Muk
General Information - [Back to top ]
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Names
Pokédex Numbers
Male Female
English
Muk
National
89 (1st Gen.)
Japanese
Betbeton
Sinnoh
--
French
Grotadmorv
Hoenn
107
German
Sleimok
Johto
117
Other Information
Species
Sludge
Colour
Purple
Type(s)
Poison
Gender
Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Height
1.2 m / 3'11"
Weight
30 kg / 66.1 lbs
Egg Groups
Indeterminate
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Banette
Castform
Chimecho
Drifblim
Drifloon
Dusclops
Dusknoir
Duskull
Gallade
Gardevoir
Gastly
Gastrodon
Gengar
Grimer
Gulpin
Haunter
Kirlia
Koffing
Magcargo
Misdreavus
Mismagius
Muk
Ralts
Rotom
Shellos
Shuppet
Slugma
Spiritomb
Swalot
Weezing
Wobbuffet
Wild Item
Nugget - 5%
Advanced Information
Tier
Under-Used (UU)
Steps to hatch
5 120
GK/LK Power
60
Max. EXP
1 000 000
Base Happiness
70
Catch Rate
75
Abilities
Stench
Users
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Grimer
Muk
Skuntank
Stunky
Field effect: 1/2 chance of running into wild Pokémon if user is in the leading slot.
Sticky Hold
Users
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Gastrodon
Grimer
Gulpin
Muk
Shellos
Swalot
Battle effect: User's item cannot be stolen. Field effect: Easier to fish.
Locations
Diamond
Evolve from Grimer [Evolve]
Pearl
Evolve from Grimer [Evolve]
Pokédex Flavour Text
Red/Blue
Thickly covered with a filthy, vile sludge. It is so toxic, even its footprints contain poison.
Yellow
Smells so awful, it can cause fainting. Through degeneration, it lost its sense of smell.
Gold
They love to gather in smelly areas where sludge accumulates, making the stench around them worse.
Silver
Its body is made of a powerful poison. Touching it accidentally will cause a fever that requires bed rest.
Crystal
As it moves, a very strong poison leaks from it, making the ground there barren for three years.
Ruby
From MUK's body seeps a foul fluid that gives off a nose-bendingly horrible stench. Just one drop of this POKéMON's body fluid can turn a pool stagnant and rancid.
Sapphire
This POKéMON's favorite food is anything that is repugnantly filthy. In dirty towns where people think nothing of throwing away litter on the streets, MUK are certain to gather.
Emerald
It prefers warm and humid habitats. In the summertime, the toxic substances in its body intensify, making MUK reek like putrid kitchen garbage.
Fire Red
It is usually undetectable because it blends in with the ground. Touching it can cause terrible poisoning.
Leaf Green
Thickly covered with a filthy, vile sludge. It is so toxic, even its footprints contain poison.
Diamond
A toxic fluid seeps from its body. The fluid instantly kills plants and trees on contact.
Pearl
A toxic fluid seeps from its body. The fluid instantly kills plants and trees on contact.
Level-Up Attacks - [Back to top ]
Lv.
Name
Type
Cat.
C. Type
Power
Acc.
Eff. Acc.
PP
Effect
0
Poison Gas
--
55
--
40
A cloud of poison gas is sprayed in the foe's face. It may poison the target.
0
Pound
40
100
--
35
The foe is physically pounded with a long tail or a foreleg, etc.
0
Harden
--
--
--
30
The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
0
Mud-Slap
20
100
100
10
The user hurls mud in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
4
Harden
--
--
--
30
The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
7
Mud-Slap
20
100
100
10
The user hurls mud in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
12
Disable
--
80
--
20
For several turns, this move prevents the foe from using the move it last used.
17
Minimize
--
--
--
20
The user compresses its body to make itself look smaller. The user's evasion stat is boosted.
20
Sludge
65
100
30
20
Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the foe. It may also poison the target.
23
Mud Bomb
65
85
30
10
The user launches a hard-packed mud ball to attack. It may also lower the target's accuracy.
