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munkidori
LegendaryGeneration IX · #1015 — Retainer Pokémon
Munkidori is a legendary Poison/Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IX as part of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Designated as National Pokédex entry #1015, this enigmatic creature stands as one of Pecharunt's Loyal Three, alongside Okidogi and Fezandipiti. Despite its status as a legendary Pokémon, Munkidori cannot evolve into or from any other species, existing as a singular entity in its evolutionary line. With a base stat total of 555, Munkidori specializes in special attack, boasting an impressive base Special Attack of 130, complemented by respectable Speed at 106. The Retainer Pokémon carries significant cultural importance in the Kitakami region, where it is revered as a hero that once protected the land alongside its two companions. According to local legend, worshipping Munkidori is believed to ensure success in life and prosperity for believers.
Base Stats
Height
1.0m
Weight
12.2kg
Category
Retainer Pokémon
Gender
Genderless
Color
black
Shape
humanoid
Abilities
May cause bad poisoning when the Pokémon hits an opponent with a move.
Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.
Munkidori Biology & Physical Characteristics
Munkidori presents a striking appearance as a blue simian Pokémon distinguished by long black fur that covers most of its body, leaving only its face, hands, feet, and an arrowhead-shaped chest marking exposed. Its face is characterized by distinctive yellow eyes marked with black striped patterns running between them, while magenta colorations adorn its rear and ankles. The creature's hands feature three fingers each, and its feet resemble open sandals with two toes per foot. A notable physical feature is the magenta toxic chain that encircles its head like a headband, which according to Pokédex entries is composed of toxins that enhance capabilities and stimulated Munkidori's brain to cause its psychic powers to bloom. Interestingly, Munkidori is a male-only species with no female counterpart, making it a completely genderless species in gameplay terms despite this singular gender presentation. The Pokémon measures 1.0 meters in height and weighs 12.2 kilograms, making it a relatively compact legendary creature despite its significant power.
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Munkidori Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Munkidori is exclusively male, with no female counterpart existing within its species. As a legendary Pokémon belonging to the Undiscovered egg group, Munkidori cannot breed with other Pokémon, and no eggs can be obtained through conventional breeding mechanics. Its gender ratio of 100% male and 0% female establishes it as a singular entity in the breeding hierarchy of Pokémon species. The lack of a female variant and breeding capability reinforces Munkidori's legendary status and narrative significance as a unique creature shaped by Pecharunt's influence. While this restriction prevents players from creating additional Munkidori through breeding, it emphasizes the creature's singular role as one of the legendary Loyal Three and maintains its exclusivity as an encounter-only legendary Pokémon. The base happiness value of 0 reflects its initially antagonistic role in the storyline before any potential reconciliation with the player's character.
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Munkidori Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Munkidori does not possess any evolutionary forms or Mega Evolution variants. As a legendary Pokémon, it exists in a singular, fully-realized state from the moment of encounter. However, Munkidori can achieve a unique transformation through consumption of Kitakami Mochis, which grants it the classification of a Titanic Pokémon—a special status that increases its size and power without fundamentally altering its form or stats. This mechanic allows trainers to temporarily enhance Munkidori's capabilities for specific encounters, though this representation remains distinct from traditional evolution. The Retainer Pokémon's fixed form underscores its legendary status and the narrative significance of its origin as a creature transformed through Pecharunt's influence rather than natural evolutionary progression.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Munkidori Behaviour and Natural Habitat
According to Pokédex entries, Munkidori employs a cunning strategy in battle, preferring to keep itself somewhere safe while it toys with its opponents using psychokinesis to induce intense dizziness. This manipulative yet calculated approach reflects the creature's personality—despite possessing greedy and manipulative tendencies, Munkidori maintains strong relationships with its teammates, communicating with them privately and coordinating attacks to defeat opponents. The mythological accounts reveal that Munkidori was once a clumsy and dim-witted Pokémon that harbored a longing for intelligence, which led it to encounter the Mythical Pokémon Pecharunt. In exchange for becoming a retainer to Pecharunt during its journey to Kitakami, Munkidori received enhanced mental capabilities and psychic powers. The Kitakami region treasures Munkidori as one of its legendary heroes, with stone statues bearing the creature's likeness erected where the Loyal Three were once buried, expressing the gratitude of the local population for their protection against the "evil ogre." The creature's intelligence now rivals its psychic prowess, making it a formidable opponent both mentally and supernaturally.
Pokedex Entries
Generation IX
The chain is made from toxins that enhance capabilities. It stimulated Munkidori's brain and caused the Pokémon's psychic powers to bloom.
Munkidori keeps itself somewhere safe while it toys with its foes, using psychokinesis to induce intense dizziness.
