Murkrow (Pokémon)

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Murkrow
Darkness Pokémon
ヤミカラス
Yamikarasu
#0198
Murkrow




Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
DarkFlying
UnknownUnknown
UnknownUnknown
UnknownUnknown
UnknownUnknown
UnknownUnknown
UnknownUnknown
Abilities
Insomnia orSuper 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
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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
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

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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-typeDark/FlyingPokémon introduced inGeneration II.

Itevolves intoHonchkrow when exposed to aDusk Stone.

Biology

Murkrow is anavianPokémon 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 asMeowth orGabite, in order to gain their stashes. However, it is also known to give these sparkly objects toTrainers 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 underTeam Rocket's ownership. Murkrow usually live in flocks (referred to as "murders") amongstforests and swamps. Murkrow may also act as a servant ofHonchkrow; 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." As mentioned inSleep Style Dex, Murkrow has been seen falling asleep before it can hide all of its shiny objects. It is believed the reason is due to Murkrow becoming exhausted from searching and hiding said objects. Murkrow has four different sleep styles it sleeps in:Preening Sleep,Big-Yawn Sleep,Gem-Gathering Sleep, andAtop-Belly Sleep.


Evolution

Murkrow evolves intoHonchkrow.

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

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation IIJohto
#208
GoldFeared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
SilverIt is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost.
CrystalIt hides any shiny object it finds in a secret location.Murkrow andMeowth loot one another's stashes.
Stadium 2Feared 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 IIIHoenn
#—
Kanto
#—
RubyMurkrow was feared and loathed as the alleged bearer of ill fortune. ThisPokémon shows strong interest in anything that sparkles or glitters. It will even try to steal rings from women.
Sapphire
EmeraldMurkrow 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.
FireRedIt is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost.
LeafGreenFeared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
Generation IVSinnoh
#074
Johto
#213
DiamondIt is believed that seeing this Pokémon at night will bring about ominous occurrences.
PearlIt appears near travelers to lure them into deep forests. It is said to carry misfortune.
PlatinumIf spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.
HeartGoldFeared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
SoulSilverIt is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost.
Generation VUnova
#—
BlackIf spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.
White
Black 2If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.
White 2
Generation VICentral Kalos
#—
Coastal Kalos
#—
Mountain Kalos
#051
Hoenn
#—
XIt hides any shiny object it finds in a secret location. Murkrow and Meowth loot one another's stashes.
YFeared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
Omega RubyMurkrow 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 VIIAlola
 S  M : #277
Alola
 US  UM : #078
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries inLet's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
SunThey awaken at dusk and take wing in the twilight, leading to the expression, "Get home before the Murkrow fly."
MoonSeen 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 SunIt 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 MoonIt searches for shiny things for its boss. Murkrow's presence is said to be unlucky, so many people detest it.
Generation VIIIGalar
#—
Isle of Armor
#—
Crown Tundra
#—
Sinnoh
#074
Hisui
#140
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries inSword and Shield.
Brilliant DiamondIt is believed that seeing this Pokémon at night will bring about ominous occurrences.
Shining PearlIt appears near travelers to lure them into deep forests. It is said to bring misfortune.
Legends: ArceusWidely 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 IXPaldea
#232
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#—
Lumiose
#—
Hyperspace
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries inLegends: Z-A.
ScarletFeared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
VioletIf spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.


Male Murkrow in theAlola PokédexFemale Murkrow in theAlola PokédexMurkrow in thePaldea Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
GoldSilver
Routes7,16Night
Crystal
Routes7,16Night
Generation III
RubySapphire
Trade,Event
Emerald
Trade,Event
FireRed
Lost Cave
LeafGreen
Trade,Event
Colosseum
Shadow PKMN Lab(Shadow)
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond
Eterna Forest andLost TowerNight
Pearl
Trade
Platinum
Trade
HeartGoldSoulSilver
Routes7 and16Night
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 2White 2
Pinwheel Forest (Hidden Grotto)*
Dream World
Windswept Sky
Generation VI
XY
Routes15 and16 (Horde Encounter)
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire
Soaring in the sky
Generation VII
SunMoon
Vast Poni Canyon,Poké Pelago
Ultra SunUltra Moon
Hau'oli CemeteryNight
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
SwordShield
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond
Eterna Forest andLost TowerNight
Grand Underground -Spacious Cave,Grassland Cave,Riverbank Cave,Still-Water Cavern,Sunlit Cavern
Shining Pearl
Trade
Legends: Arceus
Crimson Mirelands:Cloudpool RidgeNight (alsomass 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
ScarletViolet
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★)
Legends: Z-A
Unobtainable


