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Murkrow(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Dark/Flying Pokémon that made its first appearance in the second generation games Gold and Silver. It evolves into Honchkrow with a Dusk Stone.

Physiology and Behaviour[]

Murkrow is an avian Pokémon with black feathers. Its crooked, yellow beak and the three, feathery tufts on its head resemble a witch's nose and hat respectively. The feathery crest is smaller on the female than on the male. It has semi-circular, red eyes with white sclerae and pupils and a spiky collar of feathers around its neck. The shaggy feathers on its tail resemble the end of a broom, and there is a thin, red band at the base of the tail. Its yellow feet have four toes, three facing forward and one backward.

Murkrow has a fondness for anything sparkly, and it will go as far as fighting with other Pokémon, such as Meowth or Gabite, in order to gain their stashes. Whenever it is chased, it loses the attacker by leading it down dark mountain trails, and sometimes it does this to travelers as a mean spirited prank. Its thieving and nocturnal nature has led it to become representative of misfortune. It is possible to train a Murkrow to repeat words, as seen under Team Rocket's ownership. Murkrow usually live in flocks amongst forests and swamps. Murkrow may also act as a servant of Honchkrow; with groups of at least 100 flying in at Honchkrow's call. There is a saying for Murkrow that goes, "Get home before the Murkrow fly."

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Murkrow and Shuppet are members of Team Ebony.

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In the anime[]

Origin and inspiration[]

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
Pokémon Silver It is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost.
Pokémon Crystal It hides any shiny object it finds in a secret location. Murkrow and Meowth loot one another's stashes.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby Murkrow was feared and loathed as the alleged bearer of ill fortune. This Pokémon shows strong interest in anything that sparkles or glitters. It will even try to steal rings from women.
Pokémon Sapphire Murkrow was feared and loathed as the alleged bearer of ill fortune. This Pokémon shows strong interest in anything that sparkles or glitters. It will even try to steal rings from women.
Pokémon Emerald Murkrow were feared as the alleged bearers of ill fortune. It shows strong interest in anything that sparkles. It will even try to steal rings from women.
Pokémon FireRed It is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost.
Pokémon LeafGreen Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond It is believed that seeing this Pokémon at night will bring about ominous occurrences.
Pokémon Pearl It appears near travelers to lure them into deep forests. It is said to carry misfortune.
Pokémon Platinum If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.
Pokémon HeartGold Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
Pokémon SoulSilver It is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.
Pokémon White If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.
Pokémon Black 2 If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.
Pokémon White 2 If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X It hides any shiny object it finds in a secret location. Murkrow and Meowth loot one another's stashes.
Pokémon Y Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
Pokémon Omega Ruby Murkrow was feared and loathed as the alleged bearer of ill fortune. This Pokémon shows strong interest in anything that sparkles or glitters. It will even try to steal rings from women.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Murkrow was feared and loathed as the alleged bearer of ill fortune. This Pokémon shows strong interest in anything that sparkles or glitters. It will even try to steal rings from women.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun They awaken at dusk and take wing in the twilight, leading to the expression, “Get home before the Murkrow fly.”
Pokémon Moon Seen as a symbol of bad luck, it's generally disliked. Yet it gives presents—objects that sparkle or shine—to Trainers it's close to.

Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold
Routes 7 and 16Night
Pokémon Silver
Routes 7 and 16Night
Pokémon Crystal
Routes 7 and 16Night
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Trade
Pokémon FireRed
Lost Cave
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Eterna Forest and Lost TowerNight
Pokémon Platinum
Trade
Pokémon HeartGold
Routes 7 and 16Night
Safari Zone
Pokémon SoulSilver
Routes 7 and 16Night
Safari Zone
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Abundant Shrine
Pokémon Black 2
Pinwheel Forest (Hidden Grotto)
Pokémon White 2
Pinwheel Forest (Hidden Grotto)
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Routes 15 and 16 (Horde Encounters)
Pokémon Y
Routes 15 and 16 (Horde Encounters)
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Soaring
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Soaring
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun
Vast Poni Canyon
Pokémon Moon
Vast Poni Canyon


Evolution[]

Murkrow
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Honchkrow
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Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 60
Attack 85
Defense 42
Sp. Attack 85
Sp. Defense 42
Speed 91
Total 405

Moveset[]

Main article: Murkrow/moveset

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Sprites[]

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