Murkrow counters

Gen 9 Cross Evolution · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Mar 2026 - May 2026

Murkrow
#0198 Murkrow
DarkFlying
USAGE 7.3% #22
ABILITYMega Launcher
BASE STATS
HP 60
ATK 85
DEF 42
SPA 85
SPD 42
SPE 91
BST405
TYPE MATCHUPS
2×
ElectricIceRockFairy
½×
GrassGhostDark
0×
GroundPsychic
Moves
U-turn 75.5% Dark Pulse 56.3% Hurricane 53.3% Aura Sphere 52.6% Brave Bird 27.0% Sucker Punch 25.7% Close Combat 16.2% Knock Off 14.3%
Items
Choice Specs 55.1% Heavy-Duty Boots 23.1% Focus Sash 7.8% Choice Scarf 3.8% Grassy Seed 3.7% Choice Band 1.5% Life Orb 1.5% Leftovers 0.8%
Abilities
Mega Launcher52.7%Tough Claws13.2%Reckless9.9%Technician8.0%Unburden4.2%Intimidate3.9%Flash Fire2.6%Moxie1.7%
Common Teammates
Gligar85.4%Qwilfish-Hisui59.3%Misdreavus58.5%Vullaby51.7%Corphish47.7%Bisharp19.3%Buizel16.9%Kubfu13.4%
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Checks & Counters

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

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Ranked #22 with 7.31% usage. Sorted by reliability score.