# Muk - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 2 OverUsed

> Find the best Muk builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 2 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Muk Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 2 OverUsed (`gsc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Gold, Silver, Crystal |
| **Category** | Virtual Console |
| **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/gsc/Muk)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc/Muk
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gsc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ground (2x), Psychic (2x) |
| **Resists** | Grass (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Sludge Bomb**: 99.788%
- **Curse**: 93.614%
- **Mean Look**: 45.261%
- **Mud-Slap**: 45.261%
- **Explosion**: 31.412%
- **Hidden Power Ground**: 26.513%
- **Rest**: 22.658%
- **Giga Drain**: 17.177%
- **Other**: 18.316%

## Common Abilities
- **No Ability**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 96.094%
- **Other**: 3.906%

## Common Teammates
- **Snorlax**: 94.548%
- **Forretress**: 79.948%
- **Jynx**: 70.016%
- **Zapdos**: 69.957%
- **Clefable**: 69.956%
- **Shuckle**: 20.327%

## FAQ for Muk in gsc-1760

### What are the top moves for Muk?
The most common moves for Muk are Sludge Bomb, Curse, Mean Look, Mud-Slap. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Muk?
Muk is frequently paired with Snorlax, Forretress, Jynx, Zapdos. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Muk weak to and resistant against?
Muk is weak to Ground (2x), Psychic (2x), resists Grass (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Muk?
The top build for Muk features a **Hardy** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/252/252/252/252`. This configuration accounts for 100.000% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Muk?
Muk is most effectively run with the ability **No Ability** (100.000%) and the item **Leftovers** (96.094%).

### What is the most common role for Muk?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Muk often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gsc-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Muk?
| 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 on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc/Muk) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gsc) - Build teams with Muk
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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