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Murkrow

#198 in the Black and White Pokédex • Darkness Pokémon

Pokémon Black

If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.

Pokémon White

If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.

Pokédexes

-

Egg Group

Flying

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

1 Spe

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

30

Base Experience

81
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Murkrow

Murkrow

#198

Dusk StoneUse Dusk Stone
Honchkrow

Honchkrow

#430

Pokémon Black

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Abundant Shrine

Walking in tall grass or a cave485%

-

Abundant Shrine

Walking in dark grass585%

-

Quagsire

Yanmega

Murkrow normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Murkrow sprite

Shiny

Murkrow

Darkness Pokémon

#198
DarkFlying

Height

0.5 m

Weight

2.1 kg

Base XP

81

Abilities

InsomniaSuper LuckPrankster

HP

60

Attack

85

Defense

42

Sp. Atk

85

Sp. Def

42

Speed

91

Total

405

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

ElectricIceRock

Resistances

Takes 0× from

GroundPsychic

Takes 0.5× from

GrassGhostDark
Class
Description
StartPeckFlyingPhysical3510035

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

StartAstonishGhostPhysical3010015

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

5PursuitDarkPhysical4010020

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

11HazeIceStatus--30

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

15Wing AttackFlyingPhysical6010035

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

21Night ShadeGhostSpecial-10015

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

25AssuranceDarkPhysical5010010

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

31TauntDarkStatus-10020

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

35Feint AttackDarkPhysical60-20

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

41Mean LookNormalStatus--5

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

45Foul PlayDarkPhysical9510015

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

51TailwindFlyingStatus--30

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

55Sucker PunchDarkPhysical801005

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

61TormentDarkStatus-10015

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

65QuashDarkStatus-10015

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

Class
Description
AssuranceDarkPhysical5010010

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

Brave BirdFlyingPhysical12010015

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

Confuse RayGhostStatus-10010

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

Drill PeckFlyingPhysical8010020

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

Feather DanceFlyingStatus-10015

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

Feint AttackDarkPhysical60-20

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

Mirror MoveFlyingStatus--20

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

Perish SongNormalStatus--5

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

Psycho ShiftPsychicStatus-9010

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

RoostFlyingStatus--5

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

ScreechNormalStatus-8540

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

Sky AttackFlyingPhysical140905

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

WhirlwindNormalStatus-10020

The target is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

Wing AttackFlyingPhysical6010035

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

Class
Description
HM02FlyFlyingPhysical909515

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

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 PowerNormalSpecial110015

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.

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--5

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.

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.

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 target’s Sp. Atk stat decrease.

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.

Prankster

Hidden Ability

Gives priority to a status move.

Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.

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B/W / Pokédex

Murkrow

Murkrow

#198 in the Black and White Pokédex • Darkness Pokémon

Pokémon Black

If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.

Pokémon White

If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.

Pokédexes

-

Egg Group

Flying

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

1 Spe

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

30

Base Experience

81
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Murkrow

Murkrow

#198

Dusk StoneUse Dusk Stone
Honchkrow

Honchkrow

#430

Pokémon Black

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Abundant Shrine

Walking in tall grass or a cave485%

-

Abundant Shrine

Walking in dark grass585%

-

Quagsire

Yanmega

Murkrow normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Murkrow sprite

Shiny

Murkrow

Darkness Pokémon

#198
DarkFlying

Height

0.5 m

Weight

2.1 kg

Base XP

81

Abilities

InsomniaSuper LuckPrankster

HP

60

Attack

85

Defense

42

Sp. Atk

85

Sp. Def

42

Speed

91

Total

405

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

ElectricIceRock

Resistances

Takes 0× from

GroundPsychic

Takes 0.5× from

GrassGhostDark
Class
Description
StartPeckFlyingPhysical3510035

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

StartAstonishGhostPhysical3010015

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

5PursuitDarkPhysical4010020

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

11HazeIceStatus--30

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

15Wing AttackFlyingPhysical6010035

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

21Night ShadeGhostSpecial-10015

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

25AssuranceDarkPhysical5010010

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

31TauntDarkStatus-10020

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

35Feint AttackDarkPhysical60-20

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

41Mean LookNormalStatus--5

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

45Foul PlayDarkPhysical9510015

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

51TailwindFlyingStatus--30

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

55Sucker PunchDarkPhysical801005

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

61TormentDarkStatus-10015

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

65QuashDarkStatus-10015

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

Class
Description
AssuranceDarkPhysical5010010

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

Brave BirdFlyingPhysical12010015

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

Confuse RayGhostStatus-10010

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

Drill PeckFlyingPhysical8010020

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

Feather DanceFlyingStatus-10015

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

Feint AttackDarkPhysical60-20

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

Mirror MoveFlyingStatus--20

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

Perish SongNormalStatus--5

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

Psycho ShiftPsychicStatus-9010

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

RoostFlyingStatus--5

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

ScreechNormalStatus-8540

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

Sky AttackFlyingPhysical140905

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

WhirlwindNormalStatus-10020

The target is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

Wing AttackFlyingPhysical6010035

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

Class
Description
HM02FlyFlyingPhysical909515

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

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 PowerNormalSpecial110015

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.

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--5

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.

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.

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 target’s Sp. Atk stat decrease.

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.

Prankster

Hidden Ability

Gives priority to a status move.

Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.

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