Muk #089
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←  #088 Grimer | #090 Shellder  → |
Muk
#089
- Sludge Pokemon
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| gender | 50.0%  | 50.0%  |
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| height | 4'11" | 1.2 m | |
| weight | 66.2 lb. | 30.0 kg | |
| generation |
1st (Red, Blue, Yellow) National: #089 | Johto: #117 | Hoenn: #107
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Family
Locations
Where to catch Muk in Pokemon Black 2 and White 2
| Area | Levels | Method | Rarity |
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| Castelia Sewers (Unknown Area 38) | 5-20 | Surfing in dark spots | 5% |
| Castelia Sewers (Unknown Area 38) | 70 | Fishing in dark spots | 20% |
| Castelia Sewers | 50-70 | Fishing in dark spots | 20% |
| Castelia Sewers | 5-20 | Surfing in dark spots | 5% |
| Route 9 | 44 | Walking in dark grass | 5% |
| Route 9 | 40 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5% |
Moves
Abilities
| Stench | Has a chance of making the opponent flinch when attacking. |
| Sticky Hold | Prevents a held item from being removed by other Pokemon. |
Level-up Moves
| Lv. | Move | Type | Class | Pow. | PP | Acc. | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pound |  |  | 40 | 35 | 100% | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
| 1 | Harden | |  | -- | 30 | -- | Raises the user's Defense by one stage. |
| 1 | Poison Gas | | | -- | 40 | 80% | Poisons the target. |
| 1 | Mud-slap |  |  | 20 | 10 | 100% | Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage. |
| 4 | Harden | | | -- | 30 | -- | Raises the user's Defense by one stage. |
| 7 | Mud-slap | | | 20 | 10 | 100% | Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage. |
| 12 | Disable | | | -- | 20 | 100% | Disables the target's last used move for 1-8 turns. |
| 15 | Sludge | | | 65 | 20 | 100% | Has a 30% chance to poison the target. |
| 18 | Minimize | | | -- | 20 | -- | Raises the user's evasion by two stages. |
| 21 | Mud Bomb | | | 65 | 10 | 85% | Has a 30% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage. |
| 26 | Sludge Bomb | | | 90 | 10 | 100% | Has a 30% chance to poison the target. |
| 29 | Fling |  | | 1 | 10 | 100% | Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item. |
| 32 | Screech | | | -- | 40 | 85% | Lowers the target's Defense by two stages. |
| 37 | Sludge Wave | | | 95 | 10 | 100% | Has a 10% chance to poison the target. |
| 43 | Acid Armor | | | -- | 40 | -- | Raises the user's Defense by two stages. |
| 49 | Gunk Shot | | | 120 | 5 | 70% | Has a 30% chance to poison the target. |
| 57 | Memento | | | -- | 10 | 100% | Lowers the target's Attack and Special Attack by two stages. User faints. |
TMs/HMs
| # | Move | Type | Class | Pow. | PP | Acc. | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM6 | Toxic | | | -- | 10 | 90% | Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn. |
| TM9 | Venoshock | | | 65 | 10 | 100% | Inflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | | 1 | 15 | 100% | Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day |  | | -- | 5 | -- | Changes the weather to sunny for five turns. |
| TM12 | Taunt | | | -- | 20 | 100% | For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | | | 150 | 5 | 90% | User foregoes its next turn to recharge. |
| TM17 | Protect | | | -- | 10 | -- | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance |  | | -- | 5 | -- | Changes the weather to rain for five turns. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | | 1 | 20 | 100% | Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102. |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt |  | | 95 | 15 | 100% | Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target. |
| TM25 | Thunder | | | 120 | 10 | 70% | Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target. |
| TM27 | Return | | | 1 | 20 | 100% | Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102. |
| TM28 | Dig | | | 80 | 10 | 100% | User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball |  | | 80 | 15 | 100% | Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage. |
| TM31 | Brick Break |  | | 75 | 15 | 100% | Destroys Reflect and Light Screen. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | | -- | 15 | -- | Raises the user's evasion by one stage. |
| TM34 | Sludge Wave | | | 95 | 10 | 100% | Has a 10% chance to poison the target. |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | | | 95 | 15 | 100% | Has a 10% chance to burn the target. |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | | | 90 | 10 | 100% | Has a 30% chance to poison the target. |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | | | 120 | 5 | 85% | Has a 10% chance to burn the target. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb |  | | 50 | 10 | 80% | Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage. |
