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Murkrow
Darkness Pokémon |
ヤミカラス
Yamikarasu |
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#198 |
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Type
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Abilities
Insomnia or Super Luck |
Prankster
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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
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation II
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Murkrow (Japanese: ヤミカラス Yamikarasu) is a dual-type Dark/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
It evolves into Honchkrow when exposed to a Dusk Stone.
Biology
Murkrow is an avian Pokémon with black feathers. Its crooked, yellow beak and the three, feathery tufts on its head resemble a fake drawn witch's nose and hat respectively. The feathery crest is smaller on the female than on the male. It has semi-circular, red eyes with white sclerae and pupils and a spiky collar of feathers around its neck. The shaggy feathers on its tail resemble the end of a broom, and there is a thin, red band at the base of the tail. Its yellow feet have four toes, three facing forward and one backward.
Murkrow has a fondness for anything sparkly, and it will go as far as fighting with other Pokémon, such as Meowth or Gabite, in order to gain their stashes. Whenever it is chased, it loses the attacker by leading it down dark mountain trails, and sometimes it does this to travelers as a mean spirited prank. Its thieving and nocturnal nature has led it to become representative of misfortune. It is possible to train a Murkrow to repeat words, as seen under Team Rocket's ownership. Murkrow usually live in flocks amongst forests and swamps.
In the anime
Major appearances
Paul's Murkrow
Paul has a Murkrow, which evolved into a Honchkrow. It debuted in Top-Down Training!.
Other
In Pikachu & Pichu, multiple Murkrow were causing trouble in Big Town. They first appeared when Pikachu landed on their pole.
In All That Glitters!, three Murkrow stole Ash's Badges. They then joined forces with Ash's Noctowl against Team Rocket, and Ash eventually got back his Badges.
In Hocus Pokémon, Lily has a Murkrow that often sat on her shoulder and helped her with spells.
In Like a Meowth to a Flame, multiple Murkrow attacked Ash and his friends for unknown reasons as they were searching for a restaurant. Pikachu tried to scare the Murkrow away with Thunderbolt, but they kept on coming back. Tyson's Meowth then arrived and got rid of the Murkrow by using Fury Swipes on them.
In PK20, a Murkrow stole a large diamond ring piece that Pikachu and Meowth's groups were after. Murkrow accidentally dropped the piece later on.
In Try for the Family Stone!, Mitchell has a Murkrow that would play pranks on travelers by causing hallucinations.
In Mimikyu Unmasked!, three Murkrow kept stealing Jessie's Malasadas and later stole Mimikyu's rag. More Murkrow later attacked Jessie and Mimikyu.
Minor appearances
In Trouble in Big Town, a Murkrow popped the balloons Little Pichu hung onto.
In Great Bowls of Fire!, multiple Murkrow were living in the Dragon Great Land.
Two Murkrow appeared in Tie One On!.
Two Murkrow appeared in Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.
A Murkrow appeared in Tree's a Crowd.
A Murkrow appeared in A Bite to Remember.
A Murkrow appeared in Going, Going, Yawn.
In Who's Flying Now?, a Murkrow was featured in the Fortree City Feather Festival.
Multiple Murkrow appeared in Destiny Deoxys.
Multiple Murkrow appeared in The Rise of Darkrai.
A Murkrow appeared in Journey to the Unown!.
Multiple Murkrow appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
In A Rivalry to Gible On!, two Murkrow were living on Mt. Shady.
In Dawn of a Royal Day!, a Coordinator's Murkrow competed in the Arrowroot Contest.
In Casting a Paul on Barry!, a Murkrow flew over Team Rocket.
In Mystery on a Deserted Island!, Cilan's demonstration featured a Murkrow evolving into a Honchkrow.
Multiple Murkrow appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.
In Kalos League Passion with a Certain Flare!, a wild Murkrow stole a snack that Clemont's Chespin was about to eat.
A Trainer's Murkrow appeared in Alola to New Adventure!.
A Trainer's Mukrow appeared in Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!.
In A Seasoned Search!, two Murkrow were attracted by Bounsweet's Sweet Scent during her attempts to attract an Oricorio.
In Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?, a Murkrow was scared off by a Gengar.
In Tough Guy Trials!, three Murkrow flew above Team Rocket during a call to Matori.
In Dummy, You Shrunk the Kids!, a Murkrow tried to attack a shrunken Ash and Lillie as they were riding on a Comfey.
In Securing the Future!, three Trainers' Murkrow joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its true form.
Multiple Murkrow appeared in Evolving Research!. One attacked Sophocles's Charjabug but failed to injure it.
In Show Me the Metal!, a Murkrow attempted to steal a nut from one of the Meltan, which had fallen on top of a Pokémon School building. Rowlet eventually retrieved it and gave it back to the Meltan.
In Got Meltan?, a Murkrow stole the Meltan that befriended Rowlet. Though Rowlet got Meltan back, the Murkrow was revealed to still have Meltan's nut.
In Battle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Murkrow competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference but ended up losing.
A Trainer's Murkrow appeared in Finding a Legend!.
A Trainer's Murkrow appeared in Trade, Borrow, and Steal!.
In Sobble Spies a Stealthy Strategy!, four Murkrow actors shot a scene in an action movie directed by Kublock.
Pokédex entries
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EP184 |
Murkrow |
Ash's Pokédex |
Murkrow, the Darkness Pokémon. Murkrow confuse would-be attackers by luring them into dark mountain trails, where they are sure to get lost. |
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DP040 |
Murkrow |
Dawn's Pokédex |
Murkrow, the Darkness Pokémon. Many people believe that if you see a Murkrow at night, it will bring bad luck. |
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In the manga
Murkrow in
Pokémon Adventures
Ash & Pikachu
Three Murkrow appeared in The Murkrows' Plot.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Silver's Murkrow
Murkrow debuted in Murkrow Row where it stole the luggage Joey was delivering and was attacked by Aibo and captured afterwards by Gold.
Silver has a Murkrow on his team obtained prior to his appearance in Quilava Quandary flying over Ecruteak City. He is mostly used as flight transportation. He evolved into a Honchkrow in Dealing With A Koffing Fit.
Karen is later seen with two Murkrow in The Last Battle VII. Like Silver, she uses them for flight transport.
Three Murkrow appeared in Crafty Carnivine.
Ariana has a Murkrow, which first appeared in Pleased as Punch With Parasect.
Four wild Murkrow were seen flying around the Lost Hotel in Pinsir Glares.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
A Murkrow appeared in The Great Search! Let's Rescue The Slowpoke!, under the ownership of Team Rocket.
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
A Murkrow appeared in GDZ40.
A Murkrow appeared in GDZ47, under the ownership of a thief.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
A Murkrow appeared in a flashback in Deoxys, The Phantom Pokémon! (Part 1).
In the TCG
- Main article: Murkrow (TCG)
In the TFG
One Murkrow figure has been released.
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Murkrow and Shuppet are members of Team Ebony.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. |
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Johto
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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. |
Stadium 2 |
Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night. |
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Hoenn
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Kanto
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Ruby |
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. |
Sapphire |
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. |
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. |
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Sinnoh
#074 |
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Johto
#213 |
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. |
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If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails. |
White |
Black 2 |
If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it then lose the pursuer on mountain trails. |
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Hoenn
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It hides any shiny object it finds in a secret location. Murkrow and Meowth loot one another's stashes. |
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Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night. |
Omega Ruby |
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. |
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Alola
SM: #277 |
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Alola
USUM: #078 |
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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 |
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. |
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It searches for shiny things for its boss. Murkrow's presence is said to be unlucky, so many people detest it. |
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII. |
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Game locations
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Eterna Forest and Lost TowerNight |
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SoulSilver |
Routes 7 and 16Night
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Vast Poni Canyon, Poké Pelago |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. |
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games. |
