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National No. 89

Muk

Sludge Pokémon

Poison
Generation I
1.2 m Size
30 kg Weight
3 Abilities
#0089
Muk

Description

They love to gather in smelly areas where sludge accumulates, making the stench around them worse.

Abilities

Ability 1

Stench

Has a 10% chance of making target Pokémon flinch with each hit.

Ability 2

Sticky Hold

Prevents a held item from being removed by other Pokémon.

Hidden Ability

Poison Touch

Has a 30% chance of poisoning target Pokémon upon contact.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 1.2 m / 3'94"
Weight 30 kg / 66.14 lbs
Color Purple
Body
Arms Pokémon consisting of a head and arms
Habitat
urban
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 175
Maximum Experience 1.000.000
Experience Rated as medium
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Amorphous
Base Egg Cycle 20
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 5120 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 75
Catch Chances
Poké Ball Poké Ball

has a 17.5% capture chance

Great Ball Great Ball

has a 23.7% capture chance

Ultra Ball Ultra Ball

has a 29.5% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation I / Kanto
Available since Red / Green (Japan) · Generation I
Form Muk
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Muk
French Grotadmorv
German Sleimok
Spanish Muk
Italian Muk
Japanese ベトベトン Betbeton
Korean 질뻐기 Jilppeogi
Chinese 臭臭泥 Laahnnàihgwaai · Chòuchòuní

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

They love to gather in smelly areas where sludge accumulates, making the stench around them worse.

32 descriptions 2 historical periods Classic game data

Held Items (Wild Drops)

These items have a chance of being found with this Pokémon in the wild:

Nugget
Nugget
5% · Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White
Toxic Orb
Toxic Orb
1% · Black 2, White 2
Black Sludge
Black Sludge
50% · Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Evolutionary Chain

Grimer
Grimer
Nº088
Alolan Grimer
Alolan Grimer
Nº088 Alolan Form
Muk
Muk
Nº089 Grimer · Lv. 38
Alolan Muk
Alolan Muk
Nº089 Alolan Form

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Muk

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
105
+1 EV
165 - 212
320 - 414
Attack
105
+1 EV
99 - 172
193 - 339
Defense
75
-
72 - 139
139 - 273
Sp Attack.
65
-
63 - 128
121 - 251
Defense Esp.
100
-
94 - 167
184 - 328
Speed
50
-
49 - 112
94 - 218
Total
500
+2 EV
-
-
Life +1 EV
105
Lv 50: 165 - 212 Lv 100: 320 - 414
At. +1 EV
105
Lv 50: 99 - 172 Lv 100: 193 - 339
Df.
75
Lv 50: 72 - 139 Lv 100: 139 - 273
At. Esp.
65
Lv 50: 63 - 128 Lv 100: 121 - 251
Df. Esp.
100
Lv 50: 94 - 167 Lv 100: 184 - 328
Vel.
50
Lv 50: 49 - 112 Lv 100: 94 - 218
Total +2 EV
500

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Pound No.1 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 35
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Disable No.50 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 12
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit 100%
Poison Gas No.139 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 40
Attack -
Hit 90%
Minimize No.107 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 21
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
Sludge No.124 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 15
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 65
Hit 100%
Harden No.106 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -
Screech No.103 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 37
Latest record
PP 40
Attack -
Hit 85%
Acid Armor No.151 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 46
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Sludge Bomb No.188 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 29
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 90
Hit 100%
Memento No.262 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 57
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit 100%
Mud-Slap No.189 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 20
Hit 100%
Mud Bomb No.426 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 18
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 65
Hit 85%
Fling No.374 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 26
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit 100%
Gunk Shot No.441 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 40
Latest record
PP 5
Attack 120
Hit 80%
Sludge Wave No.482 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 32
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 95
Hit 100%
Belch No.562 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 52
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 120
Hit 90%
Venom Drench No.599 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level up
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit 100%
Haze No.114 · Level up
Type Ice
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -
Moonblast No.585 · Level up
Type Fairy
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 15
Attack 95
Hit 100%
Toxic No.92 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 26
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit 90%
Smog No.123 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 18
PP 20
Attack 30
Hit 70%
Mud Shot No.341 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 18
PP 15
Attack 55
Hit 95%