#430 Honchkrow
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Name Other Names No. Gender Ratio Type
Honchkrow
Japan: Donkarasu
ドンカラス
French: Corboss
German: Kramshef
Korean: 돈크로우
National: #430
BW Unova: #---
B2W2 Unova: #---
Male :50%
Female :50%
Abilities: Insomnia - Super Luck - Moxie (Hidden Ability)
Insomnia: The Pokémon cannot be under the SLEEP condition while having this ability.
Super Luck: Raises the critical-hit ratio of moves.
Hidden Ability (Available):
Moxie: Attack is raised by one stage when the Pokémon knocks out another Pokémon
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Big Boss Pokémon 2’11”
0.9m
60.2lbs
27.3kg
30 5,120
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned Flee FlagEntree Forest Level
1,059,860 Points
Medium Slow
35 2 Attack Point(s)
153 Level 10
Damage Taken
*1 *1 *1 *2 *0.5 *2 *1 *1 *0 *1 *0 *1 *2 *0.5 *1 *0.5 *1
Wild Hold Item Egg Groups
Flying
Evolutionary Chain
Locations - In-Depth Details
Black Abundant ShrineDetails
White Trade from Black
Black 2 Evolve Murkrow
White 2 Evolve Murkrow
Trainer Locations  Details

Flavor Text
Black If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called “Summoner of Night."
White
Black 2
White 2

Black/White/Black 2/White 2 Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Astonish 30 100 15 --
The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch.
Pursuit 40 100 20 --
An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.
Haze -- -- 30 --
The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
Wing Attack 60 100 35 --
The target is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage.
25 Swagger -- 90 15 --
The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
35 Nasty Plot -- -- 20 --
The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user's Sp. Atk.
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.
55 Night Slash 70 100 15 --
The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.
65 Quash -- 100 15 --
The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.
75 Dark Pulse 80 100 15 --
The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.
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 ?? 100 15 --
A unique attack that varies in type and intensity 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.
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90 5 --
The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
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.
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 --
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 --
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 40 100 10 --
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.
TM59 Incinerate 30 100 15 --
The user attacks the target with fire. If the target is holding a Berry, the Berry becomes burnt up and unusable.
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.
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90 5 --
The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
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 Pluck 60 100 20 --
The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
TM90 Substitute -- -- 10 --
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
TM95 Snarl 55 95 15 --
The user yells as if it is ranting about something, making the target's Sp. Atk stat decrease.
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 %  
Whirlwind -- 100 20 -- Details
The target is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
Drill Peck 80 100 20 -- Details
A corkscrewing attack with the sharp beak acting as a drill.
Mirror Move -- -- 20 -- Details
The user counters the target by mimicking the target's last move.
Wing Attack 60 100 35 -- Details
The target is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage.
Sky Attack 140 90 5 -- Details
A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. It may also make the target flinch.
Confuse Ray -- 100 10 -- Details
The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.
Featherdance -- 100 15 -- Details
The user covers the target's body with a mass of down that harshly lowers its Attack stat.
Perish Song -- -- 5 -- Details
Any Pokémon that hears this song faints in three turns, unless it switches out of battle.
Psycho Shift -- 90 10 -- Details
Using its psychic power of suggestion, the user transfers its status problems to the target.
Screech -- 85 40 -- Details
An earsplitting screech harshly reduces the target's Defense stat.
Faint Attack 60 -- 20 -- Details
The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.
Brave Bird 120 100 15 -- Details
The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. The user also takes serious damage.
Roost -- -- 10 -- Details
The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP.
Assurance 50 100 10 -- Details
If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack's power is doubled.

Black 2/White 2 Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Dark Pulse8010015--
The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.
Foul Play9510015--
The user turns the target's power against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage.
Heat Wave100901010
The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing team. It may also leave targets with a burn.
Icy Wind559515--
The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets' Speed stat.
Roost----10--
The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP.
Sky Attack140905--
A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. It may also make the target flinch.
Sleep Talk----10--
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Snatch----10--
The user steals the effects of any healing or stat-changing move the opponent attempts to use.
Spite--10010--
The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
Superpower1201005--
The user attacks the target with great power. However, it also lowers the user's Attack and Defense.
Tailwind----30--
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.
Pre-Evolution Only Moves
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect % Method
Peck 35 100 35 --
Lv. 1
The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.
Night Shade ?? 100 15 --
Lv. 21
The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage matching the user's level.
Assurance 50 100 10 --
Lv. 25
If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack's power is doubled.
Taunt -- 100 20 --
Lv. 31
The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
Faint Attack 60 -- 20 --
Lv. 35
The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.
Mean Look -- -- 5 --
Lv. 41
The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.
Tailwind -- -- 30 --
Lv. 51
The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns.
Sucker Punch 80 100 5 --
Lv. 55
This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the target is not readying an attack, however.
Torment -- 100 15 --
Lv. 61
The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
Gen III & IV Only Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %Method
Secret Power 70 100 20 30 Gen IV TM43
The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
Steel Wing 70 90 25 -- Gen IV TM47
The target is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user's Defense stat.
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.
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 55 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.
Sucker Punch 80 100 5 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the target is not readying an attack, however.
Swift 60 -- 20 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing team. This attack never misses.
Mud-slap 20 100 10 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Twister 40 100 20 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing team. It may also make targets flinch.
Stats
  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats 100 125 52 105 52 71
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 160 - 207 117 - 159 51 - 93 99 - 141 51 - 93 68 - 110
Lv. 100 310 - 404 229 - 314 98 - 182 193 - 278 98 - 182 132 - 216
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 160 - 207 130 - 177 57 - 104 110 - 157 57 - 104 76 - 123
Lv. 100 310 - 404 255 - 349 109 - 203 215 - 309 109 - 203 147 - 241
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 160 - 207 143 - 194 62 - 114 121 - 172 62 - 114 83 - 135
Lv. 100 310 - 404 280 - 383 119 - 223 236 - 339 119 - 223 161 - 265

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