Murkrow (Pokémon)

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

Murkrow ヤミカラス Yamikarasu #198
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Dark Flying Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Darkness Pokémon
Abilities Insomnia or Super Luck Super Luck Blue-Striped ----- Prankster Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #213 Hoenn #343 Sinnoh #074 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-046 Almia R-185 Oblivia R-055 N-186
Height 1'08" Imperial 0.5 m Metric 1'08"/0.5 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 4.6 lbs. Imperial 2.1 kg Metric 4.6 lbs./2.1 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Black	Catch rate 30 (3.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Flying group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 1 Base Exp.: 107 Battle Exp.: 1071*
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.

It evolves into Honchkrow when exposed to a Dusk Stone.

Biology

Physiology

Murkrow is a small bird Pokémon with black feathers. Murkrow's shaggy, feathery tail bears the resemblance of the end of a broom, and has a small, short, red rod-like beginning segment of it. Murkrow has a crooked, yellow beak that resembles a witch's nose, a feather-crest that resembles a witch's hat and semi-circular eyes with red pupils. Murkrow's neck seems thin in comparison to the size of the head it supports, with an extension of feathers on its neck like a collar. Murkrow has four toes on its yellow feet, three forward and one backward.

Gender differences

Females have a smaller feather crest.

Special abilities

Being a Dark-type, it has most of the abilities and attributes that are standard to them. It also has an effect of unluckiness about it, but it mostly applies to its opponents. It's also possible to train one to repeat words like a real world parrot (as seen under Team Rocket's ownership), though Chatot is more famous for this ability. Murkrow and its evolution are also the only Pokémon that learn Quash by leveling up.

Behavior

Murkrow have a fondness for anything that's sparkly and has been known to steal things such as jewelry from people and hide them in all sorts of secret locations. It is these kleptomaniac tendencies that make Murkrow rivals with Meowth. Whenever a Murkrow finds itself being chased, it will lead the attacker to a dark mountain trail where the foe is bound to get itself lost. In the anime, it is said that when a Murkrow flies over someone's head late at night, something bad will happen.

Habitat

Forest Pokémon

Murkrow usually live in forests or swamps, but they have been known to move into cities.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Murkrow are scavengers, and will eat most anything.

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 hanged on.

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

Two Murkrow appeared briefly in Pokémon Heroes.

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 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!.

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 as it appears in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Gold, Silver, and Crystal all have Murkrow. However, Silver is the only one who actually has it on his team, which has since evolved into a Honchkrow at the start of the HeartGold & SoulSilver arc. Gold caught one in Murkrow Row while Crystal caught hers as one of the many Pokémon she captured for Professor Oak's research.

Karen is later seen with two Murkrow. Like Silver, she uses them for flight transport. Ariana of the newest Team Rocket incarnation also has a Murkrow.

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 I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
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 {{{sapphiredex}}} 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 {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it then lose the pursuer on mountain trails. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver Common Routes 7, 16, and 18Night Crystal Common Routes 7, 16, and 18Night
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen Few Lost Cave (FireRed only) Colosseum One Shadow PKMN Lab (Shadow) XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Common Eterna Forest and Lost TowerNight (Diamond only) Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver Common Routes 7, 16Night, Safari Zone Pal Park Forest Pokéwalker Suburban Area
Generation V Black White Rare Abundant Shrine (Black only) Black 2 White 2 Unknown Pinwheel Forest (Hidden Grotto)* Dream World Windswept Sky
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Phobos Jet Endless Level 47 Forever Level 13 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Great Canyon (5F-7F) Western Cave (1F-2F) Wish Cave (39F-42F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	World Abyss (B1-B14)
Pokémon Ranger	Lyra Forest
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Pueltown
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Teakwood Forest Dark Temple
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Hauntyard: Everspring Valley
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Haunted Zone

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	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 V, 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× 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× 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× 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× 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 V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35 00Start 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 05050 100100% 10 3131 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100100% 20 3535 Faint Attack Dark Physical 06060 ——% 20 4141 Mean Look Normal Status 0000— ——% 5 4545 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100100% 15 5151 Tailwind Flying Status 0000— ——% 30 5555 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 08080 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 V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM04	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM12	Taunt	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	09090	100}}100%	10
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM41	Torment	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM60	Quash	Dark	Status	0000—	010}}10%	15
	TM63	Embargo	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM66	Payback	Dark	Physical	05050	100}}100%	10
	TM67	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	5
	TM73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM85	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100100	100}}100%	15
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM88	Pluck	Flying	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM95	Snarl	Dark	Special	05555	095}}95%	15
	HM02	Fly	Flying	Physical	09090	095}}95%	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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Assurance	Dark	Physical	50	100%	10
	Brave Bird	Flying	Physical	120	100%	15
	Confuse Ray	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
	Drill Peck	Flying	Physical	80	100%	20
	Faint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	—%	20
	FeatherDance	Flying	Status	—	100%	15
	Mirror Move	Flying	Status	—	—%	20
	Perish Song	Normal	Status	—	—%	5
	Psycho Shift	Psychic	Status	—	90%	10
	Roost	Flying	Status	—	—%	10
	Screech	Normal	Status	—	85%	40
	Sky Attack	Flying	Physical	140	90%	5
	Whirlwind	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	Wing Attack	Flying	Physical	60	100%	35
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Murkrow in Generation V 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 V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Dark Pulse	Dark	Special	80	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Foul Play	Dark	Physical	95	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Roost	Flying	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Sky Attack	Flying	Physical	140	90%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snatch	Dark	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Spite	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Tailwind	Flying	Status	—	—%	30
B	W	B2	W2	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
A black 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

Dream World moves

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Windswept Sky	Confuse Ray	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
Windswept Sky	Roost	Flying	Status	—	—%	10
A superscript level indicates that Murkrow can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level 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 event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 198.png 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... Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. 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   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   It attacks by releasing a dark pulse.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Dark  ( Dark ) Past ( Normal ) (Cut ×1) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It sends gusts of dark wind to attack.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available 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 Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Murkrow  Dark  Flying

Dusk Stone →

First Evolution Honchkrow  Dark  Flying

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

• Murkrow shares the same species 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 Generation IV.
• 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 Pokémon LeafGreen, Pearl and White. Additionally, both appear to be based on witches.

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 and crow. It may also be a combination of 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 Mandarin Chinese 黑暗鴉 / 黑暗鸦 Hēi'ànyā Literally "Dark crow" Cantonese Chinese

More languages

Related articles

• Paul's Honchkrow

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