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Murkrow #0197 Umbreon #0199 Slowking

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Murkrow is a Dark/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.

Murkrow

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	0198
Type	Dark Flying
Species	Darkness Pokémon
Height	0.5 m (1′08″)
Weight	2.1 kg (4.6 lbs)
Abilities	1. Insomnia2. Super LuckPrankster (hidden ability)
Local №	0208 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)0074 (Diamond/Pearl)0074 (Platinum)0213 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)0051 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos)0277 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)0078 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)0074 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl)0140 (Legends: Arceus)0232 (Scarlet/Violet)

Training

EV yield	1 Speed
Catch rate	30 (3.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	35 (lower than normal)
Base Exp.	81
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Flying
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP	60	230	324
Attack	85	157	295
Defense	42	80	201
Sp. Atk	85	157	295
Sp. Def	42	80	201
Speed	91	168	309
Total	405	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Murkrow.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
2	½	2	0

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
0	2	½	½	2

Evolution chart

#0198 Murkrow Dark · Flying (use Dusk Stone)#0430 Honchkrow Dark · Flying

Murkrow changes

• In Generation 3, Murkrow does not have the Super Luck ability.
• In Generations 2-4, Murkrow has a base experience yield of 107.
• In Generation 2, Murkrow has a base Friendship value of 70.

Pokédex entries

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.
RubySapphire	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.
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.
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.
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.
BlackWhite	If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.
Black 2White 2	If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.
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 RubyAlpha Sapphire	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.
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.
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.
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.

Moves learned by Murkrow

• In other generations
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9

Legends: Z-A Scarlet/Violet

Moves learnt by level up

Murkrow does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Moves learnt by TM

Murkrow cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Moves learnt by level up

Murkrow learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Astonish	Ghost		30	100
1	Peck	Flying		35	100
5	Gust	Flying		40	100
11	Haze	Ice		—	—
15	Wing Attack	Flying		60	100
21	Night Shade	Ghost		—	100
25	Assurance	Dark		60	100
31	Taunt	Dark		—	100
35	Mean Look	Normal		—	—
40	Foul Play	Dark		95	100
50	Sucker Punch	Dark		70	100
55	Torment	Dark		—	100
60	Quash	Dark		—	100

Egg moves

Murkrow learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Murkrow gen 9 learnset page.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Brave Bird	Flying		120	100
Confuse Ray	Ghost		—	100
Drill Peck	Flying		80	100
Feather Dance	Flying		—	100
Flatter	Dark		—	100
Perish Song	Normal		—	—
Screech	Normal		—	85
Sky Attack	Flying		140	90
Whirlwind	Normal		—	—

Moves learnt by TM

Murkrow is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
01	Take Down	Normal		90	85
05	Mud-Slap	Ground		20	100
06	Scary Face	Normal		—	100
07	Protect	Normal		—	—
14	Acrobatics	Flying		55	100
17	Confuse Ray	Ghost		—	100
18	Thief	Dark		60	100
25	Facade	Normal		70	100
27	Aerial Ace	Flying		60	∞
29	Hex	Ghost		65	100
30	Snarl	Dark		55	95
34	Icy Wind	Ice		55	95
40	Air Cutter	Flying		60	95
42	Night Shade	Ghost		—	100
47	Endure	Normal		—	—
49	Sunny Day	Fire		—	—
50	Rain Dance	Water		—	—
60	U-turn	Bug		70	100
62	Foul Play	Dark		95	100
65	Air Slash	Flying		75	95
70	Sleep Talk	Normal		—	—
82	Thunder Wave	Electric		—	90
85	Rest	Psychic		—	—
87	Taunt	Dark		—	100
94	Dark Pulse	Dark		80	100
97	Fly	Flying		90	95
103	Substitute	Normal		—	—
113	Tailwind	Flying		—	—
114	Shadow Ball	Ghost		80	100
118	Heat Wave	Fire		95	90
120	Psychic	Psychic		90	100
129	Calm Mind	Psychic		—	—
140	Nasty Plot	Dark		—	—
152	Giga Impact	Normal		150	90
160	Hurricane	Flying		110	70
163	Hyper Beam	Normal		150	90
164	Brave Bird	Flying		120	100
171	Tera Blast	Normal		80	100
174	Haze	Ice		—	—
177	Spite	Ghost		—	100
191	Uproar	Normal		90	100
197	Dual Wingbeat	Flying		40	90
199	Lash Out	Dark		75	100
204	Double-Edge	Normal		120	100
216	Feather Dance	Flying		—	100
228	Psychic Noise	Psychic		75	100

• In other generations
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9

Murkrow sprites

Type	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8	Generation 9
Normal
Shiny								—

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Where to find Murkrow

GoldSilverCrystal	Route 7, 16, 18
RubySapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed	Lost Cave
LeafGreenEmerald	Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond	Eterna Forest, Lost Tower
PearlPlatinum	Trade/migrate from another game
HeartGoldSoulSilver	Route 7, 16
Black	Abundant Shrine
WhiteBlack 2White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
XY	Route 15, 16
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
SunMoon	Vast Poni Canyon, Poké Pelago
Ultra SunUltra Moon	Hau'oli Cemetery
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee	Not available in this game
SwordShield	Not available in this game
Brilliant Diamond	Eterna Forest, Lost Tower, Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern
Shining Pearl	Trade/migrate from another game
Legends: Arceus	Cloudpool Ridge, Crossing Slope, Hideaway Bay, Islespy Shore, Veilstone Cape
ScarletViolet	Tagtree Thicket, Asado Desert, Casseroya Lake, North Province (Area One), North Province (Area Two), North Province (Area Three), East Province (Area One), East Province (Area Two), East Province (Area Three), South Province (Area One), South Province (Area Two), South Province (Area Three), South Province (Area Four), South Province (Area Five), South Province (Area Six), West Province (Area One), West Province (Area Two), West Province (Area Three), Glaseado Mountain, The Pokémon League
Legends: Z-A	Location data not yet available

Answers to Murkrow questions

• Why my murkrow can't evolve to honchkrow?
• What is a good LC moveset for Murkrow?
• How do I capture a murkrow on Pearl?
• Where can I capture Murkrow on heart gold?
• Why is Murkrow so popular in Gen 9 competitive?
• Klefki or Murkrow for Prankster set up?
• Is Murkrow a good Pokemon to use in Pokemon Crystal?
• View more questions on PokéBase »

Other languages

English	Murkrow
Japanese	ヤミカラス (Yamikarasu)
German	Kramurx
French	Cornèbre
Italian	Murkrow
Spanish	Murkrow
Korean	니로우 (nirou)
Chinese (Simplified)	黑暗鸦
Chinese (Traditional)	黑暗鴉

English	Darkness Pokémon
Japanese	くらやみポケモン
German	Finsternis-Pokémon
French	Pokémon Obscurité
Italian	Pokémon Oscurità
Spanish	Pokémon Oscuridad
Korean	어둠포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified)	黑暗宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional)	黑暗寶可夢

Name origin

murky dark, gloomy crow a species of bird murder a group of crows #0197 Umbreon #0199 Slowking