Murkrow (Pokémon)

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Murkrow Darkness Pokémon ヤミカラス Yamikarasu #198 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Dark Flying Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Insomnia or Super Luck Cacophony Cacophony Prankster Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 30 (8.8%)
Breeding Egg Group Flying Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 1'08" 0.5 m Murkrow 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 4.6 lbs. 2.1 kg Murkrow 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 107 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 81 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 1 Murkrow 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Black	Base friendship 35
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Murkrow (Japanese: ヤミカラス Yamikarasu) is a dual-type Dark/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It evolves into Honchkrow when exposed to a Dusk Stone.

Biology

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 steal things such as jewelry to bring it back to its nest. Its fondness for shiny objects go as far as fighting with other Pokémon that enjoy shiny objects, such as Meowth and Persian, 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. Superstition regards Murkrow as Pokémon of ominous things to come, and of great misfortune if one is seen at night. It is possible to train a Murkrow to repeat words, as seen under Team Rocket's ownership. Murkrow usually lives in forests or swamps.

In the anime

Murkrow in the anime

Major appearances

Paul's Murkrow

Paul has a Honchkrow who evolved from his Murkrow. It debuted in Top-Down Training!.

Other

Murkrow have been seen causing trouble in Big Town. The first instance was in Pikachu & Pichu in which Pikachu landed on their pole.

Murkrow made its anime debut in All That Glitters! where a flock of Murkrow stole Ash's Badges.

A Murkrow was owned by a witch named Lily in Hocus Pokémon.

While Ash and his friends were searching for a restaurant in Like a Meowth to a Flame, they were attacked by a flock of Murkrow for unknown reasons. Ash's Pikachu tried to scare the Murkrow away with Thunderbolt, but they kept on coming back. Tyson's Meowth got rid of the Murkrow by using Fury Swipes on them.

A Murkrow also appeared in Try for the Family Stone!.

Minor appearances

A Murkrow appeared in Trouble in Big Town where it popped the balloons Little Pichu was hanging on.

Several Murkrow were among the inhabitants of the Dragon Holy Land in Great Bowls of Fire!.

Two Murkrow appeared briefly in Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.

Murkrow appeared in Tree's a Crowd.

Multiple Murkrow appeared in Destiny Deoxys, The Rise of Darkrai and Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

Two Murkrow appeared in A Rivalry to Gible On!

A Murkrow appeared in A Bite to Remember.

A Murkrow under the ownership of a Pokémon Coordinator competing in the Arrowroot Contest appeared in Dawn of a Royal Day!.

A Murkrow appeared in Casting a Paul on Barry! where it flew over Team Rocket.

A Murkrow appeared in Cilan's demonstration in Mystery on a Deserted Island!.

Multiple Murkrow appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.

A Trainer's Murkrow appeared in Alola to New Adventure!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP184 Murkrow Ash's Pokédex Murkrow, the Darkness Pokémon. Murkrow confuse would-be attackers by luring them into dark mountain trails, where they are sure to get lost.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP040 Murkrow Dawn's Pokédex Murkrow, the Darkness Pokémon. Many people believe that if you see a Murkrow at night it will bring bad luck.

In the manga

Murkrow in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Silver's Murkrow

Murkrow debuted in Murkrow Row where it stole the luggage Joey was delivering and was attacked by Aibo and captured afterwards by Gold.

Silver has a Murkrow on his team obtained prior to his appearance in Quilava Quandary flying over Ecruteak City. He is mostly used as flight transportation. He has since evolved into a Honchkrow in Dealing With A Koffing Fit.

Karen is later seen with two Murkrow in The Last Battle VII. Like Silver, she uses them for flight transport.

Ariana of the newest Team Rocket incarnation also has a Murkrow, which first appeared in Pleased as Punch With Parasect.

Four wild Murkrow were seen flying around the Lost Hotel in Pinsir Glares.

In the TCG

Main article: Murkrow (TCG)

In the TFG

One Murkrow figure has been released.

• Next Quest: Murkrow

Game data

NPC appearances

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

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night. Silver It is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost. Crystal It hides any shiny object it finds in a secret location. Murkrow and Meowth loot one another's stashes. Stadium 2 Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
Generation III 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. Sapphire 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. FireRed It is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost. LeafGreen Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
Generation IV Diamond It is believed that seeing this Pokémon at night will bring about ominous occurrences. Pearl It appears near travelers to lure them into deep forests. It is said to carry misfortune. Platinum If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails. HeartGold Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night. SoulSilver It is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost.
Generation V Black If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails. White Black 2 If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it then lose the pursuer on mountain trails. White 2
Generation VI X It hides any shiny object it finds in a secret location. Murkrow and Meowth loot one another's stashes. Y Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night. 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. Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Sun They awaken at dusk and take wing in the twilight, leading to the expression, “Get home before the Murkrow fly.” 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

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Routes 7 and 16Night Crystal Routes 7 and 16Night
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade, Event Emerald Trade, Event FireRed Lost Cave LeafGreen Trade, Event Colosseum Shadow PKMN Lab (Shadow) XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Eterna Forest and Lost TowerNight Pearl Trade Platinum Trade HeartGold SoulSilver Routes 7 and 16Night Safari Zone Pal Park Forest Pokéwalker Suburban Area
Generation V Black Abundant Shrine White Trade Black 2 White 2 Pinwheel Forest (Hidden Grotto)* Dream World Windswept Sky
Generation VI X Y Routes 15 and 16 (Horde Encounter) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Soaring in the sky
Generation VII Sun Moon Vast Poni Canyon, Poké Pelago

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III Trozei! Phobos Jet, Endless Level 47, Forever Level 13, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Great Canyon (5F-7F), Western Cave (1F-2F), Wish Cave (39F-42F) Ranger Lyra Forest
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness World Abyss (B1F-B14F) MD Sky World Abyss (B1F-B14F) Ranger: SoA Pueltown PokéPark Wii Haunted Zone Ranger: GS Teakwood Forest, Dark Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Hauntyard: Everspring Valley (post-ending) Rumble U Magical Lake: Protect Pichu in the Forest
Generation VI Battle Trozei Mysterious Fountain: Stage 1 Shuffle Desert Umbra: Stage 307 Rumble World Pearl Marsh: Colossal Tree (All Areas)

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
GSC	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Beat Up Murkrow	English	United States	5	August 30 to September 26, 2002; December 27, 2002 to January 2, 2003
RSEFRLG	Gather More Pokémon! Third Campaign Murkrow	Japanese	Japan	10	January 14 to 29, 2006

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60		120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Defense: 42		42 - 103	80 - 201
Sp. Atk: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Sp. Def: 42		42 - 103	80 - 201
Speed: 91		86 - 157	168 - 309
Total: 405	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 3/4 ★★★☆	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 4/4 ★★★★	Total 15/19 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 0× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 0× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 0× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 0× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Notes: If Miracle Eye is used by an opponent or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Psychic-type  moves is 1×. If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35 011 Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15 055 Pursuit Dark Physical 04040 100100% 20 1111 Haze Ice Status 0000— ——% 30 1515 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35 2121 Night Shade Ghost Special 0000— 100100% 15 2525 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100100% 10 3131 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100100% 20 3535 Feint Attack Dark Physical 06060 ——% 20 4141 Mean Look Normal Status 0000— ——% 5 4545 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100100% 15 5050 Tailwind Flying Status 0000— ——% 15 5555 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 07070 100100% 5 6161 Torment Dark Status 0000— 100100% 15 6565 Quash Dark Status 0000— 100100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Murkrow Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Murkrow Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM04 TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM12 TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM19 TM19 Roost Flying Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM29 TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM30 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 TM41 TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM51 TM51 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25 TM60 TM60 Quash Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM63 TM63 Embargo Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM66 TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 TM73 TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM76 TM76 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15 TM77 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM85 TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM95 TM95 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM97 TM97 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Murkrow Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Murkrow Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Assurance Dark Physical 60 100% 10 Brave Bird Flying Physical 120 100% 15 Confuse Ray Ghost Status — 100% 10 Drill Peck Flying Physical 80 100% 20 Feather Dance Flying Status — 100% 15 Feint Attack Dark Physical 60 —% 20 Flatter* Dark Status — 100% 15 Mirror Move Flying Status — —% 20 Perish Song Normal Status — —% 5 Psycho Shift Psychic Status — 100% 10 Roost Flying Status — —% 10 Screech Normal Status — 85% 40 Sky Attack Flying Physical 140 90% 5 Whirlwind Normal Status — —% 20 Wing Attack Flying Physical 60 100% 35

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Murkrow in Generation VII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Murkrow in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Murkrow Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Murkrow Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Murkrow can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Murkrow cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Murkrow Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Murkrow Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Switcheroo	Murkrow (Supreme Victors 72)

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 7.2% Friend Area: Flyaway Forest Phrases 51%-100% HP Don't blame me if you get lost in dungeons! 26%-50% HP I have half my HP left, and that's about it. 1%-25% HP I'm doomed... I don't know my way around... Level up There, I've leveled up. I hope nothing ominous happens...
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger Group: Dark Poké Assist: Dark Field move: None Loops: 9 Min. exp.: 48 Max. exp.: 62 Browser entry R-000 Murkrow misleads people that enter its forest. Don't lose sight of it!
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Dark Poké Assist: Dark Field move: (Cut ×1) Browser entry R-000 It attacks by releasing a dark pulse.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Dark Poké Assist: (present) Dark Field move: (present) (Cut ×1) Poké Assist: (past) Dark Field move: (past) (Cut ×1) Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]] It sends gusts of dark wind to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ● Speed ●●●
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: You'll find Murkrow following Honchkrow around the garden in the Haunted Zone. Murkrow is an ace at Pelipper's Circle Circuit and Salamence's Air Ace.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: Weak: PokéPark Pad entry: They've been Honchkrow's subordinates since he was a leader of the Tech Area. Each of them wants to be a boss someday.
Pokémon Battle Trozei Dark Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Dark Attack Power: 60 - 80 0 #443 Stabilize Occasionally erases one of the foe's disruptions on the board.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 120 Base Attack: 175 Base Defense: 87 Egg Distance: ? km Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Peck, Feint Attack Charged Attacks: Drill Peck, Foul Play, Dark Pulse

Evolution

Unevolved Murkrow  Dark  Flying

Dusk Stone →

First Evolution Honchkrow  Dark  Flying

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Murkrow images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Murkrow shares its category name with Sableye. They are both known as the Darkness Pokémon.
• Despite being a Generation II Pokémon, it was actually only available in Kanto in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal. The same is true for Slugma and Houndour. All three can be obtained in Johto via the Safari Zone in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
• Murkrow can be seen as a parallel to Misdreavus. Both of them are Generation II Pokémon whose only evolutionary event utilizes a Dusk Stone into their evolved forms. Murkrow is exclusive to Pokémon FireRed, Diamond, and Black while Misdreavus is exclusive to LeafGreen, Pearl, and White. Additionally, both appear to be based on witches.
• Murkrow is the only Pokémon that evolves with a Dusk Stone that is not a Ghost-type.
• Murkrow is the lightest Dark-type Pokémon.
• Murkrow comes before Misdreavus in the Johto Pokédex, but Murkrow's evolution, Honchkrow, comes after Misdreavus's evolution, Mismagius, in the Sinnoh part of the National Pokédex.

Origin

Murkrow is based on a crow, more specifically the Carrion Crow. Its crest resembles that of the Black Hawk-Eagle. Its crest can also be taken to resemble a pointed hat, and its tail the bristles of a broom, giving it a resemblance to a witch in flight. In regards to its Generation IV evolution, it can also be taken to resemble a gang member under a head Honchkrow. Its ability to mimic voices is referencing crows' and ravens' ability to imitate other sounds.

Name origin

Murkrow is a combination of murky or murder (a group of crows) and crow.

Yamikarasu is a combination of 闇 yami (dark) and 烏 karasu (crow).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ヤミカラス Yamikarasu From 闇 yami and 烏 karasu French Cornèbre From corneille and ténèbre Spanish Murkrow Same as English name German Kramurx From Krähe and Murks Italian Murkrow Same as English name Korean 니로우 Nirou From night and crow Mandarin Chinese 黑暗鴉 / 黑暗鸦 Hēi'ànyā Literally "Dark crow" Cantonese Chinese

More languages Hindi मारक्रो Murkrow Transcription of English name Russian Муркроу Murkrou Transcription of English name

Related articles

• Paul's Murkrow
• Silver's Murkrow

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