Type matchups
Damage Murkrow takes from each attacking type.
As a Dark/Flying type, Murkrow has 4 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 2 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 7 other Pokémon share the Dark/Flying typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 60
- Attack
- 85
- Defense
- 42
- Sp. Atk
- 85
- Sp. Def
- 42
- Speed
- 91
- Total
- 405
Murkrow has a base stat total of 405, higher than 34% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (91). Its Attack (85) and Sp. Atk (85) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. A Speed of 91 beats 75% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 60 HP, 42 Defense and 42 Sp. Def it is frail.
Murkrow can have the abilities Insomnia, Super Luck and Prankster.
How to beat Murkrow
Murkrow takes 2× damage from Rock, Electric, Ice and Fairy moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground and Psychic moves have no effect on it and Ghost, Grass and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Crowned Zacian hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and resists its Dark and Flying moves. Tyranitar hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Dark and Flying moves. Diancie hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Dark and Flying moves.
Evolution
Murkrow is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Murkrow → Honchkrow) and evolves into Honchkrow.
Best counters to Murkrow
Other Dark/Flying Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Murkrow weak to?
As a Dark/Flying type, Murkrow takes super-effective damage from Rock, Electric, Ice and Fairy moves.
What is Murkrow resistant to?
Murkrow resists Ghost, Grass and Dark moves. It is immune to Ground and Psychic.
What are the best counters to Murkrow?
Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zacian, Tyranitar and Diancie, which hit Murkrow with super-effective attacks.