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Multiple Murkrow debuted in ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]'', where they often cause trouble in [[Big Town]]. They first appeared when {{AP|Pikachu}} landed on their pole.
Multiple Murkrow debuted in ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]'', where they often cause trouble in [[Big Town]]. They first appeared when {{AP|Pikachu}} landed on their pole.


Murkrow made its main series debut in ''[[EP184|All That Glitters!]]'', where a flock of them stole {{Ash}}'s Badges.
Murkrow made its main series debut in ''[[EP184|All That Glitters!]]'', where a trio of them stole {{Ash}}'s [[Badge]]s. They later joined forces with [[Ash's Noctowl]] against {{TRT}}, and Ash eventually got back his Badges.


A Murkrow was owned by a witch named {{OBP|Lily|EP241}} in ''[[EP241|Hocus Pokémon]]''. It helps Lily with her spells and was mostly seen sitting on her shoulder.
A Murkrow appeared in ''[[EP241|Hocus Pokémon]]'', under the ownership of a witch named {{OBP|Lily|EP241}}. It helps Lily with her spells and was mostly seen sitting on her shoulder.


While Ash and {{ashfr}} were searching for a restaurant in ''[[AG125|Like a Meowth to a Flame]]'', they were attacked by a flock of Murkrow for unknown reasons. Pikachu tried to scare the Murkrow away with {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but they kept on coming back. [[Tyson's Meowth]] got rid of the Murkrow by using {{m|Fury Swipes}} on them.
Multiple Murkrow appeared in ''[[AG125|Like a Meowth to a Flame]]'', where they attacked Ash and {{ashfr}} as they were searching for a restaurant, for unknown reasons. Pikachu tried to scare the Murkrow away with {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but they kept on coming back. [[Tyson's Meowth]] got rid of the Murkrow by using {{m|Fury Swipes}} on them.
 
A Murkrow appeared in [[PK20]], where it stole a large diamond ring piece that Pikachu and {{MTR}}'s groups were after. The jewel was eventually retrieved after Murkrow accidentally dropped it.


A Murkrow appeared in ''[[DP148|Try for the Family Stone!]]'', under the ownership of {{OBP|Mitchell|DP148}}. It would play pranks on travelers by {{m|Confuse Ray|causing hallucinations}}.
A Murkrow appeared in ''[[DP148|Try for the Family Stone!]]'', under the ownership of {{OBP|Mitchell|DP148}}. It would play pranks on travelers by {{m|Confuse Ray|causing hallucinations}}.
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Murkrow debuted in ''[[Trouble in Big Town]]'', where it popped the balloons [[Pichu Brothers|Little Pichu]] was hanging on to.
Murkrow debuted in ''[[Trouble in Big Town]]'', where it popped the balloons [[Pichu Brothers|Little Pichu]] was hanging on to.


Several Murkrow were among the inhabitants of the [[Dragon Holy Land]] in ''[[EP253|Great Bowls of Fire!]]''.
Multiple Murkrow appeared in ''[[EP253|Great Bowls of Fire!]]'' as inhabitants of the [[Dragon Holy Land]].
 
Two Murkrow appeared in ''[[EP268|Tie One On!]]''.


Two Murkrow appeared briefly in ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''.
Two Murkrow appeared briefly in ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''.
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A Murkrow appeared in ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]''.
A Murkrow appeared in ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]''.


Multiple Murkrow appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', and ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.
A Murkrow appeared in ''[[AG056|Going, Going, Yawn]]''.
 
A Murkrow appeared in ''[[AG084|Who's Flying Now?]]'' as one of the Pokémon featured in the [[Fortree City]] Feather Festival.
 
Multiple Murkrow appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.
 
Multiple Murkrow appeared in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''.
 
A Murkrow appeared in ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]''.
 
Multiple Murkrow appeared in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.


Two Murkrow appeared in ''[[DP145|A Rivalry to Gible On!]]'' as residents of [[Mt. Shady]].
Two Murkrow appeared in ''[[DP145|A Rivalry to Gible On!]]'' as residents of [[Mt. Shady]].
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A wild Murkrow briefly appeared in ''[[XY129|Kalos League Passion with a Certain Flare!]]'', where it stole a snack that [[Clemont's Chespin]] was about to eat.
A wild Murkrow briefly appeared in ''[[XY129|Kalos League Passion with a Certain Flare!]]'', where it stole a snack that [[Clemont's Chespin]] was about to eat.


A Trainer's Murkrow appeared in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''.
A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Murkrow appeared in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''.


A Trainer's Mukrow appeared in ''[[SM017|Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!]]''.
A Trainer's Mukrow appeared in ''[[SM017|Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!]]''.
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Three Murkrow appeared in ''[[SM074|Tough Guy Trials!]]'', flying above Team Rocket as they made a call to [[Matori]].
Three Murkrow appeared in ''[[SM074|Tough Guy Trials!]]'', flying above Team Rocket as they made a call to [[Matori]].


A Murkrow appeared in [[SM083]], where it tried to attack a shrunken Ash and {{an|Lillie}} as they were riding on {{p|Comfey}}.
A Murkrow appeared in ''[[SM083|Dummy, You Shrunk the Kids!]]'', where it tried to attack a shrunken Ash and {{an|Lillie}} as they were riding on {{p|Comfey}}.
 
Three Trainers' Murkrow appeared in ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', where they joined the rest of Alola in showering {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|true form}}.
 
Multiple Murkrow appeared in ''[[SM106|Evolving Research!]]'', where one of them attacked [[Sophocles's Charjabug]], but failed to injure it.
 
A Murkrow appeared in ''[[SM111|Show Me the Metal!]]'', where it attempted to steal a nut from one of the {{AP|Meltan}}, which had fallen on top of one of the buildings at the [[Pokémon School]], before {{AP|Rowlet}} retrieved it and gave it back to the Meltan.


Three Trainers' Murkrow appeared in [[SM090]], where they joined the rest of Alola in showering {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|normal form}}.
A Murkrow appeared in ''[[SM112|Got Meltan?]]'', where it stole the Meltan that befriended Rowlet. Though Rowlet got Meltan back, the Murkrow was revealed to still have Meltan's nut.


===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
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{{adv|Silver}} has a {{TP|Silver|Murkrow}} on his team obtained prior to his appearance in ''[[PS108|Quilava Quandary]]'' flying over [[Ecruteak City]]. He is mostly used as flight transportation. He evolved into a Honchkrow in ''[[PS445|Dealing With A Koffing Fit]]''.
{{adv|Silver}} has a {{TP|Silver|Murkrow}} on his team obtained prior to his appearance in ''[[PS108|Quilava Quandary]]'' flying over [[Ecruteak City]]. He is mostly used as flight transportation. He evolved into a Honchkrow in ''[[PS445|Dealing With A Koffing Fit]]''.


[[Karen]] is later seen with two Murkrow in ''[[PS173|The Last Battle VII]]''. Like Silver, she uses them for flight transport.  
[[Karen]] is later seen with two Murkrow in ''[[PS173|The Last Battle VII]]''. Like Silver, she uses them for flight transport.


Three Murkrow appeared in ''[[PS365|Crafty Carnivine]]''.
Three Murkrow appeared in ''[[PS365|Crafty Carnivine]]''.
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost.}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=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.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=IV}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It is believed that seeing this Pokémon at night will bring about ominous occurrences.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It is believed that seeing this Pokémon at night will bring about ominous occurrences.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=It appears near travelers to lure them into deep forests. It is said to carry misfortune.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=It appears near travelers to lure them into deep forests. It is said to carry misfortune.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=051|label1=Mountain|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It hides any shiny object it finds in a secret location. Murkrow and {{p|Meowth}} loot one another's stashes.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It hides any shiny object it finds in a secret location. Murkrow and {{p|Meowth}} loot one another's stashes.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=277|label1={{gameabbrev7|SM}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=078|label2={{gameabbrev7|USUM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]‎}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=They awaken at dusk and take wing in the twilight, leading to the expression, “Get home before the Murkrow fly.”}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=They awaken at dusk and take wing in the twilight, leading to the expression, “Get home before the Murkrow fly.”}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=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.}}
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====Pokéathlon stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
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Revision as of 07:03, 16 June 2019

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Murkrow (disambiguation).
Murkrow
Darkness Pokémon
ヤミカラス
Yamikarasu
#198
Murkrow



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Type
Dark Flying
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Insomnia or Super Luck Cacophony
Cacophony
Prankster
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
30 (8.8%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Flying
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
1'08" 0.5 m
Murkrow
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Weight
4.6 lbs. 2.1 kg
Murkrow
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
107
Gen. II-IV
Unknown
IV
81
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 1
Murkrow
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HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
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Speed
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Pokédex color
Black
Base friendship
35
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Murkrow (Japanese: ヤミカラス Yamikarasu) is a dual-type Dark/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It evolves into Honchkrow when exposed to a Dusk Stone.

