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Murkrow.

national dex #198 · gen II
BST 405 · dark / flying
Murkrow official artwork
darkflying
#198 · gen II
Profile
HP
60
ATK
85
DEF
42
SPA
85
SPD
42
SPE
91
BST 405 · best Speed 91 · worst Defense 42 · meters scale to 200

Murkrow is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock, Fairy and resists Grass, Ghost, Dark and is immune to Ground, Psychic.

Typingdarkflying
AbilitiesInsomnia, Super Luck, Prankster
Height, weight0.5 m / 2.1 kg
Catch rate30 / 255
Egg groupsFlying
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Dex position
#198 of 1025
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Murkrow base stats

BST 405 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP60230324
Atk85157295
Def4280201
SpA85157295
SpD4280201
Spe91168309
BST405bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 Spe

Murkrow weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Dark / Flying dual typing
nor1
fir1
wat1
ele2
gra½
ice2
fig1
poi1
gro0
fly1
psy0
bug1
roc2
gho½
dra1
dar½
ste1
fai2
Weak to
Electric, Ice, Rock, Fairy
Resists
Grass, Ghost, Dark
Immune to
Ground, Psychic

Murkrow abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
InsomniaPrevents sleep.
Super LuckRaises moves' critical hit rates one stage.
PranksterhiddenRaises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.

Murkrow evolution line

2 stages

Murkrow evolves into Honchkrow: use a Dusk Stone. How to evolve Murkrow, every game

Best Murkrow moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
flyingSky AttackPHYS140
flyingBrave BirdPHYS120
flyingHurricaneSPEC110
darkFoul PlayPHYS95
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
fireHeat WaveSPEC95

Murkrow moves

gen 9 · 95 moves · 20 level-up · 48 TM/HM · 11 egg · 16 tutor
61 moves · Murkrow appears in 14 games
PeckL1GustL5SnarlL6AstonishL9Wing AttackL15Aerial AceL18HazeL22AssuranceL25Night ShadeL27Air SlashL30Nasty PlotL34Air CutterL35TauntL40Dark PulseL43Foul PlayL45Mean LookL48TailwindL51Sucker PunchL55TormentL61QuashL65AcrobaticsTMBrave BirdeggCalm MindTMConfuse RayeggDouble EdgeTMDrill PeckeggDual WingbeatTMEndureTMFacadeTMFeather DanceeggFlattereggFlyTMGiga ImpactTMHeat WaveTMHexTMHurricaneTMHyper BeamTMIcy WindTMLash OutTMMud SlapTMPerish SongeggProtectTMPsychicTMPsychic NoiseTMRain DanceTMRestTMScary FaceTMScreecheggShadow BallTMSky AttackeggSleep TalkTMSpiteTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMTake DownTMTera BlastTMThiefTMThunder WaveTMU TurnTMUproarTMWhirlwindegg
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
PeckSTABflyingPHYS35100%35Level 1
GustSTABflyingSPEC40100%35Level 5
SnarlSTABdarkSPEC5595%15Level 6
AstonishghostPHYS30100%15Level 9
Wing AttackSTABflyingPHYS60100%35Level 15
Aerial AceSTABflyingPHYS60-20Level 18
HazeiceSTAT--30Level 22
AssuranceSTABdarkPHYS60100%10Level 25
Night ShadeghostSPEC-100%15Level 27
Air SlashSTABflyingSPEC7595%15Level 30
Nasty PlotdarkSTAT--20Level 34
Air CutterSTABflyingSPEC6095%25Level 35
TauntdarkSTAT-100%20Level 40
Dark PulseSTABdarkSPEC80100%15Level 43
Foul PlaySTABdarkPHYS95100%15Level 45
Mean LooknormalSTAT--5Level 48
TailwindflyingSTAT--15Level 51
Sucker PunchSTABdarkPHYS70100%5Level 55
TormentdarkSTAT-100%15Level 61
QuashdarkSTAT-100%15Level 65
AcrobaticsSTABflyingPHYS55100%15TM / HM
Aerial AceSTABflyingPHYS60-20TM / HM
Air CutterSTABflyingSPEC6095%25TM / HM
Air SlashSTABflyingSPEC7595%15TM / HM
Brave BirdSTABflyingPHYS120100%15TM / HM
Calm MindpsychicSTAT--20TM / HM
Confuse RayghostSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Dark PulseSTABdarkSPEC80100%15TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
Dual WingbeatSTABflyingPHYS4090%10TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Feather DanceflyingSTAT-100%15TM / HM
FlySTABflyingPHYS9095%15TM / HM
Foul PlaySTABdarkPHYS95100%15TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
HazeiceSTAT--30TM / HM
Heat WavefireSPEC9590%10TM / HM
HexghostSPEC65100%10TM / HM
HurricaneSTABflyingSPEC11070%10TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15TM / HM
Lash OutSTABdarkPHYS75100%5TM / HM
Mud SlapgroundSPEC20100%10TM / HM
Nasty PlotdarkSTAT--20TM / HM
Night ShadeghostSPEC-100%15TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
PsychicpsychicSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Psychic NoisepsychicSPEC75100%10TM / HM
QuashdarkSTAT-100%15TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Shadow BallghostSPEC80100%15TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SnarlSTABdarkSPEC5595%15TM / HM
SpiteghostSTAT-100%10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
TailwindflyingSTAT--15TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
TauntdarkSTAT-100%20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
ThiefSTABdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
Thunder WaveelectricSTAT-90%20TM / HM
TormentdarkSTAT-100%15TM / HM
U TurnbugPHYS70100%20TM / HM
UproarnormalSPEC90100%10TM / HM
AssuranceSTABdarkPHYS60100%10Egg
Brave BirdSTABflyingPHYS120100%15Egg
Confuse RayghostSTAT-100%10Egg
Drill PeckSTABflyingPHYS80100%20Egg
Feather DanceflyingSTAT-100%15Egg
FlatterdarkSTAT-100%15Egg
Perish SongnormalSTAT--5Egg
ScreechnormalSTAT-85%40Egg
Sky AttackSTABflyingPHYS14090%5Egg
WhirlwindnormalSTAT--20Egg
Wing AttackSTABflyingPHYS60100%35Egg
Air CutterSTABflyingSPEC6095%25Tutor
Dark PulseSTABdarkSPEC80100%15Tutor
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Foul PlaySTABdarkPHYS95100%15Tutor
Heat WavefireSPEC9590%10Tutor
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15Tutor
Mud SlapgroundSPEC20100%10Tutor
Sky AttackSTABflyingPHYS14090%5Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SpiteghostSTAT-100%10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Sucker PunchSTABdarkPHYS70100%5Tutor
TailwindflyingSTAT--15Tutor
Thunder WaveelectricSTAT-90%20Tutor
UproarnormalSPEC90100%10Tutor

