Stats & Training
Raw Attack carries Honchkrow's bulk more than the defenses do. Defense barely registers. But that HP pool covers for it. A tough to catch Big Boss Pokemon that yields 2 Attack EVs on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called “Summoner of Night.”
If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called “Summoner of Night.”
Honchkrow Weakness
Type-wise, Honchkrow 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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Black 2 & White 2, Terrakion can KO Honchkrow with Stone Edge (136-161%). Magnezone threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (133-157%). Mamoswine's Ice Shard also KOs at 90-106%.
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Honchkrow View Terrakion builds →Close Combat82-96% Stone Edge 2x136-161%KO | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Honchkrow View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt 2x133-157%KO Flash Cannon59-70% Volt Switch 2x104-123%KO | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Honchkrow View Mamoswine builds →Ice Shard 2x90-106%KO Superpower90-106%KO | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Honchkrow View Kyurem builds →Ice Beam 2x118-138%KO | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Honchkrow View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x76-90% Shadow Ball22-26% Thunderbolt 2x98-115%KO | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Getting Honchkrow requires an evolution item, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Murkrow. Breed this form to get Murkrow eggs (average hatch time). HP grew the most through evolution (+40 over Murkrow), and Honchkrow peaks at 505 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Honchkrow to get Murkrow eggs easily using 45 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Assurance, Brave Bird, Confuse Ray and 11 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Honchkrow Best Moveset
Fighting coverage keeps opponents guessing about Honchkrow's real targets. Sitrus Berry provides a one-time health recovery at low HP while max HP and Attack EVs and Adamant nature handle the stat profile. Moxie ties it together.
Best Build
Honchkrow best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Tank Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Sucker Punch
- Night Slash
- Superpower
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Assurance and Brave Bird give Honchkrow options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 9 types already covers a decent range on top of Sky Attack and Brave Bird. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Honchkrow in Black 2 & White 2
Honchkrow can't be caught in Black 2 & White 2. Transfer Murkrow from Gold, Crystal, or Brilliant Diamond and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Honchkrow Guide
For Black 2 & White 2, we rate Honchkrow C-Tier: a niche pick in Black 2 & White 2's meta. At 505 BST, it fits the support role. Bravebird with Sitrus Berry is the standard set.
Insomnia is the go-to ability for Honchkrow. It prevents sleep. Its hidden ability Moxie can work in specific setups. Super Luck is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Base 71 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Honchkrow is a physical attacker with base 125 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a support.
For Black 2 & White 2, the core moveset is Bravebird, Sucker Punch, Nightslash, and Superpower. Bravebird leads at 24% usage. This set covers the support role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Obtainable through an item-based evolution, Honchkrow appears in 12 titles across 7 generations since Diamond & Pearl. The evolution method adds a barrier that wild-catchable Pokemon don't have.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
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