Nothing about Munkidori screams competitive powerhouse, and that's fine. Poison/Psychic means only weak to Ground, Ghost, and Dark. The stat spread leans into special offense. Introduced in Gen 9.
The stat budget goes to damage. Sp. Atk and Speed carry the offense, Defense doesn't even come close. A Retainer Pokemon on a slow 1.25M XP grind, worth 3 Sp. Atk EVs per KO.
Munkidori Weakness
AvgMunkidori's Poison/Psychic typing leaves it vulnerable to Ground, Ghost, and Dark moves. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. With 88 HP and balanced defenses, Munkidori can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
You won't breed Munkidori or evolve it further. This Poison/Psychic type brings 555 total stats right out of the encounter.
How to Evolve
Munkidori's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Scarf, trading flexibility for speed patching through item lock. Psychic is the go-to spam option, with utility options keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Best Munkidori Moveset
- Psychic
- U Turn
- Trick
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Munkidori. TMs unlock coverage across 7 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Future Sight and Gunk Shot into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Munkidori is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
We rate Munkidori A-Tier — a strong competitive pick. At 555 BST, it fits the sweeper role. Base 130 Sp. Atk stands out.
Munkidori doesn't evolve and has no evolutionary line. It's a Poison/Psychic-type Pokemon with strong stats at 555 BST — no evolution needed.
Toxic Chain may cause bad poisoning when the Pokémon hits an opponent with a move — that's the one you want on Munkidori. Frisk is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Base 106 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Munkidori is a special attacker with base 130 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a sweeper.
Munkidori can be found in Scarlet & Violet.
Munkidori joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 1 titles so far. With 1 generation of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A