Murkrow pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

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Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Q&A

Name origin

murky: dark, gloomy
crow: a species of bird

Pokedex data

National №	198
Type	Dark Flying
Species	Darkness Pokémon
Height	1′8″ (0.51m)
Weight	4.6 lbs (2.1 kg)
Abilities	Insomnia Super Luck Prankster (Dream World)
Local №	208 (Gold, Silver) 074 (Diamond, Pearl, Platinum) 213 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese	Yamikarasu

Breeding

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

Training

EV yield	1 Speed
Catch rate	30 (3.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	35 (lower than normal)
Base EXP	107
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
			2	½	2			0		0		2	½		½

Murkrow stats

The base stats for Murkrow 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	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

Pokedex descriptions

Gold LeafGreen HeartGold	Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
Silver FireRed SoulSilver	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.
Ruby 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.
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 Black White	If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.

Evolution chart

#198
Murkrow
Dark · Flying →
(use Dusk Stone)

#430
Honchkrow
Dark · Flying

Murkrow learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Astonish	Ghost	Physical	30	100
1	Peck	Flying	Physical	35	100
5	Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100
11	Haze	Ice	Status	-	-
15	Wing Attack	Flying	Physical	60	100
21	Night Shade	Ghost	Special	-	100
25	Assurance	Dark	Physical	50	100
31	Taunt	Dark	Status	-	100
35	Faint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	∞
41	Mean Look	Normal	Status	-	-
45	Foul Play	Dark	Physical	95	100
51	Tailwind	Flying	Status	-	-
55	Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	80	100
61	Torment	Dark	Status	-	100
65	Quash	Dark	Status	-	100

Murkrow learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Astonish	Ghost	Physical	30	100
1	Peck	Flying	Physical	35	100
5	Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100
11	Haze	Ice	Status	-	-
15	Wing Attack	Flying	Physical	60	100
21	Night Shade	Ghost	Special	-	100
25	Assurance	Dark	Physical	50	100
31	Taunt	Dark	Status	-	100
35	Faint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	∞
41	Mean Look	Normal	Status	-	-
45	Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	80	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Egg moves

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Assurance	Dark	Physical	50	100
Brave Bird	Flying	Physical	120	100
Confuse Ray	Ghost	Status	-	100
Drill Peck	Flying	Physical	80	100
Faint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	∞
FeatherDance	Flying	Status	-	100
Mirror Move	Flying	Status	-	-
Perish Song	Normal	Status	-	-
Psycho Shift	Psychic	Status	-	90
Roost	Flying	Status	-	-
Screech	Normal	Status	-	85
Sky Attack	Flying	Physical	140	90
Whirlwind	Normal	Status	-	100
Wing Attack	Flying	Physical	60	100

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Brave Bird	Flying	Physical	120	100
Confuse Ray	Ghost	Status	-	100
Drill Peck	Flying	Physical	80	100
Faint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	∞
FeatherDance	Flying	Status	-	100
Mirror Move	Flying	Status	-	-
Perish Song	Normal	Status	-	-
Psycho Shift	Psychic	Status	-	90
Screech	Normal	Status	-	85
Sky Attack	Flying	Physical	140	90
Whirlwind	Normal	Status	-	100
Wing Attack	Flying	Physical	60	100

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Confuse Ray	Ghost	Status	-	100
Drill Peck	Flying	Physical	80	100
Faint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	∞
FeatherDance	Flying	Status	-	100
Mirror Move	Flying	Status	-	-
Perish Song	Normal	Status	-	-
Psycho Shift	Psychic	Status	-	90
Screech	Normal	Status	-	85
Sky Attack	Flying	Physical	140	90
Whirlwind	Normal	Status	-	100
Wing Attack	Flying	Physical	60	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Move Tutor moves

HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Air Cutter	Flying	Special	55	95
Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Ominous Wind	Ghost	Special	60	100
Spite	Ghost	Status	-	100
Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	80	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Tailwind	Flying	Status	-	-
Twister	Dragon	Special	40	100
Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Air Cutter	Flying	Special	55	95
Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Ominous Wind	Ghost	Special	60	100
Spite	Ghost	Status	-	100
Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	80	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Twister	Dragon	Special	40	100
Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black/White/HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Murkrow is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
2	Fly	Flying	Physical	90	95

Murkrow is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
2	Fly	Flying	Physical	90	95
5	Defog	Flying	Status	-	-

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Murkrow is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
4	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	-	-
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
12	Taunt	Dark	Status	-	100
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
41	Torment	Dark	Status	-	100
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
60	Quash	Dark	Status	-	100
63	Embargo	Dark	Status	-	100
66	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100
67	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	70	100
73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	-	100
77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	-	-
85	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
88	Pluck	Flying	Physical	60	100
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
95	Snarl	Dark	Special	55	95

Murkrow is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
4	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	-	-
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
12	Taunt	Dark	Status	-	100
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
41	Torment	Dark	Status	-	100
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
47	Steel Wing	Steel	Physical	70	90
49	Snatch	Dark	Status	-	-
51	Roost	Flying	Status	-	-
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
63	Embargo	Dark	Status	-	100
66	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100
73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	-	100
77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	-	-
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
79	Dark Pulse	Dark	Special	80	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
85	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
88	Pluck	Flying	Physical	60	100
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: II III IV V

Murkrow sprites

NORMAL
Male
Black/White
NORMAL
Female
Black/White
SHINY
Male
Black/White
SHINY
Female
Black/White
NORMAL
Male
HG/SS
NORMAL
Female
HG/SS
SHINY
Male
HG/SS
SHINY
Female
HG/SS

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Where to find Murkrow

Gold Silver	Route 7, 16, 18
Crystal	Route 7, 16, 18
LeafGreen FireRed	Lost Cave
Diamond Pearl	Eterna Forest, Lost Tower
HeartGold SoulSilver	Route 7, 16
Black White	Abundant Shrine

Pokeathlon stats

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

★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum

Murkrow

Name origin

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Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

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Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

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