Murkrow (#0198) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP60120–167230–324

Atk8581–150157–295

Def4242–10380–201

SpA8581–150157–295

SpD4242–10380–201

Spe9186–157168–309

Total405Higher than 39% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 91). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+157Max143No SP111Min99Scarf235Tailwind314

At max Speed, Murkrow outspeeds 17 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Fairy2×Ice2×Rock2×

Resists

Dark½×Ghost½×Grass½×

Immune to

Ground0×Psychic0×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonBugSteelFireWaterDragon

Abilities

Insomnia
Prevents sleep.
Super Luck
Raises moves' critical hit rates one stage.
PranksterHidden ability
Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.

Competitive

SV SinglesNFESV DoublesDUU

1.83% of teams · rank #63 · Doubles · 1695+ rating · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 136 Def / 120 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Dark

Tailwind
Haze
Taunt
Foul Play

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players2.13%
Rated 1500+2.31%
Rated 1695+1.83%
Rated 1825+0.31%

Usage by month

Oct 20251.83%

Moves

Tailwind95%
Haze89%
Taunt77%
Foul Play38.7%
Brave Bird28%
Snarl21.5%
Thunder Wave14.1%
Protect7.6%
Feather Dance7%
Icy Wind3.4%

Items

Eviolite93.8%
Focus Sash4.8%
Covert Cloak0.6%
Wide Lens0.4%
Eject Button0.2%
Leftovers0.1%

Abilities

99.9%
0.1%
0%

EV spreads

Jolly 136 Def / 120 SpD / 252 Spe25.6%
Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD21.3%
Impish 4 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpD13.3%
Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe10.8%
Calm 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD7.1%

Tera types

Dark55.7%
Ghost33.1%
Ground5.4%
Steel2.4%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0198MurkrowDarkFlying
1. Use Dusk Stone#0430HonchkrowDarkFlying

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

1AstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15

1PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35

5GustInflicts regular damage and can hit Pokémon in the air.FlyingSpec40100%35

11HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

15Wing AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys60100%35

21Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15

25AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10

31TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

35Mean LookPrevents the target from leaving battle.NormalStatus——5

40Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

50Sucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5

55TormentPrevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.DarkStatus—100%15

60QuashMakes the target act last this turn.DarkStatus—100%15

TM / HM / TR 46

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM29HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM40Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25

TM42Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM62Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TM97FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM160HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM164Brave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM174HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TM197Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

TM199Lash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM216Feather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15

TM228Psychic NoiseThe user attacks the target with unpleasant sound waves. For two turns, the target is prevented from recovering HP through moves, Abilities, or held items.PsychicSpec75100%10

Egg moves 9

EggBrave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

EggConfuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

EggDrill PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys80100%20

EggFeather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15

EggFlatterRaises the target’s Special Attack by one stage and confuses the target.DarkStatus—100%15

EggPerish SongUser and target both faint after three turns.NormalStatus——5

EggScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

EggSky AttackUser charges for one turn before attacking. Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingPhys14090%5

EggWhirlwindImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

Pokédex entries

Category: Darkness Pokémon
Debut: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Black
Shape
Habitat: Forest
Pal Park area: Forest

Original Johto#208Original Sinnoh#074Extended Sinnoh#074Updated Johto#213Mountain Kalos#051Original Alola#277Original Poni#092Updated Alola#078Updated Melemele#078Hisui#140Paldea#232

Widely shunned as a bearer of ill fortune. Upon crossing paths with this creature, I've been told one must chant ”Workrum, Workrum—bad luck, don't come” as a protective incantation.
Legends: Arceus
It searches for shiny things for its boss. Murkrow’s presence is said to be unlucky, so many people detest it.
Ultra Moon
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.
Ultra Sun
Seen as a symbol of bad luck, it’s generally disliked. Yet it gives presents—objects that sparkle or shine—to Trainers it’s close to.
Moon
They awaken at dusk and take wing in the twilight, leading to the expression, “Get home before the Murkrow fly.”
Sun
If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
It appears near travelers to lure them into deep forests. It is said to carry misfortune.
Pearl
It is believed that seeing this Pokémon at night will bring about ominous occurrences.
Diamond
MURKROW were feared as the alleged bearers of ill fortune. It shows strong interest in anything that sparkles. It will even try to steal rings from women.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
It hides any shiny object it finds in a secret location. MURKROW and MEOWTH loot one another's stashes.
Crystal · X
It is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver
Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold · Y