Honchkrow
Dark/Flying-type, Generation 4. Ranked #29 among Flying-type raid attackers (Tier C). #14 in Great League.
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Peck Brave Bird 22.5 DPS
- Great League
- Peck Brave Bird 73.90% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Brave Bird costs 100 energy for 130 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Honchkrow takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 571
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,549 CP
Honchkrow moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brave Bird Best STAB | Flying | 130 | 100 | 2.0s | 65 | 1.30 |
| Dark Pulse STAB | Dark | 80 | 50 | 3.0s | 26.7 | 1.60 |
| Psychic | Psychic | 95 | 50 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 1.90 |
| Sky Attack STAB | Flying | 80 | 50 | 2.0s | 40 | 1.60 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brave Bird | Flying | 130 | 55 | 2.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Psychic | Psychic | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Sky Attack | Flying | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Honchkrow runs Peck with Brave Bird — 22.5 DPS and 531 TDO as a Flying-type attacker.
In Great League it runs Peck and Brave Bird. In Ultra League it runs Peck and Brave Bird.
The highest-damage fast move is Snarl (11 DPS); Snarl builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Rankings
Where Honchkrow places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flying | #29 | C | 22.5 | 531 | Peck Brave Bird |
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #14 | S | 73.90% | Peck Brave Bird | 0/15/15 |
| Ultra League | #14 | S | 74.17% | Peck Brave Bird | 0/15/15 |
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Honchkrow is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Honchkrow
Use Honchkrow against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Honchkrow
- Evolve from
- Murkrow · 100 Candy + Sinnoh Stone
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Honchkrow arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 67 | 2,343 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 67 | 2,537 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,508 | 1,588 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,876 | 1,975 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,508 | 1,588 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,140 | 1,200 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,508 | 1,588 |
Is Honchkrow good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
#29 among Flying-type raid attackers (Tier C, 22.5 DPS). The same Stardust goes further on a higher-ranked Flying attacker. It also holds #14 in Great League.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 38 |
| Lv 2 | 120 |
| Lv 3 | 202 |
| Lv 4 | 283 |
| Lv 5 | 365 |
| Lv 6 | 447 |
| Lv 7 | 529 |
| Lv 8 | 611 |
| Lv 9 | 693 |
| Lv 10 | 775 |
| Lv 11 | 852 |
| Lv 12 | 929 |
| Lv 13 | 1,007 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,084 |
| Lv 15 | 1,162 |
| Lv 16 | 1,239 |
| Lv 17 | 1,317 |
| Lv 18 | 1,394 |
| Lv 19 | 1,472 |
| Lv 20 | 1,549 |
| Lv 21 | 1,627 |
| Lv 22 | 1,704 |
| Lv 23 | 1,782 |
| Lv 24 | 1,859 |
| Lv 25 | 1,937 |
| Lv 26 | 2,014 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,092 |
| Lv 28 | 2,169 |
| Lv 29 | 2,247 |
| Lv 30 | 2,324 |
| Lv 31 | 2,363 |
| Lv 32 | 2,401 |
| Lv 33 | 2,440 |
| Lv 34 | 2,479 |
| Lv 35 | 2,518 |
| Lv 36 | 2,556 |
| Lv 37 | 2,595 |
| Lv 38 | 2,634 |
| Lv 39 | 2,673 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,711 |
| Lv 41 | 2,746 |
| Lv 42 | 2,780 |
| Lv 43 | 2,815 |
| Lv 44 | 2,850 |
| Lv 45 | 2,886 |
| Lv 46 | 2,921 |
| Lv 47 | 2,957 |
| Lv 48 | 2,993 |
| Lv 49 | 3,029 |
| Lv 50 | 3,065 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0430
- Height
- 0.90 m
- Weight
- 27.30 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0430_POKEMON_HONCHKROW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Honchkrow in Pokemon GO?
Honchkrow's best moveset is Peck with Brave Bird, worth 22.5 DPS as a Flying-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Honchkrow's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Honchkrow takes super effective damage from Electric, Fairy, Ice, Rock. It resists Dark, Ghost, Grass. Ground, Psychic damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Honchkrow's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Honchkrow reaches 3,065 CP at level 50 and 2,711 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
Is Honchkrow good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Honchkrow ranks #14 in Great League (Tier S, 73.90% simulated win rate) and #14 in Ultra League (Tier S, 74.17% simulated win rate).
The best IVs for Great League are 0/15/15: less Attack keeps the CP down, which buys extra levels of Defense and HP under the cap.
What CP is a 100% IV Honchkrow?
A 15/15/15 Honchkrow shows 1,549 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,937 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,162 CP.
Is Shadow Honchkrow better than regular Honchkrow?
In raids, yes: Shadow Honchkrow deals 26.7 DPS (#9 Flying) against 22.5 DPS (#29 Flying) for the regular form. It pays for that with 20% more damage taken, so it faints sooner. See Shadow Honchkrow.
How do you get Honchkrow in Pokemon GO?
Evolve Murkrow (100 Candy + Sinnoh Stone).