Biology

Murkrow is an avian Pokémon with black feathers. Its crooked, yellow beak and the three, feathery tufts on its head resemble a witch's nose and hat respectively. The feathery crest is smaller on the female than on the male. It has semi-circular, red eyes with white sclerae and pupils and a spiky collar of feathers around its neck. The shaggy feathers on its tail resemble the end of a broom, and there is a thin, red band at the base of the tail. Its yellow feet have four toes, three facing forward and one backward.

Murkrow has a fondness for anything sparkly, and it will go as far as fighting with other Pokémon, such as Meowth or Gabite, in order to gain their stashes. Whenever it is chased, it loses the attacker by leading it down dark mountain trails, and sometimes it does this to travelers as a mean spirited prank. Its thieving and nocturnal nature has led it to become representative of misfortune. It is possible to train a Murkrow to repeat words, as seen under Team Rocket's ownership. Murkrow usually live in flocks amongst forests or swamps.

In the anime

Murkrow in the anime

Major appearances

Paul's Murkrow

Paul has a Honchkrow, which evolved from his Murkrow. It debuted in Top-Down Training!.

Other

Multiple Murkrow debuted in Pikachu & Pichu, where they often cause trouble in Big Town. They first appeared when Pikachu landed on their pole.

Murkrow made its main series debut in All That Glitters!, where a trio of them stole Ash's Badges. They later joined forces with Ash's Noctowl against Team Rocket, and Ash eventually got back his Badges.

A Murkrow appeared in Hocus Pokémon, under the ownership of a witch named Lily. It helps Lily with her spells and was mostly seen sitting on her shoulder.

Multiple Murkrow appeared in Like a Meowth to a Flame, where they attacked Ash and his friends as they were searching for a restaurant, for unknown reasons. Pikachu tried to scare the Murkrow away with Thunderbolt, but they kept on coming back. Tyson's Meowth got rid of the Murkrow by using Fury Swipes on them.

A Murkrow appeared in PK20, where it stole a large diamond ring piece that Pikachu and Meowth's groups were after. The jewel was eventually retrieved after Murkrow accidentally dropped it.

A Murkrow appeared in Try for the Family Stone!, under the ownership of Mitchell. It would play pranks on travelers by causing hallucinations.

Multiple Murkrow appeared in Mimikyu Unmasked!, when three of them kept stealing Jessie's Malasadas and later stole Mimikyu's rag. Several other Murkrow later appeared to attack Jessie and Mimikyu.

Minor appearances

Murkrow debuted in Trouble in Big Town, where it popped the balloons Little Pichu was hanging on to.

Multiple Murkrow appeared in Great Bowls of Fire! as inhabitants of the Dragon Holy Land.

Two Murkrow appeared in Tie One On!.

Two Murkrow appeared briefly in Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.

A Murkrow appeared in Tree's a Crowd.

A Murkrow appeared in A Bite to Remember.

A Murkrow appeared in Going, Going, Yawn.

A Murkrow appeared in Who's Flying Now? as one of the Pokémon featured in the Fortree City Feather Festival.

Multiple Murkrow appeared in Destiny Deoxys.

Multiple Murkrow appeared in The Rise of Darkrai.

A Murkrow appeared in Journey to the Unown!.

Multiple Murkrow appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

Two Murkrow appeared in A Rivalry to Gible On! as residents of Mt. Shady.

A Murkrow appeared in Dawn of a Royal Day!, under the ownership of a Pokémon Coordinator competing in the Arrowroot Contest.

A Murkrow appeared in Casting a Paul on Barry!, where it flew over Team Rocket.

A Murkrow appeared in Cilan's demonstration in Mystery on a Deserted Island!, where it evolved into a Honchkrow.

Multiple Murkrow appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.

A wild Murkrow briefly appeared in Kalos League Passion with a Certain Flare!, where it stole a snack that Clemont's Chespin was about to eat.

A Trainer's Murkrow appeared in Alola to New Adventure!.

A Trainer's Mukrow appeared in Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!.

Two Murkrow appeared in A Seasoned Search!, where they were among the Flying-types attracted by Bounsweet's Sweet Scent in their attempts to attract a Oricorio.

A Murkrow appeared in Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?, where it was scared off by a Gengar.

