Muk (Brilliant Stars 85) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Muk from the Brilliant Stars set is a Rare Pokémon card with 130 HP. It features the ability Sludge Street and the attack Shrieking Poison. This card is numbered 85 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Grimer)
• Retreat Cost: 3 Colorless
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: None
• Ability: Sludge Street – increases Retreat Cost of opponent’s Poisoned Pokémon by 1 Colorless
• Attack: Shrieking Poison (90 damage) – Confuses and Poisons opponent’s Active Pokémon
• Flavor Text: Because they scatter germs everywhere, they’ve long been targeted for extermination, leading to a steep decline in their population.
• Illustrator: Scav
• Regulation Mark: F
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Key Printings

This exact printing of Muk appears in the Brilliant Stars expansion of the Sword & Shield series. It is identified by card number 85, classified as a Rare card, with artwork by Scav that captures Muk’s grimy essence.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Muk card. Key identifiers include its set code “swsh9,” regulation mark “F,” the ability Sludge Street, a retreat cost of 3, and Darkness typing.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Muk card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data. Its ability to increase retreat costs for Poisoned Pokémon and its dual status-inflicting attack make it a tactically interesting card, though its tournament viability is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this Rare card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially the illustrated area by Scav. Keeping it in a rigid top-loader or binder is recommended for long-term collection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Brilliant Stars: Muk appears as a solid Stage 1 Darkness-type with a unique ability that hinders opponents’ retreat options when their Pokémon are Poisoned. It combines decent HP with a disruptive attack that inflicts both Confusion and Poison, fitting well into poison-themed decks.