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No. 1015 · Generation IX · Paldea

Munkidori

The Retainer Pokémon

TL;DR. Munkidori is a poison/psychic-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 555. The chain is made from toxins that enhance capabilities. It stimulated Munkidori's brain and caused the Pokémon's psychic powers to bloom.

Poison Psychic

The chain is made from toxins that enhance capabilities. It stimulated Munkidori's brain and caused the Pokémon's psychic powers to bloom.

Height1.0 m
Weight12.2 kg
AbilitiesToxic Chain
HiddenFrisk
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 555. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 88
Attack 75
Defense 66
Sp. Attack 130
Sp. Defense 90
Speed 106
Total555
555 base stat total, the 124th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 29th among Poison-types.
130 base Special Attack, Munkidori's strongest stat, ranking 9th of 184 Poison-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Munkidori in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Munkidori reaches 2,938 CP at level 40 and 3,361 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack238
GO Defense157
GO Stamina186
Max CP (L40)2,938
Max CP (L50)3,321
Best buddy (L51)3,361
Raid catch CP 1,601–1,678 (L20). Weather boosted 2,001–2,098 (L25).

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Competitive

Munkidori in competitive play.

Munkidori is a Generation 9 RU-tier pick in Smogon singles.

RU
Offensive Pivot
Sludge Wave / Psyshock / Grass Knot / U-turn
  • ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
  • NatureTimid
  • EVs252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
  • TeraGrass, Fighting
Choice Scarf
Sludge Wave / Psychic / U-turn / Trick
  • ItemChoice Scarf
  • NatureTimid
  • EVs252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
  • TeraPoison, Fighting
NU
Choice Scarf
Sludge Bomb / Psychic / U-turn / Trick
  • ItemChoice Scarf
  • NatureTimid
  • EVs252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
  • TeraPoison, Psychic, Flying
Nasty Plot
Nasty Plot / Sludge Wave / Psychic / Focus Blast
  • ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
  • NatureTimid
  • EVs252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
  • TeraFighting, Ghost, Flying

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Quick answers

Common questions about Munkidori.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Munkidori, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Munkidori?

Munkidori is a Poison/Psychic-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Munkidori weak to?

Munkidori takes 2× damage from Ground, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Munkidori resistant to?

Munkidori resists Grass, Poison, Fairy, Fighting. It has no full immunities.

Does Munkidori evolve?

Munkidori does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Munkidori from?

Munkidori was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #1015.

What are Munkidori's base stats?

Munkidori has HP 88, Attack 75, Defense 66, Special Attack 130, Special Defense 90, and Speed 106. Total base stat total: 555.

What are Munkidori's abilities?

Munkidori can have the ability Toxic Chain, plus the Hidden Ability Frisk.

Is Munkidori legendary or mythical?

Yes. Munkidori is classified as a Legendary Pokémon. Legendaries are typically one-per-game and central to that game's main story.

What is Munkidori's best stat?

Munkidori's highest base stat is Special Attack at 130, which ranks 9th of 184 Poison-type Pokémon.

Is Munkidori good?

Munkidori has a base stat total of 555, the 124th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 29th among Poison-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Munkidori as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Munkidori 3D render in Pokémon HOME
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Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Munkidori is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Ground Ghost Dark
½× Resists
Grass Poison Fairy
¼× Strongly resists
Fighting
Comparison

Munkidori vs. the average Poison-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 184 Poison-type Pokémon.

Stat Munkidori Poison avg Difference
HP 88 70 +18
Attack 75 69 +6
Defense 66 70 -4
Special Attack 130 80 +50
Special Defense 90 78 +12
Speed 106 70 +36
Total 555 437 +118
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Game appearances

Munkidori appears in 3 games.

Every mainline release where Munkidori is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
  • 2023 Teal Mask DLC
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Munkidori isn't found in the wild.

No main-series wild encounters recorded. Munkidori is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.