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Basic Info

Introduced: Generation 2
Species: Darkness Pokémon
Type: Dark Flying
Height: 0.5m
Weight: 2.1kg
Catch Rate: 30
Base Happiness: 35
Gender Ratio: 50% Female / 50% Male
Pokédex 3D AR: AR Marker
Generation 6 Cry

Names

Language Name
Chinese (Cantonese Hong Kong) 黑暗鴉
Chinese (Mandarin Taiwan) 黑暗鸦
English Murkrow
French Cornèbre
German Kramurx
Italian Murkrow
Japanese ヤミカラス
Japanese (Romanized) Yamikarasu
Japanese (Trademark) Yamikarasu
Korean 니로우
Spanish Murkrow

Dex Numbers

Dex #
National Dex #198
Johto (G/S) #208
Johto (HG/SS) #213
Sinnoh #74
Sinnoh (Plt) #74
Kalos (Mountain) #51
Alola #277

Abilities

  • Insomnia: The Pokémon is suffering from insomnia and cannot fall asleep.
  • Super Luck: The Pokémon is so lucky that the critical-hit ratios of its moves are boosted.
  • Prankster: Gives priority to a status move. [Hidden Ability]

Evolutionary Chain

Pokemon
Dark Stone
Pokemon

Breeding

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Damage Taken

Dark 0.5x
Electric 2x
Fairy 2x
Ghost 0.5x
Grass 0.5x
Ground 0x
Ice 2x
Psychic 0x
Rock 2x

Base Stats

Gen Type(s) HP ATK DEF SP. ATK SP. DEF SPEED TOTAL
8 Dark Flying 60
85
42
85
42
91
405
7 Dark Flying 60
85
42
85
42
91
405
6 Dark Flying 60
85
42
85
42
91
405

