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Murkrow (Pokémon)

Murkrow

#198
Darkness Pokémon

Pokédex Data

National No.#198
Type Dark Flying
SpeciesDarkness Pokémon
Height0.5 m (2' 0.6")
Weight2.1 kg (4.6 lbs)
Abilities
  1. Insomnia
  2. Super-luck
  3. Prankster(hidden ability)
ColorBlack
Introduced inGeneration 2
HabitatForest
ShapeWings

Training

Catch Rate30
Base Exp.81
Growth RateMedium Slow

Breeding

Egg Group Flying

Base Stats

HP6015%
Attack8521%
Defense4210%
Special Attack8521%
Special Defense4210%
Speed9122%
Total405

Murkrow Evolution Chart

Type Effectiveness

Defense

No effect on Murkrow Ground Psychic
Not very effective against Murkrow Ghost Grass Dark
Normal effect against Murkrow Normal Fighting Flying Poison Bug Steel Fire Water Dragon
Super effective against Murkrow Rock Electric Ice Fairy

Murkrow Weakness

This shows the effectiveness of each type on Murkrow. Murkrow is the defender and each type is the attacker. The effectiveness is measured by the damage multiplier.

Key

KeyEffectDamage multiplier
0No effect0%
¼ (0.25)Not very effective25%
½ (0.5)Not very effective50%
1Normal100%
2Very effective200%
4Super effective400%

Type effectiveness against Murkrow

1× damage
Normal Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Murkrow.
1× damage
Fighting Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Murkrow.
1× damage
Flying Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Murkrow.
1× damage
Poison Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Murkrow.
0× damage
Ground Pokémon have no effect against Murkrow.
2× damage
Rock Pokémon are very effective against against Murkrow.
1× damage
Bug Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Murkrow.
0.5× damage
Ghost Pokémon are not very effective against against Murkrow.
1× damage
Steel Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Murkrow.
1× damage
Fire Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Murkrow.
1× damage
Water Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Murkrow.
0.5× damage
Grass Pokémon are not very effective against against Murkrow.
2× damage
Electric Pokémon are very effective against against Murkrow.
0× damage
Psychic Pokémon have no effect against Murkrow.
2× damage
Ice Pokémon are very effective against against Murkrow.
1× damage
Dragon Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Murkrow.
0.5× damage
Dark Pokémon are not very effective against against Murkrow.
2× damage
Fairy Pokémon are very effective against against Murkrow.

Pokédex Entries

Murkrow was unavailable prior to Generation 2.
Generation 2
GoldFeared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
SilverIt is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost.
CrystalIt hides any shiny object it finds in a secret location. MURKROW and MEOWTH loot one another's stashes.
Generation 3
RubySapphireEmeraldMURKROW was feared and loathed as the alleged bearer of ill fortune. This Pokémon shows strong interest in anything that sparkles or glitters. It will even try to steal rings from women.
FireRedLeafGreenIt is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost.
Generation 4
DiamondPearlPlatinumIt is believed that seeing this Pokémon at night will bring about ominous occurrences.
HeartGoldFeared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
SoulSilverIt is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost.
Generation 5
BlackWhiteIf spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.
Black 2White 2If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.
Generation 6
XIt hides any shiny object it finds in a secret location. Murkrow and Meowth loot one another’s stashes.
YFeared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
Omega RubyAlpha SapphireMurkrow was feared and loathed as the alleged bearer of ill fortune. This Pokémon shows strong interest in anything that sparkles or glitters. It will even try to steal rings from women.
Generation 7
SunThey awaken at dusk and take wing in the twilight, leading to the expression, “Get home before the Murkrow fly.”
MoonSeen as a symbol of bad luck, it’s generally disliked. Yet it gives presents—objects that sparkle or shine—to Trainers it’s close to.
Ultra SunIt has a weakness for shiny things. It’s been known to sneak into the nests of Gabite—noted collectors of jewels—in search of treasure.
Ultra MoonIt searches for shiny things for its boss. Murkrow’s presence is said to be unlucky, so many people detest it.
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go EeveeMurkrow has no Pokédex entry.
Generation 8
SwordMurkrow has no Pokédex entry.
ShieldMurkrow has no Pokédex entry.

Murkrow Locations

VersionLocationLevel
Gold SilverKanto Route 717
CrystalKanto Route 717
FireRed LeafGreenLost Cave22
Diamond PearlEterna Forest11
HeartGold SoulSilverKanto Route 717
Black WhiteAbundant Shrine58