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Muk in Pokémon Yellow

#89 in the Yellow Pokédex • Sludge Pokémon

Muk in the National Pokédex

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Pokémon Yellow

Smells so awful, it can cause fainting. Through degeneration, it lost its sense of smell.

Pokémon details

Type

Poison

Category

Sludge Pokémon

Height

1.2 m (3'11")

Weight

30 kg (66.1 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0089

Muk in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

105

320

413

Attack

105

215

308

Defense

75

155

248

Special

65

135

228

Speed

50

105

198

Total

400

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes 15 DVs and maxed Stat Experience; min assumes 0 DVs and no Stat Experience.

Type-only matchups for Muk, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Catch rate and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Kanto #89
Catch rate
75
Base Exp.
157

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Grimer

Grimer

#88

Level 38

Muk

Muk

#89

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Yellow
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Power Plant

Walking in tall grass or a cave334%

-

Power Plant

Walking in tall grass or a cave371%

-

Pokémon Mansion

Pokémon Mansion (2F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave354%

-

Pokémon Mansion

Pokémon Mansion (2F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave381%

-

Pokémon Mansion

Pokémon Mansion (3F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave384%

-

Pokémon Mansion

Pokémon Mansion (3F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave411%

-

Pokémon Mansion

Pokémon Mansion (B1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave4110%

-

Cinnabar Island

Pokémon Lab

In-game trade28-100100%

Give Kangaskhan in a trade

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartPound

Normal4010035
StartDisable

Normal-5520
StartPoison Gas

Poison-5540
30Poison Gas

Poison-5540
33Minimize

Normal--20
37Sludge

Poison6510020
45Harden

Normal--30
53Screech

Normal-8540
60Acid Armor

Poison--40

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Yellow.

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