Honchkrow

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Honchkrow is a Dark and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Dark and Flying-type Pokémon, Honchkrow is weak to Electric, Fairy, Ice, and Rock-type moves.

Honchkrow's maximum Combat Power stat is 3065 CP, and its best Pokémon GO moves are Snarl and Sky Attack. Honchkrow encounters are boosted during Fog and Windy weather. Shiny Honchkrow is available! ✨

StatsStats

Max CP3065 CP
Attack243 ATK
Defense103 DEF
Stamina225 HP
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes

Honchkrow Type Chart

Honchkrow takes increased damage from:Honchkrow takes increased damage from:
+60.0%
  • Electric
  • Fairy
  • Ice
  • Rock
Honchkrow takes reduced damage from:Honchkrow takes reduced damage from:
-37.5%
  • Dark
  • Ghost
  • Grass
-60.9%
  • Ground
  • Psychic

Honchkrow's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid AttackerF TierExternal Link#297
Gym DefenderGym DefenderF TierExternal Link
Dark Dark-type Attacker
Snarl / Dark Pulse
B TierExternal Link#34
Flying Flying-type Attacker
Peck / Sky Attack
B TierExternal Link#34

Regular and Shiny Honchkrow

Honchkrow's best moves and movesets

Moves
Honchkrow's best moveset is Snarl and Sky Attack, with 16.22 DPS (damage per second) and 188.8 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Fog and Windy weather.
  • DPS16.22
  • TDO188.79
  • Weather
    • fog
    • windy
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.DarkSnarl FlyingSky Attack 16.22188.827.6
      2.DarkSnarl FlyingBrave Bird 15.46179.926.3
      3.FlyingPeck FlyingSky Attack 14.55169.324.7
      4.DarkSnarl DarkDark Pulse 13.85161.223.5
      5.DarkSnarl PsychicPsychic 13.76160.123.4
      6.FlyingPeck FlyingBrave Bird 13.34155.222.7
      7.FlyingPeck DarkDark Pulse 12.71148.021.6
      8.FlyingPeck PsychicPsychic 12.63147.021.5
      Pokédex informationMore information

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

      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 Honchkrow has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Fast Attacks

      • FlyingPeckDamage10Energy10Duration1.0s
        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 ↗
      • DarkSnarlDamage11Energy13Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Snarl
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage11
        Energy13
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage5
        Energy13

        Effects
        Snarl has no special effects.
        See Snarl details page ↗

      Charged Moves

      • DarkDark PulseDamage80Energy50Duration3.0s
        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 ↗
      • PsychicPsychicDamage95Energy50Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Psychic
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • PoisonPoison
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 39.1%
          • DarkDark
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage95
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window1.5s - 2.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage75
        Energy55

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Psychic has a 10.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
        See Psychic details page ↗
      • FlyingBrave BirdDamage130Energy100Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Brave Bird
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage130
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.0s - 1.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage130
        Energy55

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Brave Bird has a 100.0% chance to:

        • Decrease User's Defense by 42.9%
        See Brave Bird details page ↗
      • FlyingSky AttackDamage80Energy50Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Sky Attack
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.5s - 1.7s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage85
        Energy55

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

      Honchkrow in the meta

      Honchkrow in the meta

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      Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Honchkrow's has 3065 max CP (at Level 50). A Honchkrow obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1471 CP to 1549 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1839 CP to 1937 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Honchkrow can be found in the 1103 CP to 1162 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP3065 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch1103 CP - 1162 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs1471 CP - 1549 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids1471 CP - 1549 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      1839 CP - 1937 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.

      Max CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      138 CP2120 CP3202 CP
      4283 CP5365 CP6447 CP
      7529 CP8611 CP9693 CP
      10775 CP11852 CP12929 CP
      131007 CP141084 CP151162 CP
      161239 CP171317 CP181394 CP
      191472 CP201549 CP211627 CP
      221704 CP231782 CP241859 CP
      251937 CP262014 CP272092 CP
      282169 CP292247 CP302324 CP
      312363 CP322401 CP332440 CP
      342479 CP352518 CP362556 CP
      372595 CP382634 CP392673 CP
      402711 CP412746 CP422780 CP
      432815 CP442850 CP452886 CP
      462921 CP472957 CP482993 CP
      493029 CP503065 CP

