Ultra League PvP guide
Muk (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Muk (Shadow) is a Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #305. Its recommended PvP moveset is Poison Jab with Dark Pulse and Thunder Punch.
Ultra League
#305
Situational
Type
Poison
Best Fast Move
Poison Jab
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 (SHADOW)
Is Muk (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Muk (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #305.
Muk (Shadow) is also a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #342.
Muk (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #503 | 74.9 | Poison Jab, Dark Pulse, Thunder Punch |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #305 | 79.1 | Poison Jab, Dark Pulse, Thunder Punch |
| Master League | #342 | 47.8 | Infestation, Dark Pulse, Thunder Punch |
Best Moveset for Muk (Shadow) 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 (Shadow) is Poison Jab with Dark Pulse and Thunder Punch.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Muk (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
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
Muk (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Poison Jab → Dark Pulse
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Poison Jab → Thunder Punch
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Muk (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Muk (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Virizion659
- Ampharos633
- Florges609
- Feraligatr575
Difficult Matchups
- Corviknight292
- Snorlax361
- Empoleon382
- Tinkaton429
Muk (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Muk (Shadow)'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 (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Muk (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Muk (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
26% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
56% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
28% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
40% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Psywavepsychic
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Body Slamnormal
Charged Move
Neutral
31% HP
- Earthquakeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
76% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
44% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Neutral
32% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Resisted
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
62% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
51% HP
Ratings are shown from Muk (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Muk (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Muk (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Muk (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 4 of Muk (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Muk (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Muk (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Muk (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Muk (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Muk (Shadow)
| 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 (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Muk (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Muk (Shadow) 0/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 20.5
- CP
- 1,493
- Attack
- 114.9
- Defense
- 113.1
- HP
- 149
Ultra League
Muk (Shadow) 0/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 38.5
- CP
- 2,495
- Attack
- 148.5
- Defense
- 146.2
- HP
- 193
Master League
Muk (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,117
- Attack
- 172.3
- Defense
- 157.1
- HP
- 208
Muk (Shadow) Evolution
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Muk (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Muk (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Muk (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Poison Jab with Dark Pulse and Thunder Punch.
Is Muk (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Muk (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #305.
What counters Muk (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zygarde (Complete Forme), Corviknight and Snorlax are among the strongest current counters to Muk (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Muk (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Muk (Shadow) is weak to Ground (1.6×), Psychic (1.6×).