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Height
1'08" Imperial
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0.5 m Metric
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1'08"/0.5 m Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
4.6 lbs. Imperial
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2.1 kg Metric
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4.6 lbs./2.1 kg Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP 0
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Atk 0
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Def 0
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Sp.Atk 0
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Sp.Def 0
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Speed 1
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Base Exp.: 107
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Battle Exp.: 1071*
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Murkrow (Japanese: ヤミカラス Yamikarasu) is a dual-type Dark/Flying Pokémon.
It evolves into Honchkrow when exposed to a Dusk Stone.
Biology
Physiology
Murkrow is a small bird Pokémon with black feathers. Murkrow's shaggy, feathery tail bears the resemblance of the end of a broom, and has a small, short, red rod-like beginning segment of it. Murkrow has a crooked, yellow beak that resembles a witch's nose, a feather-crest that resembles a witch's hat and semi-circular eyes with red pupils. Murkrow's neck seems thin in comparison to the size of the head it supports, with an extension of feathers on its neck like a collar. Murkrow has four toes on its yellow feet, three forward and one backward.
Gender differences
Females have a smaller feather crest.
Special abilities
Being a Dark-type, it has most of the abilities and attributes that are standard to them. It also has an effect of unluckiness about it, but it mostly applies to its opponents. It's also possible to train one to repeat words like a real world parrot (as seen under Team Rocket's ownership), though Chatot is more famous for this ability. Murkrow and its evolution are also the only Pokémon that learn Quash by leveling up.
Behavior
Murkrow have a fondness for anything that's sparkly and has been known to steal things such as jewelry from people and hide them in all sorts of secret locations. It is these kleptomaniac tendencies that make Murkrow rivals with Meowth. Whenever a Murkrow finds itself being chased, it will lead the attacker to a dark mountain trail where the foe is bound to get itself lost. In the anime, it is said that when a Murkrow flies over someone's head late at night, something bad will happen.
Habitat
Murkrow usually live in forests or swamps, but they have been known to move into cities.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Murkrow are scavengers, and will eat most anything.
In the animeIn the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Gold, Silver, and Crystal all have Murkrow. However, Silver is the only one who actually has it on his team, which has since evolved into a Honchkrow at the start of the HeartGold & SoulSilver arc. Gold caught one at the start of Volume 8 while Crystal caught hers as one of the many Pokémon she captured for Professor Oak's research.
Karen is later seen with two Murkrow. Like Silver, she uses them for flight transport. Ariana of the newest Team Rocket incarnation also has a Murkrow.
In the TCGIn the TFG
One Murkrow figure has been released.
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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Gold
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Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
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Silver
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It is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost.
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Crystal
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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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Stadium 2
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Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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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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Sapphire
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{{{sapphiredex}}}
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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It is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost.
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LeafGreen
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Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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It is believed that seeing this Pokémon at night will bring about ominous occurrences.
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Pearl
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It appears near travelers to lure them into deep forests. It is said to carry misfortune.
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Platinum
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If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.
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HeartGold
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Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
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SoulSilver
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It is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost.
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Generation V
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Black
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If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.
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White
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{{{whitedex}}}
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Black 2
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If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.
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White 2
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In side games
In events
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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60
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120 - 167
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230 - 324
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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42
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42 - 103
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80 - 201
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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42
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42 - 103
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80 - 201
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91
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86 - 157
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168 - 309
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Total: 405
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Other Pokémon with this total
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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 V, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Murkrow
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Murkrow
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
Origin
Murkrow is 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 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 and crow. It may also be a combination of murder (a group of crows) and crow.
Yamikarasu is a combination of 闇 yami (dark) and 烏 karasu (crow).
In other languagesRelated articlesExternal links
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