| TM41 | Torment | | | -- | 15 | 100% | Prevents the target from using the same move twice in a row. |
| TM42 | Facade | | | 70 | 20 | 100% | Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. |
| TM44 | Rest |  | | -- | 10 | -- | User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. |
| TM45 | Attract | | | -- | 15 | 100% | Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user. |
| TM46 | Thief | | | 40 | 10 | 100% | Takes the target's item. |
| TM48 | Round | | | 60 | 15 | 100% | Has double power if it's used more than once per turn. |
| TM52 | Focus Blast | | | 120 | 5 | 70% | Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage. |
| TM56 | Fling | | | 1 | 10 | 100% | Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item. |
| TM59 | Incinerate | | | 30 | 15 | 100% | Destroys the target's held berry. |
| TM64 | Explosion | | | 250 | 5 | 100% | User faints. |
| TM66 | Payback | | | 50 | 10 | 100% | Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn. |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | | | 150 | 5 | 90% | User foregoes its next turn to recharge. |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | | | 75 | 10 | 90% | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | | | 80 | 20 | 100% | Has a 30% chance to poison the target. |
| TM87 | Swagger | | | -- | 15 | 90% | Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target. |
| TM90 | Substitute | | | -- | 10 | -- | Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks. |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | | | 40 | 15 | 100% | Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage. |
| HM4 | Strength | | | 80 | 15 | 100% | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
Egg Moves
| Move | Type | Class | Pow. | PP | Acc. | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haze |  | | -- | 30 | -- | Resets all Pokemon's stats, accuracy, and evasion. |
| Lick | | | 20 | 30 | 100% | Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target. |
| Curse | | | -- | 10 | -- | Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense. |
| Scary Face | | | -- | 10 | 100% | Lowers the target's Speed by two stages. |
| Mean Look | | | -- | 5 | -- | Prevents the target from leaving battle. |
| Stockpile | | | -- | 20 | -- | Stores energy up to three times for use with Spit Up and Swallow. |
| Spit Up | | | 1 | 10 | 100% | Power is 100 times the amount of energy Stockpiled. |
| Swallow | | | -- | 10 | -- | Recovers 1/4 HP after one Stockpile, 1/2 HP after two Stockpiles, or full HP after three Stockpiles. |
| Imprison | | | -- | 10 | -- | Prevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows. |
| Shadow Punch | | | 60 | 20 | -- | Never misses. |
| Shadow Sneak | | | 40 | 30 | 100% | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
| Acid Spray | | | 40 | 20 | 100% | Lowers the target's Special Defense by one stage. |
Stats
| at level 100 | Base | Hindering (90%) | Neutral (100%) | Beneficial (110%) |
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| HP | 105 | 320 - 414 | 320 - 414 | 320 - 414 |
| Attack | 105 | 193 - 278 | 215 - 309 | 236 - 339 |
| Defense | 75 | 139 - 224 | 155 - 249 | 170 - 273 |
| Sp. Attack | 65 | 121 - 206 | 135 - 229 | 148 - 251 |
| Sp. Defense | 100 | 184 - 269 | 205 - 299 | 225 - 328 |
| Speed | 50 | 94 - 179 | 105 - 199 | 115 - 218 |
| TOTAL |
500
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Other Stats
| Base Experience | Max Experience | Catch Rate | Happiness | EV Yields |
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| 157 | 1,000,000 | 75 | 70 | HP: 1 point Attack: 1 point |
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Flavortext
| Black 2 | It's so stinky! Muk's body contains toxic elements, and any plant will wilt when it passes by. |
| White 2 | |
| Black | |
| White | |
| Diamond | A toxic fluid seeps from its body. The fluid instantly kills plants and trees on contact. |
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| 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. |
| Ruby | From MUK's body seeps a foul fluid that gives off a nose-bendingly horrible stench. Just one drop of this Pokemon's body fluid can turn a pool stagnant and rancid. |
| Sapphire | |
| Emerald | |
| FireRed | It is usually undetectable because it blends in with the ground. Touching it can cause terrible poisoning. |
| LeafGreen | Thickly covered with a filthy, vile sludge. It is so toxic, even its footprints contain poison. |
| Gold | They love to gather in smelly areas where sludge ac cumulates, 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. |
| Red | Thickly covered with a filthy, vile sludge. It is so toxic, even its footprints contain poison. |
| Blue | |
| Yellow | Smells so awful, it can cause fainting. Through degeneration, it lost its sense of smell. |
Other
| Name Etymology | As in muck |
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| ← #088 Grimer | #090 Shellder → |