Honchkrow
TL;DR. Honchkrow is a dark/flying-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 505. Becoming active at night, it is known to swarm with numerous MURKROW in tow.
Becoming active at night, it is known to swarm with numerous MURKROW in tow.
Stat spread.
Total of 505. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Honchkrow 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, Honchkrow reaches 2,711 CP at level 40 and 3,102 CP as a best buddy.
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Honchkrow in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Honchkrow across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #761 in the Great League.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Honchkrow.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Honchkrow, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Honchkrow?
Honchkrow is a Dark/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Honchkrow weak to?
Honchkrow takes 2× damage from Electric, Ice, Rock, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Honchkrow resistant to?
Honchkrow is immune to Ground, Psychic. It also resists Grass, Ghost, Dark.
How does Honchkrow evolve?
Honchkrow evolves from Murkrow (Use Dusk Stone). Honchkrow is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Honchkrow from?
Honchkrow was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0430.
What are Honchkrow's base stats?
Honchkrow has HP 100, Attack 125, Defense 52, Special Attack 105, Special Defense 52, and Speed 71. Total base stat total: 505.
What are Honchkrow's abilities?
Honchkrow can have the abilities Insomnia, Super Luck, plus the Hidden Ability Moxie.
Is Honchkrow legendary or mythical?
No. Honchkrow is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Honchkrow's best stat?
Honchkrow's highest base stat is Attack at 125, which ranks 13th of 171 Dark-type Pokémon.
Is Honchkrow good?
Honchkrow has a base stat total of 505, the 262nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 50th among Dark-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Through the generations.
Honchkrow as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Honchkrow is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Honchkrow vs. the average Dark-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 171 Dark-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Honchkrow | Dark avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 100 | 72 | +28 |
| Attack | 125 | 83 | +42 |
| Defense | 52 | 67 | -15 |
| Special Attack | 105 | 71 | +34 |
| Special Defense | 52 | 68 | -16 |
| Speed | 71 | 80 | -9 |
| Total | 505 | 441 | +64 |
Honchkrow appears in 22 games.
Every mainline release where Honchkrow is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Honchkrow in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 3 games have a known habitat.
Honchkrow appears in 9 episodes.
From DP066 (2008-02-07) through JN134 (2022-12-02).
- DP066 Lost Leader Strategy! Diamond & Pearl 2008-07-19
- DP101 Barry's Busting Out All Over! Diamond & Pearl 2009-04-11
- DP118 Pursuing a Lofty Goal! Diamond & Pearl 2009-08-08
- DP131 Pedal to the Mettle! Diamond & Pearl 2009-11-07
- DP141 Challenging a Towering Figure Diamond & Pearl 2010-01-23
- DP188 Battling a Thaw in Relations! Diamond & Pearl 2011-01-15
- BW135 Mystery on a Deserted Island! Black & White 2013-10-19
- XY077 A Relay in the Sky! XY 2015-08-29
- JN134 In the Palms of our Hands! Journeys 2023-06-23
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Honchkrow partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Honchkrow partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type
Honchkrow has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Honchkrow sleeps as a Dozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
4 Honchkrow cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Honchkrow
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