Munkidori (#1015) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP88148–195286–380

Atk7572–139139–273

Def6663–129123–254

SpA130121–200238–394

SpD9085–156166–306

Spe10699–173195–342

Total555Higher than 88% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 106). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+173Max158No SP126Min113Scarf259Tailwind346

At max Speed, Munkidori outspeeds 23 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Dark2×Ghost2×Ground2×

Resists

Fighting¼×Fairy½×Grass½×Poison½×

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFlyingRockBugSteelFireWaterElectricPsychicIceDragon

Abilities

Toxic Chain
May cause bad poisoning when the Pokémon hits an opponent with a move.
FriskHidden ability
Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.

Competitive

SV SinglesNUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

23.98% of teams · rank #2 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Choice Scarf
Ability: Toxic Chain
Nature: Timid
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Psychic

U-turn
Psychic
Sludge Wave
Trick

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players17.86%
Rated 1500+19.89%
Rated 1630+23.98%
Rated 1760+24.89%

Usage by month

Oct 202523.98%

Moves

U-turn85.1%
Psychic68.2%
Sludge Wave60.3%
Trick49.9%
Sludge Bomb31.3%
Psyshock29.5%
Fake Out28%
Focus Blast23.9%
Nasty Plot7.3%
Grass Knot5.4%

Items

Choice Scarf55.6%
Assault Vest25.2%
Heavy-Duty Boots9%
Choice Specs3.6%
Expert Belt2.4%
Life Orb1.1%

Abilities

99.7%
0.3%

EV spreads

Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe49.1%
Timid 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 Spe19.2%
Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe15.3%
Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe6.9%
Hasty 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 Spe5.4%

Tera types

Psychic36.9%
Dark20.6%
Poison17.6%
Fighting12%

Common teammates

Scyther38.9%
Bellibolt35.1%
Incineroar31.9%
Duraludon24.1%
Arcanine23.6%
Tentacruel23.3%
Swampert22.7%
Decidueye21.3%

Checks & counters

Evolution

Munkidori does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

1ConfusionHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec50100%25

1Fake OutCan only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.NormalPhys40100%10

1FlatterRaises the target’s Special Attack by one stage and confuses the target.DarkStatus—100%15

1ScratchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

8Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

16PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

24Clear SmogRemoves all of the target’s stat modifiers.PoisonSpec50—15

32Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

40PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

48Sludge WaveHas a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec95100%10

56Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

64Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10

72Parting ShotLowers all targets’ Attack and Special Attack by one stage. Makes the user switch out.DarkStatus—100%20

TM / HM / TR 50

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM13Acid SprayLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.PoisonSpec40100%20

TM16PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM29HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM41Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10

TM42Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM45VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM54PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM80MetronomeRandomly selects and uses any move in the game.NormalStatus——10

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM92ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

TM102Gunk ShotHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM109TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TM138Psychic TerrainProtects Pokémon on the ground from priority moves and increases the power of their Psychic moves by 50%.PsychicStatus——10

TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

TM148Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TM198PoltergeistFails if the target has no held item.GhostPhys11090%5

TM199Lash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM214Sludge WaveHas a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec95100%10

TM217Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10

TM228Psychic NoiseThe user attacks the target with unpleasant sound waves. For two turns, the target is prevented from recovering HP through moves, Abilities, or held items.PsychicSpec75100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Retainer Pokémon
Debut: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: Black
Shape
Habitat: —

Kitakami#198

Munkidori keeps itself somewhere safe while it toys with its foes, using psychokinesis to induce intense dizziness.
Violet
The chain is made from toxins that enhance capabilities. It stimulated Munkidori's brain and caused the Pokémon's psychic powers to bloom.
Scarlet

Names around the world

Japanese: マシマシラ
Japanese (romaji): Mashimashira
Korean: 이야후
Chinese (Traditional): 願增猿
Chinese (Simplified): 愿增猿
French: Fortusimia
German: Benesaru
Spanish: Munkidori
Italian: Munkidori

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 3 SpA
Catch rate: 3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 0
Base experience: 278
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Undiscovered
Gender: ♂ 100%♀ 0%
Hatch time: 50 egg cycles ≈13,005 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

No wild encounter data. It may be obtained by evolving, trading, events, or in newer games (location data is most complete for Gen I–VII).