Three Murkrow appeared in Tough Guy Trials!, flying above Team Rocket as they made a call to Matori.

A Murkrow appeared in Dummy, You Shrunk the Kids!, where it tried to attack a shrunken Ash and Lillie as they were riding on Comfey.

Three Trainers' Murkrow appeared in Securing the Future!, where they joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its true form.

Multiple Murkrow appeared in Evolving Research!, where one of them attacked Sophocles's Charjabug, but failed to injure it.

A Murkrow appeared in Show Me the Metal!, where it attempted to steal a nut from one of the Meltan, which had fallen on top of one of the buildings at the Pokémon School, before Rowlet retrieved it and gave it back to the Meltan.

A Murkrow appeared in Got Meltan?, where it stole the Meltan that befriended Rowlet. Though Rowlet got Meltan back, the Murkrow was revealed to still have Meltan's nut.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP184 Murkrow Ash's Pokédex Murkrow, the Darkness Pokémon. Murkrow confuse would-be attackers by luring them into dark mountain trails, where they are sure to get lost.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP040 Murkrow Dawn's Pokédex Murkrow, the Darkness Pokémon. Many people believe that if you see a Murkrow at night, it will bring bad luck.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Silver's Murkrow

Murkrow debuted in Murkrow Row where it stole the luggage Joey was delivering and was attacked by Aibo and captured afterwards by Gold.

Silver has a Murkrow on his team obtained prior to his appearance in Quilava Quandary flying over Ecruteak City. He is mostly used as flight transportation. He evolved into a Honchkrow in Dealing With A Koffing Fit.

Karen is later seen with two Murkrow in The Last Battle VII. Like Silver, she uses them for flight transport.

Three Murkrow appeared in Crafty Carnivine.

Ariana has a Murkrow, which first appeared in Pleased as Punch With Parasect.

Four wild Murkrow were seen flying around the Lost Hotel in Pinsir Glares.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

A Murkrow appeared in a flashback in Deoxys, The Phantom Pokémon! (Part 1).

In the TCG

Main article: Murkrow (TCG)

In the TFG

One Murkrow figure has been released.

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto
#208
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.
Stadium 2 Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
Generation III Hoenn
#—
Kanto
#—
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
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 Sinnoh
#074
Johto
#213
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 Unova
#—
Black If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.
White
Black 2 If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Mountain #051
Hoenn
#—
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
Generation VII Alola
SM: #277
Alola
USUM: #078
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎.
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.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver
Routes 7, 16, 18Night
Crystal
Routes 7, 16, 18Night
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade, Event
Emerald
Trade, Event
FireRed
Lost Cave
LeafGreen
Trade, Event
Colosseum
Shadow PKMN Lab (Shadow)
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond
Eterna Forest and Lost TowerNight
Pearl
Trade
Platinum
Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
Routes 7 and 16Night
Safari Zone
Pal Park
Forest
Pokéwalker
Suburban Area
Generation V
Black
Abundant Shrine
White
Trade
Black 2 White 2
Pinwheel Forest (Hidden Grotto)*
Dream World
Windswept Sky
Generation VI
X Y
Routes 15 and 16 (Horde Encounter)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Soaring in the sky
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Vast Poni Canyon, Poké Pelago
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Hau'oli CemeteryNight


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Trozei!
Phobos Jet, Endless Level 47, Forever Level 13, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Great Canyon (5F-7F), Western Cave (1F-2F), Wish Cave (39F-42F)
Ranger
Lyra Forest
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Concealed Ruins (B1F-B29F), World Abyss (B1F-B14F)
MD Sky
Concealed Ruins (B1F-B29F), World Abyss (B1F-B14F)
Ranger: SoA
Pueltown
PokéPark Wii
Haunted Zone
Ranger: GS
Teakwood Forest, Dark Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Hauntyard: Everspring Valley (post-ending)
Rumble U
Magical Lake: Protect Pichu in the Forest
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Mysterious Fountain: Stage 1
Shuffle
Desert Umbra: Stage 307
Rumble World
Pearl Marsh: Colossal Tree (All Areas)


In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Beat Up Murkrow English United States 5 August 30 to September 26, 2002;
December 27, 2002 to January 2, 2003
RSEFRLG Gather More Pokémon! Third Campaign Murkrow Japanese Japan 10 January 14 to 29, 2006

