Muk (Alola) Pokemon GO — 3-Star Raids Raid, Catch CP 1,538-1,614

Q: What is the best moveset for Muk (Alola) in Pokemon GO?

Muk (Alola)'s best moveset is Poison Jab with Gunk Shot, worth 21.4 DPS as a Poison-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 3 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.

Q: What is Muk (Alola)'s max CP in Pokemon GO?

Muk (Alola) reaches 3,117 CP at level 50 and 2,757 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Muk (Alola)?

A 15/15/15 Muk (Alola) shows 1,575 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,969 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,181 CP.

Best moveset

Raids & gyms: Poison Jab Gunk Shot 21.4 DPS

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Gunk Shot costs 100 energy for 130 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Muk (Alola) takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Ground1.6×

Resists

Dark0.625× Ghost0.625× Grass0.625× Poison0.625× Psychic0.625×

Base stats

Attack 190

Defense 172

Stamina 233

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 (Alola) moves

3 fast · 4 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Bite STAB	Dark	6	4	0.5s	12	8
Poison Jab Best STAB	Poison	13	9	1.0s	13	9
Snarl STAB	Dark	11	13	1.0s	11	13

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Acid Spray STAB	Poison	20	50	3.0s	6.7	0.40
Dark Pulse STAB	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

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Bite	Dark	4	2	—	—	—
Poison Jab	Poison	7	7	1	7.00	7.00
Snarl	Dark	5	13	2	2.50	6.50

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	—

Moveset analysis

For raids and gyms, Muk (Alola) runs Poison Jab with Gunk Shot — 21.4 DPS and 525 TDO as a Poison-type attacker.

The highest-damage fast move is Poison Jab (13 DPS); Snarl builds energy fastest (13 EPS).

Rankings

Where Muk (Alola) places in raids and PvP

Raid attacker

Type	Rank	Tier	DPS	TDO	Moveset
Poison	#17	B	21.4	525	Poison Jab Gunk Shot

Evolution

Grimer 50 Candy

Muk

Grimer (Alola) 50 Candy

Muk (Alola)

Family

Grimer

Muk

Grimer (Alola) Alola

Muk (Alola) This page Alola

Shadow forms Shadow Grimer Shadow Muk

Raids

In raids now

Raid tier: 3-Star
Shiny: Can be shiny after the raid
Raid guide: Full Muk (Alola) raid guide

Best counters against Muk (Alola)

1

Primal GroudonMega Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 37.3DPS 1,207TDO 2

Shadow GroudonShadow Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 35.4DPS 765TDO 3

Mega GarchompMega Mud ShotEarthquake 33.4DPS 979TDO 4

Landorus (Therian) Mud ShotSandsear Storm 32.9DPS 670TDO 5

Shadow ExcadrillShadow Mud SlapEarthquake 32.5DPS 469TDO 6

Shadow MamoswineShadow Mud SlapHigh Horsepower 31.9DPS 520TDO

Counters carrying Ground moves deal the most damage. See all 10 counters

Use Muk (Alola) against

Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter

Morelull Tier 5 #15rank

Shiinotic Tier 5 #15rank

Cottonee Tier 5 #15rank

Whimsicott Tier 5 #16rank

How to get Muk (Alola)

Evolve from: Grimer (Alola) · 50 Candy
Raids: 3-Star raid boss
Purification: 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return

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 (Alola) good in Pokemon GO?

Situational

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Tier B: #17 among Poison-type raid attackers at 21.4 DPS. Worth building if your Poison team is thin, not ahead of the Tier S and A names above it.

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
Form: Alola
Height: 1.00 m
Weight: 52.00 kg
Buddy size: Big
Family forms: 6 released forms
Game ID: V0089_POKEMON_MUK_ALOLA

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Muk (Alola) in Pokemon GO?

Muk (Alola)'s best moveset is Poison Jab with Gunk Shot, worth 21.4 DPS as a Poison-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 3 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Muk (Alola)'s weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Muk (Alola) takes super effective damage from Ground. It resists Dark, Ghost, Grass, Poison, Psychic.

What is Muk (Alola)'s max CP in Pokemon GO?

Muk (Alola) reaches 3,117 CP at level 50 and 2,757 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Muk (Alola)?

A 15/15/15 Muk (Alola) shows 1,575 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,969 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,181 CP.

How do you get Muk (Alola) in Pokemon GO?

Evolve Grimer (Alola) (50 Candy). It is a 3-Star raid boss right now (counters).

Can Muk (Alola) be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Muk (Alola) is in the game — right now from its current raid.

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