Muk (Pokémon)
Muk
#089
Pokédex Data
| National No. | #089 |
|---|---|
| Type | Poison |
| Species | Sludge Pokémon |
| Height | 1.2 m (4' 0.9") |
| Weight | 30 kg (66.1 lbs) |
| Abilities |
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| Color | Purple |
| Introduced in | Generation 1 |
| Habitat | Urban |
| Shape | Arms |
Muk Weakness
This shows the effectiveness of each type on Muk. Muk is the defender and each type is the attacker. The effectiveness is measured by the damage multiplier.
Key
| Key | Effect | Damage multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No effect | 0% |
| ½ (0.5) | Not very effective | 50% |
| 1 | Normal | 100% |
| 2 | Very effective | 200% |
Type effectiveness against Muk
1× damage
Normal Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Muk.
0.5× damage
Fighting Pokémon are not very effective against against Muk.
1× damage
Flying Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Muk.
0.5× damage
Poison Pokémon are not very effective against against Muk.
2× damage
Ground Pokémon are very effective against against Muk.
1× damage
Rock Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Muk.
0.5× damage
Bug Pokémon are not very effective against against Muk.
1× damage
Ghost Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Muk.
1× damage
Steel Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Muk.
1× damage
Fire Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Muk.
1× damage
Water Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Muk.
0.5× damage
Grass Pokémon are not very effective against against Muk.
1× damage
Electric Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Muk.
2× damage
Psychic Pokémon are very effective against against Muk.
1× damage
Ice Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Muk.
1× damage
Dragon Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Muk.
1× damage
Dark Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Muk.
0.5× damage
Fairy Pokémon are not very effective against against Muk.
Pokédex Entries
Generation 1
| RedBlue | 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. |
Generation 2
| Gold | They love to gath er in smelly areas where sludge ac cumulates, making the stench around them worse. |
|---|---|
| Silver | Its body is made of a powerful poi son. 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. |
Generation 3
| RubySapphireEmerald | 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. |
|---|---|
| FireRedLeafGreen | It is usually undetectable because it blends in with the ground. Touching it can cause terrible poisoning. |
Generation 4
| DiamondPearlPlatinum | A toxic fluid seeps from its body. The fluid instantly kills plants and trees on contact. |
|---|---|
| HeartGold | They love to gather in smelly areas where sludge accumulates, making the stench around them worse. |
| SoulSilver | Its body is made of a powerful poison. Touching it accidentally will cause a fever that requires bed rest. |
Generation 5
| BlackWhite | A toxic fluid seeps from its body. The fluid instantly kills plants and trees on contact. |
|---|---|
| Black 2White 2 | It’s so stinky! Muk’s body contains toxic elements, and any plant will wilt when it passes by. |
Generation 6
| X | They love to gather in smelly areas where sludge accumulates, making the stench around them worse. |
|---|---|
| Y | A toxic fluid seeps from its body. The fluid instantly kills plants and trees on contact. |
| Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire | 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. |
Generation 7
| Sun | The stench it gives off will make your nose scrunch up. Still, there are Muk fans who think that’s a good thing. |
|---|---|
| Moon | After recent environmental improvements, this Pokémon is now hardly seen at all. People speculate that it may go extinct at some point. |
| Ultra Sun | Their food sources have decreased, and their numbers have declined sharply. Sludge ponds are being built to prevent their extinction. |
| Ultra Moon | Because they scatter germs everywhere, they’ve long been targeted for extermination, leading to a steep decline in their population. |
| Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee | Smells so awful, it can cause fainting. Through degeneration of its nose, it lost its sense of smell. |
Generation 8
| Sword | Muk has no Pokédex entry. |
|---|---|
| Shield | Muk has no Pokédex entry. |
Muk Locations
| Version | Location | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Red Blue | Pokemon Mansion | 39 |
| Yellow | Power Plant | 33 |
| Gold Silver | Kanto Route 16 | 30 |
| Crystal | Kanto Route 16 | 30 |
| FireRed LeafGreen | Pokemon Mansion | 32 |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | Celadon City | 15 |
| Black 2 White 2 | Castelia Sewers | 50 - 70 |