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Honchkrow — Guardians Rising Pokémon card

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HonchkrowGuardians Rising #79 Pokémon Card

Guardians Rising·#79·2017

Honchkrow, the Big Boss Pokémon, is a Dark/Flying type introduced in Generation IV, evolving from Murkrow, and is culturally significant as a cunning leader within the Pokémon world. This specific common card from the 2017 Guardians Rising expansion stands out for its unique attack mechanics and vibrant artwork by Hideki Ishikawa. Here, you'll discover Honchkrow's Pokédex lore, detailed descriptions of its attacks with energy costs, weakness, resistance, and the card's edition history.

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Card Number
#79
Release Date
May 4, 2017
Language
EN
Set Code
SM2

Honchkrow, known as the "Big Boss Pokémon," is a Dark/Flying type introduced in Generation IV. It evolves from Murkrow when exposed to a Dusk Stone. This nocturnal Pokémon is recognized for its distinctive fedora-like crest and its role as the leader of a Murkrow flock. Honchkrow is depicted as cunning and ruthless, often orchestrating its Murkrow cronies to gather food or engage in various mischievous acts. Its diet primarily consists of insects and smaller Pokémon, which its flock brings to it. In the games, Honchkrow is a powerful special attacker with good speed, making it a formidable opponent. In the anime, it often appears as a boss-like figure, embodying its "Big Boss" moniker. Its design, reminiscent of a mob boss, gives it a unique cultural significance, often associated with leadership and dark, mysterious elements within the Pokémon world. Honchkrow’s type combination grants it immunity to Ground-type attacks and resistances to Grass, Ghost, and Dark, though it is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock, and Fairy.

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