Brave Bird
TM/TR Moves
Scarlet Violet
Power: 120Accuracy: 100PP: 15Physical
User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
PokemonLore Pokédex
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POKÉDEX No. #198
Murkrow
Darkness Pokémon
Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
Weak to
Rock
Electric
Ice
Fairy
Height0.5 m
Weight2.1 kg
AbilitiesInsomnia
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP60230–324
- Attack85157–295
- Defense4280–201
- Sp. Atk85157–295
- Sp. Def4280–201
- Speed91168–309
Total405
/ 720
BST405
40 percentile (1025)-11 vs Gen 2 avg (416)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 2
Habitat
Forest
Color
Black
Shape
Winged
Gender Difference
Yes
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #198 |
| Extended Sinnoh | #74 |
| Hisui | #140 |
| Kalos Mountain | #51 |
| Original Alola | #277 |
| Original Johto | #208 |
| Original Poni | #92 |
| Original Sinnoh | #74 |
| Paldea | #232 |
| Updated Alola | #78 |
| Updated Johto | #213 |
| Updated Melemele | #78 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
81
EV Yield
+1 Speed
Growth Curve
Medium Slow
(6x³) / (5) - 15x² + 100x - 140Exp at Lv. 50
117,360
Exp at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
→
Use Dusk Stone
#430
Honchkrow
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Resistances
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Ghost
Psychic
Fighting
Bug
Grass
Offensive Coverage
Murkrow's Dark / Flying typing gives it 4 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ghost, psychic, fighting, bug, grass types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Hasty
+Speed−Defense
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 405, Murkrow plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is Speed at 91, while Defense (42) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Its Dark, Flying typing leaves Murkrow with 4 weaknesses against 3 resistances and 2 full immunities. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 5 types for super-effective damage.
A low catch rate of 30 makes Murkrow a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Medium Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Speed +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
Sprite Gallery
Pokédex Data
Height
0.5 m
Weight
2.1 kg
TypeDarkFlying
Abilities
Prevents sleep.
Raises moves' critical hit rates one stage.
Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Flying
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
30
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
35
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Murkrow?
Murkrow is a dual-type Dark, Flying Pokémon.
What are Murkrow's weaknesses?
Murkrow takes 2× damage from Rock, Electric, Ice, Fairy type moves. It is immune to Ground, Psychic type moves.
How does Murkrow evolve?
Murkrow evolves into Honchkrow using a Dusk Stone. Full evolution line: Murkrow → Honchkrow.
What are Murkrow's base stats?
Murkrow has a base stat total of 405: HP 60, Attack 85, Defense 42, Sp. Atk 85, Sp. Def 42, Speed 91. Its highest stat is Speed (91).
