Murkrow

Official artwork of MurkrowDark Flying Shiny Pokémon icon

Murkrow is a Dark and Flying-type Pokémon with a Max CP of 1766 in Pokémon GO. Murkrow's best moveset is Feint Attack and Drill Peck. It is weather boosted by Fog and Windy weather, and it was originally found in the Johto region. Shiny Murkrow is available in Pokémon GO.

Murkrow is weak to Electric, Fairy, Ice, and Rock-type moves. It takes reduced damage from Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ground, and Psychic-type moves.

Stats

Max CP1766 CP
Attack175 ATK
Defense87 DEF
Stamina155 STA
Weather Boost
  • fogFog
  • windyWindy
ReleasedYes Yes
Shiny releasedMurkrow can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
Buddy distance3 km
Pokédex informationPokédex information
Pokédex Number#198
Height0.51 m
Weight2.1 kg
RegionJohto Generation 2
Can be tradedAllowed
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Catch Rate20%
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
3 Candy
100 Stardust
Additional Move Cost
50 Candy
50000 Candy

Murkrow type chart

Takes increased damage
ElectricElectric160.0%
FairyFairy160.0%
IceIce160.0%
RockRock160.0%
Takes decreased damage
GroundGround39.1%
PsychicPsychic39.1%
DarkDark62.5%
GhostGhost62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

Murkrow's best moves and movesets

Moves

Murkrow's best moveset is Feint Attack and Drill Peck, with 12.22 DPS (damage per second) and 147.1 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Fog and Windy weather.

Best Murkrow moves
DPS12.22
TDO147.09
Score14.1
Weather Boost
  • fog
  • windy
Pro tip by Professor WillowIf you are unable to get Murkrow with its best moveset, we recommend to use Feint Attack/Foul Play. You will lose around 2.1% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Murkrow's strongest moveset (Feint Attack/Drill Peck).

Murkrow moves comparison

The following chart shows Murkrow's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Murkrow's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.DarkFeint Attack FlyingDrill Peck 12.22147.114.1
      2.DarkFeint Attack DarkFoul Play 11.96143.913.8
      3.FlyingPeck FlyingDrill Peck 11.88143.013.7
      4.FlyingPeck DarkFoul Play 11.49138.213.3
      5.DarkFeint Attack DarkDark Pulse 11.10133.612.8
      6.FlyingPeck DarkDark Pulse 10.71128.912.4

      Fast Attacks

      • FlyingPeck10Damage10Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Peck
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage10
        Energy10
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.5s - 0.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage6
        Energy5

        Effects
        Peck has no special effects.
        See Peck details page ↗
      • DarkFeint Attack10Damage9Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Feint Attack
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage10
        Energy9
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration0.9s
        Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage6
        Energy6

        Effects
        Feint Attack has no special effects.
        See Feint Attack details page ↗

      Charged Moves

      • DarkDark Pulse80Damage50Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Dark Pulse
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window1.4s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50

        Effects
        Dark Pulse has no special effects.
        See Dark Pulse details page ↗
      • FlyingDrill Peck65Damage33Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Drill Peck
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage65
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration2.3s
        Damage window1.7s - 2.1s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage65
        Energy40

        Effects
        Drill Peck has no special effects.
        See Drill Peck details page ↗
      • DarkFoul Play70Damage50Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Foul Play
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage70
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.7s - 1.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy45

        Effects
        Foul Play has no special effects.
        See Foul Play details page ↗
      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Murkrow has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Murkrow Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

      Murkrow's Max CP is at Level 50. Murkrow Combat Power values in Pokémon GO Raids, Eggs, and Field Research encounter can be found below.

      Max CPMax CP1766 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch626 CP - 669 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs835 CP - 892 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids835 CP - 892 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
      • fogFog
      • windyWindy
      1044 CP - 1116 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Murkrow Max CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Murkrow Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
      122 CP269 CP3116 CP
      4163 CP5210 CP6257 CP
      7305 CP8352 CP9399 CP
      10446 CP11491 CP12535 CP
      13580 CP14625 CP15669 CP
      16714 CP17759 CP18803 CP
      19848 CP20892 CP21937 CP
      22982 CP231026 CP241071 CP
      251116 CP261160 CP271205 CP
      281250 CP291294 CP301339 CP
      311361 CP321384 CP331406 CP
      341428 CP351451 CP361473 CP
      371495 CP381518 CP391540 CP
      401562 CP411582 CP421602 CP
      431622 CP441642 CP451663 CP
      461683 CP471704 CP481724 CP
      491745 CP501766 CP

      Murkrow evolution chart

      Family
      PokémonRequiresEvolution
      Thumbnail image of MurkrowMurkrow
      • Candy Icon100 Candy
      • Special Item: Sinnoh Stone
      Thumbnail image of HonchkrowHonchkrow
      • Murkrow evolves into Honchkrow which costs 100 Candy. You need to use a Sinnoh Stone to evolve.

      Mega Pokémon that boost Murkrow

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Murkrow's Dark and Flying-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Murkrow.

      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega PidgeotMega Pokémon iconMega Pidgeot
      NormalFlying
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega PinsirMega Pokémon iconMega Pinsir
      BugFlying
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega GyaradosMega Pokémon iconMega Gyarados
      WaterDark
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AerodactylMega Pokémon iconMega Aerodactyl
      RockFlying
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega HoundoomMega Pokémon iconMega Houndoom
      DarkFire
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega TyranitarMega Pokémon iconMega Tyranitar
      RockDark
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AbsolMega Pokémon iconMega Absol
      Dark
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SalamenceMega Pokémon iconMega Salamence
      DragonFlying
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega RayquazaMega Pokémon iconMega Rayquaza
      DragonFlying
      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre and Groudon
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Murkrow Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Murkrow in Pokémon GO is 24.03%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 50.38% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 65.04%.

      CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                -24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                -33.78%37.75%46.11%53.35%
                Curve50.38%55.33%65.04%72.65%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                - 39.02%43.38%52.38%59.95%
                Curve56.87%61.98%71.67%78.89%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                - 49.69%54.62%64.32%71.94%
                Curve68.90%73.89%82.65%88.47%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Murkrow, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                List of Murkrow costumes

                Photobomb

                A list of Murkrow costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                No costume sprites available

                Murkrow high resolution sprites

                Photobomb

                A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Murkrow. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                Murkrow Pokédex entries

                Johto
                VersionsPokédex entry
                GoldFeared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
                SilverIt is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost.
                CrystalIt hides any shiny object it finds in a secret location. MURKROW and MEOWTH loot one another's stashes.
                Ruby, SapphireMURKROW 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.
                EmeraldMURKROW 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.
                FireRedIt is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost.
                LeafGreenFeared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
                DiamondIt is believed that seeing this Pokémon at night will bring about ominous occurrences.
                PearlIt appears near travelers to lure them into deep forests. It is said to carry misfortune.
                Platinum, Black, WhiteIf spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.
                HeartGoldFeared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
                SoulSilverIt is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost.
                Black 2, White 2If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.
                XIt hides any shiny object it finds in a secret location. Murkrow and Meowth loot one another’s stashes.
                YFeared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
                Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireMurkrow 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.
                SunThey awaken at dusk and take wing in the twilight, leading to the expression, “Get home before the Murkrow fly.”
                MoonSeen 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.
                Ultra SunIt 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 MoonIt searches for shiny things for its boss. Murkrow’s presence is said to be unlucky, so many people detest it.
                Legends: ArceusWidely 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.