Muk (Next Destinies 53) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Muk from the Next Destinies set is a Rare card numbered 53 with 110 HP. It showcases the attack Toxic Secretion, emphasizing Muk’s toxic prowess, and features a vivid design that captures this formidable Pokémon.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Grimer)
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Flavor Text: A toxic fluids seeps from its body. The fluid instantly kills plants and trees on contact.

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Black & White series, specifically the Next Destinies set, and includes two attacks:
– Gentle Wrap (Psychic + Colorless): Deals 20 damage and prevents the Defending Pokémon from retreating during your opponent’s next turn.
– Toxic Secretion (Psychic + 3 Colorless): Deals 60 damage and Poisons the Defending Pokémon, placing 2 damage counters instead of 1 between turns.

Variants & Identifiers

This Muk card has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code bw4-53 and is classified as a Rare card. The illustrator credit goes to match, and the card’s image can be found at /images/bw4/bw4-53.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its high retreat cost and Poison effect make it a tactical choice, but its tournament viability is uncertain due to legality status.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and unique artwork, consider a top-loader or a binder with rigid pages to prevent bending or surface wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Next Destinies: Muk appears as a rare Psychic-type Stage 1 focused on poison effects and disruption through its attacks, fitting decks that leverage status conditions and board control.

For collectors and players alike, this Muk from Next Destinies offers a toxic blend of power and strategy wrapped in a visually striking package.