#198 Murkrow
General Location Attacks Stats Egg Moves Contests
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This Pokédex entry is for Generation VII Pokémon games. For Generation IX Pokémon games. Check out Murkrow Pokémon Scarlet & Violet data
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Name Other Names No. Gender Ratio Type
Murkrow
Japan: Yamikarasu
ヤミカラス
French: Cornèbre
German: Kramurx
Korean: 니로우
National: #198
Central: #---
Coastal: #---
Mountain: #051
Hoenn: #---
Male :50%
Female :50%
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Darkness Pokémon 1'08"
0.5m
4.6lbs
2.1kg
305,120
Abilities: Insomnia - Super Luck - Prankster (Hidden Ability)
Insomnia: The Pokémon cannot be put to Sleep while having this ability.
Super Luck: Raises the critical-hit ratio of moves by one level.
Hidden Ability (Available):
Prankster: Status category moves have their Speed Priority increased by 1
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned Eligible for Sky Battle?
1,059,860 Points
Medium Slow
35 1 Speed Point(s)
Not Eligible/Known
Damage Taken
*1 *1 *1 *2 *0.5 *2 *1 *1 *0 *1 *0 *1 *2 *0.5 *1 *0.5 *1 *2
Wild Hold Item Egg Groups
 
Flying
Evolutionary Chain
Gender Differences
MaleFemale
Locations - In-Depth Details
X Route 15, Route 16Details
Y Route 15, Route 16Details
Omega Ruby Soaring in the SkyDetails
Alpha Sapphire Soaring in the SkyDetails
Trainer Locations  Details
Flavor Text
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

Generation VI Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Peck 35 100 35 --
The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.
Astonish 30 100 15 30
The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch.
5 Pursuit 40 100 20 --
An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.
11 Haze -- -- 30 --
The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
15 Wing Attack 60 100 35 --
The target is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage.
21 Night Shade ?? 100 15 --
The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage matching the user's level.
25 Assurance 60 100 10 --
If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack's power is doubled.
31 Taunt -- 100 20 --
The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
35 Feint Attack 60 -- 20 --
The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.
41 Mean Look -- -- 5 --
The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.
45 Foul Play 95 100 15 --
The user turns the target's power against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage.
50 Tailwind -- -- 15 --
The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns.
55 Sucker Punch 80 100 5 --
This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the target is not readying an attack, however.
61 Torment -- 100 15 --
The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
65 Quash -- 100 15 --
The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.
TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM04 Calm Mind -- -- 20 --
The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
TM06 Toxic -- 90 10 --
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100 15 --
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11 Sunny Day -- -- 5 --
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM12 Taunt -- 100 20 --
The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
TM17 Protect -- -- 10 --
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18 Rain Dance -- -- 5 --
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
TM19 Roost -- -- 10 --
The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP.
TM21 Frustration ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM27 Return ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM29 Psychic 90 100 10 10
The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the target's Sp. Def stat.
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100 15 20
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
TM32 Double Team -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 -- 20 --
The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM41 Torment -- 100 15 --
The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
TM42 Facade 70 100 20 --
An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
TM44 Rest -- -- 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM45 Attract -- 100 15 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46 Thief 60 100 25 --
The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.
TM48 Round 60 100 15 --
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
TM51 Steel Wing 70 90 25 10
The target is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user's Defense stat.
TM60 Quash -- 100 15 --
The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.
TM63 Embargo -- 100 15 --
It prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.
TM66 Payback 50 100 10 --
If the user moves after the target, this attack's power will be doubled.
TM67 Retaliate 70 100 5 --
The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this attack's damage increases.
TM73 Thunder Wave -- 100 20 --
A weak electric charge is launched at the target. It causes paralysis if it hits.
TM77 Psych Up -- -- 10 --
The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100 15 --
The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user's HP.
TM87 Swagger -- 90 15 --
The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
TM88 Sleep Talk -- -- 10 --
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM90 Substitute -- -- 10 --
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
TM94 (ORAS) Secret Power 70 100 20 30
The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
TM95 Snarl 55 95 15 100
The user yells as if it is ranting about something, making the target's Sp. Atk stat decrease.
TM97 Dark Pulse 80 100 15 20
The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.
TM100 Confide -- -- 20 100
The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
HM02 Fly 90 95 15 --
The user soars, then strikes its target on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.
Egg Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %  
Assurance 60 100 10 -- Details
If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack's power is doubled.
Brave Bird 120 100 15 -- Details
The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. The user also takes serious damage.
Confuse Ray -- 100 10 -- Details
The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.
Drill Peck 80 100 20 -- Details
A corkscrewing attack with the sharp beak acting as a drill.
Feather Dance -- 100 15 -- Details
The user covers the target's body with a mass of down that harshly lowers its Attack stat.
Feint Attack 60 -- 20 -- Details
The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.
Flatter -- 100 15 -- Details
Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, it also raises the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Mirror Move -- -- 20 -- Details
The user counters the target by mimicking the target's last move.
Perish Song -- -- 5 -- Details
Any Pokémon that hears this song faints in three turns, unless it switches out of battle.
Psycho Shift -- 100 10 -- Details
Using its psychic power of suggestion, the user transfers its status problems to the target.
Roost -- -- 10 -- Details
The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP.
Screech -- 85 40 -- Details
An earsplitting screech harshly reduces the target's Defense stat.
Sky Attack 140 90 5 30 Details
A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. It may also make the target flinch.
Whirlwind -- -- 20 -- Details
The target is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
Wing Attack 60 100 35 -- Details
The target is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage.

Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Foul Play9510015--
The user turns the target's power against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage.
Heat Wave95901010
The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing team. It may also leave targets with a burn.
Icy Wind559515100
The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets' Speed stat.
Sky Attack14090530
A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. It may also make the target flinch.
Snatch----10--
The user steals the effects of any healing or stat-changing move the opponent attempts to use.
Snore501001530
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Spite--10010--
The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
Tailwind----15--
The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns.
Uproar9010010--
The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.
Transfer Only Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %Method
Pluck 60 100 20 -- Gen V TM88
The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Endure -- -- 10 -- Gen IV TM58
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Captivate -- 100 20 -- Gen IV TM78
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
Natural Gift ?? 100 15 -- Gen IV TM83
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
Pluck 60 100 20 -- Gen IV TM88
The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Defog -- -- 15 -- Gen IV HM05 DPt
A strong wind blows away the target's obstacles such as Reflect or Light Screen. It also lowers the target's evasiveness.
Air Cutter 60 95 25 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing team. Critical hits land more easily.
Ominous Wind 60 100 5 10 Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.
Swift 60 -- 20 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing team. This attack never misses.
Mud-slap 20 100 10 100 Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Twister 40 100 20 20 Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing team. It may also make targets flinch.
Double-edge 120 100 15 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
Mimic -- -- 10 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
The user copies the target's last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Endure -- -- 10 -- Move Tutor - Emerald
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Mud-slap 20 100 10 100 Move Tutor - Emerald
The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Swift 60 -- 20 -- Move Tutor - Emerald
Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing team. This attack never misses.
Nightmare -- 100 15 -- Move Tutor - XD
A sleeping target sees a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn.


Stats
  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats - Total: 405 60 85 42 85 42 91
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 120 - 167 81 - 123 42 - 84 81 - 123 42 - 84 86 - 128
Lv. 100 230 - 324 157 - 242 80 - 164 157 - 242 80 - 164 168 - 252
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 120 - 167 90 - 137 47 - 94 90 - 137 47 - 94 96 - 143
Lv. 100 230 - 324 175 - 269 89 - 183 175 - 269 89 - 183 187 - 281
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 120 - 167 99 - 150 51 - 103 99 - 150 51 - 103 105 - 157
Lv. 100 230 - 324 192 - 295 97 - 201 192 - 295 97 - 201 205 - 309

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