# Muk - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 15

> Find the best Muk builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 15. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Muk Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 15 (`vgc2015`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2015 |
| **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/vgc2015/Muk)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015/Muk
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2015](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015)

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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
- **Minimize**: 98.154%
- **Stockpile**: 96.924%
- **Power-Up Punch**: 87.045%
- **Pain Split**: 46.633%
- **Protect**: 34.609%
- **Acid Spray**: 9.790%
- **Infestation**: 9.736%
- **Other**: 17.108%

## Common Abilities
- **Sticky Hold**: 92.607%
- **Poison Touch**: 6.326%
- **Stench**: 1.067%

## Common Items
- **Black Sludge**: 98.910%
- **Other**: 1.090%

## Common Teammates
- **Whimsicott**: 88.243%
- **Sableye-Mega**: 81.610%
- **Audino**: 81.460%
- **Staraptor**: 81.417%
- **Clefairy**: 46.886%
- **Steelix-Mega**: 34.533%

## FAQ for Muk in vgc2015-1760

### What are the top moves for Muk?
The most common moves for Muk are Minimize, Stockpile, Power-Up Punch, Pain Split. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Muk?
Muk is frequently paired with Whimsicott, Sableye-Mega, Audino, Staraptor. 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 **Relaxed** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/124/0/132/0`. This configuration accounts for 46.885% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Muk?
Muk is most effectively run with the ability **Sticky Hold** (92.607%) and the item **Black Sludge** (98.910%).

### What is the most common role for Muk?
Based on common item usage (Black Sludge), Muk often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2015-1760 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/vgc2015/Muk) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2015) - Build teams with Muk
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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