Munkidori Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Munkidori's name likely derives from a combination of elements reflecting its primate nature and its role as a retainer. The Japanese name "Mashimashira" suggests a connection to simian characteristics, with the design clearly inspired by monkeys and apes. The English name "Munkidori" appears to blend "monkey" with "dori," possibly referencing its status as a servant or retainer Pokémon. The creature's visual design heavily emphasizes its toxic chain headband, a striking feature that serves as both aesthetic appeal and narrative significance—the chain is explicitly stated to be composed of toxins that enhanced Munkidori's intelligence and psychic powers. The arrowhead marking on Munkidori's chest, combined with its slicked-back head hair and magenta coloration, creates a design that evokes both primal simian features and mystical, otherworldly qualities befitting a legendary Pokémon. The dual Poison/Psychic typing is reflected in both its appearance and abilities, with its toxic nature visually manifest in the chain accessory while its psychic powers are implied through its intelligent expression and the moves it learns.
Learnable Moves
Munkidori can learn 56 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acid spray | poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| baton pass | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| clear smog | poison | Special | 50 | — | 15 |
| confuse ray | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| confusion | psychic | Special | 50 | 100 | 25 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fake out | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 |
| flatter | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| future sight | psychic | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| gunk shot | poison | Physical | 120 | 80 | 5 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hex | ghost | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| imprison | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| lash out | dark | Physical | 75 | 100 | 5 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| metronome | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| nasty plot | dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
| night shade | ghost | Special | — | 100 | 15 |
| parting shot | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| poison jab | poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| poltergeist | ghost | Physical | 110 | 90 | 5 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psybeam | psychic | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| psychic noise | psychic | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| psychic terrain | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psyshock | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| scratch | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sludge bomb | poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| sludge wave | poison | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 |
| spite | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| stored power | psychic | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trailblaze | grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| trick | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| u turn | bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| venoshock | poison | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
Munkidori Competitive Battle Guide
Munkidori excels in competitive play as a potent special attacker with solid supporting stats. With a base Special Attack of 130 and notable Speed of 106, Munkidori can effectively function as both an offensive threat and a fast special wall. Its ability Toxic Chain is particularly valuable, potentially poisoning opponents with each successful move hit, creating cumulative damage over extended battles and wearing down defensive threats. The hidden ability Frisk, while less commonly utilized, provides valuable scouting information by revealing opponent held items upon entry. Munkidori's movepool offers excellent coverage, including powerful special moves like Psychic (90 base power), Sludge Wave (95 base power), Future Sight (120 base power), and Gunk Shot (120 base power with poison-type STAB). Its access to utility moves such as Nasty Plot for offensive boosts, Parting Shot for tactical switches, Taunt for disruption, and Light Screen for team support makes it remarkably flexible in competitive formats. With base 88 HP and 90 Special Defense, Munkidori survives most special attacks while dealing substantial damage in return. Its weaknesses to common types like Dark and Ghost-type moves require careful positioning and team support, but proper prediction and switch-ins can mitigate these vulnerabilities. The extremely limited encounter rate (capture rate of 3) makes obtaining competitive specimens challenging, contributing to its rarity in competitive environments.
Commonly Asked Questions About Munkidori
What type is Munkidori?
Munkidori is a poison and psychic type Pokemon.
What does Munkidori evolve from?
Munkidori does not evolve.
What are Munkidori's weaknesses?
Munkidori is weak to ground, ghost and dark type moves.
Munkidori Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Within the Pokémon universe, particularly in the Kitakami region depicted in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC, Munkidori holds profound cultural significance as one of the three legendary heroes. The local population reveres Munkidori as a protector that once shielded their land from an "evil ogre," and worshipping the creature is believed to ensure success in life and universal prosperity. Stone statues commemorating Munkidori's likeness were erected at the sites where the Loyal Three were buried, serving as permanent testaments to their heroic deeds and the gratitude of Kitakami's inhabitants. The creature's narrative arc—beginning as a clumsy, unintelligent Pokémon that yearned for knowledge and ultimately gained tremendous psychic power and intelligence through Pecharunt's influence—resonates as a story of transformation and aspiration. This compelling origin story has made Munkidori a focal point of interest for players engaging with Generation IX's DLC content, establishing it as a culturally significant legendary Pokémon within the franchise. The design and lore elements, combined with its competitive viability and unique typing, have contributed to Munkidori's recognition among competitive players and narrative enthusiasts alike.
Where to Find Munkidori in Every Pokémon Game
Munkidori is exclusively available in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet as part of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC, specifically in The Teal Mask episode. The creature is encountered as a legendary Pokémon encounter rather than through traditional wild catching or breeding mechanics. Its extremely low capture rate of 3 (approximately 0.4% with a standard Poké Ball on a full-health encounter) makes obtaining Munkidori a significant challenge requiring preparation with appropriate Poké Balls and status condition-inflicting moves to increase capture success rates. Players must progress through the DLC's narrative to encounter Munkidori, as it appears as part of the story involving the Loyal Three and their connection to Pecharunt. Once obtained, Munkidori cannot be transferred to other games through traditional Pokédex mechanics and remains exclusive to Generation IX titles. The slow growth rate means that training Munkidori to higher levels requires substantial experience accumulation, though its strong base stats and movepool make the investment worthwhile. Additionally, Munkidori's association with the Kitakami region and its cultural significance within that setting make it a notable collectible for players interested in the complete legendary Pokémon roster and the mythological history of the Paldean world.