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Munkidori is a Poison and Psychic-type Legendary Pokemon introduced in The Teal Mask DLC for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. It is one of the Loyal Three and is known for using tricky Psychic attacks, poison pressure and the Toxic Chain ability. This guide covers Munkidori’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Munkidori guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
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Munkidori is a Poison and Psychic-type Legendary Pokemon introduced in The Teal Mask DLC for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. It is one of the Loyal Three and is known for using tricky Psychic attacks, poison pressure and the Toxic Chain ability.
Competitive Overview
Munkidori can work as a fast special attacker or disruptive support Pokemon thanks to its Poison and Psychic typing, useful speed and the chance to badly poison targets with Toxic Chain.
Its best use depends on the game, format, teammates and available move options.
Here are the key facts to know about Munkidori, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Munkidori
National Dex
#1015
Type
Poison / Psychic
Species
Retainer Pokemon
Height
3’03” / 1.0 m
Weight
26.9 lbs / 12.2 kg
Abilities
Toxic Chain, Frisk
Munkidori’s stats help define its role across Pokemon games and competitive formats.
These are some of Munkidori’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A strong Poison-type attack that takes advantage of Munkidori’s special attacking role.
Reliable Psychic-type damage against Fighting and Poison-type Pokemon.
Raises Special Attack and helps Munkidori threaten bulkier teams.
Lowers the target’s stats and pivots Munkidori out to a teammate.
Adds poison pressure and fits Munkidori’s disruptive role.
Lets Munkidori pivot while dealing chip damage.
Coverage against Psychic and Ghost-type Pokemon.
Useful for scouting moves and stalling poison damage.
Use the section below to view Munkidori’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Munkidori is a Poison / Psychic-type Pokemon.
Type
Poison / Psychic
Weaknesses
Ground, Ghost, Dark
Resistances
Grass, Fairy, Poison, Fighting
Immunity
None
Munkidori’s abilities help define how it performs across Pokemon games and battle formats.
Toxic Chain is one of Munkidori’s abilities and can shape how it performs across Pokemon games and competitive formats.
Frisk is one of Munkidori’s abilities and can shape how it performs across Pokemon games and competitive formats.
Munkidori does not evolve.
Single Stage
Starting form
Munkidori’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game.
| Game | Where to Find Munkidori |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Munkidori is obtained in The Teal Mask storyline and later as a catchable Legendary Pokemon in Kitakami. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Munkidori is obtained in The Teal Mask storyline and later as a catchable Legendary Pokemon in Kitakami. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Munkidori |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Munkidori. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Munkidori is a Poison / Psychic-type Pokemon.
Munkidori is weak to Ground, Ghost, Dark-type moves.
Munkidori does not evolve.
Munkidori’s abilities are Toxic Chain, Frisk.
Munkidori’s best moves often include Sludge Wave, Psychic, Nasty Plot, Parting Shot.
Munkidori can be useful depending on the game, format and team because of its typing, movepool and ability options.
Munkidori is obtained in The Teal Mask storyline and later as a catchable Legendary Pokemon in Kitakami.
Shiny Munkidori appears in Pokemon data, but shiny availability can depend on the specific game, event or encounter method.
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