Name origin

honcho
leader, boss
crow
a species of bird


Honchkrow artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 430
Type Dark Flying
Species Big Boss Pokémon
Height 2′11″ (0.89m)
Weight 60.2 lbs (27.3 kg)
Abilities Insomnia
Super Luck
Moxie (Dream World)
Local № 075 (Diamond, Pearl)
075 (Platinum)
Japanese Donkarasu

Breeding

Egg Groups Flying
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield 2 Attack
Catch rate 30 (3.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 35 (lower than normal)
Base EXP 187
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Type defenses

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2 ½ 2 0 0 2 ½ ½

Honchkrow stats

The base stats for Honchkrow are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 100
310 - 404
Attack 125
229 - 383
Defense 52
98 - 223
Sp. Atk 105
193 - 339
Sp. Def 52
98 - 223
Speed 71
132 - 265
Total 505

Pokedex descriptions

Diamond Becoming active at night, it is known to swarm with numerous MURKROW in tow.
Pearl It makes its MURKROW cronies bring it food. It idles its time away, grooming itself in its nest.
Platinum If one utters a deep cry, many MURKROW gather quickly. For this, it is called “Summoner of Night.”
HeartGold
SoulSilver
It is merciless by nature. It is said that it never forgives the mistakes of its MURKROW followers.
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called “Summoner of Night.”

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Honchkrow learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Wing AttackFlyingPhysical60100
1 HazeIceStatus--
1 PursuitDarkPhysical40100
1 AstonishGhostPhysical30100
25 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
35 Nasty PlotDarkStatus--
45 Foul PlayDarkPhysical95100
55 Night SlashDarkPhysical70100
65 QuashDarkStatus-100
75 Dark PulseDarkSpecial80100

Honchkrow learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Wing AttackFlyingPhysical60100
1 HazeIceStatus--
1 PursuitDarkPhysical40100
1 AstonishGhostPhysical30100
25 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
35 Nasty PlotDarkStatus--
45 Night SlashDarkPhysical70100
55 Dark PulseDarkSpecial80100

Pre-evolution moves

Honchkrow can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
PeckFlyingPhysical35100
Night ShadeGhostSpecial-100
AssuranceDarkPhysical50100
TauntDarkStatus-100
Faint AttackDarkPhysical60
Mean LookNormalStatus--
TailwindFlyingStatus--
Sucker PunchDarkPhysical80100
TormentDarkStatus-100

Honchkrow can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
PeckFlyingPhysical35100
Night ShadeGhostSpecial-100
AssuranceDarkPhysical50100
TauntDarkStatus-100
Faint AttackDarkPhysical60
Mean LookNormalStatus--
Sucker PunchDarkPhysical80100

Egg moves

Honchkrow learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Honchkrow egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Wing AttackFlyingPhysical60100
WhirlwindNormalStatus-100
Drill PeckFlyingPhysical80100
ScreechNormalStatus-85
Confuse RayGhostStatus-100
Mirror MoveFlyingStatus--
Sky AttackFlyingPhysical14090
Faint AttackDarkPhysical60
Perish SongNormalStatus--
FeatherDanceFlyingStatus-100
RoostFlyingStatus--
AssuranceDarkPhysical50100
Psycho ShiftPsychicStatus-90
Brave BirdFlyingPhysical120100

Honchkrow learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Honchkrow egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Wing AttackFlyingPhysical60100
WhirlwindNormalStatus-100
Drill PeckFlyingPhysical80100
ScreechNormalStatus-85
Confuse RayGhostStatus-100
Mirror MoveFlyingStatus--
Sky AttackFlyingPhysical14090
Faint AttackDarkPhysical60
Perish SongNormalStatus--
FeatherDanceFlyingStatus-100
Psycho ShiftPsychicStatus-90
Brave BirdFlyingPhysical120100

Move Tutor moves

Honchkrow can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Sky AttackFlyingPhysical14090
SpiteGhostStatus-100
Icy WindIceSpecial5595
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
UproarNormalSpecial90100
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
SuperpowerFightingPhysical120100
SnatchDarkStatus--
RoostFlyingStatus--
TailwindFlyingStatus--
Dark PulseDarkSpecial80100
Foul PlayDarkPhysical95100

Honchkrow can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SwiftNormalSpecial60
Sky AttackFlyingPhysical14090
SpiteGhostStatus-100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
TwisterDragonSpecial40100
UproarNormalSpecial90100
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
SuperpowerFightingPhysical120100
Air CutterFlyingSpecial5595
TailwindFlyingStatus--
Sucker PunchDarkPhysical80100
Ominous WindGhostSpecial60100

Moves learnt by HM

Honchkrow is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
2 FlyFlyingPhysical9095

Moves learnt by TM

Honchkrow is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
4 Calm MindPsychicStatus--
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
12 TauntDarkStatus-100
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
41 TormentDarkStatus-100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
59 IncinerateFireSpecial30100
60 QuashDarkStatus-100
63 EmbargoDarkStatus-100
66 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
67 RetaliateNormalPhysical70100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
73 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
85 Dream EaterPsychicSpecial100100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
88 PluckFlyingPhysical60100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
95 SnarlDarkSpecial5595

Honchkrow is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
4 Calm MindPsychicStatus--
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
12 TauntDarkStatus-100
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
41 TormentDarkStatus-100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
47 Steel WingSteelPhysical7090
49 SnatchDarkStatus--
51 RoostFlyingStatus--
58 EndureNormalStatus--
63 EmbargoDarkStatus-100
66 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
73 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
79 Dark PulseDarkSpecial80100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
85 Dream EaterPsychicSpecial100100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
88 PluckFlyingPhysical60100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Honchkrow sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Honchkrow normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Honchkrow shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Honchkrow normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Honchkrow shiny sprite

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Where to find Honchkrow

White
Black
Abundant Shrine

Pokeathlon stats

Speed
Power ★ ★
Skill
Stamina ★ ★ ★
Jump ★ ★ ★ ★

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


Answers to Honchkrow questions