Muk ex Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Muk ex is a Rare Holo EX card from the Dragon set with 100 HP. Its Poké-Body, Toxic Gas, and the attacks Poison Breath and Slimy Water define a disruptive, status-focused playstyle. The vivid artwork captures Muk ex’s distinctive presence in the game.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1, ex (evolves from Grimer)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Poké-Body: Toxic Gas — ignores all other Poké-Powers and Poké-Bodies except Toxic Gas while Muk ex is active
• Attacks:
• Poison Breath: 10 damage, poisons the Defending Pokémon (cost: 1 Grass)
• Slimy Water: 40+ damage, plus 10 more for each Colorless Energy in the Defending Pokémon’s Retreat Cost (cost: 2 Grass, 1 Colorless)
• Rules: When Pokémon-ex is Knocked Out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards

Key Printings

This exact printing of Muk ex appears in the Dragon set as card number 96. It is a Rare Holo EX with Grass typing and the Toxic Gas Poké-Body. The artwork by Hikaru Koike adds vivid visual appeal that collectors appreciate.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Muk ex card.

• Identifiers:
• Set code: ex3-96
• Rarity: Rare Holo EX
• Type and feature: Grass type with the Toxic Gas Poké-Body
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Psychic ×2

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its Poké-Body Toxic Gas can significantly alter gameplay by negating other abilities, and its attacks provide both status effects and scalable damage based on the opponent’s retreat cost.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Avoid bending or scratching the holo surface.
• Keep in a cool, dry environment to prevent warping or discoloration.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dragon (ex3): Muk ex debuts as a Rare Holo EX with a unique Grass typing and strategic Poké-Body, adding depth to the ex series. The set focuses on powerful Pokémon-ex cards with distinctive abilities and attacks.