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
60
120 - 167 230 - 324
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
42
42 - 103 80 - 201
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
42
42 - 103 80 - 201
91
86 - 157 168 - 309
Total:
405
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/4 ★★★
Power
2/3 ★★
Skill
3/4 ★★★
Stamina
3/4 ★★★
Jump
4/4 ★★★★
Total
15/19 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35
011 Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15
055 Pursuit Dark Physical 04040 100100% 20
1111 Haze Ice Status 0000 —% 30
1515 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35
2121 Night Shade Ghost Special 0000 100100% 15
2525 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100100% 10
3131 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100100% 20
3535 Feint Attack Dark Physical 06060 —% 20
4141 Mean Look Normal Status 0000 —% 5
4545 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100100% 15
5050 Tailwind Flying Status 0000 —% 15
5555 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 07070 100100% 5
6161 Torment Dark Status 0000 100100% 15
6565 Quash Dark Status 0000 100100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Murkrow
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Murkrow
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM04Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM06Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM10Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM11Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM12Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM17Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM18Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM19Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png TM19 Roost Flying Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM21Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM27Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM29Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM30Bag TM Ghost VI Sprite.png TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM32Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
TM40Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
TM41Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM42Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM45Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM46Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM48Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM51Bag TM Steel VI Sprite.png TM51 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25
TM60Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM60 Quash Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM63Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM63 Embargo Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM66Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10
TM73Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 090}}90% 20
TM76Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png TM76 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15
TM77Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM85Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15
TM87Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM88Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM90Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM95Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM95 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM97Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM97 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15
XTM100Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Murkrow
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Murkrow
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
SpearowFearowMurkrowWoobatSwoobat
Assurance Dark Physical 60 100% 10
Farfetch'dTaillowSwellowStarlyStaraviaStaraptor
DucklettSwannaRuffletBraviaryTalonflameRowlet
DartrixDecidueye
Brave Bird Flying Physical 120 100% 15
ZubatGolbatCrobatNatuXatu
Confuse Ray Ghost Status 100% 10
SpearowFearowDoduoDodrioPikipekTrumbeak
Toucannon
Drill Peck Flying Physical 80 100% 20
PidgeyPidgeottoPidgeotChatotPidoveTranquill
UnfezantDucklettSwannaRowletDartrixDecidueye
PikipekTrumbeakToucannonOricorio
Feather Dance Flying Status 100% 15
Murkrow
Feint Attack Dark Physical 60 —% 20
Woobat
Flatter* Dark Status 100% 15
PidgeyPidgeottoPidgeotSpearowFearowSwablu
AltariaChatotSigilyphOricorio
Mirror Move Flying Status —% 20
SwabluAltaria
Perish Song Normal Status —% 5
HoothootNoctowlNatuXatu
Psycho Shift Psychic Status 100% 10
000*
PunishmentUSUM Dark Physical 100% 5
PidgeyPidgeottoPidgeotSpearowFearowHoothoot
NoctowlWingullPelipperChatotPidoveTranquill
UnfezantDucklettSwannaFletchlingFletchinderTalonflame
NoibatNoivernPikipekTrumbeakToucannonOricorio
Roost Flying Status —% 10
GolbatCrobatNoibatNoivernPikipekTrumbeak
Toucannon
Screech Normal Status 85% 40
NoctowlAltariaTogekissPidoveTranquillUnfezant
Sigilyph
Sky Attack Flying Physical 140 90% 5
PidgeyPidgeottoPidgeotStarlyStaraviaStaraptor
SigilyphRuffletBraviaryNoibatNoivern
Whirlwind Normal Status —% 20
PidgeyPidgeottoPidgeotZubatGolbatCrobat
AerodactylMurkrowHonchkrowTaillowSwellowWingull
PelipperStarlyStaraviaStaraptorArchenArcheops
DucklettSwannaRuffletBraviaryNoibatNoivern
Wing Attack Flying Physical 60 100% 35
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Murkrow in Generation VII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Murkrow in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Murkrow
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Murkrow
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
S M US UM Defog Flying Status —% 15
S M US UM Foul Play Dark Physical 95 100% 15
S M US UM Heat Wave Fire Special 95 90% 10
S M US UM Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15
S M US UM Sky Attack Flying Physical 140 90% 5
S M US UM Snatch Dark Status —% 10
S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
S M US UM Spite Ghost Status 100% 10
S M US UM Tailwind Flying Status —% 15
S M US UM Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Murkrow can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Murkrow cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Murkrow
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Murkrow
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Switcheroo Murkrow (Supreme Victors 72)

