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Murkrow

Abilities

InsomniaSuper LuckPrankster(Hidden)
Height: 0.5 m (1'08")
Weight: 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs)
Base Exp: 81
Base Stats
HP60
Atk85
Def42
SpA85
SpD42
Spe91
BST405
EV Yield: 1 Spe
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
230324
Atk
157295
Def
80201
SpA
157295
SpD
80201
Spe
168309

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

Species Info
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)
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.

PranksterHidden Ability

Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.

Evolution Chain
Pokedex Entries22 entries

Generation VII

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 VIII

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.

Show older entries (Gen II, III, IV, V, VI)

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.

Generation III

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 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, 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 VI

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.

Moves (Gen 9)95 moves

Level Up

20 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1PeckSTABflyP35100%35
5GustSTABflyS40100%35
6SnarlSTABdarS5595%15
9AstonishghoP30100%15
15Wing AttackSTABflyP60100%35
18Aerial AceSTABflyP6020
22HazeiceN30
25AssuranceSTABdarP60100%10
27Night ShadeghoS100%15
30Air SlashSTABflyS7595%15
34Nasty PlotdarN20
35Air CutterSTABflyS6095%25
40TauntdarN100%20
43Dark PulseSTABdarS80100%15
45Foul PlaySTABdarP95100%15
48Mean LooknorN5
51TailwindflyN15
55Sucker PunchSTABdarP70100%5
61TormentdarN100%15
65QuashdarN100%15

TM / HM

48 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
AcrobaticsSTABflyP55100%15
Aerial AceSTABflyP6020
Air CutterSTABflyS6095%25
Air SlashSTABflyS7595%15
Brave BirdSTABflyP120100%15
Calm MindpsyN20
Confuse RayghoN100%10
Dark PulseSTABdarS80100%15
Double EdgenorP120100%15
Dual WingbeatSTABflyP4090%10
EndurenorN10
FacadenorP70100%20
Feather DanceflyN100%15
FlySTABflyP9095%15
Foul PlaySTABdarP95100%15
Giga ImpactnorP15090%5
HazeiceN30
Heat WavefirS9590%10
HexghoS65100%10
HurricaneSTABflyS11070%10
Hyper BeamnorS15090%5
Icy WindiceS5595%15
Lash OutSTABdarP75100%5
Mud SlapgroS20100%10
Nasty PlotdarN20
Night ShadeghoS100%15
ProtectnorN10
PsychicpsyS90100%10
Psychic NoisepsyS75100%10
QuashdarN100%15
Rain DancewatN5
RestpsyN5
Scary FacenorN100%10
Shadow BallghoS80100%15
Sleep TalknorN10
SnarlSTABdarS5595%15
SpiteghoN100%10
SubstitutenorN10
Sunny DayfirN5
TailwindflyN15
Take DownnorP9085%20
TauntdarN100%20
Tera BlastnorS80100%10
ThiefSTABdarP60100%25
Thunder WaveeleN90%20
TormentdarN100%15
U TurnbugP70100%20
UproarnorS90100%10

Egg Moves

11 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
AssuranceSTABdarP60100%10
Brave BirdSTABflyP120100%15
Confuse RayghoN100%10
Drill PeckSTABflyP80100%20
Feather DanceflyN100%15
FlatterdarN100%15
Perish SongnorN5
ScreechnorN85%40
Sky AttackSTABflyP14090%5
WhirlwindnorN20
Wing AttackSTABflyP60100%35

Move Tutor

16 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Air CutterSTABflyS6095%25
Dark PulseSTABdarS80100%15
Double EdgenorP120100%15
EndurenorN10
Foul PlaySTABdarP95100%15
Heat WavefirS9590%10
Icy WindiceS5595%15
Mud SlapgroS20100%10
Sky AttackSTABflyP14090%5
Sleep TalknorN10
SpiteghoN100%10
SubstitutenorN10
Sucker PunchSTABdarP70100%5
TailwindflyN15
Thunder WaveeleN90%20
UproarnorS90100%10
Pokedex 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
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

flySky Attack140 powP
flyBrave Bird120 powP
flyHurricane110 powS
darFoul Play95 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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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).

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