Muk (Scarlet & Violet 151 #89) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Muk from the 151 set is an Uncommon, Darkness-type Stage 1 Pokémon with a sturdy 150 HP. Numbered 89, it features the potent attack Sludge Bomb, giving it a straightforward damage option and a strategic edge for both collectors and players.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Grimer)
• Retreat Cost: 4 Colorless
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: G
• Flavor Text: “It’s thickly covered with a filthy, vile sludge. It is so toxic, even its footprints contain poison.”

Key Printings

This Muk is from the Scarlet & Violet “151” set, set code sv3pt5, card number 89. It is an Uncommon rarity card illustrated by Nisota Niso. The release date for this printing is unknown.

Variants & Identifiers

• No listed print variants for this printing.
• Identifiers: Darkness type, Stage 1, and distinctive artwork by Nisota Niso.
• Attacks:
• Sticky Jail: Increases the opponent’s attack costs and the Defending Pokémon’s retreat cost during their next turn.
• Sludge Bomb: Deals 180 damage.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve condition, store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity and detailed artwork, handle with clean hands and keep it in a rigid top-loader or binder.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• 151 (Scarlet & Violet): Features Muk as a Stage 1 Darkness-type with strong attacks and a high retreat cost, emphasizing energy management and disruption via “Sticky Jail.”