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 RedMD Blue
Great Canyon (5F-7F),Western Cave (1F-2F),Wish Cave (39F-42F)
Ranger
Lyra Forest
Generation IV
MD TimeMD 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
Generation IX
Sleep
Greengrass Isle (from Ultra 1)
Snowdrop Tundra,Greengrass IsleExpert (from Great 1)
Old Gold Power Plant (from Basic 4)
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Desert Umbra: Stage 307


In events

GamesEventLanguageLocationLevelDistribution period
GSCGotta Catch 'Em All Station! Beat Up MurkrowEnglishUnited States5August 30 to September 26, 2002;
December 27, 2002 to January 2, 2003
RSEFRLGGather More Pokémon! Third Campaign MurkrowJapaneseJapan10January 14 to 29, 2006

Held items

GamesHeld items
Legends: Arceus
Normal
Grit items by level
Alpha
Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

StatRange
At Lv. 50At Lv. 100
60
120 - 167230 - 324
85
81 - 150157 - 295
42
42 - 10380 - 201
85
81 - 150157 - 295
42
42 - 10380 - 201
91
86 - 157168 - 309
Total:
405
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0EVs,IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hinderingnature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252EVs,IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpfulnature.

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
Ghost½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark½×
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark½×
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark½×
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark½×
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

Murkrow is available inScarlet and Violet.

Byleveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level  Move  Type  Cat.  Pwr.  Acc.  PP
011PeckFlyingPhysical03535100100%35
011AstonishGhostPhysical03030100100%15
055GustFlyingSpecial04040100100%35
1111HazeIceStatus000000——%30
1515Wing AttackFlyingPhysical06060100100%35
2121Night ShadeGhostSpecial0000100100%15
2525AssuranceDarkPhysical06060100100%10
3131TauntDarkStatus0000100100%20
3535Mean LookNormalStatus000000——%5
4040Foul PlayDarkPhysical09595100100%15
5050Sucker PunchDarkPhysical07070100100%5
5555TormentDarkStatus0000100100%15
6060QuashDarkStatus0000100100%15
  • Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB 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

ByTM

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
  TM  Move  Type  Cat.  Pwr.  Acc.  PP 
TM001TM001Take DownNormalPhysical09090085}}85%20
TM005TM005Mud-SlapGroundSpecial02020100}}100%10
TM006TM006Scary FaceNormalStatus0000100}}100%10
TM007TM007ProtectNormalStatus000000—}}—%10
TM014TM014AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical05555100}}100%15
TM017TM017Confuse RayGhostStatus0000100}}100%10
TM018TM018ThiefDarkPhysical06060100}}100%25
TM025TM025FacadeNormalPhysical07070100}}100%20
TM027TM027Aerial AceFlyingPhysical0606000—}}—%20
TM029TM029HexGhostSpecial06565100}}100%10
TM030TM030SnarlDarkSpecial05555095}}95%15
TM034TM034Icy WindIceSpecial05555095}}95%15
TM040TM040Air CutterFlyingSpecial06060095}}95%25
TM042TM042Night ShadeGhostSpecial0000100}}100%15
TM047TM047EndureNormalStatus000000—}}—%10
TM049TM049Sunny DayFireStatus000000—}}—%5
TM050TM050Rain DanceWaterStatus000000—}}—%5
TM060TM060U-turnBugPhysical07070100}}100%20
TM062TM062Foul PlayDarkPhysical09595100}}100%15
TM065TM065Air SlashFlyingSpecial07575095}}95%15
TM070TM070Sleep TalkNormalStatus000000—}}—%10
TM082TM082Thunder WaveElectricStatus0000090}}90%20
TM085TM085RestPsychicStatus000000—}}—%5
TM087TM087TauntDarkStatus0000100}}100%20
TM094TM094Dark PulseDarkSpecial08080100}}100%15
TM097TM097FlyFlyingPhysical09090095}}95%15
TM103TM103SubstituteNormalStatus000000—}}—%10
TM113TM113TailwindFlyingStatus000000—}}—%15
TM114TM114Shadow BallGhostSpecial08080100}}100%15
TM118TM118Heat WaveFireSpecial09595090}}90%10
TM120TM120PsychicPsychicSpecial09090100}}100%10
TM129TM129Calm MindPsychicStatus000000—}}—%20
TM140TM140Nasty PlotDarkStatus000000—}}—%20
TM152TM152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150150090}}90%5
TM160TM160HurricaneFlyingSpecial110110070}}70%10
TM163TM163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150150090}}90%5
TM164TM164Brave BirdFlyingPhysical120120100}}100%15
TM171TM171Tera BlastNormalSpecial08080100}}100%10
TM174TM174HazeIceStatus000000—}}—%30
TM177TM177SpiteGhostStatus0000100}}100%10
TM191TM191UproarNormalSpecial09090100}}100%10
TM197TM197Dual WingbeatFlyingPhysical04040090}}90%10
TM199TM199Lash OutDarkPhysical07575100}}100%5
TM204TM204Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120120100}}100%15
TM216TM216Feather DanceFlyingStatus0000100}}100%15
TM228TM228Psychic NoisePsychicSpecial07575100}}100%10
  • Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB 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

Bybreeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent  Move  Type  Cat.  Pwr.  Acc.  PP 
SkarmoryStarlyStaraviaStaraptorDucklettSwannaRuffletTalonflameRowletDartrixDecidueyeDecidueyeRookideeCorvisquireCorviknightSquawkabillyFlamigo
Brave BirdFlyingPhysical120100%15
TM Ghost*
Confuse RayGhostStatus100%10
DoduoDodrioSkarmoryPikipekTrumbeakToucannonRookideeCorvisquireCorviknightCramorantEspathra
Drill PeckFlyingPhysical80100%20
HawluchaRowletDartrixDecidueyeDecidueyeOricorioQuaxwellQuaquavalEspathra
Feather DanceFlyingStatus100%15
Oricorio
FlatterDarkStatus100%15
SwabluAltaria
Perish SongNormalStatus—%5
NoibatNoivernPikipekTrumbeakToucannonCorviknight
ScreechNormalStatus85%40
NoctowlAltariaBraviaryBraviaryHawlucha
Sky AttackFlyingPhysical14090%5
StarlyStaraviaStaraptorRuffletBraviaryBraviaryNoibatNoivernBombirdier
WhirlwindNormalStatus—%20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must bechain bred onto Murkrow
  • Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB 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

MoveCard
SwitcherooMurkrow (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% HPDon't blame me if you get lost in dungeons!
26%-50% HPI have half my HP left, and that's about it.
1%-25% HPI'm doomed... I don't know my way around...
Level upThere, I've leveled up. I hope nothing ominous happens...
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, andExplorers 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 inLively Town
Connected to:Doduo,Sentret,Snubbull
Connection Orb Set: 3

Phrases
NormalDon'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: 9Min. exp.: 48Max. exp.: 62
Browser entryR-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 entryR-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 entryR-055/N-186
It sends gusts of dark wind to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack●●●
Defense
Speed●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Walking Speed: 1.45 secondsBase HP: 51
Base Attack: 74Base Defense: 46Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PokéPark Pad entry:
You'll find Murkrow followingHonchkrow around the garden in theHaunted Zone. Murkrow is an ace atPelipper's Circle Circuit andSalamence's Air Ace.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
Strong:Weak:
PokéPark Pad entry:
They've beenHonchkrow's subordinates since he was a leader of theTech 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: 155Base Attack: 175Base Defense: 87
Egg Distance: N/ABuddy Distance: 3 kmEvolution Requirement:Murkrow Candy 100 +Sinnoh Stone1
Fast Attacks:Peck,Feint Attack
Charged Attacks:Drill Peck,Foul Play,Dark Pulse,FrustrationAs Shadow Pokémon,ReturnAs Purified Pokémon
New Pokémon Snap
Photodex entry #010
Murkrow fly throughout thenature 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.
Pokémon Sleep
Sleep type:DozingPokémon type:DarkPoints to befriend: 16
Specialty: SkillsBerry:
Wiki Berry ×1
Primary ingredient:
Rousing Coffee ×1
Possible ingredients:
Rousing CoffeeGreengrass SoybeansFiery Herb
Main skill: Super Luck (Ingredient Draw S)Base carry limit: 13
Gets one type of ingredient chosen randomly from a specific selection of ingredients. On rare occasions, gets a great number of Dream Shards instead.
Evolution requirements:
Murkrow Candy ×80,Dusk Stone ×1
It has a weakness for shiny things and hides any sparkling object it finds in a secret location. Sometimes it falls asleep before it can hide all its jewels-perhaps because it's worn out.
Preening SleepBig-Yawn SleepGem-Gathering SleepAtop-Belly Sleep
★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Evolution data