Murkrow Pokédex entries

7 generations · newest first
Generation VIII1 entry
Legends: Arceus

Widely shunned as a bearer of ill fortune. Upon crossing paths with this creature, I've been told one must chant ”Workrum, Workrum—bad luck, don't come” as a protective incantation.

Generation VII4 entries
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.

Ultra Sun

It has a weakness for shiny things. It’s been known to sneak into the nests of Gabite—noted collectors of jewels—in search of treasure.

Ultra Moon

It searches for shiny things for its boss. Murkrow’s presence is said to be unlucky, so many people detest it.

Generation VI3 entries
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, Alpha Sapphire

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.

Generation V2 entries
Black, White

If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.

Black 2, White 2

If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.

Generation IV5 entries
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 III4 entries
Ruby, Sapphire

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.

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 II3 entries
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.

Murkrow species data

gen II species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationII (Johto)
ColorBlack
ShapeWings
HabitatForest
Height0.5 m (1'08")
Weight2.1 kg (4.6 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate30 (11.8%)
Growth rateMedium Slow
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsFlying
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience81
EV yield1 Spe
Regional dex numbers
National#198
Johto#208
Sinnoh#074
Sinnoh (Pt)#074
Johto (HGSS)#213
Kalos Mountain#051
Alola (SM)#277
Poni#092
Alola (USUM)#078
Melemele (USUM)#078
Hisui#140
Paldea#232
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleMixed attacker85 Atk / 85 SpA
Best statSpeed 91good
Speed tier91 Spemoderately fast
Defensive load4 weak / 3 resist2 immunity
Catch difficulty30 / 255hard, about 11.8% per ball

About Murkrow

Murkrow is a Dark and Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2 (Johto). Widely shunned as a bearer of ill fortune. Upon crossing paths with this creature, I've been told one must chant ”Workrum, Workrum—bad luck, don't come” as a protective incantation. Murkrow stands 0.5 m (1'08") tall and weighs 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Murkrow base stats

Murkrow has a base stat total of 405, which is below average for a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is Speed at 91 (good), while its lowest is Defense at 42 (below average). Murkrow functions as a mixed attacker with balanced offensive stats. Murkrow is moderately fast with a base Speed of 91.

Murkrow weaknesses and resistances

As a Dark and Flying-type, Murkrow 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 Murkrow 4 weaknesses, 3 resistances, and 2 immunities.

Murkrow abilities

Murkrow's abilities include Insomnia, Super Luck, Prankster. Insomnia prevents sleep.. Super Luck raises moves' critical hit rates one stage. Its Hidden Ability is Prankster, which raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.

Murkrow moves and learnset

Murkrow can learn 95 moves in Generation 9, including 20 by leveling up, 48 via TM/HM, 11 through breeding, and 16 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Sky Attack (Flying, 140 power), Brave Bird (Flying, 120 power), Hurricane (Flying, 110 power), Foul Play (Dark, 95 power). For coverage, Murkrow can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Double Edge (Normal).

Training Murkrow

With a capture rate of 30 (11.8%), Murkrow can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Murkrow yields 1 Speed EV. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Murkrow belongs to the Flying egg group. Murkrow is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Murkrow → Honchkrow).

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

Tools for Murkrow
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