# Muk-Alola - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in National Dex

> Find the best Muk-Alola builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Muk-Alola Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Muk-Alola)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Muk-Alola
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ground (2x) |
| **Resists** | Grass (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), Ghost (1/2x), Dark (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Psychic (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Knock Off**: 78.509%
- **Pursuit**: 68.246%
- **Shadow Sneak**: 49.909%
- **Poison Jab**: 39.198%
- **Clear Smog**: 35.779%
- **Gunk Shot**: 34.164%
- **Fire Punch**: 24.527%
- **Recycle**: 15.944%
- **Curse**: 14.306%
- **Toxic**: 13.929%

## Common Abilities
- **Poison Touch**: 76.531%
- **Gluttony**: 15.944%
- **Power of Alchemy**: 7.526%

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 60.306%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 14.306%
- **Leftovers**: 12.673%
- **Life Orb**: 10.976%
- **Other**: 1.739%

## Common Teammates
- **Garchomp**: 36.233%
- **Steelix-Mega**: 35.779%
- **Skarmory**: 35.779%
- **Slowking**: 35.779%
- **Conkeldurr**: 35.779%
- **Corviknight**: 30.746%

## FAQ for Muk-Alola in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Muk-Alola?
The most common moves for Muk-Alola are Knock Off, Pursuit, Shadow Sneak, Poison Jab. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Muk-Alola?
Muk-Alola is frequently paired with Garchomp, Steelix-Mega, Skarmory, Slowking. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Muk-Alola weak to and resistant against?
Muk-Alola is weak to Ground (2x), resists Grass (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), Ghost (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), and is immune to Psychic (0x).

### Which Tera Types are best for Muk-Alola?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Muk-Alola?
The top build for Muk-Alola features a **Careful** nature with an EV spread of `252/24/152/0/80/0`. This configuration accounts for 35.779% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Muk-Alola?
Muk-Alola is most effectively run with the ability **Poison Touch** (76.531%) and the item **Assault Vest** (60.306%).

### What is the most common role for Muk-Alola?
Based on common item usage (Assault Vest), Muk-Alola often functions as a **tactical** in the gen8nationaldex-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Muk-Alola?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 105 |
| Attack | 105 |
| Defense | 75 |
| Sp. Atk | 65 |
| Sp. Def | 100 |
| Speed | 50 |
| **BST** | **500** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Muk-Alola on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Muk-Alola) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Muk-Alola
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