Dex Flavor Text

Game Dex Flavor Text
United States Pokémon Gold Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
United States Pokémon Silver It is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost.
United States Pokémon Ruby Murkrow was feared and loathed as the alleged bearer of ill fortune. This Pokemon shows strong interest in anything that sparkles or glitters. It will even try to steal rings from women.
United States Pokémon Sapphire MURKROW was feared and loathed as the alleged bearer of ill fortune. This POKeMON shows strong interest in anything that sparkles or glitters. It will even try to steal rings from women.
United States Pokémon Emerald MURKROW 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.
United States Pokémon LeafGreen Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
United States Pokémon FireRed It is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost.
United States Pokémon Diamond It is believed that seeing this Pokémon at night will bring about ominous occurrences.
United States Pokémon Pearl It appears near travelers to lure them into deep forests. It is said to carry misfortune.
United States Pokémon Platinum If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.
United States Pokémon HeartGold Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
United States Pokémon SoulSilver It is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost.
Japan Pokémon White ヤミカラスを みかけて ふよういに あとを つけていくと まよわされ やまみちに おいてけぼりに される。
Japan Pokémon Black ヤミカラスを みかけて ふよういに あとを つけていくと まよわされ やまみちに おいてけぼりに される。
United States Pokémon Black If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.
United States Pokémon White If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.
United States Pokémon Black 2 If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.
Japan Pokémon Black 2 ヤミカラスを みかけて ふよういに あとを つけていくと まよわされ やまみちに おいてけぼりに される。
United States Pokémon White 2 If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.
Japan Pokémon White 2 ヤミカラスを みかけて ふよういに あとを つけていくと まよわされ やまみちに おいてけぼりに される。
Italy Pokémon X Nasconde in un luogo segreto ogni oggetto che trova. Murkrow e Meowth si derubano tra di loro.
Italy Pokémon Y Molti lo temono e lo detestano credendo che porti sfortuna a coloro che lo vedono di notte.
Spain Pokémon Y Temido y odiado por muchos, dicen que trae la desgracia a todos aquellos que lo ven por la noche.
France Pokémon Y Craint et peu aimé, il paraît qu’il porte malheur à ceux qui croisent son chemin la nuit.
Germany Pokémon Y Viele verabscheuen und hassen es, da sie glauben, es bringe Verderben, wenn sie ihm nachts begegnen.
Japan Pokémon Y よる すがたを みかけると ふきつなことが おきると しんじられ いみきらわれている ポケモン。
South Korea Pokémon Y 밤에 모습을 발견하면 불길한 일이 생긴다고 여겨져 몹시 미움받는 포켓몬이다.
United States Pokémon Y Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
Spain Pokémon X Esconde objetos brillantes en un lugar secreto. Meowth y Murkrow suelen saquear su escondite.
France Pokémon X Il vole tous les objets brillants qu’il voit. Les Cornèbre et les Miaouss se volent mutuellement.
Germany Pokémon X Es versteckt jeden schimmernden Gegenstand. Kramurx und Mauzi rauben sich gegenseitig die Beute.
Japan Pokémon X かがやく ものを ひろっては ひみつの ばしょに かくしておく。 よく ニャースと うばいあいになる。
United States Pokémon X It hides any shiny object it finds in a secret location. Murkrow and Meowth loot one another’s stashes.
South Korea Pokémon X 반짝이는 물건을 주워 비밀 장소에 숨겨 둔다. 나옹과 자주 쟁탈전을 벌인다.
Italy Pokémon Omega Ruby Murkrow era temuto e disprezzato poiché si pensava portasse sfortuna. Questo Pokémon mostra un vivo interesse per tutto ciò che luccica e brilla. Arriva persino a tentare di rubare gli anelli alle signore.
South Korea Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 불행을 가져온다고 하여 두려움의 대상이었다. 반짝반짝 빛나는 것에 흥미를 보이며 여성의 반지를 가져가려 한다.
Italy Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Murkrow era temuto e disprezzato poiché si pensava portasse sfortuna. Questo Pokémon mostra un vivo interesse per tutto ciò che luccica e brilla. Arriva persino a tentare di rubare gli anelli alle signore.
Spain Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Murkrow ha sido temido y repudiado por todos por ser supuestamente fuente de mala suerte. Este Pokémon siente debilidad por todo lo que brilla y resplandece. A las mujeres les roba los anillos.
France Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Jadis, Cornèbre était craint et détesté, car on disait qu’il portait malheur. Ce Pokémon est attiré par tout ce qui brille. Parfois, il essaie de voler les bagues des filles.
Germany Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Kramurx wurde als vermeintlicher Überbringer des Unheils verabscheut und gefürchtet. Dieses Pokémon hat ein großes Interesse an allem, was funkelt und glitzert. Es stiehlt auch Ringe von Frauen.
Japan Pokémon Alpha Sapphire ふこうを はこぶと いわれ おそれられていた。 キラキラ ひかる ものに きょうみを しめし じょせいの ゆびわを とっていこうとする。
United States Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Murkrow 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.
South Korea Pokémon Omega Ruby 불행을 가져온다고 하여 두려움의 대상이었다. 반짝반짝 빛나는 것에 흥미를 보이며 여성의 반지를 가져가려 한다.
Spain Pokémon Omega Ruby Murkrow ha sido temido y repudiado por todos por ser supuestamente fuente de mala suerte. Este Pokémon siente debilidad por todo lo que brilla y resplandece. A las mujeres les roba los anillos.
France Pokémon Omega Ruby Jadis, Cornèbre était craint et détesté, car on disait qu’il portait malheur. Ce Pokémon est attiré par tout ce qui brille. Parfois, il essaie de voler les bagues des filles.
Germany Pokémon Omega Ruby Kramurx wurde als vermeintlicher Überbringer des Unheils verabscheut und gefürchtet. Dieses Pokémon hat ein großes Interesse an allem, was funkelt und glitzert. Es stiehlt auch Ringe von Frauen.
Japan Pokémon Omega Ruby ふこうを はこぶと いわれ おそれられていた。 キラキラ ひかる ものに きょうみを しめし じょせいの ゆびわを とっていこうとする。
United States Pokémon Omega Ruby Murkrow 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.
United States Pokémon Sun They awaken at dusk and take wing in the twilight, leading to the expression, “Get home before the Murkrow fly.”
United States Pokémon Moon Seen 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.
United States Pokémon Sword
United States Pokémon Shield
United States Pokémon Stadium 2 Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.

