Belch
Learned at Lv. 53
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Power: 120Accuracy: 90PP: 10Special
Can only be used after the user has eaten a berry.
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POKÉDEX No. #089
Muk
Sludge Pokémon
Thickly covered with a filthy, vile sludge. It is so toxic, even its footprints contain poison.
Weak to
Ground
Psychic
Height1.2 m
Weight30.0 kg
AbilitiesStench
Varieties2
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP105320–414
- Attack105193–339
- Defense75139–273
- Sp. Atk65121–251
- Sp. Def100184–328
- Speed5094–218
Total500
/ 720
BST500
66 percentile (1025)+92 vs Gen 1 avg (408)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 1
Habitat
Urban
Color
Purple
Shape
Arms
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Grimer#88Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #89 |
| Blueberry | #69 |
| Hoenn | #107 |
| Kanto | #89 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #89 |
| Original Alola | #51 |
| Original Johto | #117 |
| Original Melemele | #51 |
| Original Ulaula | #29 |
| Paldea | #195 |
| Updated Alola | #58 |
| Updated Hoenn | #112 |
| Updated Johto | #118 |
| Updated Melemele | #58 |
| Updated Ulaula | #29 |
| Updated Unova | #65 |
Varieties
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
175
EV Yield
+1 HP+1 Attack
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
Black Sludge
Max rarity: 50%Versions: Black 2, White 2, X, Y
Nugget
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond
Toxic Orb
Max rarity: 1%Versions: Black 2, White 2
Evolution Chain
→
Level 38, Level 38
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Muk
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Grass
Fairy
Offensive Coverage
Muk's Poison typing gives it 2 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against grass, fairy types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
Brave
+Attack−Speed
In-Depth Analysis
Muk totals 500 across its base stats, profiling as a slow bruiser that trades speed for raw hitting power. Lean on its HP (105) when planning sets, and cover for its weaker Speed (50).
Defensively, the Poison combination gives Muk 5 resistances and 2 weaknesses to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 2 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
A catch rate of 75 puts Muk in the moderate range — a few Great Balls usually get the job done. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants HP +1, Attack +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
1.2 m
Weight
30.0 kg
TypePoison
Abilities
Has a 10% chance of making target Pokémon flinch with each hit.
Prevents a held item from being removed by other Pokémon.
Has a 30% chance of poisoning target Pokémon upon contact.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Indeterminate
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
75
Higher values mean easier to catch
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Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Muk?
Muk is a Poison type Pokémon.
What are Muk's weaknesses?
Muk takes 2× damage from Ground, Psychic type moves.
How does Muk evolve?
Muk is the final form of the Grimer → Muk evolution line.
What are Muk's base stats?
Muk has a base stat total of 500: HP 105, Attack 105, Defense 75, Sp. Atk 65, Sp. Def 100, Speed 50. Its highest stat is HP (105).
What abilities does Muk have?
Muk can have the Stench, Sticky Hold abilities. Its hidden ability is Poison Touch.
