Murkrow Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Murkrow in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Murkrow
Murkrow is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Dark/Flying typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 84.200 DPS.
Murkrow can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Murkrow is weak to Electric, Fairy, Ice, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Ground, Psychic, Dark-type moves as Murkrow resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Murkrow is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (84.200 DPS), Regieleki (75.059 DPS), and Thundurus (Therian) (70.400 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Murkrow: After defeating Murkrow, the catch encounter will have a CP between 856 and 915 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1065-1138 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Murkrow from raids will have exactly 915 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Murkrow?
The best counter for Murkrow is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 84.200 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (75.059 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (70.400 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Murkrow?
Murkrow can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Murkrow weak to?
Murkrow is weak to Electric, Fairy, Ice, Rock-type attacks. It resists Ground, Psychic, Dark, Ghost, Grass-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Murkrow be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Murkrow's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Murkrow from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Murkrow from raids will have 915 CP at level 20, or 1138 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 856. If you see 915 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Murkrow worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Murkrow is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Murkrow?
For the best moveset for Murkrow itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Murkrow stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Murkrow without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Murkrow can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (75.059 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (70.400 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Murkrow in raids?
Weather boost information for Murkrow is not currently available. Dark-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.