Where can I find Muk in SoulGold?

Muk can be found in 2 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

Muk is a poison-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Muk learn in SoulGold?

Muk can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Mukin Pokémon SoulGold

poison

2 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Sludge Pokémon

It prefers warm and humid habitats. In the summertime, the toxic substances in its body intensify, making Muk reek like putrid kitchen garbage.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

2 Forms Available

Type

Poison

Dex

#089

Abilities

Stench(Primary)

May cause a foe to flinch.

Sticky Hold(Secondary)

Prevents item theft.

Poison Touch(Hidden)

Poisons foe on contact.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

amorphous

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball7.5%

Great Ball10.9%

Ultra Ball13.4%

Base Exp

175

EV Yield

1 Hp1 Attack

Wild Held Items

Blacksludge(5%)

Weak To

ground ×2psychic ×2

Resists

grass ×0.5fighting ×0.5poison ×0.5bug ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Forms

Normal,Alola

Evolution Chain

Grimer

Base form

Grimer (Alola)

Base form

→

Muk

Level up Grimer to Lv. 38

→

Muk (Alola)

Level up Grimer to Lv. 38

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How to Obtain

Muk appears in Cliff Cave (very rare). Wild ones range from level 23 to 26.

Wild Encounters (1)

Level Up Moves (16)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	PoundLevel: 1Pound	normal	40	100	35
1	PoundLevel: 1Pound	Pounds the foe with forelegs or tail.
1	HardenLevel: 1Harden	normal	0	0	30
1	HardenLevel: 1Harden	Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
1	Poison GasLevel: 1Poison Gas	poison	0	55	40
1	Poison GasLevel: 1Poison Gas	Envelops the foes in a toxic Envelops the foe in a toxic gas that may poison.
1	Mud SlapLevel: 1Mud Slap	ground	20	100	10
1	Mud SlapLevel: 1Mud Slap	Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
12	DisableLevel: 12Disable	normal	0	55	20
12	DisableLevel: 12Disable	For 4 turns, prevents foe For 4-7 turns, prevents foe For 2-5 turns, prevents foe from using last used move.
15	SludgeLevel: 15Sludge	poison	65	100	20
15	SludgeLevel: 15Sludge	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
18	Mud ShotLevel: 18Mud Shot	ground	55	95	15
18	Mud ShotLevel: 18Mud Shot	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces Speed.
21	MinimizeLevel: 21Minimize	normal	0	0	0
21	MinimizeLevel: 21Minimize	Minimizes the user's size to sharply raise evasiveness.raise evasiveness.
26	ToxicLevel: 26Toxic	poison	0	0	10
26	ToxicLevel: 26Toxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
29	Sludge BombLevel: 29Sludge Bomb	poison	90	100	10
29	Sludge BombLevel: 29Sludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
32	Sludge WaveLevel: 32Sludge Wave	poison	95	100	10
32	Sludge WaveLevel: 32Sludge Wave	Swamps all others with a wave of sludge. May also poison.
37	ScreechLevel: 37Screech	normal	0	85	40
37	ScreechLevel: 37Screech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
40	Gunk ShotLevel: 40Gunk Shot	poison	120	0	5
40	Gunk ShotLevel: 40Gunk Shot	Shoots filthy garbage at the foe. May also poison.
46	Acid ArmorLevel: 46Acid Armor	poison	0	0	0
46	Acid ArmorLevel: 46Acid Armor	Liquifies the user's body to sharply raise Defense.
52	BelchLevel: 52Belch	poison	120	90	10
52	BelchLevel: 52Belch	Lets out a loud belch. Must eat a Berry to use it.
57	MementoLevel: 57Memento	dark	0	0	10
57	MementoLevel: 57Memento	The user faints and harshly lowers foes Atk and Sp.Atk.

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Egg Moves (13)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
HazeHaze	ice	0	0	30
HazeHaze	Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes.
Mean LookMean Look	normal	0	0	5
Mean LookMean Look	Fixes the foe with a mean look that prevents escape.
LickLick	ghost	0	100	30
LickLick	Licks with a long tongue to injure. May also paralyze.
ImprisonImprison	psychic	0	0	10
ImprisonImprison	Prevents foes from using moves known by the user.
CurseCurse	ghost	0	0	10
CurseCurse	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
Shadow PunchShadow Punch	ghost	60	0	20
Shadow PunchShadow Punch	An unavoidable punch that is thrown from shadows.
Shadow SneakShadow Sneak	ghost	40	100	30
Shadow SneakShadow Sneak	Extends the user's shadow to strike first.
StockpileStockpile	normal	0	0	0
StockpileStockpile	Charges up power for up to 3 turns.
SwallowSwallow	normal	0	0	10
SwallowSwallow	Absorbs stockpiled power and restores HP.
Spit UpSpit Up	normal	1	100	10
Spit UpSpit Up	Releases stockpiled power (the more the better).
Scary FaceScary Face	normal	0	0	10
Scary FaceScary Face	Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed.
Acid SprayAcid Spray	poison	40	100	20
Acid SprayAcid Spray	Sprays a hide-melting acid. Sharply reduces Sp. Def.
Power Up PunchPower Up Punch	fighting	40	100	20
Power Up PunchPower Up Punch	A hard punch that raises the user's Attack.

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TM/HM Moves (45)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	80	100	15	TM97TM97
Dark PulseDark Pulse	Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Drain PunchDrain Punch	fighting	0	100	0	TM85TM85
Drain PunchDrain Punch	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	0	85	5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
Fire PunchFire Punch	fire	75	100	15	TM69TM69
Fire PunchFire Punch	A fiery punch that may burn the foe.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	0	100	15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
FlingFling	dark	1	100	10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	120	70	5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	0	100	0	TM87TM87
Giga DrainGiga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
HexHex	ghost	0	100	10	TM05TM05
HexHex	Does double damage if the foe has a status problem.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Ice PunchIce Punch	ice	75	100	15	TM100TM100
Ice PunchIce Punch	An icy punch that may leave the foe with frostbite.freeze the foe.
InfestationInfestation	bug	20	100	20	TM83TM83
InfestationInfestation	The foe is infested and attacked for turns.
PaybackPayback	dark	50	100	10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	An attack that gains power if the user moves last.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	80	100	20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	0	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	80	100	15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	90	100	10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
Sludge WaveSludge Wave	poison	95	100	10	TM34TM34
Sludge WaveSludge Wave	Swamps all others with a wave of sludge. May also poison.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
TauntTaunt	dark	0	100	20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
ThiefThief	dark	0	100	0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ThunderThunder	electric	0	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	0	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	electric	75	100	15	TM63TM63
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.
TormentTorment	dark	0	100	15	TM41TM41
TormentTorment	Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
VenoshockVenoshock	poison	65	100	10	TM09TM09
VenoshockVenoshock	Does double damage if the foe is poisoned.