Murkrow (Pokémon)

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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 #0198 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Dark Flying Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Insomnia or Super LuckGen IV+ 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 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 4.6 lbs. 2.1 kg Murkrow 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 107 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 81 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 1 Murkrow 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Black	Base friendship 35
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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 awakens at dusk and moves during the night. It 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. However, it is also known to give these sparkly objects to Trainers that it is fond of. 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 was believed that saying, "Workrum, Workrum—bad luck, don't come," would serve as a protective incantation to drive away bad luck caused by seeing a Murkrow. It is possible to train a Murkrow to repeat words, as seen under Team Rocket's ownership. Murkrow usually live in flocks (referred to as "murders") amongst forests and swamps. Murkrow may also act as a servant of Honchkrow; with groups of at least 100 flying in at Honchkrow's call. There is a saying for Murkrow that goes, "Get home before the Murkrow fly."

Evolution

Murkrow evolves into Honchkrow.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Murkrow  Dark  Flying

→

First Evolution Honchkrow  Dark  Flying

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Murkrow and Shuppet are members of Team Ebony.

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. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted) It is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
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  S  M : #277 Alola  US  UM : #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.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #074 Hisui #140 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield. Brilliant Diamond It is believed that seeing this Pokémon at night will bring about ominous occurrences. Shining Pearl It appears near travelers to lure them into deep forests. It is said to bring misfortune. Legends: Arceus Widely shunned as a bearer of ill fortune. Upon crossing paths with this creature, I've been told one must chant “Workrum, Workrum—bad luck, don't come” as a protective incantation.
Generation IX Paldea #232 Kitakami #— Blueberry #— Scarlet Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night. Violet If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.

Male Murkrow in the Alola Pokédex	Female Murkrow in the Alola Pokédex	Murkrow in the Paldea Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Routes 7, 16Night Crystal Routes 7, 16Night
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 (tall grass in Swamp, default, and with 5 Forest pointsMorningDay; Surfing in Swamp with 10 Waterside points) 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 Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable Brilliant Diamond Eterna Forest and Lost TowerNight Grand Underground - Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern Shining Pearl Trade Legends: Arceus Crimson Mirelands: Cloudpool RidgeNight (also mass outbreaks nearbyDayNight), massive mass outbreaks Cobalt Coastlands: Crossing SlopeNight, Ginkgo LandingNight, Aipom HillNight, Bathers' LagoonNight, Hideaway BayNight, Castaway ShoreNight, Windbreak StandNight, Spring PathNight, Islespy ShoreNight, Veilstone CapeNight
Generation IX Scarlet Violet South Province: Area One, Area Two, Area Three, Area Four, Area Five East Province: Area One, Area Two, Area Three, Tagtree Thicket West Province: Area Two, Area Three Tera Raid Battles (2★)

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) PokéPark 2 Tech Area Rumble U Magical Lake: Protect Pichu in the Forest
Generation VI Battle Trozei Mysterious Fountain: Stage 1 Rumble World Pearl Marsh: Colossal Tree (All Areas)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Dragonite Sea, Pinsir Sea, Mimikyu Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Arceus Sea, Mimikyu SeaFinal
Generation VIII MD DX Great Canyon (4F-8F), Wish Cave (39F-42F), Purity Forest (39F-42F), Remains Island (10F-12F), Marvelous Sea (10F-13F), Fantasy Strait (10F-13F) Fainted Pokémon: Howling Forest, Darknight Relic New Snap Florio Nature ParkNight, Secret Side PathNight
Cross-Generation Shuffle Desert Umbra: Stage 307

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

Held items

Games		Held items
Legends: Arceus		Normal Plump Beans (35%) Spoiled Apricorn (15%) Grit items by level Alpha Exp. Candy S (100%) Seed of Mastery (10%) Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60		120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Defense: 42		42 - 103	80 - 201
Sp. Atk: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Sp. Def: 42		42 - 103	80 - 201
Speed: 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 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 0× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 0× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 0× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 0× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Notes: If Miracle Eye is used by an opponent or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Psychic-type  moves is 1×. If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35 011 Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15 055 Gust Flying Special 04040 100100% 35 1111 Haze Ice Status 0000— 00——% 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 Mean Look Normal Status 0000— 00——% 5 4040 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100100% 15 5050 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 07070 100100% 5 5555 Torment Dark Status 0000— 100100% 15 6060 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

