Muk Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Muk in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Muk
Muk is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Poison typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 40.824 DPS.
Muk can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Muk is weak to Ground, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fairy, Fighting-type moves as Muk resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Muk is Shadow Mewtwo (40.824 DPS), Mega Alakazam (39.000 DPS), and Primal Groudon (37.300 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Muk: After defeating Muk, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1538 and 1614 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1913-2008 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Muk from raids will have exactly 1614 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Muk?
The best counter for Muk is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 40.824 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (39.000 DPS) and Primal Groudon (37.300 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Muk?
Muk can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Muk weak to?
Muk is weak to Ground, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Muk be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Muk's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Muk from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Muk from raids will have 1614 CP at level 20, or 2008 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1538. If you see 1614 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Muk worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Muk is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Muk?
For the best moveset for Muk itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Muk stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Muk without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Muk can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Mewtwo (33.882 DPS) and Hoopa (Unbound) (33.000 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Muk in raids?
Weather boost information for Muk is not currently available. Poison-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.