Murkrow Pokémon GO is a Dark and Flying-type Pokémon with its own GO stats, move pool and evolution requirements. This guide covers whether Murkrow can be Shiny, how its evolution works, its weaknesses, current move pool and the main details worth knowing before you spend Candy or Stardust.
If you are building your collection or preparing for a future event, the Murkrow Pokémon GO information below keeps the permanent details in one place. Exact encounter availability changes through seasons and events, so current event guides should always be checked alongside this evergreen page.
Can Murkrow Be Shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Murkrow is available in Pokémon GO. A Shiny encounter is never guaranteed, but Murkrow Pokémon GO can be collected in its alternate colour when an eligible encounter method is available.
Shiny Murkrow has been obtainable through wild encounters, Raid Battles, research encounters and photobomb encounters. Those methods can rotate in and out of the game, so their presence here does not mean every method is active at all times.
How to Evolve Murkrow Pokémon GO
Murkrow
HonchkrowMurkrow evolves into Honchkrow with 100 Candy and Sinnoh Stone. Evolution requirements in Pokémon GO can be different from the main-series games, so the Candy, item, Buddy or time requirements above are the ones that matter in GO.
Murkrow Pokémon GO Weaknesses
Murkrow is weak against Electric, Fairy, Ice and Rock attacks in Pokémon GO. These are the attacking types to prioritise when you need super-effective damage against Murkrow.
Murkrow resists Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ground and Psychic attacks. Pokémon GO uses its own battle multipliers, so the amount of damage differs from the main-series games even when the general type matchup is familiar.
Murkrow Pokémon GO Stats
Pokémon GO base stats are not currently available for Murkrow.
Murkrow Pokémon GO Moves
Murkrow can currently draw from the move pool below. The strongest choice depends on whether you are building for raids, Gyms, Team GO Rocket or PvP, so this evergreen guide lists the available moves rather than pretending one moveset is automatically best for every format.
| Move type | Available moves |
|---|---|
| Fast Moves | Peck, Feint Attack |
| Charged Moves | Drill Peck, Foul Play, Dark Pulse |
How to Get Murkrow in Pokémon GO
Murkrow is released in Pokémon GO, but its exact encounter methods can change as seasons, events, raids, eggs and research rotate. For that reason, the safest way to hunt Murkrow Pokémon GO is to check the current Pokémon GO guides on The Click alongside this evergreen page rather than relying on an old spawn list.
When Murkrow is set as your Buddy Pokémon, it requires 3 km of walking per Buddy Candy. Buddy walking can therefore provide another steady Candy source when Murkrow is not appearing frequently.
Is Murkrow Worth Catching in Pokémon GO?
Yes, there are good reasons to keep catching Murkrow Pokémon GO when it is available. Candy can be used toward its evolution line and its Shiny form gives collectors another target. Whether you should invest Stardust in a particular Murkrow depends on its IVs and the battle format you actually plan to use.
More About Murkrow
For the wider species information outside Pokémon GO, including main-series stats, abilities, forms and game appearances, visit the Murkrow Pokédex. The Murkrow Pokémon GO guide can then stay focused on GO-specific mechanics. You can also visit the official Pokémon GO website for official game announcements.
