The Essentials on Murkrow
- Weaknesses
- ×2 Electric, Ice, Rock, Fairy Table
- Resistances
- ×½ Grass, Ghost, Dark · immune: Ground, Psychic
- Evolution
- Murkrow → Honchkrow (Dusk Stone)
- Shiny
Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View- Stats
- Total 405 · top stat: Speed (91) Detail
- In Current Games
- Scarlet and Violet: No. 232 in the Paldea Pokédex
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny, Shadow
- Other Names
- Cornèbre in French · ヤミカラス, Yamikarasu in Japanese · Kramurx in German All Languages
Overview
Murkrow is a Dark and Flying-type Pokémon, No. 198 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 2. Category: Darkness Pokémon. Height: 0.5 m, weight: 2.1 kg.
Murkrow evolves into Honchkrow (Dusk Stone).
Abilities: Insomnia and Super Luck. Hidden Ability: Prankster. Murkrow is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock and Fairy-type moves (×2 damage). Murkrow takes no damage from Ground and Psychic-type moves.
Generation
Generation 2
Gold / Silver
National No.
#198
National Pokédex
Category
Darkness Pokémon
Status
Standard
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
60
255
Attack
85
255
Defense
42
255
Special Attack
85
255
Special Defense
42
255
Speed
91
255
Total
405
Min HP (Lv. 100)
230
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
324
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently
Type Effectiveness
Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Dark / Flying). See the type chart
Weak (×2) — 4 types
Electric
×2
Ice
×2
Rock
×2
Fairy
×2
Normal (×1) — 9 types
Normal
×1
Fire
×1
Water
×1
Fighting
×1
Poison
×1
Flying
×1
Bug
×1
Dragon
×1
Steel
×1
Resistant (×0.5) — 3 types
Grass
×½
Ghost
×½
Dark
×½
Immune (×0) — 2 types
Ground
×0
Psychic
×0
Abilities
Ability 1
The Pokémon's insomnia prevents it from falling asleep.
Ability 2
The Pokémon is so lucky that the critical-hit ratios of its moves are boosted.
Gives priority to the Pokémon's status moves.
Murkrow Evolution
Murkrow Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Dark · Flying
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Murkrow Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
1
Astonish
Ghost
Phys.
100%
30
15
1
Peck
Flying
Phys.
100%
35
35
5
Pursuit
Dark
Phys.
100%
40
20
5
Gust
Flying
Spec.
100%
40
35
6
Snarl
Dark
Spec.
95%
55
15
11
Roost
Flying
Stat
—
—
5
11
Haze
Ice
Stat
—
—
30
15
Wing Attack
Flying
Phys.
100%
60
35
18
Aerial Ace
Flying
Phys.
—
60
20
21
Night Shade
Ghost
Spec.
100%
—
15
25
Assurance
Dark
Phys.
100%
60
10
25
Night Slash
Dark
Phys.
100%
70
15
30
Air Slash
Flying
Spec.
95%
75
15
31
Taunt
Dark
Stat
100%
—
20
34
Nasty Plot
Dark
Stat
—
—
20
35
Feint Attack
Dark
Phys.
—
60
20
35
Mean Look
Normal
Stat
—
—
5
35
Air Cutter
Flying
Spec.
95%
60
25
40
Foul Play
Dark
Phys.
100%
95
15
43
Dark Pulse
Dark
Spec.
100%
80
15
50
Sucker Punch
Dark
Phys.
100%
70
5
50
Tailwind
Flying
Stat
—
—
15
55
Torment
Dark
Stat
100%
—
15
60
Quash
Dark
Stat
100%
—
15
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Flying
Gender
♂ 50.0 / ♀ 50.0%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
Speed
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
Where to Find Murkrow
Available in 20 games, 88 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
Crystal
Gold
Silver
Colosseum
FireRed
Diamond
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Black
Black 2
White 2
X
Y
Moon
Sun
Ultra Moon
Ultra Sun
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Scarlet
Violet
Generation II
Crystal 3 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(3)
Route 7
Lv. 17 30%
Night
Route 16
Lv. 29 10%
Night
Route 16
Lv. 29 5%
Night
Gold 4 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(4)
Route 7
Lv. 17 30%
Night
Route 7
Lv. 19 5%
Night
Route 16
Lv. 28 10%
Night
Route 18
Lv. 28 10%
Night
Silver 3 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(3)
Route 7
Lv. 17 30%
Night
Route 18
Lv. 28 10%
Night
Route 16
Lv. 28 10%
Night
Generation III
Colosseum 1 encounter
Available
▼
Snag
(1)
Shadow Pokémon Lab
Lv. 43 100%
FireRed 24 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(24)
Lost Cave
Lv. 15 10%
Lost Cave
Lv. 20 5%
Lost Cave
Lv. 22 4%
Lost Cave
Lv. 22 4%
Lost Cave
Lv. 22 4%
Lost Cave
Lv. 22 4%
Lost Cave
Lv. 22 4%
Lost Cave
Lv. 22 4%
Lost Cave
Lv. 22 4%
Lost Cave
Lv. 22 4%
Lost Cave
Lv. 22 4%
Lost Cave
Lv. 22 4%
Lost Cave
Lv. 22 4%
Lost Cave
Lv. 22 1%
Lost Cave
Lv. 22 1%
Lost Cave
Lv. 22 1%
Lost Cave
Lv. 22 1%
Lost Cave
Lv. 22 1%
Lost Cave
Lv. 22 1%
Lost Cave
Lv. 22 1%
Lost Cave
Lv. 22 1%
Lost Cave
Lv. 22 1%
Lost Cave
Lv. 22 1%
Lost Cave
Lv. 22 1%
Generation IV
Diamond 12 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(12)
Eterna Forest
Lv. 10 10%
Night
Eterna Forest
Lv. 11 10%
Night
Lost Tower 1F
Lv. 17 10%
Night
Lost Tower 1F
Lv. 17 10%
Night
Lost Tower 2F
Lv. 18 10%
Night
Lost Tower 2F
Lv. 18 10%
Night
Lost Tower 3F
Lv. 19 10%
Night
Lost Tower 3F
Lv. 19 10%
Night
Lost Tower 4F
Lv. 20 10%
Night
Lost Tower 4F
Lv. 20 10%
Night
Lost Tower 5F
Lv. 21 10%
Night
Lost Tower 5F
Lv. 21 10%
Night
HeartGold 11 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(11)
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 15 10%
Night
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 16 10%
Night
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 17 10%
Morning
Route 7
