Stats & Training
Murkrow's built around mixed offense. Speed leads the charge, Defense pays for it. Tough to catch, worth 1 Speed stat exp. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It hides any shiny object it finds in a secret location. MURKROW and MEOWTH loot one another’s stashes.
Murkrow Weakness
Type-wise, Murkrow takes extra damage from Electric, Ice, and Rock. Ground and Psychic moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Psychic |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Goldenrod City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Murkrow View Jolteon builds →Thunder 2x194-229%KO Thunder Shock 2x71-84% | ||
 Shuckle BugRock | C | |
 Sneasel DarkIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Murkrow View Sneasel builds →Blizzard 2x83-98% Ice Punch 2x59-69% Icy Wind 2x43-51% | ||
 Electabuzz Electric | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Elekid (Route 34 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Murkrow View Electabuzz builds →Thunder 2x172-202%KO Thunderbolt 2x141-167%KO Thunder Punch 2x119-140%KO Ice Punch 2x79-93% | ||
 Magneton ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Murkrow View Magneton builds →Zap Cannon 2x228-269%KO Thunder 2x210-247%KO Thunder Shock 2x77-91% Rollout 2x24-28% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Murkrow View Lapras builds →Blizzard 2x157-185%KO Thunder 2x103-123%KO | ||
 Elekid Electric | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 34 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Murkrow View Elekid builds →Thunder 2x132-155%KO Thunder Punch 2x88-105%KO Ice Punch 2x58-70% | ||
 Pichu Electric | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 34 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Murkrow View Pichu builds →Thunder 2x88-105%KO Thunder Shock 2x37-45% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Murkrow View Geodude builds →Rock Throw 2x71-83% Rollout 2x46-54% | ||
Elekid Electric | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 34 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Murkrow View Elekid builds →Thunder 2x133-158%KO Thunder Punch 2x92-108%KO Ice Punch 2x61-72% | ||
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Murkrow View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x176-208%KO Thunder Shock 2x67-79% Rollout 2x18-22% | ||
Pichu Electric | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 34 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Murkrow View Pichu builds →Thunder 2x92-108%KO Thunder Shock 2x35-42% Rollout 2x18-22% | ||
Shuckle BugRock | C | |
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Murkrow View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Slide 2x120-141%KO Ice Punch 2x37-44% Thunder Punch 2x37-44% Rock Throw 2x82-97% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Murkrow View Graveler builds →Rock Throw 2x78-93% Rollout 2x49-59% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Elekid Electric | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 34 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Murkrow View Elekid builds →Thunder 2x125-148%KO Thunder Punch 2x87-103%KO Ice Punch 2x59-69% | ||
Shuckle BugRock | C | |
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Murkrow View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Slide 2x116-137%KO Ice Punch 2x36-42% Thunder Punch 2x36-42% Rock Throw 2x79-93% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Murkrow View Graveler builds →Rock Throw 2x76-90% Rollout 2x48-57% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Elekid Electric | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 34 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Murkrow View Elekid builds →Thunder 2x124-147%KO Thunder Punch 2x84-100%KO Ice Punch 2x57-67% | ||
Shuckle BugRock | C | |
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Murkrow View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Slide 2x116-137%KO Ice Punch 2x36-42% Thunder Punch 2x36-42% Rock Throw 2x79-93% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Murkrow View Graveler builds →Rock Throw 2x76-90% Rollout 2x48-57% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Elekid Electric | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 34 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Murkrow View Elekid builds →Thunder 2x124-147%KO Thunder Punch 2x84-100%KO Ice Punch 2x57-67% | ||
Shuckle BugRock | C | |
Sneasel DarkIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Murkrow View Sneasel builds →Blizzard 2x81-97% Ice Punch 2x57-67% Icy Wind 2x42-50% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Murkrow View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Slide 2x116-137%KO Ice Punch 2x36-42% Thunder Punch 2x36-42% Rock Throw 2x79-93% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Murkrow View Graveler builds →Rock Throw 2x76-90% Rollout 2x48-57% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
In Crystal, Golem can KO Murkrow with Explosion (158-186%). Jolteon threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (159-187%). Jynx's Ice Beam also KOs at 165-194%.
 Golem RockGround | A | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Murkrow View Golem builds →Explosion158-186%KO Rapid Spin32-38% | ||
Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Murkrow View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x159-187%KO | ||
 Jynx IcePsychic | B | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Murkrow View Jynx builds →Ice Beam 2x165-194%KO Thief18-21% | ||
Crystal Evolution
Evolving Murkrow into Honchkrow takes an evolution item. It's not a simple level-up, so check the chain details below. Evolving adds up to 100 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Murkrow easily with 19 breeding partners from the Flying egg group. Pass egg moves like Drill Peck, Mirror Move, Quick Attack and 3 more to offspring.
Crystal Murkrow Best Moveset
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Toxic
- Drill Peck
- Thief
- Pursuit
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Drill Peck and Mirror Move give Murkrow options it can't learn any other way, and Ghost and Psychic coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Sky Attack and Fly. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Crystal Murkrow Locations
Murkrow is available from mid-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 3 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations to Catch Murkrow in Crystal
Walking encounters at Lv. 17-29 across 3 spots for Murkrow. Sorted by progression so you can see what's reachable at your current point in the game.
Murkrow Guide
In Crystal, Murkrow isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Honchkrow to unlock its full potential. At 405 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In Crystal, Murkrow fills the pivot role. It's a mixed attacker with base 85 Attack and 85 Sp. Atk. Base 91 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's fragile, can't afford to take many hits.
In Crystal, Murkrow does the job early-game if you need a Dark/Flying type on your team. Evolve it into Honchkrow before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
In Crystal, Dark/Flying typing gives Murkrow 5 resistances plus Ground and Psychic immunity. Base 91 Speed is the standout stat. 405 BST gives it a workable foundation.
Game Availability
Murkrow has been available in 17 games since Gold & Silver, though obtaining it requires an item-based evolution. This extra step makes it less common than Pokemon found through standard wild encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves