No. 0198
Murkrow
Darkness Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
Murkrow is a Dark/Flying-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Rock, Electric, Ice and Fairy, with a base stat total of 405. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 0.5 m 1′08″
- Weight
- 2.1 kg 4.6 lbs
- Base stat total
- 405 Higher than 39% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen II Gold & Silver
Widely shunned as a bearer of ill fortune. Upon crossing paths with this creature, I've been told one must chant ”Workrum, Workrum—bad luck, don't come” as a protective incantation.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
DarkFlyingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 9 types
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 91); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Murkrow outspeeds 17 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on ShowdownSmogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Abilities
This Pokémon cannot fall . Gaining this Ability while asleep cures it.
Everything about Insomnia →This Pokémon's ratio is raised by 1 .
Everything about Super Luck →This Pokémon's Status moves have raised by 1, but Dark types are .
Everything about Prankster →
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Sep 2026Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
1.8% of teams · rank #63 · Doubles · 1695 weighting · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Eviolite- Ability
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 136 Def / 120 SpD / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Dark
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games2.1%
- 1500 weighting2.3%
- 1695 weighting1.8%
- 1825 weighting0.3%
Usage by month
Moves
- Tailwind95.0%
- Haze89.0%
- Taunt77.0%
- Foul Play38.7%
- Brave Bird28.0%
- Snarl21.5%
- Thunder Wave14.1%
- Protect7.6%
- Feather Dance7.0%
- Icy Wind3.4%
Items
- Eviolite93.8%
Focus Sash4.8%
Covert Cloak0.6%
Wide Lens0.4%
Eject Button0.2%
Leftovers0.1%
Abilities
- 99.9%
- 0.1%
- 0%
EV spreads
- Jolly 136 Def / 120 SpD / 252 Spe25.6%
- Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD21.3%
- Impish 4 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpD13.3%
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe10.8%
- Calm 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD7.1%
Tera types
- Dark55.7%
- Ghost33.1%
- Ground5.4%
- Steel2.4%
Common teammates
Chi-Yu47.2%
Moltres-Galar35.8%
Grimmsnarl25.5%
Muk-Alola24.9%
Samurott-Hisui24.7%
Roaring Moon20.4%
Gholdengo20.3%
Torkoal19.4%
Evolution
Moves
Level up 13
| 1 | Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch. | Ghost | Phys | 30 | 100% | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PeckNo additional effect. | Phys | 35 | 100% | 35 | |
| 5 | GustPower doubles during Bounce, Fly, and Sky Drop. | Spec | 40 | 100% | 35 | |
| 11 | HazeEliminates all stat changes. | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 15 | Wing AttackNo additional effect. | Phys | 60 | 100% | 35 | |
| 21 | Night ShadeDoes damage equal to the user's level. | Ghost | Spec | — | 100% | 15 |
| 25 | AssurancePower doubles if target was damaged this turn. | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| 31 | TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 35 | Mean LookPrevents the target from switching out. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 40 | Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation. | Dark | Phys | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| 50 | Sucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking. | Dark | Phys | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| 55 | TormentTarget can't select the same move twice in a row. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 60 | QuashForces the target to move last this turn. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
TM / HM / TR 46
| TM01 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM05 | Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1. | Ground | Spec | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| TM06 | Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM14 | AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item. | Phys | 55 | 100% | 15 | |
| TM17 | Confuse RayConfuses the target. | Ghost | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM18 | ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's. | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM27 | Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy. | Phys | 60 | — | 20 | |
| TM29 | HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment. | Ghost | Spec | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| TM30 | Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1. | Dark | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM34 | Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1. | Ice | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM40 | Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes. | Spec | 60 | 95% | 25 | |
| TM42 | Night ShadeDoes damage equal to the user's level. | Ghost | Spec | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM47 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM49 | Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM50 | Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM60 | U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target. | Bug | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM62 | Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation. | Dark | Phys | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| TM65 | Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch. | Spec | 75 | 95% | 15 | |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM82 | Thunder WaveParalyzes the target. | Electric | Status | — | 90% | 20 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM87 | TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM94 | Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch. | Dark | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM97 | FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn. | Phys | 90 | 95% | 15 | |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM113 | TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled. | Status | — | — | 15 | |
| TM114 | Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Ghost | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM118 | Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s). | Fire | Spec | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| TM120 | Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM129 | Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM140 | Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2. | Dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM152 | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM160 | Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain. | Spec | 110 | 70% | 10 | |
| TM163 | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Spec | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM164 | Brave BirdHas 33% recoil. | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 | |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM174 | HazeEliminates all stat changes. | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM177 | SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4. | Ghost | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM191 | UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep. | Normal | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM197 | Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn. | Phys | 40 | 90% | 10 | |
| TM199 | Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn. | Dark | Phys | 75 | 100% | 5 |
| TM204 | Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| TM216 | Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2. | Status | — | 100% | 15 | |
| TM228 | Psychic NoiseFor 2 turns, the target is prevented from healing. | Psychic | Spec | 75 | 100% | 10 |
Egg moves 9
| Egg | Brave BirdHas 33% recoil. | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg | Confuse RayConfuses the target. | Ghost | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| Egg | Drill PeckNo additional effect. | Phys | 80 | 100% | 20 | |
| Egg | Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2. | Status | — | 100% | 15 | |
| Egg | FlatterRaises the target's Sp. Atk by 1 and confuses it. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| Egg | Perish SongAll active Pokémon will faint in 3 turns. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| Egg | ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 40 |
| Egg | Sky AttackCharges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit. | Phys | 140 | 90% | 5 | |
| Egg | WhirlwindForces the target to switch to a random ally. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
Murkrow is a small, black, crow-like Pokémon. It is considered an omen of misfortune; it is known to steal objects that sparkle, such as jewellery. Murkrow can evolve into Honchkrow.
