Murkrow Cards & Binder Ideas (Featuring Honchkrow)
Build the perfect Murkrow binder page. Best Birds & Bats cards, aesthetic pairings, and collector tips all in one place.
2024-03-30
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Popularity Rank: #203
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #230
2019 survey: #148
#203 / 1025
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0198
Height
0.5 m
Weight
2.1 kg
Capture rate
30 / 255
Generation
Gen II
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Hatch steps
5,100 steps
Base happiness
35
Growth rate
Medium Slow
Color
Black
Habitat
Forest
Shape
Wings
Murkrow — the quick "why it's beloved" list
Three fast, fan-friendly reasons Murkrow stands out — no lore dump, just the vibe.
- A staple in our Birds & Bats crowd — Murkrow is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
- Murkrow has that "favourite since childhood" energy — you don't need lore to explain the appeal.
- Honestly? Some Pokémon are just plain likeable. They don't need a sales pitch.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Murkrow from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Ascended Heroes
Common
Phantasmal Flames
Common
Mega Rising
One Diamond
Wisdom of Sea and Sky
One Star
Wisdom of Sea and Sky
One Diamond
Destined Rivals
Illustration rare
Destined Rivals
Uncommon
Space-Time Smackdown
One Diamond
Paldean Fates
Shiny rare
Paldea Evolved
Common
SVP Black Star Promos
None
Silver Tempest
Common
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Binder plan: Murkrow edition
A workable spread formula for Murkrow — scene print, anchor card, supporting cast — without overthinking supplies.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Murkrow #181 (Paldean Fates) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Murkrow page.
Murkrow #114 (Lost Origin) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Murkrow an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
Murkrow #21 (SVP Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Murkrow binder page.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Murkrow mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Murkrow chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Paldean Fates
Shiny rare
Lost Origin
Common
SVP Black Star Promos
None
Ascended Heroes
Common
Phantasmal Flames
Common
Mega Rising
One Diamond
Wisdom of Sea and Sky
One Star
Right page
Wisdom of Sea and Sky
One Diamond
Destined Rivals
Illustration rare
Destined Rivals
Uncommon
Space-Time Smackdown
One Diamond
Paldea Evolved
Common
Silver Tempest
Common
Battle Styles
Common
The Michi Method treats your binder like a small gallery: print one scene that spans multiple pockets, then nest your favourite Murkrow cards around it. The picks and reference art below are meant for collectors building display spreads — not competitive lists.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Murkrow
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Murkrow
Scene wallpaper — Murkrow
Illustration by artofpkm.com
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Murkrow
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- National Dex #198 is a quiet flex on dividers or handwritten indices — collectors who sort by number will thank you.
- Label one pocket "海外" / overseas and one domestic — pairing Murkrow (ヤミカラス) with English prints reads like a travel diary spread.
- If you're building for Birds & Bats, repeat one motif (floral border, café table, neon sign) across three cards so the theme feels authored.
- Murkrow's slow growth curve mirrors a "long-term grail" collecting style — pace upgrades across years instead of impulse-buying every reprint.
Murkrow on the tabletop
For players and duel-minded collectors — abilities, hallmark moves, and tier shorthand in one place.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Murkrow — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
60
Attack
85
Defense
42
Sp. Atk
85
Sp. Def
42
Speed
91
Total: 405
Players file Murkrow around tier "NFE" while Ability Insomnia (Prevents sleep.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Hidden Ability Prankster is the deep-cut hunt — call it out when you sell or trade so buyers know you are curating, not flipping random holos.
- Sucker Punch — Usually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking. — Illustration Rares that stage that motion tend to outperform static portraits.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Murkrow — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Murkrow, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night.
It is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost.
It hides any shiny object it finds in a secret location. MURKROW and MEOWTH loot one another's stashes.
Collectors still read Murkrow and Honchkrow fastest left-to-right; matching illustration eras across those stages matters more than cramming every rarity onto one page.
A second dex beat (Leafgreen) frames Murkrow as feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Kramurx
Spanish
Murkrow
French
Cornèbre
Italian
Murkrow
Japanese
ヤミカラス
Japanese (Romaji)
Yamikarasu
Korean
니로우
Chinese (Simplified)
黑暗鸦
Chinese (Traditional)
黑暗鴉
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