#89 Muk

Muk is a wonder to behold. Its body is completely comprised of viscous sludge that is toxic to the touch, making it a very dangerous Pokemon to face either in the wild or under the control of a trainer. I have also come into contact with its Alolan variant which, despite its vibrant colours, is a Poison and Dark type Pokemon. The more common Muk is simply a Poison type.

The evolved form of Grimer, Muk is a living bio-hazard. It is possible to tell which direction a Muk has travelled in because in its wake, any plant it touches dies instantly. Even close proximity will cause any plant life to begin to wilt.

In towns which Muk can be found, warnings are issued to try to prevent human contact with the species as it can lead to severe sickness. In dirty, unkempt towns which litter is thrown into streets, you are likely to find a Muk or two.

They live on a diet of waste products and leftovers generated by both People and Pokemon. Their natural habitat is near heavily polluted bodies of water, factories and Industrial areas such as the Virbank complex or Castelia Sewers.

If you are feeling especially brave, you can attempt to harvest the black sludge from them. This item restores the heath of poison type Pokemon if held, or reduces the health of any other type. This is an amazing item to be combo'd with Fling.