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Honchkrow
Big Boss Pokémon |
ドンカラス
Dongkarasu |
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#430 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Insomnia or Super Luck |
Moxie
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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EV yield
Total: 2 |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Honchkrow (Japanese: ドンカラス Dongkarasu) is a dual-type Dark/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
It evolves from Murkrow when exposed to a Dusk Stone.
Biology
Honchkrow is a dark-blue avian Pokémon with plumage resembling a person dressed in formal attire, one that most resembles a mob boss. It has a large feather crest resembling a fedora hat that has spikes extending from the back. It has circular red eyes with white sclerae and dark blue eyelids. Its yellow beak is slightly curved, and its head is supported by a broad, short neck. Honchkrow has a white and prominent crest of feathers on its chest that bears resemblance to a beard or cravat. Its wings have red feathers on the inside. Honchkrow has black feet with four toes. The tail's base is a white, cylindrical stalk, on which there is a growth of red feathers on the end. Honchkrow is known to be ruthless. With a mere cry, it can summon and organize flocks of Murkrow in this manner and is known as the "summoner of the night" by the pitch-black darkness that often accompany such a spectacle.
It is said that a Honchkrow will never forgive the mistakes of the Murkrow that follow it. These flocks have been seen flying at night. The purpose of the flocks is unclear, but they are known to collect food for the Honchkrow that organized them. Honchkrow normally spends the daytime hours tending to its feathers in solitude. It is a scavenger that lives in swamps, forests, human towns and cities, and plains.
In the anime
Major appearances
Paul's Honchkrow
Honchkrow made its main series debut in a flashback in Lost Leader Strategy!, where it was revealed that Paul's Murkrow had evolved. Honchkrow made its physical debut in Aiding the Enemy, where it battled Turtwig.
Other
Multiple Honchkrow appeared in Mystery on a Deserted Island!, where at least one them was part of the Pirate's crew of Pokémon. Many of the Big Boss Pokémon later appeared on the Deserted Island with the treasure. When Ash and his friends went to the island, the Honchkrow were the first Pokémon the group saw.
Minor appearances
Honchkrow debuted in The Rise of Darkrai, under the ownership of a Coordinator named Allegra. It was sent out to try and clear away the fog surrounding Alamos Town with Defog. However, the move didn't work due to the fog being a by-product of Palkia's control over the space in the area.
A Honchkrow appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
In Mystery on a Deserted Island!, Cilan's demonstration featured a Honchkrow evolving from a Murkrow.
In A Relay in the Sky!, a Trainer's Honchkrow competed in the Pokémon Sky Relay. It was in a team also consisting of Swanna and Emolga.
In Master Class Choices!, a Performer's Honchkrow competed in the Fleurrh Showcase. In Master Class is in Session!, it competed in the Gloire Showcase.
Pokédex entries
Entry |
DP100 |
Honchkrow |
Ash's Pokédex |
Honchkrow, the Big Boss Pokémon and the evolved form of Murkrow. Honchkrow recruits many Murkrow to travel with it, and it spends much of its time at home preening its feathers. |
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In the manga
Honchkrow in
Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Silver's Honchkrow
Honchkrow appeared in Passing by Probopass and Maneuvering around Magnezone, under Cyrus's command.
In Dealing With A Koffing Fit, Silver's Murkrow evolved into a Honchkrow alongside his Sneasel, which became a Weavile.
Pokémon Try Adventure
Mister Crow's main Pokémon is a Honchkrow.