Unevolved
Murkrow
 Dark  Flying 
Dusk Stone
Dusk Stone
First Evolution
Honchkrow
 Dark  Flying 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
GoldSilverCrystal
FrontBackFrontBackFrontBack
Generation III
RubySapphireEmeraldFireRedLeafGreen
FrontBackFrontBackFrontBack
Generation IV
DiamondPearlPlatinumHeartGoldSoulSilver
MaleMaleMaleMaleMaleMale
FemaleFemaleFemaleFemaleFemaleFemale
Shiny MaleShiny MaleShiny MaleShiny MaleShiny MaleShiny Male
Shiny FemaleShiny FemaleShiny FemaleShiny FemaleShiny FemaleShiny Female
FrontBackFrontBackFrontBack
Generation V
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2
MaleMaleMaleMale
FemaleFemaleFemaleFemale
Shiny MaleShiny MaleShiny MaleShiny Male
Shiny FemaleShiny FemaleShiny FemaleShiny Female
FrontBackFrontBack
Generation VI
XYOmega RubyAlpha 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
FrontBackFrontBack
Generation VII
SunMoonUltra SunUltra 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
FrontBackFrontBack
Generation VIII
Legends: Arceus
Male
Shiny Male
Female
Shiny Female
Cross-Generation
HOME
MaleShiny Male
FemaleShiny Female
For other sprites and images, please seeMurkrow images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Other sprites

Ebony inPokémon Super ContestsMurky inPokémon Super Contests

In animation

Main series

Murkrow inPokémon the Series: Sun & Moon

Major appearances

Paul's Murkrow

Paul has a Murkrow, which evolved into aHonchkrow. It debuted inTop-Down Training!.

Other

Murkrow debuted inPikachu & Pichu, where a multitude of them were causing trouble inBig Town. They first appeared whenPikachu landed on their pole.

Three Murkrow made their animated series debut inAll That Glitters!, where they stoleAsh'sBadges. They then joined forces withAsh's Noctowl againstTeam Rocket, and Ash eventually got back his Badges.

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

InLike a Meowth to a Flame, multiple Murkrow attacked Ash andhis friends for unknown reasons as they were searching for a restaurant. Pikachu tried to scare the Murkrow away withThunderbolt, but they kept on coming back.Tyson's Meowth then arrived and got rid of the Murkrow by usingFury Swipes on them.

InPK20, a Murkrow stole a large diamond ring piece that Pikachu andMeowth's groups were after. Murkrow accidentally dropped the piece later on.

InTry for the Family Stone!,Mitchell has a Murkrow that would play pranks on travelers bycausing hallucinations.

InMimikyu Unmasked!, three Murkrow kept stealingJessie'sMalasadas and later stoleMimikyu's rag. More Murkrow later attacked Jessie and Mimikyu.

InStar Night, Star Flight!,Goh caught aMurkrow while investigating a town in Johto.

Minor appearances

InTrouble in Big Town, a Murkrow popped the balloonsLittle Pichu hung onto.

InGreat Bowls of Fire!, multiple Murkrow were living in theDragon Holy Land.

Two Murkrow appeared inTie One On!.

Two Murkrow appeared inPokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.

A Murkrow appeared inTree's a Crowd.

A Murkrow appeared inA Bite to Remember.

A Murkrow appeared inGoing, Going, Yawn.

InWho's Flying Now?, a Murkrow was featured in theFortree City Feather Festival.

Multiple Murkrow appeared inDestiny Deoxys.

Multiple Murkrow appeared inThe Rise of Darkrai.

A Murkrow appeared inJourney to the Unown!.

Multiple Murkrow appeared inGiratina and the Sky Warrior.

InA Rivalry to Gible On!, two Murkrow were living onMt. Shady.

InDawn of a Royal Day!, aCoordinator's Murkrow competed in theArrowrootContest.

InCasting a Paul on Barry!, a Murkrow flew overTeam Rocket.

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

Multiple Murkrow appeared inDiancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.

InKalos League Passion with a Certain Flare!, a wild Murkrow stole a snack thatClemont's Chespin was about to eat.

ATrainer's Murkrow appeared inAlola to New Adventure!.

A Trainer's Murkrow appeared inCrystal-Clear Sleuthing!.

InA Seasoned Search!, two Murkrow were attracted byBounsweet'sSweet Scent during her attempts to attract anOricorio.

