Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Honchkrow
Say it: HONCH-crow
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Honchkrow is the Big Boss Pokémon — Dark and Flying from Murkrow. In Pokémon GO it is a Dark/Flying attacker with Snarl + Brave Bird / Dark Pulse. Dark helps against Psychic and Ghost; Flying helps against Fighting, Bug, and Grass. Electric, Ice, Rock, and Fairy punish it. Evolve Murkrow with a Dusk Stone, or catch Honchkrow from events.
Say it: HONCH-crow
Honchkrow (#430) is a Dark / Flying Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the final form of Murkrow. Trainers use it as a Dark/Flying attacker with Snarl / Peck + Dark Pulse / Brave Bird / Sky Attack / Psychic. Against Honchkrow, lead with Electric, Ice, Rock, or Fairy. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Honchkrow is a Dark / Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0430. Use the Dark/Flying type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Snarl + Dark Pulse is the Dark kit; Peck + Brave Bird / Sky Attack for Flying. Shadow Honchkrow is the raid DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Dark moves hit Psychic and Ghost hard.
- Flying moves hit Grass, Fighting, and Bug hard.
When Honchkrow is your opponent, Electric, Ice, Rock, Fairy hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 243
- Defense
- 103
- Stamina
- 225
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 2. Shadow Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 3. Shadow Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Xurkitree · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 5. Therian Thundurus · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 6. Mega Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 7. Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 8. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 9. Shadow Electabuzz · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunder Punch
- 10. Zapdos · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 11. Magnezone · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 12. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 2. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 3. Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Jolteon · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 5. Ampharos · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Zap Cannon
- 6. Zebstrika · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 7. Galvantula · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Discharge
- 8. Eelektross · beats Electric
Spark + Thunderbolt
- 9. Heliolisk · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 10. Stunfisk · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 11. Raichu · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 12. Magneton · beats Electric
Spark + Discharge
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Honchkrow’s always-available TM pool. Snarl + Dark Pulse covers Dark raid needs.
Fast
- Snarl · Standard
Dark energy / default
- Peck · Standard
Flying energy
Charged
- Dark Pulse · Standard
Dark nuke
- Brave Bird · Standard
Flying nuke
- Sky Attack · Standard
Flying alternate
- Psychic · Standard
Psychic coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- peck
- snarl
Charged
- brave bird
- psychic
- dark pulse
- sky attack
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #262 of 954 · CP 1472
Peck + Brave Bird
- Ultra League · rank #163 of 747 · CP 2498
Peck + Brave Bird
- Master League · rank #174 of 1023 · CP 3065
Peck + Brave Bird
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
Recommended vs these bosses
- Buzzwole · Bug / Fighting
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 4: Best Raid Attackers by Type
… Grass Knot Flying Mega Rayquaza Dragon Tail + Dragon Ascent Shadow Staraptor Staraptor / Honchkrow Wing Attack + Brave Bird Normal Shadow Regigigas Hidden Power + Crush Grip N/A Blissey Po…
- Ch. 13: Raid Counters — Mega, Primal & Ultra Beasts
…ogekiss Charm Dazzling Gleam Fairy/Flying Fairy hits Fighting; Flying resists Fighting 10 Honchkrow Snarl Dark Pulse Dark/Flying Dark STAB; Flying resists Fighting ⚠ Moveset Warnings: - If …
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).