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In ''[[DP100|Aiding the Enemy!]]'', it battled {{AP|Turtwig}}. It charged up a Sky Attack, but the charge up time allowed Turtwig to hit with {{m|Energy Ball}}. Turtwig managed to dodge Sky Attack and {{m|Night Slash}}, but Honchkrow managed to reverse its angle and struck with another Night Slash. It also hit consecutive {{m|Aerial Ace}}s. Just then, Turtwig evolved into {{p|Grotle}}, but Paul and Honchkrow were undeterred and continued their onslaught of Aerial Ace, which Grotle was unable to dodge due to its drastically increased mass and reduced speed. Honchkrow powered up and struck with a Sky Attack, Grotle stumbling and allowing Honchkrow to strike. A final {{m|Dark Pulse}} was enough to finish off Grotle, severely damaging Grotle's self-esteem. | In ''[[DP100|Aiding the Enemy!]]'', it battled {{AP|Turtwig}}. It charged up a Sky Attack, but the charge up time allowed Turtwig to hit with {{m|Energy Ball}}. Turtwig managed to dodge Sky Attack and {{m|Night Slash}}, but Honchkrow managed to reverse its angle and struck with another Night Slash. It also hit consecutive {{m|Aerial Ace}}s. Just then, Turtwig evolved into {{p|Grotle}}, but Paul and Honchkrow were undeterred and continued their onslaught of Aerial Ace, which Grotle was unable to dodge due to its drastically increased mass and reduced speed. Honchkrow powered up and struck with a Sky Attack, Grotle stumbling and allowing Honchkrow to strike. A final {{m|Dark Pulse}} was enough to finish off Grotle, severely damaging Grotle's self-esteem. | ||
[[File:Paul Honchkrow Super Luck.png|thumb|left| | [[File:Paul Honchkrow Super Luck.png|thumb|left|220px|Super Luck activated]] | ||
In ''[[DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!]]'', Paul entered it in the [[Squallville PokéRinger]] competition. It was immediately put up against the reigning champion, [[Provo]] and his {{p|Dragonite}}. However, Paul and Honchkrow immediately proved to be deadly opponents as Honchkrow outflew Dragonite at every turn and dodged its powerful {{m|Fire Punch}} and {{m|Dragon Pulse}}. It managed to get the ring before Dragonite, but dropped it when Dragonite's {{m|Dragon Rush}} landed a hit. Both Pokémon raced for the ring | In ''[[DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!]]'', Paul entered it in the [[Squallville PokéRinger]] competition. It was immediately put up against the reigning champion, [[Provo]] and his {{p|Dragonite}}. However, Paul and Honchkrow immediately proved to be deadly opponents as Honchkrow outflew Dragonite at every turn and dodged its powerful {{m|Fire Punch}} and {{m|Dragon Pulse}}. It managed to get the ring before Dragonite, but dropped it when Dragonite's {{m|Dragon Rush}} landed a hit. Both Pokémon raced for the ring; Honchkrow got it first and flew for the goal. As Dragonite prepared another Dragon Rush, Paul had Honchkrow ride the wind and land a Sky Attack, which knocked out Dragonite thanks to Honchkrow's {{a|Super Luck}} Ability. With a knockout, Paul won the round easily. It was also shown defeating a {{p|Swellow}} and [[Steveland]]'s {{p|Skiploom}} to reach the final. | ||
[[File:Ash Staraptor vs Paul Honchkrow.png|thumb|220px|Honchkrow vs Staraptor]] | |||
In the final round, it battled [[Ash's Staravia]], who managed to beat it to the ring. However, Honchkrow attacked with Sky Attack and overpowered Staravia's {{m|Brave Bird}}, but Staravia managed to hold onto the ring and recovered. Honchkrow tried again to get the ring with a Dark Pulse, but Staravia once again kept hold of it. Riding the wind, Honchkrow struck with Aerial Ace and took possession of the ring, but lost it again when Staravia used Quick Attack to steal it straight out of Honchkrow's beak. Honchkrow struck with a Sky Attack and then, anticipating that Ash would counter with Quick Attack, Paul ordered Honchkrow to dodge and flatten Staravia with a Night Slash. | |||