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani198.png
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 7.2%
Friend Area: Flyaway Forest
Phrases
51%-100% HP Don't blame me if you get lost in dungeons!
26%-50% HP I have half my HP left, and that's about it.
1%-25% HP I'm doomed... I don't know my way around...
Level up There, I've leveled up. I hope nothing ominous happens...
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 198.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 6.4%
IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Dark
Poké Assist: Dark PA.png
Dark
Field move: None
Loops: 9 Min. exp.: 48 Max. exp.: 62
Browser entry R-046
Murkrow misleads people that enter its forest. Don't lose sight of it!
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Dark
Poké Assist: Dark PA.png
Dark
Field move: Cut 1 field move.png
(Cut ×1)
Browser entry R-185
It attacks by releasing a dark pulse.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Dark
Poké Assist:
(present)
Dark Assist.png
Dark
Field move:
(present)
Cut 1 field move.png
(Cut ×1)
Poké Assist:
(past)
Dark Assist.png
Dark
Field move:
(past)
Cut 1 field move.png
(Cut ×1)
Browser entry R-055/N-186
It sends gusts of dark wind to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense
Speed ●●●
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW198.png PokéPark Pad entry:
You'll find Murkrow following Honchkrow around the garden in the Haunted Zone. Murkrow is an ace at Pelipper's Circle Circuit and Salamence's Air Ace.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
PP2198.png Strong: Pikachu icon.png Weak: Snivy icon.png
PokéPark Pad entry:
They've been Honchkrow's subordinates since he was a leader of the Tech Area. Each of them wants to be a boss someday.
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Dark
Attack Power: ★★★★

BT198.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Dark
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 60 - 105 Raise Max Level.png 5

#443
Shuffle198.png

Stabilize
Sometimes erases one of the foe's disruptions on the board.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Eject++


Pokémon GO
GO198.png Base HP: 120 Base Attack: 175 Base Defense: 87
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: Murkrow Candy 100 + GO Sinnoh Stone.png 1
Fast Attacks: Peck, Feint Attack
Charged Attacks: Drill Peck, Foul Play, Dark Pulse

Evolution

198Murkrow.png
Unevolved
Murkrow
 Dark  Flying 
Dusk Stone
Dusk Stone
430Honchkrow.png
First evolution
Honchkrow
 Dark  Flying 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
Spr 2g 198.png Spr b 2g 198.png Spr 2s 198.png Spr b 2s 198.png Spr 2c 198.png Spr b 2c 198.png
Spr 2g 198 s.png Spr b 2g 198 s.png Spr 2s 198 s.png Spr b 2s 198 s.png Spr 2c 198 s.png Spr b 2c 198 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 198.png Spr b 3r 198.png Spr 3e 198.png Spr b 3e 198.png Spr 3f 198.png Spr b 3f 198.png
Spr 3r 198 s.png Spr b 3r 198 s.png Spr 3e 198 s.png Spr b 3e 198 s.png Spr 3f 198 s.png Spr b 3f 198 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Male Male Male Male Male Male
Female Female Female Female Female Female
Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male
Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Male Male Male Male
Female Female Female Female
Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male
Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Male
Male
Male
Male
Female
Female
Female
Female
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Male
Male
Male
Male
Female
Female
Female
Female
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back
198MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Murkrow images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

Origin

Murkrow is based on a crow, more specifically the Carrion Crow. Its crest resembles that of the Black Hawk-Eagle. Its crest can also be taken to resemble a pointed hat, and its tail the bristles of a broom, giving it a resemblance to a witch in flight. In regards to its Generation IV evolution, it can also be taken to resemble a gang member under a head Honchkrow. Its ability to mimic voices is referencing crows' and ravens' ability to imitate other sounds.

Name origin

Murkrow is a combination of murky or murder (a group of crows) and crow.

Yamikarasu is a combination of 闇 yami (darkness) and 烏 karasu (crow).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ヤミカラス Yamikarasu From yami and karasu
France Flag.png French Cornèbre From corneille and ténèbre
Spain Flag.png Spanish Murkrow Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Kramurx From Krähe and Murks
Italy Flag.png Italian Murkrow Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 니로우 Nirou From night and crow
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 黑暗鴉 / 黑暗鸦 Hēi'ànyā From 黑暗 hēi'àn and 鴉 / 鸦
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 黑暗鴉 Hāk'am'ā From 黑暗 hāk'am and ā


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