Honchkrow (Pokémon)

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Honchkrow ドンカラス Donkarasu #430
Art by Ken Sugimori from Diamond and Pearl
Type Dark Flying Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Big Boss Pokémon
Abilities Insomnia or Super Luck Super Luck Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn — Sinnoh #075 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R-186 Oblivia R-056 N-187
Height 2'11" Imperial 0.9 m Metric 2'11"/0.9 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 60.2 lbs. Imperial 27.3 kg Metric 60.2 lbs./27.3 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Black	Catch rate 30 (3.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Flying group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 2 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 187 Battle Exp.: 1871*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX 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 roughly twice the size of its pre-evolution, Murkrow. Its feathers are mainly dark blue, while the underside of its wings is partially red. The tail's base is a white, cylindrical stalk, on which there is a growth of red feathers on the end. Honchkrow has a white and prominent crest of feathers on its chest that bears reseblance to a beard or cravat. Honchkrow has black feet with four toes, arranged in similar fashion as Murkrow's. Its head is supported by a broad and short neck. It has a slightly curved, yellow beak. The circular eyes have a white cornea and the pupils are red. It has dark blue eyelids. A large feather crest on its head makes it appear to be wearing a fedora hat that has spikes extending from the back. Its specific coat of feathers make it bear vague resemblance to a man dressed in a formal suit and a hat.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Like most fully evolved Pokémon it can use Hyper Beam and Giga Impact. It can wield the strong Template:Type2 move Sky Attack. Being a Template:Type2 Pokémon, it can use a few disruptive moves such as Taunt and Torment, and can also learn Dark Pulse.

Behavior

Honchkrow are known to be ruthless. Honchkrow have been known to organize flocks of Murkrow. It is said that a Honchkrow will never forgive the mistakes of the Murkrow that follow it. 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 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. However, it lost to Ash's Staraptor, which evolved in the middle of their competition. Paul scolded it after its loss, saying that its reaction time was too slow.

Pokédex entries

In the manga

Honchkrow appears in Pokémon Adventures, in the Diamond & Pearl chapter, under Cyrus's command. Later, in the HeartGold & SoulSilver arc, Silver's Murkrow evolves into a Honchkrow alongside his Sneasel, which becomes a Weavile.

In the TCG

Main article: Honchkrow (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

Stats

Base stats

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

By leveling up

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By TM/HM

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By breeding

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By tutoring

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Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!  N/A  Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Dark  Poké Assist: ( Dark ) Field move: (Cut ×3) Browser entry   It looses gusts of dark wind and twisters. It also attacks with dark pulses.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Dark  ( Dark ) Past ( Normal ) (Cut ×3) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

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
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			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.
• Honchkrow's English name uses a Japanese-origin word in its name (Honcho derives from Japanese Hanchō), while Honchkrow's Japanese name uses a western-origin word in its name (Don derives from Latin Don). Both are leader-like names and sometimes are used for leaders of shadier organisations.
• The rising for it being used by leaders of evil organizations is its the Big boss Pokémon!

Origin

Honchkrow is based on of a crow, most resembling the hooded crow. While its 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. Its chubbier appearance may be a result of forcing the Murkrow to preform its deeds instead of doing them itself.

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 (Taiwan): 烏鴉頭頭 Wū Yā Tóu Tóu - Combination of 烏鴉 (crow) and 頭頭 (chief/head).
• Chinese (Hong Kong): 暗鴉王 An Ya Wang

Related articles

• Paul's Honchkrow

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