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Trozei! |
Phobos Jet, Endless Level 47, Forever Level 13, Mr. Who's Den |
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Great Canyon (5F-7F), Western Cave (1F-2F), Wish Cave (39F-42F) |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
Concealed Ruins (B1F-B29F), World Abyss (B1F-B14F) |
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MD Sky |
Concealed Ruins (B1F-B29F), World Abyss (B1F-B14F) |
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Teakwood Forest, Dark castle |
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Rumble Blast |
Hauntyard: Everspring Valley (post-ending) |
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Magical Lake: Protect Pichu in the Forest |
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Battle Trozei |
Mysterious Fountain: Stage 1 |
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Rumble World |
Pearl Marsh: Colossal Tree (All Areas) |
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Rumble Rush |
Dragonite Sea, Pinsir Sea, Mimikyu Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Arceus Sea, Mimikyu SeaFinal |
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In events
GSC |
Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Beat Up Murkrow |
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United States |
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August 30 to September 26, 2002;
December 27, 2002 to January 2, 2003 |
RSEFRLG |
Gather More Pokémon! Third Campaign Murkrow |
Japanese |
Japan |
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January 14 to 29, 2006 |
Stats
Base stats
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Attack:
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81 - 150 |
157 - 295 |
Defense:
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42 - 103 |
80 - 201 |
Sp. Atk:
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81 - 150 |
157 - 295 |
Sp. Def:
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42 - 103 |
80 - 201 |
Speed:
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86 - 157 |
168 - 309 |
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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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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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TCG-only moves
Move |
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Switcheroo |
Murkrow (Supreme Victors 72) |
Side game data
Evolution
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Sprites
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For other sprites and images, please see
Murkrow images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Murkrow shares its category name with Sableye. They are both known as the Darkness Pokémon.
- Despite being a Generation II Pokémon, it was actually only available in Kanto in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal. The same is true for Slugma and Houndour. All three can be obtained in Johto via the Safari Zone in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
- Murkrow can be seen as a parallel to Misdreavus. Both of them are Generation II Pokémon whose only evolutionary event utilizes a Dusk Stone into their evolved forms. Murkrow is exclusive to Pokémon FireRed, Diamond, and Black while Misdreavus is exclusive to LeafGreen, Pearl, and White. Additionally, both appear to be based on fake drawn witches.
- Murkrow is the only Pokémon that evolves with a Dusk Stone that is not a Ghost-type.
- Murkrow is the lightest Dark-type Pokémon.
- Murkrow comes before Misdreavus in the Johto Pokédex, but Murkrow's evolution, Honchkrow, comes after Misdreavus's evolution, Mismagius, in the Sinnoh part of the National Pokédex.
- In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, Murkrow is programmed to be able to learn Punishment through breeding, but no other Pokémon in the Flying Group can pass down Punishment as an Egg Move in those games. Vullaby and Mandibuzz are the only Flying Egg Group Pokémon that can learn Punishment, but they cannot pass down the move due to being female-only species.
Origin
Murkrow seems to be based on a crow, more specifically the carrion crow. Its crest resembles that of the black hawk-eagle. Its crest can also be taken to resemble a pointed hat, and its tail the bristles of a broom, giving it a resemblance to a fake drawn witch in flight. In regards to its Generation IV evolution, it can also be taken to resemble a gang member under a head Honchkrow. Its ability to mimic voices is referencing crows' and ravens' ability to imitate other sounds.
Name origin
Murkrow is a combination of murky or murder (a group of crows) and crow.
Yamikarasu is a combination of 闇 yami (darkness) and 烏 karasu (crow).
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
ヤミカラス Yamikarasu |
From 闇 yami and 烏 karasu |
French |
Cornèbre |
From corneille and ténèbre |
Spanish |
Murkrow |
Same as English name |
German |
Kramurx |
From Krähe, Rabe and Murks |
Italian |
Murkrow |
Same as English name |
Korean |
니로우 Nirou |
From night and crow |
Cantonese Chinese |
黑暗鴉 Hāk'am'ā |
From 黑暗 hāk'am and 鴉 ā |
Mandarin Chinese |
黑暗鴉 / 黑暗鸦 Hēi'ànyā |
From 黑暗 hēi'àn and 鴉 / 鸦 yā |
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[hide]More languages |
Hindi |
मारक्रो Murkrow |
Transcription of English name |
Russian |
Маркроу Murkrou |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
ยามิคาราซึ Yamikharasue |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
- Paul's Murkrow
- Silver's Murkrow
External links
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