Collector’s Guide: Muk (Legendary Collection #16)

Quick Facts

Muk from the Legendary Collection (#16) is a Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon card with 70 HP. It evolves from Grimer and features the Pokémon Power Toxic Gas, which negates all other Pokémon Powers except Toxic Gases, though it ceases to function if Muk is affected by a Special Condition. Muk’s attack, Sludge, costs three Grass Energy and deals 30 damage with a chance to poison the opponent’s Pokémon. The card has a retreat cost of 2 and a weakness to Psychic-type attacks (×2). It is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and classified as a Rare Holo.

Key Printings

• Set: Legendary Collection
• Card Number: 16
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Grimer)
• HP: 70
• Abilities: Toxic Gas (Pokémon Power)
• Attack: Sludge (30 damage, chance to poison)
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Retreat Cost: 2

Variants & Identifiers

This Muk card has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code base6 and card number 16. The card’s rarity is Rare Holo, and it is part of the “other” series category within the Legendary Collection.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil surface and maintain card condition, store Muk in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card, especially the holo areas. Use a top loader or a binder with individual pockets for added protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Legendary Collection: This set reprints classic cards with updated artwork and holofoil treatments. Muk #16 stands out with its unique Grass typing and the strategic Toxic Gas Pokémon Power, reflecting its toxic nature described in the flavor text: “Thickly covered with a filthy, vile sludge. It is so toxic, even its footprints contain poison.”

Legality

• Standard: unknown
• Expanded: unknown
• Unlimited: unknown
• Overall Legality: unknown