28
Fling
??
100
--
10
The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
33
Screech
--
85
--
40
An earsplitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe's Defense stat.
36
Sludge Bomb
90
100
30
10
The user attacks by hurling filthy sludge at the foe. It may also poison the target.
44
Acid Armor
--
--
--
40
The user alters its cellular structure to liquefy itself, sharply raising its Defense stat.
54
Gunk Shot
120
70
30
5
The user shoots filthy garbage at the foe to attack. It may also poison the target.
65
Memento
--
100
--
10
The user faints upon using this move. In return, it sharply lowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk.
TM/HM Attacks - [Back to top ]
TM/HM
Name
Type
Cat.
C. Type
Power
Acc.
Eff. Acc.
PP
Effect
TM01
Focus Punch
150
100
--
20
The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.
TM06
Toxic
--
85
--
10
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10
Hidden Power
??
100
--
15
A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11
Sunny Day
--
--
--
5
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM12
Taunt
--
100
--
20
The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four turns.
TM15
Hyper Beam
150
90
--
5
The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM17
Protect
--
--
--
10
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18
Rain Dance
--
--
--
5
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
TM19
Giga Drain
60
100
--
10
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
TM21
Frustration
??
100
--
20
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM24
Thunderbolt
95
100
10
15
A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It may also leave the foe paralyzed.
TM25
Thunder
120
70
30
10
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed.
TM27
Return
??
100
--
20
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28
Dig
80
100
--
10
The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM30
Shadow Ball
80
100
20
15
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Def stat.
TM31
Brick Break
75
100
--
15
The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32
Double Team
--
--
--
15
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM34
Shock Wave
60
--
--
20
The user strikes the foe with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.
TM35
Flamethrower
95
100
10
15
The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.
TM36
Sludge Bomb
90
100
30
10
The user attacks by hurling filthy sludge at the foe. It may also poison the target.
TM38
Fire Blast
120
85
10
5
The foe is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.
TM39
Rock Tomb
50
80
100
10
Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe's Speed by preventing its movement.
TM41
Torment
--
100
--
15
The user torments and enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
TM42
Facade
70
100
--
20
An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43
Secret Power
70
100
30
20
The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
TM44
Rest
--
--
--
10
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM45
Attract
--
100
--
15
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46
Thief
40
100
--
10
The user attacks and steals the foe's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.
TM52
Focus Blast
120
70
10
5
The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.
TM56
Fling
??
100
--
10
The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM58
Endure
--
--
--
10
The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM64
Explosion
250
100
--
5
The user explodes to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move.
TM66
Payback
50
100
--
10
If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.
TM68
Giga Impact
150
90
--
5
The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM78
Captivate
--
100
--
20
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM79
Dark Pulse
80
100
20
15
The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.
TM80
Rock Slide
75
90
30
10
Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.
TM82
Sleep Talk
--
--
--
10
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83
Natural Gift
??
100
--
15
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM84
Poison Jab
80
100
30
20
The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.
TM87
Swagger
--
90
--
15
The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
TM90
Substitute
--
--
--
10
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
HM04
Strength
80
100
--
15
The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
HM06
Rock Smash
40
100
50
15
The user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders.
Egg Moves - [Back to top ]
Name
Type
Cat.
C. Type
Power
Acc.
Eff. Acc.
PP
Effect
Haze
--
--
--
30
The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
Mean Look
--
--
--
5
The user affixes the foe with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.
Lick
20
100
30
30
The foe is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. It may also paralyze the target.
Imprison
--
--
--
10
If the foe knows any move also known by the user, the foe is prevented from using it.
Curse
--
--
--
10
A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types.
Shadow Punch
60
--
--
20
The user throws a punch at the foe from the shadows. The punch lands without fail.
Explosion
250
100
--
5
The user explodes to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move.
Shadow Sneak
40
100
--
30
The user extends its shadow and attacks the foe from behind. This move always goes first.
Stockpile