murkrow

Murkrow is a Dark/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

Type: Dark / Flying

Abilities:

• Insomnia: Prevents Murkrow from falling asleep.
• Super Luck: Increases the critical hit ratio of Murkrow's moves.
• Prankster (Hidden Ability): Gives priority to Murkrow's status moves.

Physical Characteristics:

• Resembles a small, crow-like bird with a dark blue-black body.
• Features a distinctive witch hat-like tuft on its head.
• Has red eyes and a pointed, yellow beak.
• Its wings and tail feathers are ragged, complementing its mischievous appearance.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Known for its cunning and mischievous behavior, often stealing shiny objects.
• Typically found in dark forests and urban areas.
• Prefers to stay active during the night, aligning with its nocturnal habits.
• Often seen in flocks, it is known to lead travelers astray for fun.

In Battle:

• Agile and versatile as a battler, relying on speed and trickery.
• Notable moves include Night Slash, Brave Bird, and Sucker Punch.
• Strong against Psychic and Ghost types, but vulnerable to Electric, Ice, Rock, and Fairy types.
• Prankster ability makes it effective in using status moves like Taunt and Thunder Wave.

Evolution:

• Evolves into Honchkrow when exposed to a Dusk Stone.

Interesting Facts:

• Its appearance and behavior are inspired by the folklore of witches and crows.
• Known as the "Darkness Pokémon," it is often associated with bad luck.
• Despite its ominous reputation, it can form strong bonds with trainers who appreciate its intelligence and cunning.
• Featured in various Pokémon media, including games and anime, where it often plays a role as a crafty antagonist or mischievous side character.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Gold: Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bringmisfortune to all those who see it at night.
• Silver: It is said that when chased, it lures its attackeronto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost.
• Crystal: It hides any shiny object it finds in a secret location.MURKROW and MEOWTH loot one another's stashes.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Firered: It is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost.
• Leafgreen: Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
• Diamond: It is believed that seeing this Pokémon at night will bring about ominous occurrences.
• Pearl: It appears near travelers to lure them into deep forests. It is said to carry misfortune.
• Platinum: If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.
• Heartgold: Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
• Soulsilver: It is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost.
• Black: If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.
• White: If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.
• Black-2: If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.
• White-2: If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.
• X: It hides any shiny object it finds in a secret location. Murkrow and Meowth loot one another’s stashes.
• Y: Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
• 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.
• 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.
• Sun: They awaken at dusk and take wing in the twilight, leading to the expression, “Get home before the Murkrow fly.”
• 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.
• Ultra-Sun: It 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-Moon: It searches for shiny things for its boss. Murkrow’s presence is said to be unlucky, so many people detest it.
• Legends-Arceus: 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.