Honchkrow (Pokémon)

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Honchkrow
Big Boss Pokémon
ドンカラス
Dongkarasu
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Honchkrow



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Dark Flying
Unknown Unknown
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Abilities
Insomnia or Super Luck Cacophony
Cacophony
Moxie
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
30 (8.8%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Flying
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
2'11" 0.9 m
Honchkrow
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Weight
60.2 lbs. 27.3 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
187
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
177
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 2
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HP
2
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
Black
Base friendship
35
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Honchkrow (Japanese: ドンカラス Dongkarasu) is a dual-type Dark/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

It evolves from Murkrow when exposed to a Dusk Stone.

Biology

Honchkrow is a dark-blue avian Pokémon with plumage resembling a person dressed in formal attire, one that most resembles a mob boss. It has a large feather crest resembling a fedora hat that has spikes extending from the back. It has circular red eyes with white sclerae 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 a murder of more than one hundred Murkrow to collect food for it. Honchkrow also summons Murkrow to fight on its behalf, letting them do most of the fighting before it deals the finishing blow. The flocks of summoned Murkrow often plunge the sky into pitch-black darkness, giving Honchkrow the moniker, "Summoner of Night." Honchkrow will never forgive any failure or betrayal of the Murkrow that follow it, and it will hunt and punish any member of its flock that does so. Honchkrow is more active at night, and 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.

Evolution

Honchkrow evolves from Murkrow.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

 
Unevolved
Murkrow
 Dark  Flying 

 
First evolution
Honchkrow
 Dark  Flying 


In the anime

 
Honchkrow in the anime

Major appearances

Paul's Honchkrow

Honchkrow made its main series debut in a flashback in Lost Leader Strategy!, where it was revealed that Paul's Murkrow had evolved into one. Honchkrow made its physical debut in Aiding the Enemy!, where it battled Turtwig.

Other

Multiple Honchkrow appeared in Mystery on a Deserted Island!, where at least one them was part of the Pirate's crew of Pokémon. Many of the Big Boss Pokémon later appeared on the Deserted Island with the treasure. When Ash and his friends went to the island, the Honchkrow were the first Pokémon the group saw.

In In the Palms of our Hands!, Quillon's Honchkrow was used to battle against Mew but was defeated.

Minor appearances

Honchkrow debuted in The Rise of Darkrai, under the ownership of a Coordinator named Allegra. It was sent out to try and clear away the fog surrounding Alamos Town with Defog. However, the move didn't work due to the fog being a by-product of Palkia's control over the space in the area.

A Honchkrow appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

In Mystery on a Deserted Island!, Cilan's demonstration featured a Honchkrow evolving from a Murkrow.

In A Relay in the Sky!, a Trainer's Honchkrow competed in the Pokémon Sky Relay. It was in a team also consisting of Swanna and Emolga.

In Master Class Choices!, a Performer's Honchkrow competed in the Fleurrh Showcase. In Master Class is in Session!, it competed in the Gloire Showcase.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP100 Honchkrow Ash's Pokédex Honchkrow, the Big Boss Pokémon and the evolved form of Murkrow. Honchkrow recruits many Murkrow to travel with it, and it spends much of its time at home preening its feathers.

In the manga

 
Honchkrow in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Silver's Honchkrow

Honchkrow appeared in Passing by Probopass and Maneuvering around Magnezone, under Cyrus's command.

In Dealing With A Koffing Fit, Silver's Murkrow evolved into a Honchkrow alongside his Sneasel, which became a Weavile.

Pokémon Try Adventure

Mister Crow's main Pokémon is a Honchkrow.

