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Artwork from FR/LG
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Height
1′08″
Imperial
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0.5 m
Metric
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1′08″/0.5 m
Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
4.6 lbs.
Imperial
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2.1 kg
Metric
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4.6 lbs./2.1 kg
Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP
0
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Atk
0
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Def
0
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Sp.Atk
0
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Sp.Def
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Speed
0
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| Base Exp.: 107
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Battle Exp.: 1071*
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Murkrow (Japanese: ヤミカラス Yamikarasu) is a Dark/Flying-type Pokémon.
Biology
Physiology
Murkrow is a small bird Pokémon with black feathers. Murkrow's feathery tail bears the resemblance of the end of a broom. Murkrow has a crooked, yellow beak that resembles a witch's nose, a feather-crest that resembles a witch's hat and semi-circular eyes with red pupils.
Gender differences
Females have a smaller feather crest.
Special abilities
Behavior
Murkrow have a fondness for anything that's sparkly and has been known to steal things such as jewelry from people and hide them in all sorts of secret locations. It is these kleptomaniac tendencies that make Murkrow rivals with Meowth. Whenever a Murkrow finds itself being chased, it will lead the attacker to a dark mountain trail where the foe is bound to get itself lost.
Habitat
Murkrow usually live in forests, but they have been known to move into cities.
Diet
Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Murkrow have been seen causing trouble in Big Town. The first instance was in Pikachu and Pichu in which Pikachu landed on their pole.
A flock of Murkrow stole Ash's badges in All That Glitters.
A Murkrow was owned by a witch named Lily in Hocus Pokémon.
While Ash and friends were searching for a restaraunt called "Noodle Gnosh", they were attacked by a flock of Murkrow in Like a Meowth to a Flame. Ash's Pikachu tried to scare the Murkow away with Thunderbolt, but they kept on coming back. Tyson's Meowth got rid of the Murkrow by using Fury Swipes on them.
Paul has a Honchkrow who evolved from his Murkrow. It debuted in Top-Down Training!.
In the manga
In Pokémon Special
Gold, Silver and Crys all have Murkrow. However, Silver is the only one who actually has it on his team. Gold caught one at the start of Template:PSV while Crys caught hers as one of the many Pokémon she captured for Professor Oak's research.
Karen is later seen with two Murkrow. Like Silver, she uses them for flight transport.
In the TCG
- Main article: Murkrow (TCG)
In the TFG
One Murkrow figure has been released.
Game data
Pokédex entries
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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| Generation II
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| Gold
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Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
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| Silver
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It is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost.
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| Crystal
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It hides any shiny object it finds in a secret location. Murkrow and Meowth loot one another's stashes.
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| Stadium 2
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Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
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| Generation III
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| Ruby
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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.
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| Sapphire
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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.
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| Emerald
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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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| FireRed
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It is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost.
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| LeafGreen
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Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
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| Generation IV
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| Diamond
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It is believed that seeing this Pokémon at night will bring about ominous occurrences.
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| Pearl
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It appears near travelers to lure them into deep forests. It is said to carry misfortune.
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| Platinum
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{{{platinumdex}}}
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| HeartGold
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{{{heartgolddex}}}
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| SoulSilver
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{{{soulsilverdex}}}
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Game locations
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In side games
Base stats
| Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 100
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60
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120 - 167
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230 - 324
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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42
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42 - 103
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80 - 201
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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42
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42 - 103
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80 - 201
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91
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86 - 157
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168 - 309
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Total: 405
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Type effectiveness
| Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Note: If Miracle Eye is used, the effectiveness of Psychic becomes 1×.
Learnset
By tutoring
Special moves
Side game data
Template:Side game
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
Origin
Murkrow resembles a crow, however its crest can be taken to resemble a pointed hat, and its tail the bristles of a broom, giving it a resemblance to a witch in flight.
Name origin
Murkrow's name is a combination of murky and crow. Also possibly a combination of murder, which is a group of crows, and crow. Its Japanese name is a combination of 闇 yami, dark, and 烏 karasu, crow.
In other languages
Related articles
External links
For other sprites and images, please see Murkrow images on Bulbagarden Archives.