In the TCG
- Main article: Honchkrow (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
#075 |
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Johto
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Diamond |
Becoming active at night, it is known to swarm with numerous Murkrow in tow. |
Pearl |
It makes its Murkrow cronies bring it food. It idles its time away, grooming itself in its nest. |
Platinum |
If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called "Summoner of Night." |
HeartGold |
It is merciless by nature. It is said that it never forgives the mistakes of its Murkrow followers. |
SoulSilver |
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Unova
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Black |
If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called "Summoner of Night." |
White |
Black 2 |
If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called "Summoner of Night." |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
Mountain #052 |
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Hoenn
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X |
If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called "Summoner of Night." |
Y |
Becoming active at night, it is known to swarm with numerous Murkrow in tow. |
Omega Ruby |
If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called "Summoner of Night." |
Alpha Sapphire |
Becoming active at night, it is known to swarm with numerous Murkrow in tow. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
SM: #278 |
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Alola
USUM: #079 |
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Kanto
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. |
Sun |
A single cry from this nocturnal Pokémon, and more than a hundred of its Murkrow cronies will assemble. |
Moon |
If its Murkrow cronies fail to catch food for it, or if it feels they have betrayed it, it will hunt them down wherever they are and punish them. |
Ultra Sun |
It will absolutely not forgive failure from or betrayal by its goons. It has no choice in this if it wants to maintain the order of the flock. |
Ultra Moon |
Its goons take care of most of the fighting for it. The only time it dirties its own hands is in delivering a final blow to finish off an opponent. |
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Galar
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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Diamond |
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Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Generation V |
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Abundant Shrine (rustling grass) |
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White |
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Black 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
Spacial Rift (B1F-B9F, B11F-B15F, Deep Spacial Rift B1F-B4F, B6F-B9F) |
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MD Sky |
Spacial Rift (B1F-B9F, B11F-B15F, Deep Spacial Rift B1F-B4F, B6F-B9F) |
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Ranger: SoA |
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Rumble |
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PokéPark Wii |
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Ranger: GS |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
Hauntyard: Everspring Valley (Post-ending) |
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Rumble U |
Magical Lake: Protect Pichu in the Forest |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
Mysterious Fountain: Stage 1 |
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Shuffle |
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Rumble World |
Pearl Marsh: Colossal Tree (All Areas) |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Dragonite Sea, Pinsir Sea, Mimikyu Sea, Arceus Sea, Mimikyu SeaFinal |
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In events
USUM |
Team Rainbow Rocket's Ambition Cyrus's Honchkrow |
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Japan |
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January 20 to March 11, 2018 |
Stats
Base stats
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160 - 207 |
310 - 404 |
Attack:
125
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117 - 194 |
229 - 383 |
Defense:
52
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51 - 114 |
98 - 223 |
Sp. Atk:
105
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99 - 172 |
193 - 339 |
Sp. Def:
52
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51 - 114 |
98 - 223 |
Speed:
71
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68 - 135 |
132 - 265 |
Total:
505
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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- If Miracle Eye is used by an opponent or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Psychic-type moves is 1×.
- If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of Ground-type moves is 1×.
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII.
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Side game data
Evolution
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Dusk Stone
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Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
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Generation V |
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Generation VI |
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Generation VII |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Honchkrow images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Honchkrow's English name uses a Japanese-origin word in its name ("honcho" is derived from hanchō), while Honchkrow's Japanese name uses a western-origin word in its name ("don" is derived from Italian don and Latin dominus). Both are leader-like names and sometimes are used for leaders of shadier organizations.
Origin
Honchkrow is based on a crow or raven. With its bulkier, more powerful appearance, Honchkrow looks much more like a raven than its pre-evolved form does, but its coloration resembles that of the hooded crow. While Murkrow appears to be based on fabrication witches of western folklore, Honchkrow's appearance is reminiscent of a crime boss, giving a new interpretation to Murkrow as a gang member under Honchkrow. Its crest even looks like a wide-brimmed fedora hat, an article of clothing often associated with mobsters. However, Honchkrow's tail does resemble a besom broom, which has long been connected with fabrication witchcraft, and its hat- and beard-like feathers also give the impression of a fabrication sorcerer or wizard in fake tales. The design of Honchkrow's hat could also take inspiration from the hardened crests likened to that of the great hornbill and the cassowary.
Name origin
Honchkrow is a combination of honcho (a leader or boss) and crow.
Dongkarasu is a combination of don and 烏 karasu (crow).
In other languages
Language |
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Japanese |
ドンカラス Dongkarasu |
From don and 烏 karasu |
French |
Corboss |
From corbeau and boss |
Spanish |
Honchkrow |
Same as English name |
German |
Kramshef |
From Krähe and Chef |
Italian |
Honchkrow |
Same as English name |
Korean |
돈크로우 Donkeurou |
From don and crow |
Cantonese Chinese |
烏鴉頭頭 Wū Ā Tàuh Tàuh |
Literally "Crow chief" |
Mandarin Chinese |
烏鴉頭頭 / 乌鸦头头 Wū Yā Tóu Tóu |
Literally "Crow chief" |
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Thai |
ดอนคาราซึ Donkharasue |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
- Paul's Honchkrow
- Silver's Honchkrow
External links
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