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's Poison/Psychic typing leaves it vulnerable to Ground, Ghost, and Dark. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. With 88 HP and balanced defenses, Munkidori can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Poison, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fighting |
Zapdos's Hurricane hits Munkidori for 50-59%. Pelipper deals 50-59% with Hurricane.
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Munkidori View Zapdos builds →Hurricane50-59% Volt Switch32-38% Heat Wave28-34% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Toxapex builds →
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 Pelipper Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Munkidori View Pelipper builds →Hurricane50-59% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCompoundeyes ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Munkidori View Galvantula builds →Thunder50-60% | ||
 Thwackey Grass | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemTerrain Extender NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Munkidori View Thwackey builds →U Turn28-33% Knock Off 2x52-61% | ||
You won't breed Munkidori or evolve it further. This Poison/Psychic type brings 555 total stats right out of the encounter. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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
Munkidori best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Psychic
- U Turn
- Trick
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Sludge Wave
- U Turn
- Psychic
- Focus Blast
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Psychic
- Fake Out
- Parting Shot
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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.
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 has answers, but so do you. Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
Munkidori joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 1 titles so far. With 2 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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