Murkrow
Dark/Flying-type, Generation 2. Evolves into Honchkrow for 100 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Feint Attack Foul Play
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Foul Play costs 50 energy for 70 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Murkrow takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 417
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 892 CP
Murkrow moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feint Attack Best STAB | Dark | 11 | 10 | 1.0s | 11 | 10 |
| Peck STAB | Flying | 10 | 10 | 1.0s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse STAB | Dark | 80 | 50 | 3.0s | 26.7 | 1.60 |
| Drill Peck STAB | Flying | 70 | 33 | 2.5s | 28 | 2.12 |
| Foul Play Best STAB | Dark | 70 | 50 | 2.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feint Attack | Dark | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| Peck | Flying | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Drill Peck | Flying | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| Foul Play | Dark | 65 | 40 | 1.63 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Feint Attack (11 DPS); Feint Attack builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Murkrow is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Murkrow
How to get Murkrow
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Murkrow 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 | 37 | 1,350 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 37 | 1,462 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 856 | 915 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,065 | 1,138 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 856 | 915 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 647 | 692 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 856 | 915 |
Is Murkrow good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Murkrow has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (175), 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 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Murkrow 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 | 22 |
| Lv 2 | 69 |
| Lv 3 | 116 |
| Lv 4 | 163 |
| Lv 5 | 210 |
| Lv 6 | 257 |
| Lv 7 | 305 |
| Lv 8 | 352 |
| Lv 9 | 399 |
| Lv 10 | 446 |
| Lv 11 | 491 |
| Lv 12 | 535 |
| Lv 13 | 580 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 625 |
| Lv 15 | 669 |
| Lv 16 | 714 |
| Lv 17 | 759 |
| Lv 18 | 803 |
| Lv 19 | 848 |
| Lv 20 | 892 |
| Lv 21 | 937 |
| Lv 22 | 982 |
| Lv 23 | 1,026 |
| Lv 24 | 1,071 |
| Lv 25 | 1,116 |
| Lv 26 | 1,160 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,205 |
| Lv 28 | 1,250 |
| Lv 29 | 1,294 |
| Lv 30 | 1,339 |
| Lv 31 | 1,361 |
| Lv 32 | 1,384 |
| Lv 33 | 1,406 |
| Lv 34 | 1,428 |
| Lv 35 | 1,451 |
| Lv 36 | 1,473 |
| Lv 37 | 1,495 |
| Lv 38 | 1,518 |
| Lv 39 | 1,540 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,562 |
| Lv 41 | 1,582 |
| Lv 42 | 1,602 |
| Lv 43 | 1,622 |
| Lv 44 | 1,642 |
| Lv 45 | 1,663 |
| Lv 46 | 1,683 |
| Lv 47 | 1,704 |
| Lv 48 | 1,724 |
| Lv 49 | 1,745 |
| Lv 50 | 1,766 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0198
- Height
- 0.51 m
- Weight
- 2.10 kg
- Buddy size
- Shoulder
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0198_POKEMON_MURKROW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Murkrow in Pokemon GO?
Murkrow's best moveset is Feint Attack (fast) with Foul Play (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Murkrow's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Murkrow 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 Murkrow's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Murkrow reaches 1,766 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,562 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Murkrow?
A perfect 15/15/15 Murkrow shows 892 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,116 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 Murkrow better than regular Murkrow?
Shadow Murkrow 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 Murkrow in Pokemon GO?
Murkrow spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Murkrow be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Murkrow 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.