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM005 TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TM006 TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM014 TM014 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15 TM017 TM017 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM018 TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM027 TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM029 TM029 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM030 TM030 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM034 TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM040 TM040 Air Cutter Flying Special 06060 095}}95% 25 TM042 TM042 Night Shade Ghost Special 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM060 TM060 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM062 TM062 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15 TM065 TM065 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM082 TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM087 TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM094 TM094 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM097 TM097 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM113 TM113 Tailwind Flying Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM114 TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM118 TM118 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 090}}90% 10 TM120 TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM129 TM129 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM140 TM140 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM160 TM160 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM164 TM164 Brave Bird Flying Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM174 TM174 Haze Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM177 TM177 Spite Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM191 TM191 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM197 TM197 Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 04040 090}}90% 10 TM199 TM199 Lash Out Dark Physical 07575 100}}100% 5 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM216 TM216 Feather Dance Flying Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM228 TM228 Psychic Noise Psychic Special 07575 100}}100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Murkrow Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Murkrow Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Brave Bird Flying Physical 120 100% 15 * Confuse Ray Ghost Status — 100% 10 Drill Peck Flying Physical 80 100% 20 Feather Dance Flying Status — 100% 15 Flatter Dark Status — 100% 15 Perish Song Normal Status — —% 5 Screech Normal Status — 85% 40 Sky Attack Flying Physical 140 90% 5 Whirlwind Normal Status — —% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Murkrow 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

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Switcheroo	Murkrow (Supreme Victors 72)

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei! 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 Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: D
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Talk to in Lively Town Connected to: Doduo, Sentret, Snubbull Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal Don't be so hasty! Don't leave me here! Low HP (< 50%) I'm about to…fall over…
Pokémon Ranger Group: Dark Poké Assist: 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 Field move: (Cut ×1) Browser entry R-185 It attacks by releasing a dark pulse.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Dark Poké Assist: (present) Dark Field move: (present) (Cut ×1) Poké Assist: (past) Dark Field move: (past) (Cut ×1) Browser entry R-055/N-186 It sends gusts of dark wind to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.45 seconds Base HP: 51 Base Attack: 74 Base Defense: 46 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure 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 Strong: Weak: 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: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Dark Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #443 Stabilize Sometimes erases one of the foe's disruptions on the board. Swappable Skill(s): Eject++
Pokémon GO Base HP: 155 Base Attack: 175 Base Defense: 87 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 100 + 1 Fast Attacks: Peck, Feint Attack Charged Attacks: Drill Peck, Foul Play, Dark Pulse, Frustration, Return
New Pokémon Snap Photodex entry #010 Murkrow fly throughout the nature park after sunset, looking for the glint of shiny objects in the darkness. They’re fearless creatures that won’t hesitate to tease Pokémon much larger than them.

Evolution data

Unevolved Murkrow  Dark  Flying

Dusk Stone →

First Evolution Honchkrow  Dark  Flying

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Legends: Arceus
Cross-Generation HOME

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

Other sprites

Ebony in Pokémon Super Contests	Murky in Pokémon Super Contests

In animation

Main series

Murkrow in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon

Major appearances

Paul's Murkrow

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

Other

Murkrow debuted in Pikachu & Pichu, where a multitude of them were causing trouble in Big Town. They first appeared when Pikachu landed on their pole.

Three Murkrow made their animated series debut in All That Glitters!, where they stole Ash's Badges. They then joined forces with Ash's Noctowl against Team Rocket, and Ash eventually got back his Badges.

In Hocus Pokémon, Lily has a Murkrow that often sat on her shoulder and helped her with spells.

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

In PK20, a Murkrow stole a large diamond ring piece that Pikachu and Meowth's groups were after. Murkrow accidentally dropped the piece later on.

In Try for the Family Stone!, Mitchell has a Murkrow that would play pranks on travelers by causing hallucinations.

In Mimikyu Unmasked!, three Murkrow kept stealing Jessie's Malasadas and later stole Mimikyu's rag. More Murkrow later attacked Jessie and Mimikyu.

In Star Night, Star Flight!, Goh caught a Murkrow while investigating a town in Johto.

Minor appearances

In Trouble in Big Town, a Murkrow popped the balloons Little Pichu hung onto.

In Great Bowls of Fire!, multiple Murkrow were living in the Dragon Holy Land.

Two Murkrow appeared in Tie One On!.

Two Murkrow appeared 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.

In Who's Flying Now?, a Murkrow was 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.

In A Rivalry to Gible On!, two Murkrow were living on Mt. Shady.

In Dawn of a Royal Day!, a Coordinator's Murkrow competed in the Arrowroot Contest.

In Casting a Paul on Barry!, a Murkrow flew over Team Rocket.

In Mystery on a Deserted Island!, Cilan's demonstration featured a Murkrow evolving into a Honchkrow.

Multiple Murkrow appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.

