Master League PvP guide
Muk Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Muk is a Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #307. Its recommended PvP moveset is Acid with Dark Pulse and Thunder Punch.
Master League
#307
Situational
Type
Poison
Best Fast Move
Acid
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,117
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT MUK
Is Muk Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Muk is currently a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #307.
Muk is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #327 and a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #458.
Muk PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #458 | 76.3 | Poison Jab, Thunder Punch, Dark Pulse |
| Ultra League | #327 | 78.3 | Poison Jab, Thunder Punch, Dark Pulse |
| Master LeagueBest | #307 | 52.3 | Acid, Dark Pulse, Thunder Punch |
Best Moveset for Muk in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
The recommended PvP moveset for Muk is Acid with Dark Pulse and Thunder Punch.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Muk in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Fast Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Muk PvP Move Counts
Acid → Dark Pulse
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Acid → Thunder Punch
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Muk Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Muk wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Muk Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Muk's Poison typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- ground1.6×
- psychic1.6×
Resistant to
- bug0.625×
- fairy0.625×
- fighting0.625×
- grass0.625×
- poison0.625×
Best Counters to Muk in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Muk in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Muk's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
86% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
49% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
37% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Neutral
70% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Neutral
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Neutral
43% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Neutral
75% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
34% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
58% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Outragedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
64% HP
- Fusion Boltelectric
Charged Move
Neutral
52% HP
Ratings are shown from Muk's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Muk.
Best Teammates for Muk in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Muk should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 3 of Muk's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Muk's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Muk's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Muk's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Muk
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/14 | 1,493 | 20.5 | 1,936,596 |
| #2 | 0/15/15 | 1,496 | 20.5 | 1,936,596 | |
| #3 | 1/14/14 | 1,497 | 20.5 | 1,936,378 | |
| #4 | 1/14/15 | 1,500 | 20.5 | 1,936,378 | |
| #5 | 1/15/12 | 1,495 | 20.5 | 1,933,723 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/14 | 2,495 | 38.5 | 4,191,146 |
| #2 | 0/15/15 | 2,500 | 38.5 | 4,191,146 | |
| #3 | 1/15/15 | 2,495 | 38 | 4,182,464 | |
| #4 | 0/15/11 | 2,498 | 39 | 4,177,978 | |
| #5 | 0/14/12 | 2,497 | 39 | 4,177,393 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,117 | 50 | 5,630,248 |
| #2 | 15/15/14 | 3,110 | 50 | 5,603,180 | |
| #3 | 14/15/15 | 3,102 | 50 | 5,602,783 | |
| #4 | 15/14/15 | 3,108 | 50 | 5,600,140 | |
| #5 | 15/15/13 | 3,104 | 50 | 5,576,111 |
Muk Stats in Pokémon GO
Muk's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Muk 0/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 20.5
- CP
- 1,493
- Attack
- 114.9
- Defense
- 113.1
- HP
- 149
Ultra League
Muk 0/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 38.5
- CP
- 2,495
- Attack
- 148.5
- Defense
- 146.2
- HP
- 193
Master League
Muk 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,117
- Attack
- 172.3
- Defense
- 157.1
- HP
- 208
Muk Evolution
A Shadow form of Muk also exists in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Muk in Pokémon GO PvP
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More PoGoCoach tools
Muk Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Muk in Pokémon GO PvP?
Muk's recommended PvP moveset is Acid with Dark Pulse and Thunder Punch.
Is Muk good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Muk is currently a situational PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #307.
What counters Muk in Pokémon GO PvP?
Dialga (Origin), Zacian (Crowned Sword) and Kyogre are among the strongest current counters to Muk in Master League.
What is Muk weak to in Pokémon GO?
Muk is weak to Ground (1.6×), Psychic (1.6×).