Stats & Training
Murkrow's built around mixed offense. Speed leads the charge, Defense pays for it. Tough to catch, worth 1 Speed EV. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
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.
It searches for shiny things for its boss. Murkrow’s presence is said to be unlucky, so many people detest it.
Murkrow Weakness
Type-wise, Murkrow takes extra damage from Electric, Ice, Rock, and Fairy. Ground and Psychic moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Psychic |
 Primarina WaterFairy | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Murkrow View Primarina builds →Moonblast 2x189-222%KO Icy Wind 2x73-86% Disarming Voice 2x81-96% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Murkrow View Magnezone builds →Zap Cannon 2x243-287%KO Thunderbolt 2x183-216%KO Discharge 2x164-193%KO Spark 2x81-96% | ||
 Vikavolt BugElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Murkrow View Vikavolt builds →Zap Cannon 2x268-316%KO Thunderbolt 2x201-238%KO Spark 2x81-96% | ||
 Lycanroc Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Murkrow View Lycanroc builds →Stone Edge 2x183-216%KO Rock Slide 2x138-162%KO Rock Tomb 2x111-131%KO Rock Throw 2x92-109%KO | ||
 Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Murkrow View Pikachu builds →Thunder 2x105-124%KO Thunderbolt 2x87-102%KO Wild Charge 2x92-109%KO Discharge 2x77-91% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Tapu Koko can KO Murkrow with Thunderbolt (215-254%). Primarina threatens a KO with Moonblast (304-358%). Mamoswine's Ice Shard also KOs at 115-135%.
 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Murkrow View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt 2x215-254%KO Volt Switch 2x168-198%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x192-226%KO | ||
Primarina WaterFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Murkrow View Primarina builds →Moonblast 2x304-358%KO Scald128-151%KO | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Murkrow View Mamoswine builds →Ice Shard 2x115-135%KO Knock Off31-36% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Murkrow View Terrakion builds →Close Combat177-209%KO Stone Edge 2x296-348%KO | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemColbur Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Murkrow View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x89-105%KO Hex20-24% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 58 breeding partners from the Flying egg group. Pass egg moves like Assurance, Brave Bird, Confuse Ray and 13 more to offspring.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Murkrow Best Moveset
The Sash lets Murkrow ignore defensive shortcomings for one turn. Use that turn to deal early damage, and Prankster squeezes extra value from the position. Max HP and Speed EVs push damage output.
Best Build
Murkrow best EVs are HP and Speed
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Tailwind
- Protect
- Taunt
- Snarl
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Assurance and Brave Bird give Murkrow options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 8 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
Transfer Moves
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Murkrow Locations
Easy grab on Murkrow with high spawn rates across 2 locations in early-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Best Locations to Catch Murkrow in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Murkrow Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Run Prankster on Murkrow. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Murkrow also gets Insomnia and Super Luck, but they don't compare.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Prankster is the hidden ability. It raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage. Worth hunting for if you want Murkrow to compete at a higher level.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Murkrow fills the support role. It's a special attacker with base 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.
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