Competitive Information for Murkrow [Ruby/Sapphire]
Dark / Flying
Abilities:
This Pokemon cannot fall asleep. Gaining this Ability while asleep cures it.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Murkrow? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unleash the power of Murkrow, a fabulous Pokémon with Dark and Flying typing. Murkrow is a common Pokémon to see in the RS metagame. Don't underestimate it; it can be a hidden gem in the meta. It is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock-typed attacks. Discover Murkrow's movesets below and unleash its potential in battles!
Item: Silk Scarf
Ability: Insomnia
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Drill Peck / Sky Attack
- Shadow Ball / Night Shade
- Steel Wing
Murkrow is a sensational Physical Sweeper. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Previously before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Insomnia, Murkrow cannot fall asleep. gaining this ability while asleep cures it.
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Drill Peck is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Flying-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
♦ Sky Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 140-base power Flying-type move (charges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. high crit).
♦ Shadow Ball is a physical 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Night Shade is a physical 0-base power Ghost-type move (does damage equal to your Murkrow's level).
♦ Steel Wing is a physical 70-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Murkrow's defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Sitrus Berry
Ability: Insomnia
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Thief / Pursuit
- Icy Wind
- Protect
- Thunder Wave
Murkrow is an outstanding Special Sweeper. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Insomnia, Murkrow cannot fall asleep. gaining this ability while asleep cures it.
♦ Pursuit is a special STAB-boosted 40-base power Dark-type move (power doubles if the targeted foe is switching out).
♦ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
♦ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Murkrow this turn).
♦ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Murkrow? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Silk Scarf
Ability: Insomnia
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Drill Peck / Sky Attack
- Shadow Ball / Night Shade
- Steel Wing
Murkrow is an awesome Physical Sweeper. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Insomnia, Murkrow cannot fall asleep. gaining this ability while asleep cures it.
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Drill Peck is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Flying-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
♦ Sky Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 140-base power Flying-type move (charges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. high crit).
♦ Shadow Ball is a physical 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Night Shade is a physical 0-base power Ghost-type move (does damage equal to your Murkrow's level).
♦ Steel Wing is a physical 70-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Murkrow's defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Sitrus Berry
Ability: Insomnia
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Icy Wind
- Pursuit / Thief
- Protect
- Thunder Wave
Murkrow is a decent Special Sweeper. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. In the dark days prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Insomnia, Murkrow cannot fall asleep. gaining this ability while asleep cures it.
♦ Pursuit is a special STAB-boosted 40-base power Dark-type move (power doubles if the targeted foe is switching out).
♦ Thief is a special STAB-boosted 40-base power Dark-type move (if your Murkrow has no item, it steals the target's).
♦ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Murkrow this turn).
♦ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Murkrow can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Murkrow.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Murkrow can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Murkrow
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Psych up + Haze
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Perish song + Protect
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Snatch
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Murkrow's stats
- Calm Mind
- Steel Wing
Most notable and possible best moves for Murkrow
- Protect
- Rest
- Taunt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Murkrow in Ruby and Sapphire
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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