Honchkrow (Pokémon)
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Honchkrow (Japanese: ドンカラス Dongkarasu) is a dual-type Dark/Flying Pokémon.
It evolves from Murkrow when exposed to a Dusk Stone.
Biology
Physiology
Honchkrow is roughly twice the size of its pre-evolution, Murkrow. Its feathers are mainly dark blue, while the underside of its wings is partially red. The tail's base is a white, cylindrical stalk, on which there is a growth of red feathers on the end. Honchkrow has a white and prominent crest of feathers on its chest that bears resemblance to a beard or cravat. Honchkrow has black feet with four toes, arranged in similar fashion as Murkrow's. Its head is supported by a broad and short neck. It has a slightly curved, yellow beak. The circular eyes have a white cornea and the pupils are red. It has dark blue eyelids. A large feather crest on its head makes it appear to be wearing a fedora hat that has spikes extending from the back. Its specific coat of feathers make it bear vague resemblance to a man dressed in a formal suit and a hat.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Like most fully evolved Pokémon it can use Hyper Beam and Giga Impact. It can wield the strong Flying-type move Sky Attack. Being a Dark-type Pokémon, it can use a few disruptive moves such as Taunt and Torment, and can also learn Dark Pulse.
Behavior
Honchkrow are known to be ruthless. Honchkrow have been known to organize flocks of Murkrow. 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 spend the daytime hours tending to their feathers in solitude.
Habitat
Honchkrow live in swamps, forests, human towns and cities, and plains.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Honchkrow, like Murkrow, are scavengers.
In the anime
Major appearances
Paul's Honchkrow
Paul's Murkrow evolved into a Honchkrow prior to Lost Leader Strategy!. Honchkrow made its first physical appearance in Aiding the Enemy where it battled against Ash's Turtwig. It appeared again in Pursuing a Lofty Goal! where Paul enters it in a PokéRinger competition. However, it lost to Ash's Staraptor, which evolved in the middle of their competition. Paul scolded it after its loss, saying that its reaction time was too slow.
Other
Honchkrow first appeared in The Rise of Darkrai under the ownership of Allegra.
Minor appearances
A Honchkrow made a brief cameo appearance in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
Pokédex entries
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Honchkrow appears in Pokémon Adventures, in the Diamond & Pearl chapter, under Cyrus's command. Later, in the HeartGold & SoulSilver arc, Silver's Murkrow evolves into a Honchkrow alongside his Sneasel, which becomes a Weavile.
In the TCG
- Main article: Honchkrow (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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Game locations
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In side games
Game | Location |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness |
Dark Crater Pit (B7-B14) Mt. Mistral (1F-19F) Spacial Rift (1F-15F) |
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia |
Oil Field Hideout |
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs |
Sky Dark Temple |
Pokémon Rumble | Eternal Tower |
Pokémon Rumble Blast | Hauntyard: Everspring Valley (Post-ending) |
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure | Haunted Zone |
Stats
Base stats
Stat | Range | ||
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At Lv. 50 | At Lv. 100 | ||
HP: 100
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160 - 207 | 310 - 404 | |
125
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117 - 194 | 229 - 383 | |
52
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51 - 114 | 98 - 223 | |
105
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99 - 172 | 193 - 339 | |
52
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51 - 114 | 98 - 223 | |
71
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68 - 135 | 132 - 265 | |
Total: 505
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Pokéathlon stats
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Type effectiveness
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Learnset
By leveling up
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By TM/HM
By breeding
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Father | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | ||||
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Assurance | Dark | Physical | 50 | 100% | 10 | |||||
Brave Bird | Flying | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 | |||||
Confuse Ray | Ghost | Status | — | 100% | 10 | |||||
Drill Peck | Flying | Physical | 80 | 100% | 20 | |||||
Faint Attack | Dark | Physical | 60 | —% | 20 | |||||
FeatherDance | Flying | Status | — | 100% | 15 | |||||
Mirror Move | Flying | Status | — | —% | 20 | |||||
Perish Song | Normal | Status | — | —% | 5 | |||||
Psycho Shift | Psychic | Status | — | 90% | 10 | |||||
Roost | Flying | Status | — | —% | 10 | |||||
Screech | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 40 | |||||
Sky Attack | Flying | Physical | 140 | 90% | 5 | |||||
Whirlwind | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 | |||||
Wing Attack | Flying | Physical | 60 | 100% | 35 | |||||
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By tutoring
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Game | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | |||||||
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B | W | B2 | W2 | Dark Pulse | Dark | Special | 80 | 100% | 15 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Foul Play | Dark | Physical | 95 | 100% | 15 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Heat Wave | Fire | Special | 100 | 90% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Roost | Flying | Status | — | —% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Sky Attack | Flying | Physical | 140 | 90% | 5 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Snatch | Dark | Status | — | —% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Spite | Ghost | Status | — | 100% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Superpower | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 100% | 5 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Tailwind | Flying | Status | — | —% | 30 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Uproar | Normal | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 | ||||
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By a prior evolution
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Stage | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | ||||
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Peck | Flying | Physical | 35 | 100% | 35 | |||||
Night Shade | Ghost | Special | — | 100% | 15 | |||||
Assurance | Dark | Physical | 50 | 100% | 10 | |||||
Faint Attack | Dark | Physical | 60 | —% | 20 | |||||
Mean Look | Normal | Status | — | —% | 5 | |||||
TailwindBW | Flying | Status | — | —% | 30 | |||||
Sucker Punch | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100% | 5 | |||||
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Side game data
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
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Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
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PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
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PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
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Evolution
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Dusk Stone → |
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Sprites
Gen | Game | ||||||
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I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I. | |||||||
II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II. | |||||||
III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III. | |||||||
IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | HeartGold | SoulSilver | Back | |
V | Black | White | Black 2 | White 2 | Back | ||
Trivia
- Honchkrow has been used in battle by the leaders of the two main villainous teams in the Generation IV games, Cyrus and Giovanni.
- 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.
Origin
Honchkrow is based on a crow or raven. Due to its bulkier, more powerful appearance, Honchkrow looks much more similar to a raven than its pre-evolution does, and it also bears a resemblance to 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 it. However, Honchkrow's tail does bear a resemblance to a broom, which has long been connected with witchcraft. Honchkrow's crest resembles a wide-brimmed fedora hat, an article of clothing often associated with mobsters.
Name origin
Honchkrow is a combination of honcho (a leader or boss) and crow.
Dongkarasu is a combination of don (Spanish for lord and a title for Mafia leaders) and 烏 karasu (crow).
In other languages
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