Honchkrow

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**Honchkrow** (Japanese: **ドンカラス** *Dongkarasu*) is a dual-type {{Dark}}/{{Flying}} Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

It evolves from Murkrow when exposed to a Dusk Stone.

## Biology

Honchkrow is a dark-blue avian Pokémon with plumage resembling a person dressed in formal attire. It has a large feather crest resembling a fedora hat that has spikes extending from the back. It has circular red eyes with white sclera and dark blue eyelids. Its yellow beak is slightly curved, and its head is supported by a broad, short neck. Honchkrow has a white and prominent crest of feathers on its chest that bears resemblance to a beard or cravat. Its wings have red feathers on the inside. Honchkrow has black feet with four toes. The tail's base is a white, cylindrical stalk, on which there is a growth of red feathers on the end. Honchkrow is known to be ruthless. With a mere cry, It can summon and organize flocks of Murkrow in this manner, and is known as the "summoner of the night" by the pitch black darkness that often accompany such a spectacle.

It is said that a Honchkrow will never forgive the mistakes of the Murkrow that follow it. These flocks have been seen flying at night. The purpose of the flocks is unclear, but they are known to collect food for the Honchkrow that organized them. Honchkrow normally spends the daytime hours tending to its feathers in solitude. It is a scavenger that lives in swamps, forests, human towns and cities, and plains.

### Major appearances

#### Paul's Honchkrow

Paul's Murkrow evolved into a Template:TP prior to *Lost Leader Strategy!*. Honchkrow made its physical debut in *Aiding the Enemy*, where it battled against Ash's Turtwig. It appeared again in *Pursuing a Lofty Goal!*, where it participated in the Squallville PokéRinger. However, it lost to Ash's Staraptor, which evolved in the middle of their match. Paul scolded it after its loss, saying that its reaction time was too slow.

#### Other

Multiple Honchkrow appeared in *Mystery on a Deserted Island!*, where at least one them was part of the Pirate's Pokémon crew. Multiple Honchkrow later appeared on the island with the treasure. When Template:Ash and Template:Ashfr went to the island, the Honchkrow were the first Pokémon the group saw.

### Minor appearances

Honchkrow debuted in *The Rise of Darkrai*, under the ownership of a Coordinator named Allegra. It was seen trying to clear away the fog surrounding Alamos Town with Defog.

A Honchkrow made a brief cameo appearance in *Giratina and the Sky Warrior*.

A Honchkrow appeared in Cilan's demonstration in *Mystery on a Deserted Island!*, where it evolved from a Murkrow.

A Trainer's Honchkrow appeared in *A Relay in the Sky!*, where it competed in the Pokémon Sky Relay.

A Performer's Honchkrow appeared in *Master Class Choices!*, where it was used in the Template:Ci Showcase. It reappeared in *Master Class is in Session!*, where it was seen competing in the Template:Ci Showcase.

### Pokédex entries

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### In the Pokémon Adventures manga

*Main article: Silver's Honchkrow*
Honchkrow appeared in *Passing by Probopass and Maneuvering around Magnezone*, under Cyrus's command.

In *Dealing With A Koffing Fit*, Silver's Murkrow evolves into a Honchkrow alongside his Sneasel, which becomes a Template:TP.

### In the Pokémon Try Adventure manga

Mister Crow's main Pokémon is a Honchkrow.

## Game data

### Stats

#### Base stats

##### Generation IV-VI

* Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

##### Generation VII onward

* Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

### Side game data

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## Trivia

* Honchkrow's English name uses a Japanese-origin word in its name ("honcho" is derived from *hanchō*), while Honchkrow's Japanese name uses a western-origin word in its name ("don" is derived from Italian *don* and Latin *dominus*). Both are leader-like names and sometimes are used for leaders of shadier organizations.

### Origin

Honchkrow is based on a crow or raven. With its bulkier, more powerful appearance, Honchkrow looks much more like a raven than its pre-evolution does, but its coloration resembles that of the hooded crow. While Murkrow appears to be based on witches of western folklore, Honchkrow's appearance is reminiscent of a crime boss, giving a new interpretation to Murkrow as a gang member under Honchkrow. Its crest even looks like a wide-brimmed fedora hat, an article of clothing often associated with mobsters. However, Honchkrow's tail does resemble a besom broom, which has long been connected with witchcraft, and its hat- and beard-like feathers also give the impression of a sorcerer or wizard. The design of Honchkrow's hat could also take inspiration from the hardened crests likened to that of the Great Hornbill and Cassowary.

#### Name origin

Honchkrow is a combination of *honcho* (a leader or boss) and *crow*.

Dongkarasu is a combination of *don* (Spanish for *lord*, a title some Mafia leaders adopt) and 烏 *karasu* (crow).

## Related articles

* Paul's Honchkrow
* Silver's Honchkrow

## External links

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