Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Muk
Say it: MUCK
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Muk is the Sludge Pokémon — Poison from Grimer. In Pokémon GO it is a Poison attacker with Poison Jab + Gunk Shot / Sludge Wave. Poison helps against Grass and Fairy; Ground and Psychic hit Poison hard. Evolve Grimer or catch Muk from events. Alolan Muk is Poison / Dark — see that form.
Say it: MUCK
Muk (#089) is a Poison Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the Kanto evolution of Grimer. Trainers use it as a Poison attacker with Infestation / Poison Jab + Dark Pulse / Gunk Shot / Sludge Wave / Thunder Punch / Acid Spray. Against Muk, lead with Ground or Psychic. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Muk is a Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0089. Use the Poison type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Poison Jab + Gunk Shot is the Poison kit. Shadow Muk is the raid DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing. No Community Day exclusive is required on Kanto Muk.
Type matchups
- Poison moves hit Grass and Fairy hard.
When Muk is your opponent, Ground, Psychic hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 190
- Defense
- 172
- Stamina
- 233
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Primal Groudon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Precipice Blades
- 2. Shadow Excadrill · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Drill Run
- 3. Landorus (Therian) · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 4. Excadrill · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Drill Run
- 5. Garchomp · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 6. Shadow Mamoswine · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + High Horsepower
- 7. Rhyperior · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 8. Groudon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Precipice Blades
- 9. Krookodile · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 10. Golurk · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earth Power
- 11. Flygon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 12. Donphan · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Rhyperior · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 2. Donphan · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 3. Flygon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 4. Golem · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 5. Sandslash · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 6. Hippowdon · beats Ground
Sand Tomb + Earth Power
- 7. Seismitoad · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earth Power
- 8. Quagsire · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 9. Gastrodon · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earth Power
- 10. Camerupt · beats Ground
Rock Throw + Earth Power
- 11. Dugtrio · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 12. Marowak · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Bone Club
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Kanto Muk’s always-available TM pool. Poison Jab + Gunk Shot covers Poison raid needs.
Fast
- Poison Jab · Standard
Poison energy / default
- Infestation · Standard
Bug energy
Charged
- Gunk Shot · Standard
Best Poison nuke
- Sludge Wave · Standard
Poison alternate
- Dark Pulse · Standard
Dark coverage
- Thunder Punch · Standard
Electric coverage
- Acid Spray · Standard
Poison / debuff
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- infestation
- poison jab
Charged
- dark pulse
- gunk shot
- sludge wave
- thunder punch
- acid spray
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #249 of 954 · CP 1496
Poison Jab + Gunk Shot
- Ultra League · rank #178 of 747 · CP 2481
Poison Jab + Gunk Shot
- Master League · rank #211 of 1023 · CP 3117
Poison Jab + Gunk Shot
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Raid attacker roles
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