As Honchkrow prepared a Sky Attack to finish Staravia, he evolved into {{p|Staraptor}} and reclaimed the ring. Honchkrow managed to knock the ring out of Staraptor's beak, and stalled Staraptor by using Night Slash. However, Honchkrow took a beating from Staraptor's newly learned {{m|Close Combat}} and the two clashed with Sky Attack and Brave Bird once more. Staraptor managed to recover quicker this time and chased Honchkrow to the ring. Just as Honchkrow was about to close its beak on the ring, Staraptor swatted the ring onto the goal with his wing, meaning that Honchkrow came second. On the ground, Paul lay the blame for the loss on Honchkrow, saying that its response time was too slow. | |||
As Honchkrow prepared a Sky Attack to finish Staravia, he evolved into {{p|Staraptor}} and reclaimed the ring. Honchkrow managed to knock the ring out of Staraptor's beak, and stalled Staraptor by using Night Slash. However, Honchkrow took a beating from Staraptor's newly learned {{m|Close Combat}} | |||
It was used to battle Ash as Paul's fourth | It was used to battle Ash as Paul's fourth Pokémon in ''[[DP131|Pedal to the Mettle!]]'', where it fought {{TP|Ash|Grotle}} again. Everyone knew that Ash putting Grotle up against Honchkrow to avenge its loss was a mistake, but Ash persisted. Shielded by {{TP|Paul|Electabuzz}}'s {{m|Light Screen}}, it managed to block the hit from {{m|Energy Ball}}. Honchkrow used Haze to blind Grotle and then hit with another Night Slash. When Grotle used {{m|Synthesis}}, Honchkrow used the delay to charge its Sky Attack, which crashed against {{m|Rock Climb}}. Honchkrow proved far more powerful and knocked Grotle out again. | ||
In ''[[DP188|Battling a Thaw in Relations!]]'', it was seen at Reggie's house, along with Torterra, {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}}, and Weavile; they were all unhappy to find out Paul had lost. | In ''[[DP188|Battling a Thaw in Relations!]]'', it was seen at Reggie's house, along with Torterra, {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}}, and Weavile; they were all unhappy to find out Paul had lost. | ||
==Personality and characteristics== | ==Personality and characteristics== | ||
[[File:Paul Honchkrow disappointed.png|thumb|left|220px|Honchkrow upset over disappointing Paul]] | |||
[[File:Paul and Honchkrow.png|thumb|250px|Honchkrow and Paul]] | |||
Honchkrow is considered to be the backbone of Paul's team since it has rarely ever failed him, except in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]'' as Murkrow where it lost in battle to [[Cynthia's Garchomp]], and finally in ''[[DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!]]'' where it lost the [[PokéRinger]] contest to [[Ash's Staraptor]]. It was also shown in this episode to be a bit sensitive, taking Paul's scolding to heart. It still, however, shows the ruthlessness typical of its species and Paul's common attitude. | Honchkrow is considered to be the backbone of Paul's team since it has rarely ever failed him, except in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]'' as Murkrow where it lost in battle to [[Cynthia's Garchomp]], and finally in ''[[DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!]]'' where it lost the [[PokéRinger]] contest to [[Ash's Staraptor]]. It was also shown in this episode to be a bit sensitive, taking Paul's scolding to heart. It still, however, shows the ruthlessness typical of its species and Paul's common attitude. | ||
Its aerial prowess and strength were shown on several occasions, most notably during the [[Squallville PokéRinger]] competition, where it was able to take down the four-time defending champion in a single attack. | |||
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==Moves used== | ==Moves used== | ||
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