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Honchkrow

darkflying

Abilities

InsomniaSuper LuckMoxie(Hidden)
Height: 0.9 m (2'11")
Weight: 27.3 kg (60.2 lbs)
Base Exp: 177
Base Stats
HP100
Atk125
Def52
SpA105
SpD52
Spe71
BST505
EV Yield: 2 Atk
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
310404
Atk
229383
Def
98223
SpA
193339
SpD
98223
Spe
132265

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
IV (Sinnoh)
Color
Black
Shape
Wings
Habitat
Unknown
Growth Rate
Medium Slow
Capture Rate
30 (11.8%)
Gender Ratio
50% Male / 50% Female
Egg Groups
Flying
Hatch Counter
20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
Base Experience
177
EV Yield
2 Atk
Height
0.9 m (2'11")
Weight
27.3 kg (60.2 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Dark/Flying dual typing.

nor—
fir—
wat—
ele2
gra½
ice2
fig—
poi—
gro0
fly—
psy0
bug—
roc2
gho½
dra—
dar½
ste—
fai2
Weak to: Electric, Ice, Rock, Fairy
Resists: Grass, Ghost, Dark
Immune to: Ground, Psychic
Abilities
Insomnia

Prevents sleep.

Super Luck

Raises moves' critical hit rates one stage.

MoxieHidden Ability

Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.

Evolution Chain
MurkrowMurkrow
darfly
HonchkrowHonchkrow
darfly
Pokedex Entries12 entries

Generation VII

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.

Generation VIII

Legends: Arceus

One cry from this Pokémon, and a murder of Murkrow come flying. At such times, one would think the curtain of night had fallen, plunging the world into jet-black darkness.

Show older entries (Gen IV, V, VI)

Generation IV

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, SoulSilver

It is merciless by nature. It is said that it never forgives the mistakes of its MURKROW followers.

Generation V

Black, White, Black 2, White 2

If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called “Summoner of Night.”

Generation VI

X, Omega Ruby

If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called “Summoner of Night.”

Y, Alpha Sapphire

Becoming active at night, it is known to swarm with numerous Murkrow in tow.

Moves (Gen 9)82 moves

Level Up

19 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1Wing AttackSTABflyP60100%35
1Night ShadeghoS—100%15
1HazeiceN——30
1TauntdarN—100%20
1AstonishghoP30100%15
1Air CutterSTABflyS6095%25
1TailwindflyN——15
1Sucker PunchSTABdarP70100%5
6SnarlSTABdarS5595%15
18Aerial AceSTABflyP60—20
25SwaggernorN—85%15
30Air SlashSTABflyS7595%15
35Nasty PlotdarN——20
45Foul PlaySTABdarP95100%15
52Brave BirdSTABflyP120100%15
55Night SlashSTABdarP70100%15
65QuashdarN—100%15
65ComeuppanceSTABdarP1100%10
75Dark PulseSTABdarS80100%15

TM / HM

52 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
AcrobaticsSTABflyP55100%15
Aerial AceSTABflyP60—20
Air CutterSTABflyS6095%25
Air SlashSTABflyS7595%15
Brave BirdSTABflyP120100%15
Calm MindpsyN——20
Chilling WaterwatS50100%20
Confuse RayghoN—100%10
Dark PulseSTABdarS80100%15
Double EdgenorP120100%15
Dual WingbeatSTABflyP4090%10
EndeavornorP—100%5
EndurenorN——10
FacadenorP70100%20
Feather DanceflyN—100%15
FlySTABflyP9095%15
Foul PlaySTABdarP95100%15
Giga ImpactnorP15090%5
HazeiceN——30
Heat WavefirS9590%10
Helping HandnorN——20
HexghoS65100%10
HurricaneSTABflyS11070%10
Hyper BeamnorS15090%5
Icy WindiceS5595%15
Lash OutSTABdarP75100%5
Mud SlapgroS20100%10
Nasty PlotdarN——20
Night ShadeghoS—100%15
ProtectnorN——10
Psych UpnorN——10
PsychicpsyS90100%10
Psychic NoisepsyS75100%10
QuashdarN—100%15
Rain DancewatN——5
RestpsyN——5
Scary FacenorN—100%10
Shadow BallghoS80100%15
Sleep TalknorN——10
SnarlSTABdarS5595%15
SpiteghoN—100%10
SubstitutenorN——10
Sunny DayfirN——5
SwaggernorN—85%15
TailwindflyN——15
Take DownnorP9085%20
TauntdarN—100%20
Tera BlastnorS80100%10
ThiefSTABdarP60100%25
Thunder WaveeleN—90%20
U TurnbugP70100%20
UproarnorS90100%10

Move Tutor

11 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Air CutterSTABflyS6095%25
Dark PulseSTABdarS80100%15
Foul PlaySTABdarP95100%15
Heat WavefirS9590%10
Icy WindiceS5595%15
Mud SlapgroS20100%10
Sleep TalknorN——10
SpiteghoN—100%10
Sucker PunchSTABdarP70100%5
TailwindflyN——15
UproarnorS90100%10
Pokedex Numbers
National#430
Sinnoh#075
Sinnoh (Pt)#075
Kalos Mountain#052
Alola (SM)#278
Poni#093
Alola (USUM)#079
Melemele (USUM)#079
Hisui#141
Paldea#233
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

flyBrave Bird120 powP
flyHurricane110 powS
darFoul Play95 powP
flyFly90 powP

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

norGiga Impact150 powP
norHyper Beam150 powS
norDouble Edge120 powP
firHeat Wave95 powS
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Tools for Honchkrow

Damage Calculator

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Team Builder

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EV Optimizer

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Coverage Solver

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Where To Catch

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Stat Calculator

Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature

About Honchkrow

Honchkrow is a Dark and Flying-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 4 (Sinnoh). One cry from this Pokémon, and a murder of Murkrow come flying. At such times, one would think the curtain of night had fallen, plunging the world into jet-black darkness. Honchkrow stands 0.9 m (2'11") tall and weighs 27.3 kg (60.2 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.

Honchkrow Base Stats

Honchkrow has a base stat total of 505, which is above average, giving it solid potential in battle. Its highest stat is Attack at 125 (excellent), while its lowest is Defense at 52 (below average). Honchkrow functions as a mixed attacker with balanced offensive stats. Honchkrow is average speed with a base Speed of 71.

Honchkrow Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Dark and Flying-type, Honchkrow is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock, Fairy-type moves, resists Grass, Ghost, Dark-type attacks, and is completely immune to Ground and Psychic-type moves. This gives Honchkrow 4 weaknesses, 3 resistances, and 2 immunities.

Honchkrow Abilities

Honchkrow's abilities include Insomnia, Super Luck, Moxie. Insomnia prevents sleep.. Super Luck raises moves' critical hit rates one stage. Its Hidden Ability is Moxie, which raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.

Honchkrow Moves & Learnset

Honchkrow can learn 82 moves in Generation 9, including 19 by leveling up, 52 via TM/HM, and 11 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Brave Bird (Flying, 120 power), Hurricane (Flying, 110 power), Foul Play (Dark, 95 power), Fly (Flying, 90 power). For coverage, Honchkrow can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Double Edge (Normal).

Training Honchkrow

With a capture rate of 30 (11.8%), Honchkrow can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Honchkrow yields 2 Attack EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Honchkrow belongs to the Flying egg group. Honchkrow is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Murkrow → Honchkrow).

Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Honchkrow. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Honchkrow, or use the team builder to see how Honchkrow fits into your squad.

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