Honchkrow (Japanese: ドンカラス Dongkarasu) is a dual-type Dark/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
It evolves from Murkrow when exposed to a Dusk Stone.
Biology
Honchkrow is a dark-blue avian Pokémon with plumage resembling a person dressed in formal attire, one that most resembles a mob boss. It has a large feather crest resembling a fedora hat that has spikes extending from the back. It has circular red eyes with white sclerae and dark blue eyelids. Its yellow beak is slightly curved, and its head is supported by a broad, short neck. Honchkrow has a white and prominent crest of feathers on its chest that bears resemblance to a beard or cravat. Its wings have red feathers on the inside. Honchkrow has black feet with four toes. The tail's base is a white, cylindrical stalk, on which there is a growth of red feathers on the end.
Honchkrow is known to be ruthless. With a mere cry, it can summon and organize a murder of more than one hundred Murkrow to collect food for it. Honchkrow also summons Murkrow to fight on its behalf, letting them do most of the fighting before it deals the finishing blow. The flocks of summoned Murkrow often plunge the sky into pitch-black darkness, giving Honchkrow the moniker, "Summoner of Night." Honchkrow will never forgive any failure or betrayal of the Murkrow that follow it, and it will hunt and punish any member of its flock that does so. Honchkrow is more active at night, and normally spends the daytime hours tending to its feathers in solitude. It is a scavenger that lives in swamps, forests, human towns and cities, and plains.
Evolution
Honchkrow evolves from Murkrow.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #075
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Johto #—
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Diamond
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Becoming active at night, it is known to swarm with numerous Murkrow in tow.
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Pearl
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It makes its Murkrow cronies bring it food. It idles its time away, grooming itself in its nest.
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Platinum
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If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called "Summoner of Night."
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HeartGold
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It is merciless by nature. It is said that it never forgives the mistakes of its Murkrow followers.
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called "Summoner of Night."
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White
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Black 2
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If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called "Summoner of Night."
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Mountain #052
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Hoenn #—
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X
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If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called "Summoner of Night."
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Y
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Becoming active at night, it is known to swarm with numerous Murkrow in tow.
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Omega Ruby
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If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called "Summoner of Night."
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Alpha Sapphire
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Becoming active at night, it is known to swarm with numerous Murkrow in tow.
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Generation VII
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Alola S M : #278
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Alola US UM : #079
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Kanto #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
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Sun
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A single cry from this nocturnal Pokémon, and more than a hundred of its Murkrow cronies will assemble.
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Moon
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If its Murkrow cronies fail to catch food for it, or if it feels they have betrayed it, it will hunt them down wherever they are and punish them.
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Ultra Sun
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It will absolutely not forgive failure from or betrayal by its goons. It has no choice in this if it wants to maintain the order of the flock.
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Ultra Moon
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Its goons take care of most of the fighting for it. The only time it dirties its own hands is in delivering a final blow to finish off an opponent.
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Generation VIII
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Galar #—
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Sinnoh #075
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Hisui #141
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield.
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Brilliant Diamond
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Becoming active at night, it is known to form flocks with numerous Murkrow in tow.
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Shining Pearl
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It makes its Murkrow cronies bring it food. It idles its time away, grooming itself in its nest.
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Legends: Arceus
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One cry from this Pokémon, and a murder of Murkrow come flying. At such times, one would think the curtain of night had fallen, plunging the world into jet-black darkness.
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Generation IX
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Paldea #233
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Kitakami #—
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Blueberry #—
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Scarlet
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It is merciless by nature. It is said that it never forgives the mistakes of its Murkrow followers.
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Violet
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A single cry from this nocturnal Pokémon, and more than 100 of its Murkrow cronies will assemble.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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100
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160 - 207
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310 - 404
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125
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117 - 194
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229 - 383
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52
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51 - 114
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98 - 223
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105
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99 - 172
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193 - 339
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52
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51 - 114
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98 - 223
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71
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68 - 135
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132 - 265
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Total: 505
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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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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Honchkrow
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Honchkrow
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Honchkrow
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Honchkrow
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Honchkrow
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Honchkrow
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Honchkrow
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Honchkrow
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Honchkrow
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
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Poké Assist: (present)
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Field move: (present)
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(Cut ×3)
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Poké Assist: (past)
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Field move: (past)
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(Cut ×1)
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Browser entry R-056/N-187
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It releases dark pulses around itself that make Pokémon Tired.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.17 seconds
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Base HP: 59
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Base Attack: 80
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Base Defense: 49
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Base Speed: 60
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Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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In animation
Major appearances
Honchkrow made its main series debut in a flashback in Lost Leader Strategy!, where it was revealed that Paul's Murkrow had evolved into one. Honchkrow made its physical debut in Aiding the Enemy!, where it battled Turtwig.
