Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- II (Johto)
- Color
- Black
- Shape
- Wings
- Habitat
- Forest
- 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
- 81
- EV Yield
- 1 Spe
- Height
- 0.5 m (1'08")
- Weight
- 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Dark/Flying dual typing.
Prevents sleep.
Raises moves' critical hit rates one stage.
Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.
Generation VII
They awaken at dusk and take wing in the twilight, leading to the expression, “Get home before the Murkrow fly.”
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.
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.
It searches for shiny things for its boss. Murkrow’s presence is said to be unlucky, so many people detest it.
Generation VIII
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.
Show older entries (Gen II, III, IV, V, VI)
Generation II
Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
It is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost.
It hides any shiny object it finds in a secret location. MURKROW and MEOWTH loot one another's stashes.
Generation III
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.
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.
It is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost.
Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
Generation IV
It is believed that seeing this Pokémon at night will bring about ominous occurrences.
It appears near travelers to lure them into deep forests. It is said to carry misfortune.
If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.
Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
It is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost.
Generation V
If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.
If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.
Generation VI
It hides any shiny object it finds in a secret location. Murkrow and Meowth loot one another’s stashes.
Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
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.
Level Up
20 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PeckSTAB | fly | P | 35 | 100% | 35 |
| 5 | GustSTAB | fly | S | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 6 | SnarlSTAB | dar | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| 9 | Astonish | gho | P | 30 | 100% | 15 |
| 15 | Wing AttackSTAB | fly | P | 60 | 100% | 35 |
| 18 | Aerial AceSTAB | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| 22 | Haze | ice | N | — | — | 30 |
| 25 | AssuranceSTAB | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| 27 | Night Shade | gho | S | — | 100% | 15 |
| 30 | Air SlashSTAB | fly | S | 75 | 95% | 15 |
| 34 | Nasty Plot | dar | N | — | — | 20 |
| 35 | Air CutterSTAB | fly | S | 60 | 95% | 25 |
| 40 | Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| 43 | Dark PulseSTAB | dar | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 45 | Foul PlaySTAB | dar | P | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| 48 | Mean Look | nor | N | — | — | 5 |
| 51 | Tailwind | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
| 55 | Sucker PunchSTAB | dar | P | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| 61 | Torment | dar | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| 65 | Quash | dar | N | — | 100% | 15 |
TM / HM
48 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AcrobaticsSTAB | fly | P | 55 | 100% | 15 |
| Aerial AceSTAB | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Air CutterSTAB | fly | S | 60 | 95% | 25 |
| Air SlashSTAB | fly | S | 75 | 95% | 15 |
| Brave BirdSTAB | fly | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Calm Mind | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Confuse Ray | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Dark PulseSTAB | dar | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Dual WingbeatSTAB | fly | P | 40 | 90% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Feather Dance | fly | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| FlySTAB | fly | P | 90 | 95% | 15 |
| Foul PlaySTAB | dar | P | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Haze | ice | N | — | — | 30 |
| Heat Wave | fir | S | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| Hex | gho | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| HurricaneSTAB | fly | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Lash OutSTAB | dar | P | 75 | 100% | 5 |
| Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Nasty Plot | dar | N | — | — | 20 |
| Night Shade | gho | S | — | 100% | 15 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psychic | psy | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Psychic Noise | psy | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Quash | dar | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Shadow Ball | gho | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| SnarlSTAB | dar | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Spite | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Tailwind | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| ThiefSTAB | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| Torment | dar | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| U Turn | bug | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Uproar | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
Egg Moves
11 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AssuranceSTAB | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| Brave BirdSTAB | fly | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Confuse Ray | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Drill PeckSTAB | fly | P | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Feather Dance | fly | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Flatter | dar | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Perish Song | nor | N | — | — | 5 |
| Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| Sky AttackSTAB | fly | P | 140 | 90% | 5 |
| Whirlwind | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Wing AttackSTAB | fly | P | 60 | 100% | 35 |
Move Tutor
16 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air CutterSTAB | fly | S | 60 | 95% | 25 |
| Dark PulseSTAB | dar | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Foul PlaySTAB | dar | P | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| Heat Wave | fir | S | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Sky AttackSTAB | fly | P | 140 | 90% | 5 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Spite | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sucker PunchSTAB | dar | P | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| Tailwind | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
| Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| Uproar | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Murkrow
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Murkrow
Murkrow is a Dark and Flying-type Pokemon 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 Pokemon.
Murkrow Base Stats
Murkrow has a base stat total of 405, which is below average for a fully-evolved Pokemon. 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 & 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 & 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 above 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.
