Best counters, Shiny odds, 100% CP, and more

A Pokemon GO Alolan Muk raid guide will be helpful for trainers trying to beat and capture the Sludge Pokemon. It will be in 3-star raids from 10 am local time on Wednesday, April 16, until 8 pm local time on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. It is a Poison- and Dark-type and has only one weakness.

This article covers Alolan Muk’s weaknesses and best counters to give you the best results in its raids. It also provides useful information like post-raid shiny odds, hundo CP, and more.

Best counters to Pokemon GO Alolan Muk raids

The best counters to Alolan Muk are Primal or Shadow Groudon, Mega or Shadow Garchomp, Shadow Excadrill, Shadow Rhyperior, and Therian Forme Landorus.

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Here’s a type-wise breakdown of the best counters to Alolan Muk in Pokemon GO:

Best Ground-type counters to Alolan Muk

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move	Form/Type	Tier
Primal or Shadow Groudon	Mud Shot	Precipice Blades	Primal / Shadow	S+
Mega or Shadow Garchomp	Mud Shot	Earth Power	Mega / Shadow	S+
Therian Landorus	Mud Shot	Sandsear Storm	Standard	S
Shadow Rhyperior	Mud Slap	Earthquake	Shadow	S
Shadow Excadrill	Mud Slap	Scorching Sands	Shadow	A
Shadow Mamoswine	Mud Slap	High Horsepower	Shadow	A
Mega Swampert	Mud Shot	Earthquake	Mega	A

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Best general counters to to Alolan Muk

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move	Form/Type	Tier
Mega Rayquaza	Dragon Tail	Dragon Ascent	Mega	S+
Mega Lucario	Force Palm	Aura Sphere	Mega	S+
Dusk Mane Necrozma	Metal Claw	Sunsteel Strike	Standard (Fusion)	S
Shadow Heatran	Fire Spin	Earth Power	Shadow	S
Mega Heracross	Counter	Earthquake	Mega	A

The following search strings will give you the best counters to Alolan Muk in your collection:

What is strong against Pokemon GO Alolan Muk raids?

Only Ground-type attacks are strong against Alolan Muk raids in Pokemon GO, which is a Poison- and Dark-type creature.

What are Alolan Muk’s resistances?

Grass
Psychic
Ghost
Poison
Dark

Do not use attacks of these elemental types. Use our Pokemon Type Calculator to find out more about Alolan Muk’s type matchups.

Can you solo defeat Pokemon GO Alolan Muk raids?

Yes, Alolan Muk can be solo defeated in Pokemon GO 3-star raids. The creature is weak enough that top counters like Primal Groudon and Mega Garchomp can help you make it succumb on your own.

Shiny odds from Alolan Muk raids in Pokemon GO

Alolan Muk shiny comparison (Image via TPC)

Shiny Alolan Muk cannot be found directly from raids. It must be evovled from Shiny Alolan Grimer.

Alolan Muk 100% CP from raids (hundo CP)

Without weather boost, hundo Alolan Muk will be at 1,575 CP and if the weather is Cloudy or Foggy, it will be at 1,969 CP.

Here is a breakdown of Alolan Muk’s minimum and maximum CPs from raids:

No weather boost: 1,501 – 1,575 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 – 15/15/15 IVs)
Weather boosted (Cloudy or Foggy): 1,876 – 1,969 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 – 15/15/15 IVs)

Pokemon GO Alolan Muk raid boss stats and moves

Combat Power: 16,819
Attack: 190
Defense: 172
Stamina: 3,600 HP
Fast Attacks: Bite, Poison Jab, and Snarl
Charged Attacks: Acid Sprat, Dark Pulse, Gunk Shot, and Sludge Wave

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