In the TCG

Main article: Honchkrow (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#075
Johto
#—
Diamond Becoming active at night, it is known to swarm with numerous Murkrow in tow.
Pearl It makes its Murkrow cronies bring it food. It idles its time away, grooming itself in its nest.
Platinum If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called "Summoner of Night."
HeartGold It is merciless by nature. It is said that it never forgives the mistakes of its Murkrow followers.
SoulSilver
Generation V Unova
#—
Black If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called "Summoner of Night."
White
Black 2 If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called "Summoner of Night."
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Mountain #052
Hoenn
#—
X If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called "Summoner of Night."
Y Becoming active at night, it is known to swarm with numerous Murkrow in tow.
Omega Ruby If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called "Summoner of Night."
Alpha Sapphire Becoming active at night, it is known to swarm with numerous Murkrow in tow.
Generation VII Alola
SM: #278
Alola
USUM: #079
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
Sun A single cry from this nocturnal Pokémon, and more than a hundred of its Murkrow cronies will assemble.
Moon If its Murkrow cronies fail to catch food for it, or if it feels they have betrayed it, it will hunt them down wherever they are and punish them.
Ultra Sun It will absolutely not forgive failure from or betrayal by its goons. It has no choice in this if it wants to maintain the order of the flock.
Ultra Moon Its goons take care of most of the fighting for it. The only time it dirties its own hands is in delivering a final blow to finish off an opponent.
Generation VIII Galar
#—
Sinnoh
#075
Hisui
#141
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield.
Brilliant Diamond Becoming active at night, it is known to form flocks with numerous Murkrow in tow.
Shining Pearl It makes its Murkrow cronies bring it food. It idles its time away, grooming itself in its nest.
Legends: Arceus One cry from this Pokémon, and a murder of Murkrow come flying. At such times, one would think the curtain of night had fallen, plunging the world into jet-black darkness.
Generation IX Paldea
#233
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
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Scarlet It is merciless by nature. It is said that it never forgives the mistakes of its Murkrow followers.
Violet A single cry from this nocturnal Pokémon, and more than 100 of its Murkrow cronies will assemble.


   
Honchkrow in the Alola Pokédex Honchkrow in the Paldea Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond
Evolve Murkrow
Pearl
Trade
Platinum
Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
Evolve Murkrow
Generation V
Black
Abundant Shrine (rustling grass)
White
Trade
Black 2 White 2
Evolve Murkrow
Generation VI
X Y
Evolve Murkrow
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Murkrow
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Evolve Murkrow
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Evolve Murkrow, Poké Pelago*
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond
Evolve Murkrow
Shining Pearl
Trade
Legends: Arceus
Crimson Mirelands: Cloudpool RidgeNight  , massive mass outbreaks
Cobalt Coastlands: Bathers' LagoonNight
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
South Province: Area Six
North Province: Area One, Area Two, Area Three, Casseroya Lake, Socarrat Trail, Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain
Tera Raid Battles (5★)


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Spacial Rift (B1F-B9F, B11F-B15F, Deep Spacial Rift B1F-B4F, B6F-B9F)
MD Sky
Spacial Rift (B1F-B9F, B11F-B15F, Deep Spacial Rift B1F-B4F, B6F-B9F)
Ranger: SoA
Oil Field Hideout
Rumble
Eternal Tower
PokéPark Wii
Haunted Zone
Ranger: GS
Sky, Dark Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Hauntyard: Everspring Valley (Post-ending)
PokéPark 2
Tech Area
Rumble U
Magical Lake: Protect Pichu in the Forest
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Mysterious Fountain: Stage 1
Rumble World
Pearl Marsh: Colossal Tree (All Areas)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Dragonite Sea, Pinsir Sea, Mimikyu Sea, Arceus Sea, Mimikyu SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Fainted Pokémon: Western Cave, Buried Relic
Mystery House: Sky Tower, Uproar Forest, Desert Region, Southern Cavern, Wyvern Hill, Remains Island
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Expert Stage: Stage EX37
Masters EX
Poké Fair sync pair scout: Sawyer & Honchkrow


In events

Games Event Region Location Level Distribution period
USUM Team Rainbow Rocket's Ambition Cyrus's Honchkrow All Japan 65 January 20 to March 11, 2018

Held items

Games Held items
Legends: Arceus
  Normal
Grit items by level
  Alpha
Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
100
160 - 207 310 - 404
125
117 - 194 229 - 383
52
51 - 114 98 - 223
105
99 - 172 193 - 339
52
51 - 114 98 - 223
71
68 - 135 132 - 265
Total:
505
Other Pokémon with this total
  • 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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
2/3 ★★
Power
3/4 ★★★
Skill
2/3 ★★
Stamina
4/5 ★★★★
Jump
5/5 ★★★★★
Total
16/20 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15
011 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 07070 100100% 5
011 Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15
011 Haze Ice Status 0000 00——% 30
011 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35
011 Quash Dark Status 0000 100100% 15
2525 Swagger Normal Status 0000 08585% 15
3535 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000 00——% 20
4545 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100100% 15
5555 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100100% 15
6565 Comeuppance Dark Physical 0000 100100% 10
  • 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

