Honchkrow is roughly twice the size of its pre-evolution, Murkrow. Its feathers are mainly dark blue, while the underside of its wings is partially red. The tail's base is a white, cylindrical stalk, on which there is a growth of red feathers on the end. Honchkrow has a white and prominent crest of feathers on its chest that bears reseblance to a beard or cravat. Honchkrow has black feet with four toes, arranged in similar fashion as Murkrow's. Its head is supported by a broad and short neck. It has a slightly curved, yellow beak. The circular eyes have a white cornea and the pupils are red. It has dark blue eyelids. A large feather crest on its head makes it appear to be wearing a fedora hat that has spikes extending from the back. Its specific coat of feathers make it bear vague resemblance to a man dressed in a formal suit and a hat.
Honchkrow are known to be ruthless. Honchkrow have been known to organize flocks of Murkrow. 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 spend the daytime hours tending to their feathers in solitude.
Habitat
Honchkrow live in swamps, forests, human towns and cities, and plains.
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.
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Honchkrow's Speed is lower then its pre-evolution's Speed, likely because it is plumper.
No other Pokémon besides its pre-evolution Murkrow has the same type combination as Honchkrow.
Since its debut, Honchkrow has been used in battle by the leaders of the two main villainous teams in the Generation IV games, Cyrus and Giovanni.
Honchkrow's English name uses a Japanese-origin word in its name (Honcho derives from Japanese Hanchō), while Honchkrow's Japanese name uses a western-origin word in its name (Don derives from Latin Don). Both are leader-like names and sometimes are used for leaders of shadier organisations.
Origin
Honchkrow is based on of a crow, most resembling the hooded crow. While its pre-evolution Murkrow originally appeared 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 it. Honchkrow's crest resembles a wide-brimmed fedora hat, an article of clothing often associated with mobsters. Its chubbier appearance may be a result of forcing the Murkrow to preform its deeds instead of doing them itself.
Name origin
Its name is a combination of "honcho", a leader or boss, and "crow".
Don is Spanish for lord and is a title for Mafia leaders, while 烏 karasu is Japanese for crow. Donkarasu literally means "Lord of crows".
In other languages
German: Kramshef - From Krähe (crow) and Chef (boss).
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For other sprites and images, please see Honchkrow images on Bulbagarden Archives.