Other
Multiple Honchkrow appeared in Mystery on a Deserted Island!, where at least one them was part of the Pirate's crew of Pokémon. Many of the Big Boss Pokémon later appeared on the Deserted Island with the treasure. When Ash and his friends went to the island, the Honchkrow were the first Pokémon the group saw.
In In the Palms of our Hands!, Quillon's Honchkrow was used to battle against Mew but was defeated.
Minor appearances
Honchkrow debuted in The Rise of Darkrai, under the ownership of a Coordinator named Allegra. It was sent out to try and clear away the fog surrounding Alamos Town with Defog. However, the move didn't work due to the fog being a by-product of Palkia's control over the space in the area.
A Honchkrow appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
In Mystery on a Deserted Island!, Cilan's demonstration featured a Honchkrow evolving from a Murkrow.
In A Relay in the Sky!, a Trainer's Honchkrow competed in the Pokémon Sky Relay. It was in a team also consisting of Swanna and Emolga.
In Master Class Choices!, a Performer's Honchkrow competed in the Fleurrh Showcase. In Master Class is in Session!, it competed in the Gloire Showcase.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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DP100
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Honchkrow
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Ash's Pokédex
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Honchkrow, the Big Boss Pokémon and the evolved form of Murkrow. Honchkrow recruits many Murkrow to travel with it, and it spends much of its time at home preening its feathers.
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In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Silver's Honchkrow
Honchkrow appeared in Passing by Probopass and Maneuvering around Magnezone, under Cyrus's command.
In Dealing With A Koffing Fit, Silver's Murkrow evolved into a Honchkrow alongside his Sneasel, which became a Weavile.
Pokémon Try Adventure
Mister Crow's main Pokémon is a Honchkrow.
In the TCG
- Main article: Honchkrow (TCG)
Trivia
Origin
Honchkrow is based on a crow or raven. With its bulkier, more powerful appearance, Honchkrow looks much more like a raven than its pre-evolved form does, but its coloration resembles that of the hooded crow. While Murkrow appears 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 Honchkrow. Its crest even looks like a wide-brimmed fedora hat, an article of clothing often associated with mobsters. However, Honchkrow's tail does resemble a besom broom, which has long been connected with witchcraft, and its hat- and beard-like feathers also give the impression of a sorcerer or wizard. It may also be inspired by witches' familiars, which often can be crows or ravens. Therefore the group of Murkrow which act as goons to Honchcrow could also be a reference to a coven or a magical organization, thus making Honchkrow a reference to coven leaders. The design of Honchkrow's hat could also take inspiration from the hardened crests likened to that of the great hornbill and the cassowary.
Name origin
Honchkrow may be a combination of honcho (boss) and crow.
Dongkarasu may be a combination of don (mafia boss) and 烏 karasu (crow).
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ドンカラス Dongkarasu
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From don and 烏 karasu
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French
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Corboss
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From corbeau and boss
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Spanish
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Honchkrow
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Same as English name
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German
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Kramshef
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From Krähe, Rabe, Gram and Chef
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Italian
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Honchkrow
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Same as English name
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Korean
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돈크로우 Donkeurou
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From don and crow
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Mandarin Chinese
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烏鴉頭頭 / 乌鸦头头 Wūyātóutóu
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From 烏鴉 / 乌鸦 wūyā and 頭頭 / 头头 tóutóu
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Cantonese Chinese
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烏鴉頭頭 Wū Ā Tàuh Tàuh
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From 烏鴉 wū'ā and 頭頭 tàuhtàuh
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More languages
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Hindi
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क्रोडॉन Crowdon
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From crow and don
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Thai
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ดอนคาราซึ Donkharasue
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
External links
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