Muk (Alola) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Muk (Alola) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Muk (Alola)
Muk (Alola) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Poison/Dark typing. The best counter is Primal Groudon (Mega) with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 37.300 DPS.
Muk (Alola) 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 (Alola) is weak to Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Dark, Ghost, Grass-type moves as Muk (Alola) 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 (Alola) is Primal Groudon (37.300 DPS), Shadow Groudon (35.400 DPS), and Mega Garchomp (33.417 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Muk (Alola): After defeating Muk (Alola), 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 (Alola) 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 (Alola)?
The best counter for Muk (Alola) is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 37.300 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Groudon (35.400 DPS) and Mega Garchomp (33.417 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Muk (Alola)?
Muk (Alola) 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 (Alola) weak to?
Muk (Alola) is weak to Ground-type attacks. It resists Dark, Ghost, Grass, Poison, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Muk (Alola) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Muk (Alola)'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 (Alola) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Muk (Alola) 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 (Alola) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Muk (Alola) 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 (Alola)?
For the best moveset for Muk (Alola) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Muk (Alola) 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 (Alola) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Muk (Alola) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (32.909 DPS) and Groudon (30.000 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 (Alola) in raids?
Weather boost information for Muk (Alola) 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.