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==Special abilities==
 
==Special abilities==
 
Muk can have the ability [[Stench]] or the ability [[Sticky Hold]]. [[Stench]] decreases the chances of encountering a wild [[Pokémon]] when Muk is the first party [[Pokémon]]. [[Sticky Hold]] prevents the theft of Muk's held item. A [[toxic]] fluid seeps from its body, which can instantly kill plants or trees on contact. Muk has one of the highest attack points of all {{type|Poison}}-type [[Pokémon]], losing only to [[Toxicroak]].
 
Muk can have the ability [[Stench]] or the ability [[Sticky Hold]]. [[Stench]] decreases the chances of encountering a wild [[Pokémon]] when Muk is the first party [[Pokémon]]. [[Sticky Hold]] prevents the theft of Muk's held item. A [[toxic]] fluid seeps from its body, which can instantly kill plants or trees on contact. Muk has one of the highest attack points of all {{type|Poison}}-type [[Pokémon]], losing only to [[Toxicroak]].
 
==Evolution==
 
'''Muk''' is the [[Evolution|evolved]] form of [[Grimer]], evolving at level 38.
 
   
 
==In the anime==
 
==In the anime==
 
[[File:Ash's_Muk.jpg|thumb|[[Ash]]'s Muk]]
 
[[File:Ash's_Muk.jpg|thumb|[[Ash]]'s Muk]]
 
In the anime, Ash has a Muk after he caught it to restore the power of a town. He later used it to battle a [[Bellsprout]] used by a trainer called Jeanette and was able to beat it thanks to Muk being able to absorb all of Bellsprout's attacks, finally finishing it with a Body Slam.
 
In the anime, Ash has a Muk after he caught it to restore the power of a town. He later used it to battle a [[Bellsprout]] used by a trainer called Jeanette and was able to beat it thanks to Muk being able to absorb all of Bellsprout's attacks, finally finishing it with a Body Slam.
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==Evolution==
 
'''Muk''' is the [[Evolution|evolved]] form of [[Grimer]], evolving at level 38.
   
 
==Game info==
 
==Game info==

Revision as of 01:44, 20 February 2013

[[Category:Poison-type Pokémon]][[Category:Generation I Pokémon]] [[Category:Purple Pokémon]] Muk (Japanese: ベトベトン Betobeton) is a Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Appearance

Muk is a large purple mass of sludge, toxic fluids, and other filthy materials. It has two large arms that capture prey and its eyes are barely visible through the sludge.

Special abilities

Muk can have the ability Stench or the ability Sticky Hold. Stench decreases the chances of encountering a wild Pokémon when Muk is the first party Pokémon. Sticky Hold prevents the theft of Muk's held item. A toxic fluid seeps from its body, which can instantly kill plants or trees on contact. Muk has one of the highest attack points of all Poison-type Pokémon, losing only to Toxicroak.

In the anime

File:Ash's Muk.jpg

Ash's Muk

In the anime, Ash has a Muk after he caught it to restore the power of a town. He later used it to battle a Bellsprout used by a trainer called Jeanette and was able to beat it thanks to Muk being able to absorb all of Bellsprout's attacks, finally finishing it with a Body Slam.

Evolution

Muk is the evolved form of Grimer, evolving at level 38.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Pokémon Mansion Rare (Red) Uncommon (Blue)
Yellow Pokémon Mansion, Power Plant Uncommon
Gold and Silver Celadon City, Route 16-18 Rare
Crystal Celadon City, Route 16-18 Rare
Ruby and Sapphire Evolve Grimer None
FireRed and LeafGreen Evolve Grimer (FireRed), Pokémon Mansion (LeafGreen) None (FireRed) Rare (LeafGreen)
Emerald Evolve Grimer None
Diamond and Pearl Evolve Grimer None
Platinum Evolve Grimer None
HeartGold and SoulSilver Celadon City, Route 16-18 Rare
Black and White Poké Transfer, Dream World None

Pokédex entries

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Trivia

  • Muk has the shortest name off all Pokémon, tied with Mew.
  • Muk and Garbodor are based on imagined fears that heavy pollution, caused by the leakage and improper disposal of radioactive waste, may result in the creation of new and undesirable lives.


See also



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