Muk's built to absorb hits, not race for knockouts. Special bulk with HP doing the heavy lifting. And the medium-fast 1M XP curve means it won't take forever to bring up, worth 2 HP and Attack EVs.
Muk's coloration becomes increasingly vivid the more it feasts on its favorite dish—trash.
Muk's coloration becomes increasingly vivid the more it feasts on its favorite dish—trash.
Ground moves hit Muk for super-effective damage. The upside? Psychic-type moves can't touch it at all. The Poison/Dark typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Muk's special bulk (base 100 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Poison, Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
 Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Muk View Rhydon builds →Earthquake 2x101-118%KO Drill Run 2x81-95% | ||
 Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Muk View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 2x81-95% Dig 2x65-77% | ||
 Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Muk View Marowak builds →Bone Club 2x45-53% Bonemerang 2x35-42% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Muk View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x45-53% Dig 2x37-43% | ||
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Swampert can KO Muk with Earthquake (128-151%).
 Swampert WaterGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Muk View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x128-151%KO Scald21-25% Waterfall51-60% | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Muk View Landorus builds →Sludge Bomb14-16% | ||
Muk is what Grimer becomes. Breed it for Grimer eggs (average hatch time). A small partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Grimer pushed Muk to 500 total stats. Sp.Def saw the largest single gain at +50. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Stickyhold helps Muk stick around while dealing real damage. Black Sludge for Poison-type passive recovery, max HP and Attack EVs for the right balance, and Gunkshot as the main threat. Not the fastest, but it doesn't need to be.
Best Build
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
The level-up pool tells the story here. Muk learns Moonblast and Sludge Bomb naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Coverage across 10 types extends the reach beyond that.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
3 encounter spots for Alolan Muk at moderate rates starting from late-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Muk in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
To get Muk, start by catching Grimer through walking and trade encounters at Lv. 37-44. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch GrimerPokémon Mansion - 1FGrass Lv.39-44 Building40%LatePokémon Mansion - 2FGrass Lv.39-44 Building30%LatePower PlantGrass Lv.37-42 Power-plant25%LateCinnabar IslandIn-game trade Lv.44 WaterLateTrade for (give Grimer)
Step 2Muk ✓Pokémon Mansion - 2FGrass Lv.39-44 Building10%LatePower PlantGrass Lv.37-42 Power-plant5%LatePokémon Mansion - 1FGrass Lv.39-44 Building5%Lateor evolve from Grimer (Step 1)
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Muk works as a tank with 500 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee's meta. Gunkshot with Black Sludge is the standard set.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, watch for Rhydon (Ground) when using Muk. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Poison Touch has a 30% chance of poisoning target Pokémon upon contact. That's the one you want on Muk. Power Of Alchemy is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Gluttony works too if your team needs something different.
Muk is a physical attacker with base 105 Attack. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the tank role.
For Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Muk has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
Available since Red & Blue, Muk appears in 19 games spanning 10 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained an Alolan form in Generation 7.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMAlolan
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves