Honchkrow (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Honchkrow (disambiguation).

Honchkrow Big Boss Pokémon ドンカラス Dongkarasu #430 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 Moxie 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 2'11" 0.9 m Honchkrow 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 60.2 lbs. 27.3 kg Honchkrow 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 187 Gen. IV Unknown IV 177 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Honchkrow 0 HP 2 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 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 IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Honchkrow (Japanese: ドンカラス Dongkarasu) is a dual-type Dark/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

It evolves from Murkrow when exposed to a Dusk Stone.

Biology

Honchkrow is a dark-blue avian Pokémon with plumage resembling a person dressed in formal attire. It has a large feather crest resembling a fedora hat that has spikes extending from the back. It has circular red eyes with white sclera and dark blue eyelids. Its yellow beak is slightly curved, and its head is supported by a broad, short neck. Honchkrow has a white and prominent crest of feathers on its chest that bears resemblance to a beard or cravat. Its wings have red feathers on the inside. Honchkrow has black feet with four toes. The tail's base is a white, cylindrical stalk, on which there is a growth of red feathers on the end. Honchkrow is known to be ruthless. With a mere cry, It can summon and organize flocks of Murkrow in this manner, and is known as the "summoner of the night" by the pitch black darkness that often accompany such a spectacle.

It is said that a Honchkrow will never forgive the mistakes of the Murkrow that follow it. These flocks have been seen flying at night. The purpose of the flocks is unclear, but they are known to collect food for the Honchkrow that organized them. Honchkrow normally spends the daytime hours tending to its feathers in solitude. It is a scavenger that lives in swamps, forests, human towns and cities, and plains.

In the anime

Honchkrow in the anime

Major appearances

Paul's Honchkrow

Honchkrow's main series debut was in Lost Leader Strategy!, where a flashback revealed that Paul's Murkrow had evolved. Honchkrow made its physical debut in Aiding the Enemy, where it battled Turtwig. It appeared again in Pursuing a Lofty Goal!, where it participated in the Squallville PokéRinger competition. However, it lost to Ash's Staraptor, which evolved in the middle of their match. Paul scolded it after its loss, saying that its reaction time was too slow.

Other

Multiple Honchkrow appeared in Mystery on a Deserted Island!, where at least one them was part of the Pirate's crew of Pokémon. Many of the Big Boss Pokémon later appeared on the Deserted Island with the treasure. When Ash and his friends went to the island, the Honchkrow were the first Pokémon the group saw.

Minor appearances

Honchkrow debuted in The Rise of Darkrai, under the ownership of a Coordinator named Allegra. It was sent out to try and clear away the fog surrounding Alamos Town with Defog. However, the move didn't work due to the fog being a by-product of Palkia's control over the space in the area.

A Honchkrow made a brief cameo appearance in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

A Honchkrow appeared in Cilan's demonstration in Mystery on a Deserted Island!, where it evolved from a Murkrow.

A Trainer's Honchkrow appeared in A Relay in the Sky!, where it competed in the Pokémon Sky Relay. It was in a team also consisting of Swanna and Emolga.

A Performer's Honchkrow appeared in Master Class Choices!, where it was used in the Fleurrh Showcase. It reappeared in Master Class is in Session!, where it was seen competing in the Gloire Showcase.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP100 Honchkrow Ash's Pokédex Honchkrow, the Big Boss Pokémon and the evolved form of Murkrow. Honchkrow recruits many Murkrow to travel with it, and it spends much of its time at home preening its feathers.

In the manga

Honchkrow in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Silver's Honchkrow

Honchkrow appeared in Passing by Probopass and Maneuvering around Magnezone, under Cyrus's command.

In Dealing With A Koffing Fit, Silver's Murkrow evolves into a Honchkrow alongside his Sneasel, which becomes a Weavile.

In the Pokémon Try Adventure manga

Mister Crow's main Pokémon is a Honchkrow.

In the TCG

Main article: Honchkrow (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh #075 Johto #— Diamond Becoming active at night, it is known to swarm with numerous Murkrow in tow. Pearl It makes its Murkrow cronies bring it food. It idles its time away, grooming itself in its nest. Platinum If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called "Summoner of Night." HeartGold It is merciless by nature. It is said that it never forgives the mistakes of its Murkrow followers. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova #— Black If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called "Summoner of Night." White Black 2 If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called "Summoner of Night." White 2
Generation VI Kalos Mountain #052 Hoenn #— X If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called "Summoner of Night." Y Becoming active at night, it is known to swarm with numerous Murkrow in tow. Omega Ruby If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called "Summoner of Night." Alpha Sapphire Becoming active at night, it is known to swarm with numerous Murkrow in tow.
Generation VII Alola SM: #278 Alola USUM: #079 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. Sun A single cry from this nocturnal Pokémon, and more than a hundred of its Murkrow cronies will assemble. Moon If its Murkrow cronies fail to catch food for it, or if it feels they have betrayed it, it will hunt them down wherever they are and punish them. Ultra Sun It will absolutely not forgive failure from or betrayal by its goons. It has no choice in this if it wants to maintain the order of the flock. Ultra Moon Its goons take care of most of the fighting for it. The only time it dirties its own hands is in delivering a final blow to finish off an opponent.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Evolve Murkrow Pearl Trade Platinum Trade HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Murkrow
Generation V Black Abundant Shrine (rustling grass) White Trade Black 2 White 2 Evolve Murkrow
Generation VI X Y Evolve Murkrow Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Murkrow
Generation VII Sun Moon Evolve Murkrow Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Evolve Murkrow, Poké Pelago*

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Spacial Rift (B1F-B9F, B11F-B15F, Deep Spacial Rift B1F-B4F, B6F-B9F) MD Sky Spacial Rift (B1F-B9F, B11F-B15F, Deep Spacial Rift B1F-B4F, B6F-B9F) Ranger: SoA Oil Field Hideout Rumble Eternal Tower PokéPark Wii Trade Ranger: GS Sky, 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 Expert Stage: Stage EX37 Rumble World Pearl Marsh: Colossal Tree (All Areas)

In events

Games	Event	Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
USUM	Team Rainbow Rocket's Ambition Cyrus's Honchkrow	All	Japan	65	January 20 to March 11, 2018

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 100		160 - 207	310 - 404
Attack: 125		117 - 194	229 - 383
Defense: 52		51 - 114	98 - 223
Sp. Atk: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Sp. Def: 52		51 - 114	98 - 223
Speed: 71		68 - 135	132 - 265
Total: 505	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 2/3 ★★☆	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 2/3 ★★☆	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 5/5 ★★★★★	Total 16/20 ★★★☆

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: IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15 011 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 07070 100100% 5 011 Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15 011 Pursuit Dark Physical 04040 100100% 20 011 Haze Ice Status 0000— ——% 30 011 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35 2525 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 08585% 15 3535 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— ——% 20 4545 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100100% 15 5555 Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15 6565 Quash Dark Status 0000— 100100% 15 7575 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100100% 15

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

By TM/HM

Generation VII Other generations: 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 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 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 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 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 Honchkrow Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Honchkrow Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII Other generations: 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 * PunishmentUSUM Dark Physical — 100% 5 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 Honchkrow 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 Honchkrow in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Honchkrow Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Honchkrow Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

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

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM Defog Flying Status — —% 15 S M US UM Foul Play Dark Physical 95 100% 15 S M US UM Heat Wave Fire Special 95 90% 10 S M US UM Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15 S M US UM Sky Attack Flying Physical 140 90% 5 S M US UM Snatch Dark Status — —% 10 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 S M US UM Spite Ghost Status — 100% 10 S M US UM Superpower Fighting Physical 120 100% 5 S M US UM Tailwind Flying Status — —% 15 S M US UM Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10

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

By a prior evolution

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

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Peck Flying Physical 35 100% 35 Night Shade Ghost Special — 100% 15 Assurance Dark Physical 60 100% 10 Feint Attack Dark Physical 60 —% 20 Mean Look Normal Status — —% 5 TailwindSM Flying Status — —% 15

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

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Dark Poké Assist: Dark Field move: (Cut ×3) Browser entry R-186 It looses gusts of dark wind and twisters. It also attacks with dark pulses.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Dark Poké Assist: (present) Dark Field move: (present) (Cut ×3) Poké Assist: (past) Dark Field move: (past) (Cut ×1) Browser entry R-056/N-187 It releases dark pulses around itself that make Pokémon Tired.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Nothing scares Honchkrow--except ghosts! He has the most fun at sky-based Attractions like Pelipper's Circle Circuit.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: Weak: PokéPark Pad entry: He used to be a leader of the Tech Area, but he was impressed by Conkeldurr's spirit and handed over his position to him.
Pokémon Battle Trozei Dark Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Dark Attack Power: 70 - 125 10 #444 Power of 5+ Deals even more damage when you make a match of five. Swappable Skill(s): Nosedive
Pokémon GO Base HP: 225 Base Attack: 243 Base Defense: 103 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Peck, Snarl Charged Attacks: Brave Bird, Psychic, Dark Pulse, Sky Attack*

Evolution

Unevolved Murkrow  Dark  Flying

Dusk Stone →

First Evolution Honchkrow  Dark  Flying

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

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

Trivia

• Honchkrow's English name uses a Japanese-origin word in its name ("honcho" is derived from hanchō), while Honchkrow's Japanese name uses a western-origin word in its name ("don" is derived from Italian don and Latin dominus). Both are leader-like names and sometimes are used for leaders of shadier organizations.

Origin

Honchkrow is based on a crow or raven. With its bulkier, more powerful appearance, Honchkrow looks much more like a raven than its pre-evolution does, but its coloration resembles that of the hooded crow. While Murkrow appears to be based on witches of western folklore, Honchkrow's appearance is reminiscent of a crime boss, giving a new interpretation to Murkrow as a gang member under Honchkrow. Its crest even looks like a wide-brimmed fedora hat, an article of clothing often associated with mobsters. However, Honchkrow's tail does resemble a besom broom, which has long been connected with witchcraft, and its hat- and beard-like feathers also give the impression of a sorcerer or wizard. The design of Honchkrow's hat could also take inspiration from the hardened crests likened to that of the Great Hornbill and Cassowary.

Name origin

Honchkrow is a combination of "honcho" (a leader or boss) and "crow".

Dongkarasu is a combination of Don and 烏 "karasu" (crow).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ドンカラス Dongkarasu From don and 烏 karasu French Corboss From corbeau and boss Spanish Honchkrow Same as English name German Kramshef From Krähe and Chef Italian Honchkrow Same as English name Korean 돈크로우 Donkeurou From don and crow Mandarin Chinese 烏鴉頭頭 / 乌鸦头头 Wū Yā Tóu Tóu Literally "Crow chief" Cantonese Chinese 烏鴉頭頭 Wū Ā Tàuh Tàuh Literally "Crow chief"

More languages

Related articles

• Paul's Honchkrow
• Silver's Honchkrow

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