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Hundo CP Values
⚔️
Raids
Lv. 20
1,501 - 1,575 CP
🌤️
Raids (WB)
Lv. 25
1,876 - 1,969 CP
⭐
Max CP
Lv. 50
3,126 CP
🥚
Eggs
Lv. 20
1,501 - 1,575 CP
🔬
Research
Lv. 15
1,125 - 1,181 CP
Muk Pokemon GO

Muk

#089 · Kanto
Poison
☁️ Cloudy Boost

Base Stats

Attack 190
Defense 172
Stamina 233
Total: 595

Pokémon Info

Max CP3,154
GenerationKanto (Gen 1)
Buddy Distance3km
Released✅ Yes
Shiny✨ Yes
Shadow😈 Yes

About Muk

Muk is a Poison-type Pokémon from Kanto (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,154 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Muk has base stats of 190 Attack, 172 Defense, and 233 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 595.

Muk can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Muk is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.

In Cloudy weather, Muk receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Muk is 3km per candy.

🔄 Evolution Chain

⚡ Fast Attacks

MoveTypePowerEnergyDPSEPSPvP DPTPvP EPT
InfestationBug10+149.1---
Poison Jab STABPoison10+712.5---
Lick ELITEGhost5+610.0---

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

MoveTypePowerEnergyDPSPvP PwrPvP Nrg
Dark PulseDark80-50-80-50
Gunk Shot STAB------
Sludge Wave STAB------
Thunder PunchElectric45-33-55-40
Acid Spray STAB------

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Muk takes increased damage from these types:

Ground 1.6×
Psychic 1.6×

Resistances

Muk takes reduced damage from these types:

Fighting 0.625×
Poison 0.625×
Bug 0.625×
Grass 0.625×
Fairy 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Muk

Top Pokémon to use when battling Muk in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#PokémonTypeATKDEFSTAMax CP
1 Deoxys Psychic3451151373,615
2 Mewtwo Psychic3001822144,780
3 Alakazam Psychic2711671463,498
4 Groudon Ground2702282054,708
5 Azelf Psychic2701511813,673
6 Latios Dragon Psychic2682121904,362
7 Espeon Psychic2611751633,626
8 Garchomp Dragon Ground2611932394,532
9 Tapu Lele Psychic Fairy2592081723,998
10 Metagross Steel Psychic2572281904,337

🏆 Muk PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#ATKDEFSTALvCP
101011211,500
20154211,498
30119211,498
451515201,498
50128211,499
60714211,497
70715211,500
81614211,500
90136211,497
100137211,500

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#ATKDEFSTALvCP
111515382,495
201511392,498
301412392,497
401313392,495
501314392,500
601215392,498
711514382,490
821513382,498
901515382,482
1021414382,496

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Muk IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVsWild L30Research L15Raid L20WB L25Max L40L50
100% (15/15/15)2,3631,1811,5751,9692,7573,126
98% (15/15/14)2,3581,1791,5721,9652,7513,119
96% (15/14/15)2,3571,1781,5711,9642,7493,117
93% (14/14/14)2,3401,1701,5601,9502,7303,096
91% (15/13/13)2,3411,1701,5601,9512,7313,096
87% (13/13/13)2,3181,1591,5451,9322,7043,066
82% (12/12/12)2,2961,1481,5301,9132,6783,037
80% (10/15/15)2,3051,1521,5371,9212,6903,050
67% (10/10/10)2,2511,1251,5011,8762,6262,978
0% (0/0/0)2,0361,0181,3571,6962,3752,693

📋 Muk Forms

Alola Muk
Alola Muk
CP 3,154
 Muk
Muk
CP 3,154

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Muk with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)3,126 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)2,757 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)1,501 - 1,575 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)1,876 - 1,969 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)1,501 - 1,575 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)1,125 - 1,181 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Muk with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

LvMax CPLvMax CP
139262,757
22,757272,757
32,757282,757
42,757292,757
5371302,363
62,757312,757
72,757322,757
82,757332,757
92,757342,757
10788352,560
112,757362,757
122,757372,757
132,757382,757
142,757392,757
151,181402,757
162,757412,757
172,757422,757
182,757432,757
192,757442,757
201,575452,948
212,757462,757
222,757472,757
232,757482,757
242,757492,757
251,969503,126

📖 Complete Muk Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Muk (#089) is a Poison-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,154 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Muk is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Muk in 2026.

📊 Muk Stats Analysis

Muk's Attack stat is 190 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Muk to contribute meaningful damage.

With 172 Defense (Good) and 233 Stamina (Elite), the total stat product is 595. This gives Muk reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Poison-type Pokémon, Muk's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Muk Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Muk depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Infestation (Fast) with Dark Pulse (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Muk has 3 Fast Attacks and 5 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Muk has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.

🏆 Muk PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Muk can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Poison typing provides useful matchups against Fighting, Poison, Bug-type threats while being weak to Ground, Psychic types.

Master League

In Master League, Muk faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Muk Raid Guide & Counters

Muk appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Ground, Psychic-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Muk at Level 20 (1,501 - 1,575 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (1,876 - 1,969 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,575 CP.

🎯 How to Get Muk in Pokémon GO

Muk can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Muk Evolution Guide

Muk is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

  • Grimer (#088)
  • Muk (#089) ← current — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Muk

Shadow Muk is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Muk's effective Attack becomes ~228. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Muk in Pokémon GO

Shiny Muk is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Muk gets a weather boost in Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,876 - 1,969 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

  • Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
  • Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
  • Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
  • Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Muk

Q: What is Muk's max CP?
A: 3,126 CP at Level 50, or 2,757 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Muk good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.

Q: Can Muk be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Muk is available.

Q: What is Muk weak to?
A: Ground, Psychic-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Infestation + Dark Pulse for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

Poison Poison-Type 🗺️ Kanto 📱 Full Pokédex ✨ Shiny Checklist 📅 Events

Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.

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