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Murkrow

Murkrow

#213 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Darkness Pokémon

Murkrow

#213 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Darkness Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

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

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.

Quagsire

Yanmega

Murkrow normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Murkrow sprite

Shiny

Murkrow

Darkness Pokémon

#213
DarkFlying

Height

0.5 m (1'08")

Weight

2.1 kg (4.6 lbs)

Abilities

InsomniaSuper Luck

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Murkrow takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Electric

Ice

Rock

Resists

Ground

Psychic

Grass

0.5×

Ghost

0.5×

Dark

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Updated Johto #213
EV yield
1 Spe
Catch rate
30
Base Exp.
81

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Flying
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon HeartGold box art

HeartGold

Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.

Pokémon SoulSilver box art

SoulSilver

It is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Murkrow

Murkrow

#213

Dusk StoneUse Dusk Stone
Honchkrow

Honchkrow

#430

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
HeartGold
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 7

Road 7

Walking in tall grass or a cave1720%

At night

Route 7

Road 7

Walking in tall grass or a cave1710%

Radio off, At night

Route 7

Road 7

Walking in tall grass or a cave194%

At night

Route 7

Road 7

Walking in tall grass or a cave191%

At night

Route 16

Road 16

Walking in tall grass or a cave295%

At night

Route 16

Road 16

Walking in tall grass or a cave295%

At night

Johto Safari Zone

Safari Zone Swamp

Walking in tall grass or a cave1510%

At night

Johto Safari Zone

Safari Zone Swamp

Walking in tall grass or a cave1610%

At night

Johto Safari Zone

Safari Zone Swamp

Walking in tall grass or a cave1710%

At night

Johto Safari Zone

Safari Zone Swamp

Walking in tall grass or a cave1710%

In the morning

Johto Safari Zone

Safari Zone Swamp

Walking in tall grass or a cave1710%

During the day

SoulSilver
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 7

Road 7

Walking in tall grass or a cave1720%

At night

Route 7

Road 7

Walking in tall grass or a cave1710%

Radio off, At night

Route 16

Road 16

Walking in tall grass or a cave295%

At night

Route 16

Road 16

Walking in tall grass or a cave295%

At night

Johto Safari Zone

Safari Zone Swamp

Walking in tall grass or a cave1510%

At night

Johto Safari Zone

Safari Zone Swamp

Walking in tall grass or a cave1610%

At night

Johto Safari Zone

Safari Zone Swamp

Walking in tall grass or a cave1710%

At night

Johto Safari Zone

Safari Zone Swamp

Walking in tall grass or a cave1710%

In the morning

Johto Safari Zone

Safari Zone Swamp

Walking in tall grass or a cave1710%

During the day

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartPeckFlyingPhysical3510035

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

StartAstonishGhostPhysical3010015

The user attacks the foe 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 foe 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 foe is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage.

21Night ShadeGhostSpecial-10015

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

25AssuranceDarkPhysical5010010

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

31TauntDarkStatus-10020

The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four turns.

35Feint AttackDarkPhysical60-20

The user draws up to the foe disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.

41Mean LookNormalStatus--5

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

45Sucker PunchDarkPhysical801005

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

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
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-8510

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 foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four 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 foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe’s Sp. Def stat.

TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe’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 foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

TM41TormentDarkStatus-10015

The user torments and enrages the foe, 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, paralyzed, or has a burn.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

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

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 foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical4010010

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

TM47Steel WingSteelPhysical709025

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

TM49SnatchDarkStatus--10

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

TM51RoostFlyingStatus--5

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

TM58EndureNormalStatus--10

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

TM63EmbargoDarkStatus-10015

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

TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.

TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus-10020

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

TM77Psych UpNormalStatus--10

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

TM78CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

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

TM79Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015

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

TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

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

TM85Dream EaterPsychicSpecial10010015

An attack that works only on a sleeping foe. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user’s HP.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.

TM88PluckFlyingPhysical6010020

The user pecks the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user plucks 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.

HM02FlyFlyingPhysical909515

The user soars, then strikes 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
Air CutterFlyingSpecial559525

The user launches razorlike wind to slash the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

Heat WaveFireSpecial1009010

The user exhales a heated breath on the foe to attack. It may also leave the target with a burn.

Icy WindIceSpecial559515

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target’s Speed stat.

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

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

Ominous WindGhostSpecial601005

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

SpiteGhostStatus-10010

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

Sucker PunchDarkPhysical801005

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

SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

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

TailwindFlyingStatus--30

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

TwisterDragonSpecial4010020

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

UproarNormalSpecial5010010

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

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
Brave BirdFlyingPhysical12010015

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

Confuse RayGhostStatus-10010

The foe 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 foe with a mass of down that sharply lowers the Attack stat.

Feint AttackDarkPhysical60-20

The user draws up to the foe disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.

Mirror MoveFlyingStatus--20

The user counters the foe by mimicking the move last used by the foe.

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.

ScreechNormalStatus-8540

An earsplitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe’s Defense stat.

Sky AttackFlyingPhysical140905

A second-turn attack move with a high critical-hit ratio. It may also make the target flinch.

WhirlwindNormalStatus-10020

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

Wing AttackFlyingPhysical6010035

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

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.

#57

Quagsire

#102

Yanmega

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