Murkrow

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

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. Insomnia
2. Super Luck
Prankster (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.

Evolution chart

(use Dusk Stone)

Murkrow changes

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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Ruby
Alpha 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

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1AstonishGhostPhysical 30 100
1PeckFlyingPhysical 35 100
5GustFlyingSpecial 40 100
11HazeIceStatus
15Wing AttackFlyingPhysical 60 100
21Night ShadeGhostSpecial 100
25AssuranceDarkPhysical 60 100
31TauntDarkStatus 100
35Mean LookNormalStatus
40Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100
50Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 70 100
55TormentDarkStatus 100
60QuashDarkStatus 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 BirdFlyingPhysical 120 100
Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
Drill PeckFlyingPhysical 80 100
Feather DanceFlyingStatus 100
FlatterDarkStatus 100
Perish SongNormalStatus
ScreechNormalStatus 85
Sky AttackFlyingPhysical 140 90
WhirlwindNormalStatus

Moves learnt by TM

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

Moves learnt by level up

Murkrow learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1GustFlyingSpecial 40 100
6SnarlDarkSpecial 55 95
11RoostFlyingStatus
18Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60
25Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
30Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
34Nasty PlotDarkStatus
43Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100

Move Tutor moves

Murkrow can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60
Calm MindPsychicStatus
Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
Ominous WindGhostSpecial 60 100
PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
RestPsychicStatus
Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
SnarlDarkSpecial 55 95
SwiftNormalSpecial 60

Murkrow sprites

Type Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Murkrow sprite from Silver Murkrow sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Murkrow sprite from Diamond & Pearl Murkrow sprite from Black & White Murkrow sprite from X & Y Murkrow sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Murkrow sprite from Legends: Arceus Murkrow sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Murkrow Shiny sprite from Silver Murkrow Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Murkrow Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Murkrow Shiny sprite from Black & White Murkrow Shiny sprite from X & Y Murkrow Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Murkrow Shiny sprite from Legends: Arceus

Where to find Murkrow

Gold
Silver
Crystal
Route 7, 16, 18
Ruby
Sapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed Lost Cave
LeafGreen
Emerald
Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond Eterna Forest, Lost Tower
Pearl
Platinum
Trade/migrate from another game
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Route 7, 16
Black Abundant Shrine
White
Black 2
White 2
Trade/migrate from another game
X
Y
Route 15, 16
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
Sun
Moon
Vast Poni Canyon, Poké Pelago
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Hau'oli Cemetery
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
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
Scarlet
Violet
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

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