Murkrow's evolution is a decent dark-type, but you need to put in some extra effort to get Honchkrow. You see, levels don't mean anything here; you need to get your hands on a specific item if you want to evolve Murkrow. In our guide, we not only tell you what the item is and where to get it, but we also help you track down the little bird.
As a dark Pokémon, Honchkrow can help you deal with powerful opponents such as Alakazam and Gengar. Mind you, if you can exploit the dark Pokémon weakness and flying Pokémon weakness, you can ground these Pokémon before they cause too much of an issue.
Here's what you need to know about Murkrow's evolution.
Where can I catch Murkrow?
Murkrow, like many dark 'mon, tends to be out and about at night, so you should wait until the sun sets before you go searching for it. Once it's dark out, grab your pokéballs and check out the following areas:
- Brilliant Diamond - Murkrow is in Eterna Forest at night, Lost Tower at night, and the Grand Underground (Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, and Sunlit Cavern)
- Shining Pearl - Murkrow is exclusive to Brilliant Diamond, so you need to trade with another player to get it in Shining Pearl
- Legends: Arceus - Murkrow is in the Crimson Mirelands at night (Cloudpool Ridge) and Cobalt Coastlands at night (Crossing Slope, Ginkgo Landing, Aipom Hill, Bathers' Lagoon, Hideaway Bay, Castaway Shore, Windbreak Stand, Spring Path, Islespy Shor, and Veilstone Cape)
- Scarlet and Violet - Murkrow is in the South Province (Area One, Area Two, Area Three, Area Four, and Area Five), East Province (Area One, Area Two, Area Three, and Tagtree Thicket), West Province (Area Two and Area Three), and Tera Raid Battles
How do I evolve Murkrow?
Murkrow needs a dusk stone to evolve into Murkrow, which you can get in the following locations:
- Sword and Shield - you can find one in Stow-on-Side or look for one at the Lake of Outrage in the wild area. Failing that, the digging duo in Bridge Field may be able to fetch you a dusk stone
- Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl - there's one in the Galactic Warehouse and along Victory Road. Alternatively, if you have a Pokémon with the pickup ability, they may find one for you
- Legends: Arceus - Vanessa gives you one in exchange for finding 30 wisps. Or, you can purchase a dusk stone from the trading post in Jubilife Village for 1,200 MP, search in the space-time distortions, and look at the black ore deposits in Alabaster Icelands
- Scarlet and Violet - Paldea offers numerous ways to get a dusk stone, including the Porto Marinada auction, Area Zero, West Province (Area One), and Montenevera. Plus, you can get one if you catch 130 Pokémon
Where can I catch Honchkrow?
If you'd rather catch the gen 4 Pokémon (Honchkrow debuted two generations after Murkrow), grab some ultra balls, wait for the sun to set, and head to the following locations:
- Legends: Arceus - you can find Honchkrow at night in the Crimson Mirelands (Cloudpool Ridge) and Cobalt Coastlands (Bathers' Lagoon)
- Scarlet and Violet - Honchkrow is in the South Province (Area Six), North Province (Area One, Area Two, Area Three, Casseroya Lake, Socarrat Trail, Dalipaza Passage, and Glaseado Mountain), and Terra Raid Battles
How do I evolve Murkrow in Pokémon Go?
Murkrow needs a Sinnoh stone and 100 candies to evolve into Honchkrow in Pokémon Go. Completing research tasks is the best way to get the evolution item, though getting the candies can take just as much work. With so many creatures in the mobile game, it can take some time for you to encounter enough Murkrow to get the 100 candies, and that's assuming you catch every single one you see.