Sprite List

Gen/Game Normal Shiny
Second Generation
Gold Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Silver Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Crystal Back Picture Front Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture Front Picture
Third Generation
Ruby/Sapphire Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Emerald Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture
Fourth Generation
Diamond/Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold/Soul Silver
Fifth Generation
Black/White anim anim
Sixth & Seventh Generation
XY
Sun/Moon

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Character Appearances

Character Thumbnail
  • United States Paul's Murkrow
  • Japan シンジのヤミカラス
  • Japan Shinji no Yamikarasu
  • Japan Shinji's Yamikarasu
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Lily's Murkrow
  • Japan リリーのヤミカラス
  • Japan Lily no Yamikarasu
  • Japan Lily's Yamikarasu
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Mitchell's Murkrow
  • Japan ミチルのヤミカラス
  • Japan Mytyl no Yamikarasu
  • Japan Mytyl's Yamikarasu
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Goh's Murkrow
  • Japan ゴウのヤミカラス
  • Japan Go no Yamikarasu
  • Japan Go's Yamikarasu

Episode Appearances

Ep # Title
GS 68
GS 125
GS 137
AG 7
AG 11
AG 56
AG 84
AG 126
DP 40
DP 51
DP 60
DP 64
Movie 5
Movie 7
Movie 11
PSFC 3
DP 100
ANA 6
DP 145
DP 148
DP 164
DP 171
DP 184
Movie 15
Movie 17
XYZ 36
SM 17
SM 18
SM 38
SM 73
SM 74
SM 83
SM 90
SM 106
SM 111
SM 112
SM 129
PM2019 9
PM2019 33
PM2019 54
EVO 2
PM2019 83
PM2019 94
PLA 1
SP 15
PM2019 136

TCG Cards

#24: Murkrow
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
50
Resistance:
Type
-30
#46: Murkrow
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
40
Resistance:
Type
-30
#79: Murkrow
Rarity:
Common
Type:
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HP:
50
Weakness:
Type
Resistance:
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-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#47: Murkrow
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
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HP:
70
Weakness:
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Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#8: Murkrow
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
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HP:
60
Weakness:
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Resistance:
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-30
Retreat Cost:
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#30: Murkrow
Rarity:
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HP:
70
Weakness:
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-30
Retreat Cost:
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#90: Murkrow
Rarity:
Common
Type:
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HP:
60
Weakness:
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+10
Resistance:
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-20
Retreat Cost:
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#95: Murkrow
Rarity:
Common
Type:
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HP:
50
Weakness:
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#72: Murkrow
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
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HP:
70
Weakness:
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Energy
#58: Murkrow
Rarity:
Common
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HP:
60
Weakness:
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x2
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-20
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Energy
#59: Murkrow
Rarity:
Common
Type:
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HP:
70
Weakness:
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Resistance:
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-20
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#33: ヤミカラス
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#72: Murkrow
Rarity:
Common
Type:
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HP:
70
Weakness:
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x2
Resistance:
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-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#51: Murkrow
Rarity:
Common
Type:
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HP:
60
Weakness:
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-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#78: Murkrow
Rarity:
Common
Type:
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HP:
70
Weakness:
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x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#71: Murkrow
Rarity:
Common
Type:
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HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#114: Murkrow
Rarity:
Common
Type:
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HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#106: Murkrow
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#131: Murkrow
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy

Event Pokemon

Title
Pokémon Colosseum - Wes's Murkrow
Country: United States
Pokémon: Thumbanil Murkrow
Started: 2004-03-22
Ended: 0000-00-00
Pokémon Center: Catch 'Em All Event #3 - Yamikarasu
Country: Japan
Pokémon: Thumbanil Murkrow
Started: 2006-01-14
Ended: 2006-01-29

Images

Note: Move names that have a colored checkmark beside the name receive a Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) when used by this Pokémon

Level Up Moves

Peck
Type Icon Physical 35 35 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Astonish Type Icon Physical 15 30 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 9 9
Pursuit
Type Icon Physical 20 40 100 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 14 14 14 11 11
Haze Type Icon Status 30 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 22 22 22 16 16
Wing Attack
Type Icon Physical 35 60 100 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15
Night Shade Type Icon Special 15 100 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 27 27 27 26 26
Assurance
Type Icon Physical 10 60 100 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
Taunt
Type Icon Status 20 100 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 40 40 40
Feint Attack
Type Icon Physical 20 60 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 31 31
Mean Look Type Icon Status 5 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 48 48 48 41 41
Foul Play
Type Icon Physical 15 95 100 45 45 45 45 45 45
Sucker Punch
Type Icon Physical 5 70 100 55 55 55 55 55 55 45 45 45
Tailwind
Type Icon Status 15 50 50 50 50 51 51
Torment
Type Icon Status 15 100 61 61 61 61 61 61
Quash
Type Icon Status 15 100 65 65 65 65 65 65

