Honchkrow
Dark/Flying-type, Generation 4. #14 in Great League.
Best moveset
- 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
In Great League it runs Peck and Brave Bird. In Ultra League it runs Peck and Brave Bird. PvP movesets favour energy generation and shield pressure over raw damage, which is why they often differ from the raid set.
The highest-damage fast move is Snarl (11 DPS); Snarl builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Rankings
Where Honchkrow places in raids and PvP
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 knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
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 | — |
Honchkrow does not rank as a raid attacker, but it holds a Tier S spot at #14 in Great League. Build it to the league's CP cap rather than to a level, and unlock the second charged move before you invest further.
- Attack is its highest stat (243), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Honchkrow deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Fog and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
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 (fast) with Brave Bird (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Honchkrow's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Honchkrow takes super effective damage from Electric, Fairy, Ice, Rock-type moves. It resists Ground, Psychic, Dark, Ghost, Grass, so avoid those types against it.
What is Honchkrow's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Honchkrow reaches 3,065 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,711 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
Is Honchkrow good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Honchkrow is ranked #14 (Tier S) in Great League with a 73.90% win rate. Honchkrow is ranked #14 (Tier S) in Ultra League with a 74.17% win rate.
In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Great League is 0/15/15 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Honchkrow bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Honchkrow?
A perfect 15/15/15 Honchkrow shows 1,549 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,937 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Honchkrow better than regular Honchkrow?
Shadow Honchkrow deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Honchkrow in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Murkrow (100 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Honchkrow be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Honchkrow depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.