Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Muk

Muk

POISON

Sludge Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Muk is a Poison Type Sludge Pokémon, with a 9.8% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Muk can be found with Stench, Sticky Hold and Poison Touch as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 1 HP, 1 Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Brave Nature, based on 500 combined Base Stats.

National Dex Pokemon

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Muk Stats and Abilities

Based on Muk Base IVs we consider this pokemon B-Tier choice. Muk Highest IV Stat is Attack 105 and the Lowest being Speed 50.

Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
D	HP	105	320	414
C	Attack	105	193	339
E	Defense	75	139	273
E	Special Attack	65	121	251
D	Special Defense	100	184	328
F	Speed	50	94	218
B	Total	500

Best Held Items	Black Sludge Poison Barb Toxic Orb Toxic Plate
Best Nature	Brave ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Speed
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance	50% Black Sludge
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Spicy Dislikes: Sweet
EV Yield	1 HP, 1 Attack
Growth Rate	Medium Fast
Catch Rate	75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Amorphous
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Stench Ability 1	A Pokémon with Stench has a 10% chance of causing the opponent to flinch when hit by a damaging move (provided the ability-bearer strikes first as usual).
Sticky Hold Ability 2	Sticky Hold prevents held items from being taken or switched.
Poison Touch Hidden Ability	May poison targets when a Pokémon makes contact.

How To Evolve Muk in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Grimer requires (Level 38) to evolve into Muk.

Base	→	First Evo
Grimer	Level 38 →	Muk

Base	→	First Evo
Grimer	Level 38 →	Muk

Where To Find Muk in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Muk has 5 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Grimer, within the Bogsunk Cavern location using the Walking method.

Walking through Grass.
Using an Old Rod.
Using an Good Rod.
Using an Super Rod.
Surfing the Water.
Using the Poke Radar.
Within Honey Trees.
Obtained as a Gift.
Revive from a Fossil.
Obtained through Trade.
Obtained through an Interaction in game. (Legendary Pokemon)

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time

Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Route 212
Route 212	20 - 5%	Grimer Lv. 18-20
Swampy Cave
Swampy Cave	National	Grimer Lv. 16-63
Stargleam Cavern
Stargleam Cavern	National	Grimer Lv. 16-63
Dazzling Cave
Dazzling Cave	National	Grimer Lv. 16-63
Bogsunk Cavern
Bogsunk Cavern	National	Grimer Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Muk Weakness

Muk is a Poison Type pokemon. This will cause Muk to take More Damage from Ground, Psychic Type Moves, and Less Damage from Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass, Fairy Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Muk Weaknesses

Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Ground Psychic
0.5x Less Damage	Fighting Poison Bug Grass Fairy
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Muk Weak Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Mewtwo PSYCHIC
S	Lugia PSYCHIC FLYING
S	Groudon GROUND
S	Celebi PSYCHIC GRASS
S	Metagross STEEL PSYCHIC

What pokemon is Muk Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Celebi PSYCHIC GRASS
A	Togekiss FAIRY FLYING
A	Tangrowth GRASS
A	Crobat POISON FLYING
A	Infernape FIRE FIGHTING

Best Muk Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Best Moveset for Muk Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
52	Belch	Special	180	90	10	User must have consumed a Berry.
40	Gunk Shot	Physical	180	80	5	May poison opponent.
32	Sludge Wave	Special	142.5	100	10	May poison opponent.
29	Sludge Bomb	Special	135	100	10	May poison opponent.

Best Moveset for Muk TM Moves based on Power.

TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM64	Explosion	Physical	250	100	5	User faints.
TM01	Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Muk Lv Up Moves

Muk TM Moves

Muk Level Up Moves

List of Moves Muk can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Venom Drench POISON	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers poisoned opponent's Special Attack and Speed.
1	Pound NORMAL	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
1	Poison Gas POISON	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 40 Status Poisons opponent.
4	Harden NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Defense.
7	Mud-Slap GROUND	Power: 20 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
12	Disable NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Opponent can't use its last attack for a few turns.
15	Sludge POISON	Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May poison opponent.
18	Smog POISON	Power: 45 Acc: 70 PP: 20 Special May poison opponent.
21	Minimize NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Sharply raises user's Evasiveness.
26	Fling DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
29	Sludge Bomb POISON	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May poison opponent.
32	Sludge Wave POISON	Power: 142.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May poison opponent.
37	Screech NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 40 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Defense.
40	Gunk Shot POISON	Power: 180 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical May poison opponent.
46	Acid Armor POISON	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Defense.
52	Belch POISON	Power: 180 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Special User must have consumed a Berry.
57	Memento DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Status User faints, sharply lowers opponent's Attack and Special Attack.

Muk TM Moves

List of Moves Muk can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.

TM	Move	Desc
TM01	Focus Punch FIGHTING	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM11	Sunny Day FIRE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM12	Taunt DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Opponent can only use moves that attack.
TM15	Hyper Beam NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM17	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance WATER	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM19	Giga Drain GRASS	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM24	Thunderbolt ELECTRIC	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM25	Thunder ELECTRIC	Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 10 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM28	Dig GROUND	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM30	Shadow Ball GHOST	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM31	Brick Break FIGHTING	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM34	Shock Wave ELECTRIC	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM35	Flamethrower FIRE	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
TM36	Sludge Bomb POISON	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May poison opponent.
TM38	Fire Blast FIRE	Power: 110 Acc: 85 PP: 5 Special May burn opponent.
TM39	Rock Tomb ROCK	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM41	Torment DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Opponent cannot use the same move in a row.
TM42	Facade NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief DARK	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Also steals opponent's held item.
TM52	Focus Blast FIGHTING	Power: 120 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM56	Fling DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
TM58	Endure NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM64	Explosion NORMAL	Power: 250 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User faints.
TM66	Payback DARK	Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
TM68	Giga Impact NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM79	Dark Pulse DARK	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May cause flinching.
TM80	Rock Slide ROCK	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM84	Poison Jab POISON	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical May poison the opponent.
TM87	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM96	Strength NORMAL	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash FIGHTING	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

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