In Kalos League Passion with a Certain Flare!, a wild Murkrow stole a snack that Clemont's Chespin was about to eat.

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

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

In A Seasoned Search!, two Murkrow were attracted by Bounsweet's Sweet Scent during her attempts to attract an Oricorio.

In Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?, a Murkrow was scared off by a Gengar.

In Tough Guy Trials!, three Murkrow flew above Team Rocket during a call to Matori.

In Dummy, You Shrunk the Kids!, a Murkrow tried to attack a shrunken Ash and Lillie as they were riding on a Comfey.

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

Multiple Murkrow appeared in Evolving Research!. One attacked Sophocles's Charjabug but failed to injure it.

In Show Me the Metal!, a Murkrow attempted to steal a nut from one of the Meltan, which had fallen on top of a Pokémon School building. Rowlet eventually retrieved it and gave it back to the Meltan.

In Got Meltan?, a Murkrow stole the Meltan that befriended Rowlet. Though Rowlet got Meltan back, the Murkrow was revealed to still have Meltan's nut.

In Battle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Murkrow competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference but ended up losing.

A Trainer's Murkrow appeared in Finding a Legend!.

A Trainer's Murkrow appeared in Trade, Borrow, and Steal!.

In Sobble Spies a Stealthy Strategy!, four Murkrow actors shot a scene in an action movie directed by Kublock.

A Trainer's Murkrow appeared in HZ058.

A Student's Murkrow appeared in HZ067.

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.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry JN083 Murkrow Goh's Rotom Phone Murkrow, the Darkness Pokémon. A Dark and Flying type. If a Murkrow is seen at night, it is considered a bad omen, so many people dislike them.

Pokémon Evolutions

A Murkrow appeared in The Eclipse.

In the manga

Murkrow in Pokémon Adventures

Ash & Pikachu

Three Murkrow appeared in The Murkrows' Plot.

Pokémon Adventures

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 was 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.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

A Murkrow appeared in The Great Search! Let's Rescue The Slowpoke!, under the ownership of Team Rocket.

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

A Murkrow appeared in GDZ40.

A Murkrow appeared in GDZ47, under the ownership of a thief.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

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.

• Next Quest: Murkrow

Trivia

• Murkrow shares its category name with Sableye. They are both known as the Darkness Pokémon.
• Despite being a Generation II Pokémon, it was actually only available in Kanto in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal. The same is true for Slugma and Houndour. Murkrow and Houndour can be obtained in Johto via the Safari Zone in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
• Murkrow can be seen as a parallel to Misdreavus. Both are Generation II Pokémon that evolve when exposed to a Dusk Stone and have evolved forms that were introduced in Generation IV. Murkrow is exclusive to Pokémon FireRed, Diamond, Black, and Brilliant Diamond, while Misdreavus is exclusive to LeafGreen, Pearl, White, and Shining Pearl.
• Murkrow is the only Pokémon that evolves with a Dusk Stone that is not a Ghost-type.
• Murkrow is the lightest Dark-type Pokémon.
• In the National Pokédex, Murkrow is listed before Misdreavus, but Murkrow's evolution, Honchkrow, is listed after Misdreavus's evolution, Mismagius.
• In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, Murkrow is programmed to be able to learn Punishment through breeding, but no other Pokémon in the Flying Group can pass down Punishment as an Egg Move in those games. Vullaby and Mandibuzz are the only Flying Egg Group Pokémon that can learn Punishment, but they cannot pass down the move due to being female-only species.

Origin

Murkrow seems to be based on a crow, more specifically the carrion crow. Its crest can be taken to resemble a pointed hat, its beak a hooked nose, and its tail the bristles of a broom, giving it a resemblance to a witch in flight. It may also be inspired by witches' familiars, which often can be crows or ravens. Its crest also resembles that of the black hawk-eagle. 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 may be a combination of murky or murder (a group of crows) and crow.

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

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ヤミカラス Yamikarasu From 闇 yami and 烏 karasu French Cornèbre From corneille and ténèbres Spanish Murkrow Same as English name German Kramurx From Krähe, Rabe and Murks Italian Murkrow Same as English name Korean 니로우 Nirou From night and crow Mandarin Chinese 黑暗鴉 / 黑暗鸦 Hēi'ànyā From 黑暗 hēi'àn and 鴉 / 鸦 yā Cantonese Chinese 黑暗鴉 Hāk'am'ā From 黑暗 hāk'am and 鴉 ā

More languages Hindi कालक्रो Kaalcrow From काला kaala and crow Russian Маркроу Murkrou Transcription of English name Thai ยามิคาราซึ Yamikharasue Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Paul's Murkrow
• Silver's Murkrow

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