Lv. 17 10%
Night
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 17 10%
Night
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 17 10%
Day
Route 7
Lv. 17 20%
Night
Route 7
Lv. 19 1%
Night
Route 7
Lv. 19 4%
Night
Route 16
Lv. 29 5%
Night
Route 16
Lv. 29 5%
Night
SoulSilver 9 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(9)
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 15 10%
Night
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 16 10%
Night
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 17 10%
Night
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 17 10%
Day
Route 7
Lv. 17 20%
Night
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 17 10%
Morning
Route 7
Lv. 17 10%
Night
Route 16
Lv. 29 5%
Night
Route 16
Lv. 29 5%
Night
Generation V
Black 2 encounters
Available
▼
Dark grass
(1)
Abundant Shrine
Lv. 58 5%
Tall grass
(1)
Abundant Shrine
Lv. 48 5%
Black 2 1 encounter
Available
▼
Hidden bush
(1)
Pinwheel Forest
Lv. 55-59 5%
White 2 1 encounter
Available
▼
Hidden bush
(1)
Pinwheel Forest
Lv. 55-59 5%
Generation VI
X 2 encounters
Available
▼
Horde encounter
(2)
Route 16
Lv. 18 60%
Route 15
Lv. 18 60%
Y 2 encounters
Available
▼
Horde encounter
(2)
Route 16
Lv. 18 60%
Route 15
Lv. 18 60%
Generation VII
Moon 4 encounters
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(3)
Poké Pelago
Lv. 21-27 3%
Poké Pelago
Lv. 37-43 3%
Poké Pelago
Lv. 49-55 2%
Tall grass
(1)
Vast Poni Canyon
Lv. 41-44 10%
Sun 4 encounters
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(3)
Poké Pelago
Lv. 21-27 3%
Poké Pelago
Lv. 37-43 3%
Poké Pelago
Lv. 49-55 2%
Tall grass
(1)
Vast Poni Canyon
Lv. 41-44 10%
Ultra Moon 1 encounter
Available
▼
Tall grass
(1)
Hau’oli Cemetery
Lv. 6-9 40%
Ultra Sun 1 encounter
Available
▼
Tall grass
(1)
Hau’oli Cemetery
Lv. 6-9 40%
Generation VIII
Pokémon Legends: Arceus 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Hisui Region
Generation IX
Scarlet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Picnic
(1)
Paldea
Violet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Picnic
(1)
Paldea
Transfer to Pokémon HOME
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
Gold
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Silver
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Crystal
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
FireRed
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Diamond
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
HeartGold
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
SoulSilver
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Black
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Black 2
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
White 2
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
X
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Y
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sun
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Moon
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Sun
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Moon
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Scarlet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Violet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
Competitive & Meta
Murkrow in Pokémon GO
- 1,562Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 892Perfect CP in Raids
- 3 kmper Candy as Buddy
- 100 🍬to evolve into Honchkrow
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
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.”
Ruby
“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.”
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.”
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.”
Black
“If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.”
White
“If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.”
Black 2
“If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.”
White 2
“If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.”
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
“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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Cornèbre
🇬🇧 English
Murkrow
🇯🇵 漢字
ヤミカラス
🇯🇵 Kana
ヤミカラス
🇯🇵 Romaji
Yamikarasu
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Kramurx
🇪🇸 Español
Murkrow
🇮🇹 Italiano
Murkrow
🇰🇷 한국어
니로우
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
黑暗鸦
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
黑暗鴉
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Obscurité
🇬🇧 EN
Darkness Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
くらやみポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Finsternis
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Frequently asked questions about Murkrow
What type is Murkrow?
Murkrow is a Dark and Flying-type Pokémon.
How do you evolve Murkrow?
Murkrow evolves into Honchkrow (Dusk Stone).
What are Murkrow's weaknesses?
Murkrow is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock and Fairy-type moves (×2 damage). Murkrow takes no damage from Ground and Psychic-type moves.
What is Murkrow's Hidden Ability?
Murkrow's Hidden Ability is Prankster. Its regular Abilities are Insomnia and Super Luck.
Can you get a Shiny Murkrow in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Murkrow is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