Design & origin
Murkrow's design is partly based on European witches, with a head in the shape of a witch hat and a tail akin to a broom, giving the appearance of a witch in flight. It may also be based on the carrion crow and the yellow-billed chough. Its Japanese name, Yamikarasu, combines "yami" (dark) and "karasu" (crow), while its English name combines "murky", "murder" (a group of crows) and "crow".
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation II Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
- Official vote, Japan#557 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
Pokédex entries
- Darkness Pokémon
- Johto · Gold & Silver
- Color
- Black
- Forest
- Pal Park area
- Forest
Widely shunned as a bearer of ill fortune. Upon crossing paths with this creature, I've been told one must chant ”Workrum, Workrum—bad luck, don't come” as a protective incantation.
Legends: ArceusIt searches for shiny things for its boss. Murkrow’s presence is said to be unlucky, so many people detest it.
Ultra MoonIt 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 SunSeen 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.
MoonThey awaken at dusk and take wing in the twilight, leading to the expression, “Get home before the Murkrow fly.”
SunIf spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2It appears near travelers to lure them into deep forests. It is said to carry misfortune.
PearlIt is believed that seeing this Pokémon at night will bring about ominous occurrences.
DiamondMURKROW were feared as the alleged bearers of ill fortune. It shows strong interest in anything that sparkles. It will even try to steal rings from women.
EmeraldMURKROW 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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireIt hides any shiny object it finds in a secret location. MURKROW and MEOWTH loot one another's stashes.
Crystal · XIt is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilverFeared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold · Y
Names around the world
- English
- Murkrow
- Japanese
- ヤミカラス
- Japanese (romaji)
- Yamikarasu
- Korean
- 니로우
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 黑暗鴉
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 黑暗鸦
- French
- Cornèbre
- German
- Kramurx
- Spanish
- Murkrow
- Italian
- Murkrow
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI
Generation V
Generation IV
Generation III
Generation II
Training
- 1 Spe
- 30 ≈3.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 35
- 81
- Medium Slow
Breeding
- Flying
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Males and females look different
Where to find
Ultra Moon 1 area
- Hau’oli CemeteryWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–9
Ultra Sun 1 area
- Hau’oli CemeteryWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–9
Moon 2 areas
- Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 21–55
- Vast Poni CanyonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–44
Sun 2 areas
- Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 21–55
- Vast Poni CanyonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–44
Y 2 areas
- Road 15Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 18
- Road 16Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 18
X 2 areas
- Road 15Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 18
- Road 16Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 18
White 2 1 area
- Pinwheel Forest (Hidden Grotto – Inner area)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 55–59
Black 2 1 area
- Pinwheel Forest (Hidden Grotto – Inner area)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 55–59
Colosseum 1 area
- Shadow Pokémon Lab B1FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 43
Black 1 area
- Abundant ShrineWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–58
SoulSilver 3 areas
- Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29
- Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17
- Safari Zone SwampSurfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–47
HeartGold 3 areas
- Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29
- Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–19
- Safari Zone SwampSurfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–47
Diamond 6 areas
- Eterna ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–11
- Lost Tower (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17
- Lost Tower (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18
- Lost Tower (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19
- Lost Tower (4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20
- Lost Tower (5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21
FireRed 11 areas
- Lost Cave (item rooms)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–22
- Lost Cave (room 1)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
- Lost Cave (room 10)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
- Lost Cave (room 2)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
- Lost Cave (room 3)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
- Lost Cave (room 4)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
- Lost Cave (room 5)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
- Lost Cave (room 6)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
- Lost Cave (room 7)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
- Lost Cave (room 8)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
- Lost Cave (room 9)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Crystal 2 areas
- Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29
- Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17
Silver 3 areas
- Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
- Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
- Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17
Gold 3 areas
- Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
- Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
- Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–19
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.