Murkrow

Murkrow
Umbreon
198
Slowking
Ability	Insomnia Super Luck Prankster(Hidden)
First game	Pokémon Gold and Silver
Creator	Game Freak

Murkrow<sup>(JPJapanese: ヤミカラス

Romaji: Yamikarasu)</sup> is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Dark/Flying Pokémon that made its first appearance in the second generation games Gold and Silver. It evolves into Honchkrow with a Dusk Stone.

Physiology and Behaviour

Murkrow is an avian Pokémon with black feathers. Its crooked, yellow beak and the three, feathery tufts on its head resemble a 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. Murkrow may also act as a servant of Honchkrow; with groups of at least 100 flying in at Honchkrow's call. There is a saying for Murkrow that goes, "Get home before the Murkrow fly."

Appearances

Other Pokémon games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Murkrow and Shuppet are members of Team Ebony.

Origin and inspiration

Murkrow seems to be based on a crow, more specifically the carrion crow. Its crest can be taken to resemble a pointed hat, its beak a hooked nose, and its tail the bristles of a broom, giving it a resemblance to a witch in flight. It may also be inspired by witches' familiars, which often can be crows or ravens. Its crest also resembles that of the black hawk-eagle. 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.

In-game information

Pokédex entries

Title	Entry
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
Pokémon Silver	It is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost.
Pokémon Crystal	It hides any shiny object it finds in a secret location. Murkrow and Meowth loot one another's stashes.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon Sapphire	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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon FireRed	It is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost.
Pokémon LeafGreen	Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	It is believed that seeing this Pokémon at night will bring about ominous occurrences.
Pokémon Pearl	It appears near travelers to lure them into deep forests. It is said to carry misfortune.
Pokémon Platinum	If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.
Pokémon HeartGold	Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
Pokémon SoulSilver	It is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost.
Fifth Pokémon generation
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.
Pokémon Black 2	If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.
Pokémon White 2	If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	It hides any shiny object it finds in a secret location. Murkrow and Meowth loot one another's stashes.
Pokémon Y	Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	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.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun	They awaken at dusk and take wing in the twilight, leading to the expression, “Get home before the Murkrow fly.”
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon Ultra Moon	It searches for shiny things for its boss. Murkrow's presence is said to be unlucky, so many people detest it.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	It is believed that seeing this Pokémon at night will bring about ominous occurrences.
Pokémon Shining Pearl	It appears near travelers to lure them into deep forests. It is said to bring misfortune.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus	Widely shunned as a bearer of ill fortune. Upon crossing paths with this creature, I've been told one must chant “Workrum, Workrum—bad luck, don't come” as a protective incantation.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
Pokémon Violet	If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.

Game locations

Title	Location(s)
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	Routes 7 and 16Night
Pokémon Silver	Routes 7 and 16Night
Pokémon Crystal	Routes 7 and 16Night
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	Trade
Pokémon FireRed	Lost Cave
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	Eterna Forest and Lost TowerNight
Pokémon Platinum	Trade
Pokémon HeartGold	Routes 7 and 16Night Safari Zone
Pokémon SoulSilver	Routes 7 and 16Night Safari Zone
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	Abundant Shrine
Pokémon Black 2	Pinwheel Forest (Hidden Grotto)
Pokémon White 2	Pinwheel Forest (Hidden Grotto)
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	Routes 15 and 16 (Horde Encounters)
Pokémon Y	Routes 15 and 16 (Horde Encounters)
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Soaring
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Soaring
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun	Vast Poni Canyon
Pokémon Moon	Vast Poni Canyon
Pokémon Ultra Sun	Hau'oli Cemetery (Night)
Pokémon Ultra Moon	Hau'oli Cemetery (Night)
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	Eterna Forest and Lost TowerNight Grand Underground
Pokémon Legends: Arceus	Crimson Mirelands, Cobalt Coastlands
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	South Province: Area One, Area Two, Area Three, Area Four, Area Five East Province: Area One, Area Two, Area Three, Tagtree Thicket West Province: Area Two, Area Three
Pokémon Violet	South Province: Area One, Area Two, Area Three, Area Four, Area Five East Province: Area One, Area Two, Area Three, Tagtree Thicket West Province: Area Two, Area Three

Evolution

Murkrow	Use Dusk Stone.	Honchkrow

Base Stats

Base Stats
HP	60
Attack	85
Defense	42
Sp. Attack	85
Sp. Defense	42
Speed	91
Total	405

Gallery

Sprites

Sprites
Gold File:PKMNG198-S.png Silver File:PKMNS198.png File:PKMNS198-S.png Crystal File:PKMNC198.gif File:PKMNC198-S.gif
Ruby Sapphire File:PKMNRS198.png File:PKMNRS198-S.png Emerald File:PKMNE198.gif File:PKMNE198-S.gif Fire Leaf File:PKMNFRLG198.png File:PKMNFRLG198-S.png
Diamond Pearl File:PKMNDP198-S.png Platinum File:PKMNP198.png File:PKMNP198-S.png Heart Soul File:PKMNHGSS198-S.png
Black White File:PKMNBW198-S.png Black 2 White 2 File:PKMNBW2198.png File:PKMNBW2198-S.png X Y File:PKMNXY198-S.png
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl File:PKMNBDSP198-S.png Legends Arceus File:PKMNPLA198.png File:PKMNPLA198-S.png Scarlet Violet File:PKMNSV198-S.png

Trivia

• Murkrow is the only Pokémon that evolves with a Dusk Stone that is not a Ghost-type.
• Murkrow is the lightest Dark-type Pokémon.