InWhy Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?, a Murkrow was scared off by aGengar.

InTough Guy Trials!, three Murkrow flew above Team Rocket during a call toMatori.

InDummy, You Shrunk the Kids!, a Murkrow tried to attack a shrunken Ash andLillie as they were riding on aComfey.

InSecuring the Future!, three Trainers' Murkrow joined the rest ofAlola in showeringNecrozma with light so it could return to itstrue form.

Multiple Murkrow appeared inEvolving Research!. One attackedSophocles's Charjabug but failed to injure it.

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

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

InBattle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Murkrow competed in theBattle Royal preliminary round of theManalo Conference but ended up losing.

A Trainer's Murkrow appeared inFinding a Legend!.

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

InSobble Spies a Stealthy Strategy!, four Murkrow actors shot a scene in an action movie directed byKublock.

A Trainer's Murkrow appeared inFood Fit for a Kingambit!.

A Student's Murkrow appeared inShine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!.

A Trainer's Murkrow appeared inMega Evolution - Roy.

Three Murkrow appeared inHZ123.

Pokédex entries

EpisodePokémonSourceEntry
EP184MurkrowAsh's PokédexMurkrow, the Darkness Pokémon. Murkrow confuse would-be attackers by luring them into dark mountain trails, where they are sure to get lost.
EpisodePokémonSourceEntry
DP040MurkrowDawn's PokédexMurkrow, the Darkness Pokémon. Many people believe that if you see a Murkrow at night, it will bring bad luck.
EpisodePokémonSourceEntry
JN083MurkrowGoh's Rotom PhoneMurkrow, the Darkness Pokémon. ADark andFlying type. If a Murkrow is seen at night, it is considered a bad omen, so many people dislike them.

Pokémon Evolutions

Murkrow inPOKÉTOON

A Murkrow appeared inThe Eclipse.

POKÉTOON

A Murkrow appeared inPT17. It befriendedHiro after they escaped from aSkarmory, but was separated from him after he was sent to a hospital. Eventually, Hiro returned home, and they reunited after he got his memories back.

In the manga

Murkrow inPokémon Adventures

Ash & Pikachu

Three Murkrow appeared inThe Murkrows' Plot.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article:Silver's Murkrow

Murkrow debuted inMurkrow Row where it stole the luggage Joey was delivering and was attacked byAibo and captured afterwards byGold.

Silver has aMurkrow on his team obtained prior to his appearance inQuilava Quandary flying overEcruteak City. He is mostly used as flight transportation. He evolved into a Honchkrow inDealing With A Koffing Fit.

Karen was seen with two Murkrow inThe Last Battle VII. Like Silver, she uses them for flight transport.

Three Murkrow appeared inCrafty Carnivine.

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

Four wild Murkrow were seen flying around theLost Hotel inPinsir Glares.

ATeam Star Grunt's Murkrow appeared inRaid! The Dark Crew Base!!.

A Student's Murkrow appeared in a fantasy inPASV17.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

A Murkrow appeared inThe Great Search! Let's Rescue The Slowpoke!, under the ownership ofTeam Rocket.

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

A Murkrow appeared inGDZ40.

A Murkrow appeared inGDZ47, under the ownership of athief.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

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

In the TCG

Main article:Murkrow (TCG)

In the TFG

One Murkrow figure has been released.

Trivia

Origin

Murkrow seems to be based on acrow, more specifically thecarrion 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 awitch in flight. It may also be inspired by witches'familiars, which often can be crows or ravens. Its crest also resembles that of theblack hawk-eagle. In regards to itsGeneration IVEvolution, 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 ofmurky ormurder (a group of crows) andcrow.

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

In other languages

LanguageTitleMeaning
JapaneseヤミカラスYamikarasuFromyami andkarasu
FrenchCornèbreFromcorneille andténèbres
SpanishMurkrowSame as English name
GermanKramurxFromKrähe,Rabe andMurks
ItalianMurkrowSame as English name
Korean니로우NirouFromnight andcrow
Mandarin Chinese黑暗鴉 / 黑暗鸦Hēi'ànyāFrom黑暗hēi'àn and鴉 / 鸦
Cantonese Chinese黑暗鴉Hāk'am'āFrom黑暗hāk'am andā
More languages
Hindiकालक्रोKaalcrowFromकालाkaala andcrow
RussianМаркроуMurkrouTranscription of English name
ThaiยามิคาราซึYamikharasueTranscription of Japanese name

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