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Muk depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.