Type matchups
Damage Honchkrow takes from each attacking type.
As a Dark/Flying type, Honchkrow has 4 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 2 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 7 other Pokémon share the Dark/Flying typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 100
- Attack
- 125
- Defense
- 52
- Sp. Atk
- 105
- Sp. Def
- 52
- Speed
- 71
- Total
- 505
Honchkrow has a base stat total of 505, higher than 67% of Pokémon. Its Attack (125) and Sp. Atk (105) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. Its Speed of 71 is middling (faster than 55% of Pokémon). With 100 HP, 52 Defense and 52 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Honchkrow can have the abilities Insomnia, Super Luck and Moxie.
How to beat Honchkrow
Honchkrow takes 2× damage from Rock, Electric, Ice and Fairy moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground and Psychic moves have no effect on it and Ghost, Grass and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Crowned Zacian hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and resists its Dark and Flying moves. Tyranitar hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Dark and Flying moves. Diancie hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Dark and Flying moves.
Evolution
Honchkrow is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Murkrow → Honchkrow), evolving from Murkrow.
Best counters to Honchkrow
Other Dark/Flying Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Honchkrow weak to?
As a Dark/Flying type, Honchkrow takes super-effective damage from Rock, Electric, Ice and Fairy moves.
What is Honchkrow resistant to?
Honchkrow resists Ghost, Grass and Dark moves. It is immune to Ground and Psychic.
What are the best counters to Honchkrow?
Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zacian, Tyranitar and Diancie, which hit Honchkrow with super-effective attacks.