Honchkrow (Pokémon)

Honchkrow ドンカラス Donkarasu

Artwork from D/P

Types Species  Dark  Flying  Big Boss Pokémon Abilities Exp. at 100 Insomnia or Super Luck 1,059,860 Pokédex National #430 Johto #— Hoenn #— Sinnoh #075 Browser Fiore R— Almia R-186 Height Weight 2'11" 60.2 lbs. Pokédex color Footprint Body style Catch rate Black 30 Gender ratio 50% male 50% female Egg groups Egg cycles Flying 21 (5355 steps) EV yield HP 0 Atk 2 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Exp. 187 External links On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex On Smogon Pokédex On Eevee's Pokédex On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex On Marriland Pokédex Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Honchkrow (Japanese: ドンカラス Donkarasu) is a dual-type Dark/Flying Pokémon.

It evolves from Murkrow via Dusk Stone.

Biology

Physiology

Honchkrow is a black bird Pokémon roughly twice the size of its pre-evolution, Murkrow. Honchkrow has red tail feathers and the underside of its wings are partially red. Honchkrow has a feathery collar that resembles a long white beard. Honchkrow has a straight, yellow beak, circular eyes with red pupils, and a feather crest that resembles a fedora hat.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Like most fully evolved Pokémon it can use Hyper Beam and Giga Impact. It can wield the strong Flying-type move Sky Attack. Being a Dark-type Pokémon, it can use a few disruptive moves such as Taunt and Torment, and can also learn Dark Pulse.

Behavior

Honchkrow have been known to organize flocks of Murkrow. These flocks have been seen flying at night. The purpose of the flocks is unclear, but they are known to collect food for the Honchkrow that organized them. Honchkrow normally spend the daytime hours tending to their feathers in solitude.

Habitat

Honchkrow live in swamps, forests, human towns and cities, and plains.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Honchkrow, like Murkrow, are scavengers.

In the anime

Honchkrow in the anime

Honchkrow first appeared in The Rise of Darkrai under the ownership of Allegra.

Paul's Murkrow evolved into a Honchkrow prior to Lost Leader Strategy!. Honchkrow appeared physically in Aiding the Enemy where it battled against Ash's Turtwig. It appeared again in Pursuing a Lofty Goal! where Paul enters it in a PokéRinger competition.

Pokédex entries

In the manga

Honchkrow appears in Pokémon Adventures, in the Diamond & Pearl chapter.

In the TCG

Main article: Honchkrow (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

Stats

Base stats

Pokéthlon stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

By leveling up

By TM/HM

By breeding

By tutoring

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness
Body size: 1	Recruit Rate: -12%	IQ Group: D
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Dark	Poké Assist: ( Dark )	Field Move: (Cut ×3)
"It looses gusts of dark wind and twisters. It also attacks with dark pulses."

Evolution

Unevolved Murkrow  Dark  Flying

Dusk Stone →

First evolution Honchkrow  Dark  Flying

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back

For other sprites and images, please see Honchkrow images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Honchkrow's Speed is lower then its pre-evolution's Speed, likely because it is plumper.
• No other Pokémon besides its pre-evolution Murkrow has the same type combination as Honchkrow.
• Since its debut, Honchkrow has been used in battle by the leaders of the two main villainous teams in the Generation IV games, Cyrus and Giovanni.

Origin

Honchkrow is based on of a crow. While it's pre-evolution Murkrow originally appeared to be based on witches of western folklore, Honchkrow's appearance is reminiscent of a Crime boss, giving a new interpretation to Murkrow as a gang member under it. Honchkrow's crest resembles a wide-brimmed fedora hat, an article of clothing often associated with mobsters.

Name origin

Its name is a combination of "honcho", a leader or boss, and "crow".

Don is Spanish for lord and is a title for Mafia leaders, while 烏 karasu is Japanese for crow. Donkarasu literally means "Lord of crows".

In other languages

• German: Kramshef - From Krähe (crow) and Chef (boss).
• French: Corboss - From corbeau (crow) and boss.
• Korean: 돈크로우 Donkeurou
• Chinese: 暗鴉王 An Ya Wang

Related articles

• Paul's Honchkrow

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