Name origin

murky
dark, gloomy
crow
a species of bird


Murkrow artwork by Ken Sugimori

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, Crystal)
074 (Diamond, Pearl)
074 (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.
Black 2
White 2
If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Murkrow learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 PeckFlyingPhysical35100
1 AstonishGhostPhysical30100
5 PursuitDarkPhysical40100
11 HazeIceStatus--
15 Wing AttackFlyingPhysical60100
21 Night ShadeGhostSpecial-100
25 AssuranceDarkPhysical50100
31 TauntDarkStatus-100
35 Faint AttackDarkPhysical60
41 Mean LookNormalStatus--
45 Foul PlayDarkPhysical95100
51 TailwindFlyingStatus--
55 Sucker PunchDarkPhysical80100
61 TormentDarkStatus-100
65 QuashDarkStatus-100

Murkrow learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 PeckFlyingPhysical35100
1 AstonishGhostPhysical30100
5 PursuitDarkPhysical40100
11 HazeIceStatus--
15 Wing AttackFlyingPhysical60100
21 Night ShadeGhostSpecial-100
25 AssuranceDarkPhysical50100
31 TauntDarkStatus-100
35 Faint AttackDarkPhysical60
41 Mean LookNormalStatus--
45 Sucker PunchDarkPhysical80100

Egg moves

Murkrow learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Murkrow 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

Murkrow learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Murkrow 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

Murkrow 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
SnatchDarkStatus--
RoostFlyingStatus--
TailwindFlyingStatus--
Dark PulseDarkSpecial80100
Foul PlayDarkPhysical95100

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SwiftNormalSpecial60
SpiteGhostStatus-100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
Icy WindIceSpecial5595
TwisterDragonSpecial40100
UproarNormalSpecial90100
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
Air CutterFlyingSpecial5595
TailwindFlyingStatus--
Sucker PunchDarkPhysical80100
Ominous WindGhostSpecial60100

Moves learnt by HM

Murkrow is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
2 FlyFlyingPhysical9095

Moves learnt by TM

Murkrow 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
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
60 QuashDarkStatus-100
63 EmbargoDarkStatus-100
66 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
67 RetaliateNormalPhysical70100
73 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
85 Dream EaterPsychicSpecial100100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
88 PluckFlyingPhysical60100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
95 SnarlDarkSpecial5595

Murkrow 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
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
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--

Murkrow sprites

NORMAL
Female
Black/White
Murkrow normal sprite
NORMAL
Male
Black/White
Murkrow normal sprite
SHINY
Female
Black/White
Murkrow shiny sprite
SHINY
Male
Black/White
Murkrow shiny sprite
NORMAL
Female
HG/SS
Murkrow normal sprite
NORMAL
Male
HG/SS
Murkrow normal sprite
SHINY
Female
HG/SS
Murkrow shiny sprite
SHINY
Male
HG/SS
Murkrow shiny sprite

See all Murkrow sprites


Where to find Murkrow

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

Pokeathlon stats

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

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


Answers to Murkrow questions