honchkrow

Honchkrow is a dual-type Dark/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

Type: Dark / Flying

Abilities:

• Insomnia: Prevents sleep, making Honchkrow immune to moves like Sleep Powder and Rest.
• Super Luck: Increases the critical-hit ratio of Honchkrow’s moves.
• Moxie (Hidden Ability): Boosts Honchkrow’s Attack stat after knocking out an opponent.

Physical Characteristics:

• Resembles a large, crow-like bird with a dark, navy blue body.
• Distinctive white plumage on its chest resembling a cravat or ruffled shirt.
• Red under its wings and tail, adding to its menacing appearance.
• Notable for its large, hat-like crest on its head, reminiscent of a mob boss.
• Piercing red eyes and a sharp yellow beak contribute to its intimidating look.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Known to lead a group of Murkrow, acting like a mob boss in the Pokémon world.
• Prefers to reside in dark forests and urban areas where it can oversee its “gang.”
• Highly territorial and protective of its group, often seen as a commanding figure.
• Nocturnal by nature, it is most active during the night and rests during the day.

In Battle:

• Functions best as a physical attacker with access to powerful moves.
• Signature moves include Night Slash, Brave Bird, and Sucker Punch.
• Utilizes its high Attack stat and abilities like Super Luck and Moxie to deal critical damage.
• Strong against Psychic and Ghost types due to its Dark typing.
• Vulnerable to Electric, Ice, Rock, and Fairy-type moves.

Evolution:

• Evolves from Murkrow when exposed to a Dusk Stone.
• Does not evolve into any other Pokémon.

Interesting Facts:

• Known as the "Big Boss" Pokémon, reflecting its leadership and commanding presence.
• Its design and behavior draw inspiration from the stereotypical image of a mafia boss.
• Despite its intimidating appearance, it is known for its loyalty to those it trusts.
• Featured in various Pokémon media, including games and the Pokémon anime, often portrayed as a cunning and strategic Pokémon.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Diamond: Becoming active at night, it is known to swarm with numerous MURKROW in tow.
• Pearl: It makes its MURKROW cronies bring it food. It idles its time away, grooming itself in its nest.
• Platinum: If one utters a deep cry, many MURKROW gather quickly. For this, it is called “Summoner of Night.”
• Heartgold: It is merciless by nature. It is said that it never forgives the mistakes of its MURKROW followers.
• Soulsilver: It is merciless by nature. It is said that it never forgives the mistakes of its MURKROW followers.
• Black: If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called “Summoner of Night.”
• White: If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called “Summoner of Night.”
• Black-2: If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called “Summoner of Night.”
• White-2: If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called “Summoner of Night.”
• X: If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called “Summoner of Night.”
• Y: Becoming active at night, it is known to swarm with numerous Murkrow in tow.
• Omega-Ruby: If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called “Summoner of Night.”
• Alpha-Sapphire: Becoming active at night, it is known to swarm with numerous Murkrow in tow.
• Sun: A single cry from this nocturnal Pokémon, and more than a hundred of its Murkrow cronies will assemble.
• Moon: If its Murkrow cronies fail to catch food for it, or if it feels they have betrayed it, it will hunt them down wherever they are and punish them.
• Ultra-Sun: It will absolutely not forgive failure from or betrayal by its goons. It has no choice in this if it wants to maintain the order of the flock.
• Ultra-Moon: Its goons take care of most of the fighting for it. The only time it dirties its own hands is in delivering a final blow to finish off an opponent.
• Legends-Arceus: One cry from this Pokémon, and a murder of Murkrow come flying. At such times, one would think the curtain of night had fallen, plunging the world into jet-black darkness.