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.
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).
No: 430
English Name: Honchkrow
Japanese Name: Donkarasu
Generation: 4
Type: Dark, Flying
Species: Big Boss Pokémon
Abilities: Insomnia, Super Luck, Moxie (hidden ability)
Evolution: Murkrow > Honchkrow
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.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Diamond: Becoming active at night, it is known to swarm with numerous Murkrow in tow.
Pokemon Pearl: It makes its Murkrow cronies bring it food. It idles its time away, grooming itself in its nest.
Pokemon Platinum: If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called “Summoner of Night.”
Pokemon HeartGold: It is merciless by nature. It is said that it never forgives the mistakes of its Murkrow followers.
Pokemon SoulSilver: It is merciless by nature. It is said that it never forgives the mistakes of its Murkrow followers.
Pokemon Black: If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called “Summoner of Night.”
Pokemon White: If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called “Summoner of Night.”
Pokemon Black 2: If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called “Summoner of Night.”
pokemon White 2: If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called “Summoner of Night.”
Pokemon X: If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called “Summoner of Night.”
Pokemon Y: Becoming active at night, it is known to swarm with numerous Murkrow in tow.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called “Summoner of Night.”
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: Becoming active at night, it is known to swarm with numerous Murkrow in tow.
Pokemon SUN: A single cry from this nocturnal Pokémon, and more than a hundred of its Murkrow cronies will assemble.
Pokemon MOON: If its Murkrow cronies fail to catch food for it, or if it feels they have betrayed it, it will hunt them down wherever they are and punish them.
