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Height

Trainer dude

Murkrow
5

1'7.7"
0.5 m

Weight

Trainer dudette

Murkrow
21

4.6 lb
2.1 kg

Pokédex Description

Generation 2
Gold

Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.

Silver

It is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost.

Crystal

It hides any shiny object it finds in a secret location. MURKROW and MEOWTH loot one another's stashes.

Generation 3
Ruby, Sapphire

MURKROW was feared and loathed as the alleged bearer of ill fortune. This POKéMON shows strong interest in anything that sparkles or glitters. It will even try to steal rings from women.

Emerald

MURKROW were feared as the alleged bearers of ill fortune. It shows strong interest in anything that sparkles. It will even try to steal rings from women.

FireRed

It is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost.

LeafGreen

Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.

Generation 4
Diamond

It is believed that seeing this Pokémon at night will bring about ominous occurrences.

Pearl

It appears near travelers to lure them into deep forests. It is said to carry misfortune.

Platinum

If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.

HeartGold

Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.

SoulSilver

It is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost.

Generation 5
Black, White

If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.

Black 2, White 2

If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.

Generation 6
X

It hides any shiny object it finds in a secret location. Murkrow and Meowth loot one another’s stashes.

Y

Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

Murkrow was feared and loathed as the alleged bearer of ill fortune. This Pokémon shows strong interest in anything that sparkles or glitters. It will even try to steal rings from women.

Generation 7
Sun

They awaken at dusk and take wing in the twilight, leading to the expression, “Get home before the Murkrow fly.”

Moon

Seen as a symbol of bad luck, it’s generally disliked. Yet it gives presents—objects that sparkle or shine—to Trainers it’s close to.

Ultra Sun

It has a weakness for shiny things. It’s been known to sneak into the nests of Gabite—noted collectors of jewels—in search of treasure.

Ultra Moon

It searches for shiny things for its boss. Murkrow’s presence is said to be unlucky, so many people detest it.

Main Game Sprites

Generation 2 Gold & Silver, Crystal

Gold Silver Crystal
Normal Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow
Shiny Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow

Generation 3 Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed & LeafGreen

Ruby, Sapphire FireRed, LeafGreen Emerald
Normal Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow
Shiny Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow

Generation 4 Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver

Diamond, Pearl Platinum HeartGold, SoulSilver
Normal
(male)
Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow
Shiny
(male)
Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow
Normal
(female)
Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow
Shiny
(female)
Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow

Generation 5 Black & White, Black 2 & White 2

Black, White Black 2, White 2
Normal
(male)
Murkrow Murkrow
Shiny
(male)
Murkrow Murkrow
Normal
(female)
Murkrow Murkrow
Shiny
(female)
Murkrow Murkrow

Generation 6 X & Y

X, Y Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire
Normal
(male)
Murkrow Murkrow
Shiny
(male)
Murkrow Murkrow
Normal
(female)
Murkrow Murkrow
Shiny
(female)
Murkrow Murkrow

Generation 7 Sun & Moon

Sun, Moon Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Normal
(male)
Murkrow Murkrow
Shiny
(male)
Murkrow Murkrow
Normal
(female)
Murkrow Murkrow
Shiny
(female)
Murkrow Murkrow

Miscellaneous Game Art

HeartGold, SoulSilver HeartGold & SoulSilver Overworld

Left Down Up Right
Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow
Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow Murkrow

Other Images

Official artwork by Ken Sugimori

Murkrow

Murkrow

Dream World artwork

Murkrow