      Pokédex information

      Sinnoh
      Pokédex Number#430
      Height0.9 m
      Weight27.3 kg
      RegionSinnoh Generation 4
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      5 Candy
      300 Stardust
      Additional Move Cost
      50 Candy
      50000 Candy

      Encounter data

      Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
      Movement Timer10s
      Jump Time1s
      Attack Probability20.0%
      Attack Timer29s
      Dodge Probability30.0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance1
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Mega Pokémon that boost Honchkrow

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

      Dark Dark

      Flying Flying

      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, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Honchkrow in Pokémon GO is 16.74%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 37.32% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 50.38%.

      CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                -16.74%19.00%24.03%28.75%
                Curve26.76%30.10%37.32%43.79%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                -24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                - 28.09%31.56%39.02%45.67%
                Curve42.91%47.52%56.87%64.55%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                - 36.74%40.94%49.69%57.14%
                Curve54.09%59.15%68.90%76.32%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Honchkrow, 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

                Honchkrow 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.

                Honchkrow family

                A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Honchkrow in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

                Official artwork of MurkrowMurkrow
                Official artwork of HonchkrowHonchkrow
                Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow MurkrowShadow Murkrow
                Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow HonchkrowShadow Honchkrow

                Honchkrow high resolution sprites

                Photobomb

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

                Wallpaper

                HonchkrowHonchkrowHonchkrowHonchkrow

                Honchkrow Pokédex entries

                Sinnoh
                VersionsPokédex entry
                DiamondBecoming active at night, it is known to swarm with numerous MURKROW in tow.
                PearlIt makes its MURKROW cronies bring it food. It idles its time away, grooming itself in its nest.
                PlatinumIf one utters a deep cry, many MURKROW gather quickly. For this, it is called “Summoner of Night.”
                HeartGold, SoulSilverIt is merciless by nature. It is said that it never forgives the mistakes of its MURKROW followers.
                Black, White, Black 2, White 2If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called “Summoner of Night.”
                X, Omega RubyIf one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called “Summoner of Night.”
                Y, Alpha SapphireBecoming active at night, it is known to swarm with numerous Murkrow in tow.
                SunA single cry from this nocturnal Pokémon, and more than a hundred of its Murkrow cronies will assemble.
                MoonIf its Murkrow cronies fail to catch food for it, or if it feels they have betrayed it, it will hunt them down wherever they are and punish them.
                Ultra SunIt will absolutely not forgive failure from or betrayal by its goons. It has no choice in this if it wants to maintain the order of the flock.
                Ultra MoonIts goons take care of most of the fighting for it. The only time it dirties its own hands is in delivering a final blow to finish off an opponent.
                Legends: ArceusOne cry from this Pokémon, and a murder of Murkrow come flying. At such times, one would think the curtain of night had fallen, plunging the world into jet-black darkness.

                Frequently Asked Questions

                What are Honchkrow’s strengths and weaknesses?

                As a Dark and Flying-type Pokémon, Honchkrow is weak to Electric, Fairy, Ice, and Rock-type moves.

                What are the best moves for Honchkrow in Pokémon GO?

                The best moves for Honchkrow in Pokémon GO are Snarl and Sky Attack. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 16.224 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 188.792.

                How does Honchkrow perform in Raids?

                Honchkrow is not recommended for Raid use.

                How does Honchkrow rank as a Dark-type attacker?

                Honchkrow is a B-Tier Dark-type attacker, ranking at number #34 with limited utility in specific matchups.

                How does Honchkrow rank as a Flying-type attacker?

                Honchkrow is a B-Tier Flying-type attacker, ranking at number #34 with limited utility in specific matchups.

                What Mega Pokémon boost Honchkrow?

                The following Mega Pokémon boost Honchkrow: Mega Gyarados, Mega Houndoom, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Sableye, Mega Absol, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Pinsir, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Salamence, and Mega Rayquaza.

                What is Honchkrow’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

                Honchkrow’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2711 CP and 3065 CP at Level 50.

                Can Honchkrow be shiny in Pokémon GO?

                Honchkrow can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

                Can Honchkrow Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

                Honchkrow cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

                List of Honchkrow costumes

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                A list of Honchkrow costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                No costume sprites available