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Muk card from the Crimson Blaze set
Illustration by Scav. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 1 Pokémon

Muk

A sturdy Dark type that deals damage and applies a status condition.

Darkness130 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

Muk has 130 hit points to withstand attacks.

It uses the Gunk Shot attack for 70 damage.

This attack also poisons the opponent's Active Pokemon.

Signature attack

Gunk Shot

Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned. (70 damage)

The Gunk Shot attack costs three Darkness Energy cards. It deals a solid amount of damage and leaves the opponent's Pokemon poisoned, which causes extra damage each turn.

Attacks

DDD
Gunk Shot70

Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Which deck it belongs in

This card fits well in decks built around Darkness Energy types. It works best when you can afford to play multiple energy cards per turn.

Strengths
  • High hit points
  • Poison effect
  • Solid damage
Watch out for
  • Weak to Fighting
  • High energy cost
Pro tip

Use Gunk Shot early to start poisoning the opponent before they can remove it.

From the Pokédex

Muk is known for its slimy body and strong smell.

Note for the parent

Check that your child has enough basic Dark Energy cards in their deck to power this attack.

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