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No. 0198 · Generation II · Johto

Murkrow

The Darkness Pokémon

TL;DR. Murkrow is a dark/flying-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 405. Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.

Dark Flying

Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.

Height0.5 m

Weight2.1 kg

AbilitiesInsomnia, Super Luck

HiddenPrankster

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 405. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 60

Attack 85

Defense 42

Sp. Attack 85

Sp. Defense 42

Speed 91

Total405

405 base stat total, the 605th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 112th among Dark-types.

91 base Speed, Murkrow's strongest stat, ranking 58th of 171 Dark-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Murkrow in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Murkrow reaches 1,562 CP at level 40 and 1,787 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack175

GO Defense87

GO Stamina155

Max CP (L40)1,562

Max CP (L50)1,766

Best buddy (L51)1,787

Raid catch CP 835–892 (L20). Weather boosted 1,044–1,116 (L25).

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Competitive

Murkrow in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Murkrow across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #87 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #87 88.5 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Murkrow.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Murkrow, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Murkrow?

Murkrow is a Dark/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Murkrow weak to?

Murkrow takes 2× damage from Electric, Ice, Rock, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Murkrow resistant to?

Murkrow is immune to Ground, Psychic. It also resists Grass, Ghost, Dark.

How does Murkrow evolve?

Murkrow evolves into Honchkrow (Use Dusk Stone).

What generation is Murkrow from?

Murkrow was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0198.

What are Murkrow's base stats?

Murkrow has HP 60, Attack 85, Defense 42, Special Attack 85, Special Defense 42, and Speed 91. Total base stat total: 405.

What are Murkrow's abilities?

Murkrow can have the abilities Insomnia, Super Luck, plus the Hidden Ability Prankster.

Is Murkrow legendary or mythical?

No. Murkrow is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Murkrow's best stat?

Murkrow's highest base stat is Speed at 91, which ranks 58th of 171 Dark-type Pokémon.

Is Murkrow good?

Murkrow has a base stat total of 405, the 605th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 112th among Dark-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Murkrow as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Murkrow in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Murkrow in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Murkrow in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Murkrow 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Murkrow is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Electric Ice Rock Fairy

½× Resists

Grass Ghost Dark

0× Immune to

Ground Psychic

Comparison

Murkrow vs. the average Dark-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 171 Dark-type Pokémon.

Stat	Murkrow	Dark avg	Difference
HP	60	72	-12
Attack	85	83	+2
Defense	42	67	-25
Special Attack	85	71	+14
Special Defense	42	68	-26
Speed	91	80	+11
Total	405	441	-36

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Game appearances

Murkrow appears in 30 games.

Every mainline release where Murkrow is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen II

2000 Gold
2000 Silver
2001 Crystal

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2016 Moon
2016 Sun
2017 Ultra Moon
2017 Ultra Sun

Gen VIII

2022 Legends: Arceus

Gen IX

2022 Scarlet
2022 Violet
2026 Pokémon Pokopia

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Murkrow in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 17 games have a known habitat.

Diamond

Eterna ForestLost Tower 1FLost Tower 2FLost Tower 3FLost Tower 4FLost Tower 5F

Gold, Silver

Kanto Route 16Kanto Route 18Kanto Route 7

Crystal

Kanto Route 16Kanto Route 7

HeartGold, SoulSilver

Johto Safari Zone Zone SwampKanto Route 16Kanto Route 7

FireRed

Lost Cave Item RoomsLost Cave Room 1Lost Cave Room 10Lost Cave Room 2Lost Cave Room 3Lost Cave Room 4Lost Cave Room 5Lost Cave Room 6Lost Cave Room 7Lost Cave Room 8Lost Cave Room 9

Black

Abundant Shrine

X, Y

Kalos Route 15Kalos Route 16

Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Hauoli Cemetery

Sun, Moon

Poke Pelago Elite Four DefeatedPoke Pelago Poni Island ReachedPoke Pelago Ulaula Island ReachedVast Poni Canyon Outside

colosseum

Shadow Pokemon Lab Bf1

Black 2, White 2

Pinwheel Forest Hidden Grotto Inner