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Honchkrow

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Honchkrow

#430 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Big Boss Pokémon

Honchkrow sprite

Normal

Shiny Honchkrow sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Black 2

If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called “Summoner of Night.”

Pokémon White 2

If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called “Summoner of Night.”

Details

Types

DarkFlying

Category

Big Boss Pokémon

Height

0.9 m (2'11")

Weight

27.3 kg (60.2 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0430

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

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

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

It's Super Effective

Type-only matchups for Honchkrow, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

Immune to

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
2 Atk
Catch rate
30
Base Exp.
177

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartWing AttackFlyingPhysical6010035

The target is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage.

StartHazeIceStatus--30

The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.

StartPursuitDarkPhysical4010020

An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.

StartAstonishGhostPhysical3010015

The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch.

25SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

35Nasty PlotDarkStatus--20

The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk.

45Foul PlayDarkPhysical9510015

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage.

55Night SlashDarkPhysical7010015

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.

65QuashDarkStatus-10015

The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.

75Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
Class
Description
TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus--20

The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden Power

Varies

Special30–7010015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM12TauntDarkStatus-10020

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM29PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

TM41TormentDarkStatus-10015

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--10

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical4010010

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM59IncinerateFireSpecial3010015

The user attacks the target with fire. If the target is holding a Berry, the Berry becomes burnt up and unusable.

TM60QuashDarkStatus-10015

The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.

TM63EmbargoDarkStatus-10015

It prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

TM67RetaliateNormalPhysical701005

The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this attack’s damage increases.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus-10020

A weak electric charge is launched at the target. It causes paralysis if it hits.

TM77Psych UpNormalStatus--10

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.

TM85Dream EaterPsychicSpecial10010015

The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user’s HP.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM88PluckFlyingPhysical6010020

The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM95SnarlDarkSpecial559515

The user yells as if it is ranting about something, making the targets’ Sp. Atk stat decrease.

HM02FlyFlyingPhysical909515

The user soars, then strikes its target on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.

Foul PlayDarkPhysical9510015

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage.

Heat WaveFireSpecial1009010

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing team. It may also leave targets with a burn.

Icy WindIceSpecial559515

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets’ Speed stat.

RoostFlyingStatus--10

The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

Sky AttackFlyingPhysical140905

A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. It may also make the target flinch.

Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

SnatchDarkStatus--10

The user steals the effects of any healing or stat-changing move the opponent attempts to use.

SpiteGhostStatus-10010

The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.

SuperpowerFightingPhysical1201005

The user attacks the target with great power. However, it also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense.

TailwindFlyingStatus--30

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns.

UproarNormalSpecial9010010

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.

Learn these before evolving. The source column identifies the original method and level where applicable.
Class
AcquisitionDescription
AssuranceDarkPhysical5010010

Prior evolution: level-up (Lv. 25)

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

Brave BirdFlyingPhysical12010015

Prior evolution: egg

The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. The user also takes serious damage.

Confuse RayGhostStatus-10010

Prior evolution: egg

The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.

Drill PeckFlyingPhysical8010020

Prior evolution: egg

A corkscrewing attack with the sharp beak acting as a drill.

Faint AttackDarkPhysical60-20

Prior evolution: level-up (Lv. 35)

The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.

Feather DanceFlyingStatus-10015

Prior evolution: egg

The user covers the target’s body with a mass of down that harshly lowers its Attack stat.

Mean LookNormalStatus--5

Prior evolution: level-up (Lv. 41)

The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.

Mirror MoveFlyingStatus--20

Prior evolution: egg

The user counters the target by mimicking the target’s last move.

Night ShadeGhostSpecial-10015

Prior evolution: level-up (Lv. 21)

The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage matching the user’s level.

PeckFlyingPhysical3510035

Prior evolution: level-up (Lv. 1)

The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.

Perish SongNormalStatus--5

Prior evolution: egg

Any Pokémon that hears this song faints in three turns, unless it switches out of battle.

Psycho ShiftPsychicStatus-9010

Prior evolution: egg

Using its psychic power of suggestion, the user transfers its status problems to the target.

ScreechNormalStatus-8540

Prior evolution: egg

An earsplitting screech harshly reduces the target’s Defense stat.

Sucker PunchDarkPhysical801005

Prior evolution: level-up (Lv. 55)

This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the target is not readying an attack, however.

WhirlwindNormalStatus-10020

Prior evolution: egg

The target is blown away and switched. In the wild, a battle against a single Pokémon ends.

These moves require the labeled trade, transfer or historical gift route. Individual options do not establish that every combination is legal.
Class
AcquisitionDescription
Air CutterFlyingSpecial559525

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing team. Critical hits land more easily.

CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

DefogFlyingStatus--15

Diamond/Pearl/Platinum Defog → trade to HGSS → PokéTransfer

A strong wind blows away the target’s obstacles such as Reflect or Light Screen. It also lowers the target’s evasiveness.

Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.

EndureNormalStatus--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

MimicNormalStatus--10

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Natural Gift

Varies

Physical-10015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

Ominous WindGhostSpecial601005

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Steel WingSteelPhysical709025

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The target is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user’s Defense stat.

SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing team. This attack never misses.

TwisterDragonSpecial4010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing team. It may also make targets flinch.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Insomnia

Ability Slot 1

Prevents the Pokémon from falling asleep.

Prevents sleep.

Super Luck

Ability Slot 2

Heightens the critical- hit ratios of moves.

Raises moves' critical hit rates one stage.

Moxie(Hidden Ability)

Boosts Attack after knocking out any Pokémon.

Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.

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