TM/HM Moves

Confide Type Icon Status 20
Quash
Type Icon Status 15 100
Embargo
Type Icon Status 15 100
Roost
Type Icon Status 10
Calm Mind Type Icon Status 20
Taunt
Type Icon Status 20 100
Torment
Type Icon Status 15 100
Psych Up Type Icon Status 10
Sunny Day Type Icon Status 5
Rain Dance Type Icon Status 5
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Attract Type Icon Status 15 100
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85
Protect Type Icon Status 10
Substitute Type Icon Status 10
Rest Type Icon Status 10
Double Team Type Icon Status 15
Toxic Type Icon Status 10 90
Thunder Wave Type Icon Status 20 90
Captivate Type Icon Status 20 100
Snatch
Type Icon Status 10
Endure Type Icon Status 10
Defog
Type Icon Status 15
Detect Type Icon Status 5
Curse Type Icon Status 10
Nightmare Type Icon Status 15 100
Payback
Type Icon Physical 10 50 100
Aerial Ace
Type Icon Physical 20 60
Facade Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Frustration Type Icon Physical 20 100
Return Type Icon Physical 20 100
Steel Wing Type Icon Physical 25 70 90
Thief
Type Icon Physical 25 60 100
Fly
Type Icon Physical 15 90 95
Retaliate Type Icon Physical 5 70 100
Secret Power Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Pluck
Type Icon Physical 20 60 100
Natural Gift Type Icon Physical 15 100
Snarl
Type Icon Special 15 55 95
Round Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Dark Pulse
Type Icon Special 15 80 100
Shadow Ball Type Icon Special 15 80 100
Hidden Power Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Dream Eater Type Icon Special 15 100 100
Psychic Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Icy Wind Type Icon Special 15 55 95
Mud-Slap Type Icon Special 10 20 100
Snore Type Icon Special 15 50 100
Swift Type Icon Special 20 60

Egg Moves

Psycho Shift Type Icon Status 10 100
Roost
Type Icon Status 10
Feather Dance
Type Icon Status 15 100
Flatter
Type Icon Status 15 100
Perish Song Type Icon Status 5
Mirror Move
Type Icon Status 20
Confuse Ray Type Icon Status 10 100
Screech Type Icon Status 40 85
Whirlwind Type Icon Status 20
Brave Bird
Type Icon Physical 15 120 100
Punishment
Type Icon Physical 5 100
Assurance
Type Icon Physical 10 60 100
Feint Attack
Type Icon Physical 20 60
Sky Attack
Type Icon Physical 5 140 90
Drill Peck
Type Icon Physical 20 80 100
Wing Attack
Type Icon Physical 35 60 100
Quick Attack Type Icon Physical 30 40 100

Move Tutors

Tailwind
Type Icon Status 15
Snatch
Type Icon Status 10
Spite Type Icon Status 10 100
Roost
Type Icon Status 10
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Substitute Type Icon Status 10
Mimic Type Icon Status 10
Thunder Wave Type Icon Status 20 90
Psych Up Type Icon Status 10
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85
Endure Type Icon Status 10
Foul Play
Type Icon Physical 15 95 100
Sky Attack
Type Icon Physical 5 140 90
Sucker Punch
Type Icon Physical 5 70 100
Double-Edge Type Icon Physical 15 120 100
Heat Wave Type Icon Special 10 95 90
Uproar Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Icy Wind Type Icon Special 15 55 95
Snore Type Icon Special 15 50 100
Dark Pulse
Type Icon Special 15 80 100
Ominous Wind Type Icon Special 5 60 100
Air Cutter
Type Icon Special 25 60 95
Twister Type Icon Special 20 40 100
Mud-Slap Type Icon Special 10 20 100
Swift Type Icon Special 20 60
Dream Eater Type Icon Special 15 100 100