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001  TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM005  TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10
TM006  TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM007  TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM014  TM014 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15
TM017  TM017 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM018  TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM022  TM022 Chilling Water Water Special 05050 100}}100% 20
TM025  TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM027  TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM029  TM029 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100}}100% 10
TM030  TM030 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM034  TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM040  TM040 Air Cutter Flying Special 06060 095}}95% 25
TM042  TM042 Night Shade Ghost Special 0000 100}}100% 15
TM047  TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049  TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM050  TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM060  TM060 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM062  TM062 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15
TM065  TM065 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15
TM070  TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM082  TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 090}}90% 20
TM085  TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM087  TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM094  TM094 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM097  TM097 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15
TM103  TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM113  TM113 Tailwind Flying Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TM114  TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM118  TM118 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 090}}90% 10
TM120  TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM129  TM129 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM130  TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM140  TM140 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM152  TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM160  TM160 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM163  TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM164  TM164 Brave Bird Flying Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM171  TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM174  TM174 Haze Ice Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM177  TM177 Spite Ghost Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM191  TM191 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM197  TM197 Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 04040 090}}90% 10
TM199  TM199 Lash Out Dark Physical 07575 100}}100% 5
TM203  TM203 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM204  TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM205  TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
TM216  TM216 Feather Dance Flying Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM228  TM228 Psychic Noise Psychic Special 07575 100}}100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Honchkrow
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Honchkrow
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Brave Bird Flying Physical 120 100% 15
Confuse Ray Ghost Status 100% 10
Drill Peck Flying Physical 80 100% 20
Feather Dance Flying Status 100% 15
Flatter Dark Status 100% 15
Perish Song Normal Status —% 5
Screech Normal Status 85% 40
Sky Attack Flying Physical 140 90% 5
Whirlwind Normal Status —% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Honchkrow
  • 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

By a prior evolution

Generation IX
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
  Peck Flying Physical 35 100% 35
  Assurance Dark Physical 60 100% 10
  Mean Look Normal Status —% 5
  • 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

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -12%
IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Dark
Poké Assist:  
Dark
Field move:  
(Cut ×3)
Browser entry R-186
It looses gusts of dark wind and twisters. It also attacks with dark pulses.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Dark
Poké Assist:
(present)
 
Dark
Field move:
(present)
 
(Cut ×3)
Poké Assist:
(past)
 
Dark
Field move:
(past)
 
(Cut ×1)
Browser entry R-056/N-187
It releases dark pulses around itself that make Pokémon Tired.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
  Walking Speed: 1.17 seconds Base HP: 59
Base Attack: 80 Base Defense: 49 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
  PokéPark Pad entry:
Nothing scares Honchkrow--except ghosts! He has the most fun at sky-based Attractions like Pelipper's Circle Circuit.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
  Strong:   Weak:  
PokéPark Pad entry:
He used to be a leader of the Tech Area, but he was impressed by Conkeldurr's spirit and handed over his position to him.
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Dark
Attack Power: ★★★★★

 

Pokémon Shuffle
 
Dark
  Attack Power: 70 - 125   10

#444
 

Power of 5+
Deals even more damage when you make a match of five.
  Swappable Skill(s): Nosedive


Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 225 Base Attack: 243 Base Defense: 103
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Peck, Snarl
Charged Attacks: Brave Bird, Psychic, Dark Pulse, Sky Attack*, Frustration , Return 

Evolution data

 
Unevolved
Murkrow
 Dark  Flying 
 
Dusk Stone
 
First evolution
Honchkrow
 Dark  Flying 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
       
       
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
Legends: Arceus
Cross-Generation
HOME
   
  For other sprites and images, please see Honchkrow images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

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-evolved form 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. It may also be inspired by witches' familiars, which often can be crows or ravens. Therefore the group of Murkrow which act as goons to Honchcrow could also be a reference to a coven. The design of Honchkrow's hat could also take inspiration from the hardened crests likened to that of the great hornbill and the cassowary.

Name origin

Honchkrow may be a combination of honcho (boss) and crow.

Dongkarasu may be a combination of don (mafia boss) and 烏 karasu (crow).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese ドンカラス Dongkarasu From don and karasu
  French Corboss From corbeau and boss
  Spanish Honchkrow Same as English name
  German Kramshef From Krähe, Rabe, Gram and Chef
  Italian Honchkrow Same as English name
  Korean 돈크로우 Donkeurou From don and crow
  Mandarin Chinese 烏鴉頭頭 / 乌鸦头头 Wūyātóutóu From 烏鴉 / 乌鸦 wūyā and 頭頭 / 头头 tóutóu
  Cantonese Chinese 烏鴉頭頭 Wū Ā Tàuh Tàuh From 烏鴉 wū'ā and 頭頭 tàuhtàuh


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