Card 126Ascended Heroes #126 Pokémon Card

Murkrow, the Darkness Pokémon, is a mischievous bird-like creature primarily known for its cunning and thieving habits. Introduced in Generation II, Murkrow is a dual-type Dark/Flying Pokémon that evolves into Honchkrow when exposed to a Dusk Stone. Its natural habitat often includes forests and desolate areas, where it can easily hide and observe its surroundings. Murkrow is notorious for stealing shiny objects, a behavior deeply rooted in its Pokédex entries across various games. Its diet consists mainly of small insects and berries, but it is opportunistic and will scavenge when necessary. In the anime, Murkrow often appear as nuisances or as loyal companions to villainous characters, reflecting their tricky nature. In the games, they are common early-game Dark-type Pokémon, offering players access to powerful Dark-type moves. Their unique type combination makes them resistant to Psychic, Ghost, and Dark attacks, while being vulnerable to Electric, Ice, Rock, and Fairy types. Murkrow's cultural significance lies in its association with bad omens and its clever, albeit sometimes malicious, personality.