Biology
Honchkrow is a dark-blue avian Pokémon with plumage resembling a person dressed in formal attire. It has a large feather crest resembling a fedora hat that has spikes extending from the back. It has circular red eyes with white sclera 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 animeIn the mangaIn the TCGGame data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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Becoming active at night, it is known to swarm with numerous Murkrow in tow.
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Pearl
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It makes its Murkrow cronies bring it food. It idles its time away, grooming itself in its nest.
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Platinum
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If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called "Summoner of Night."
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HeartGold
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It is merciless by nature. It is said that it never forgives the mistakes of its Murkrow followers.
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Black
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If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called "Summoner of Night."
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White
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Black 2
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If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called "Summoner of Night."
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White 2
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Generation VI
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X
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If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called "Summoner of Night."
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Y
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Becoming active at night, it is known to swarm with numerous Murkrow in tow.
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Omega Ruby
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If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called "Summoner of Night."
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Alpha Sapphire
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Becoming active at night, it is known to swarm with numerous Murkrow in tow.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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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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100
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160 - 207
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310 - 404
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125
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117 - 194
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229 - 383
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52
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51 - 114
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98 - 223
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105
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99 - 172
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193 - 339
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52
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51 - 114
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98 - 223
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71
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68 - 135
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132 - 265
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Total: 505
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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 IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Honchkrow
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Honchkrow
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Honchkrow
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Honchkrow
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Honchkrow in Generation VI
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Honchkrow in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Honchkrow
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Honchkrow
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Honchkrow can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Honchkrow cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Honchkrow
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Honchkrow
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Honchkrow
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Honchkrow
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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Trivia
- Honchkrow has been used in battle by the leaders of three villainous teams: Cyrus, Giovanni, and Lysandre.
- 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.
- Honchkrow comes after Mismagius in the Sinnoh Pokédex, but Honchkrow's pre-evolution, Murkrow, comes before Mismagius's pre-evolution, Misdreavus, in the Johto Pokédex.
- Honchkrow is the only Pokémon to evolve with a Dusk Stone that is not a Ghost-type.
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-evolution does, but its coloration resembles that of the hooded crow. While Murkrow appears to be based on 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 witchcraft, and its hat- and beard-like feathers also give the impression of a sorcerer or wizard.
Name origin
Honchkrow is a combination of honcho (a leader or boss) and crow.
Donkarasu is a combination of don (Spanish for lord, a title some Mafia leaders adopt) and 烏 karasu (crow).
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