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Honchkrow
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 3,102 |
| Generation | Sinnoh (Gen 4) |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | 😈 Yes |
About Honchkrow
Honchkrow is a Dark/Flying-type Pokémon from Sinnoh (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,102 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Honchkrow has base stats of 243 Attack, 103 Defense, and 225 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 571.
With an exceptional Attack stat of 243, Honchkrow is one of the top attackers of its type in raids and gym battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Honchkrow is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.
In Fog weather, Honchkrow receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Honchkrow is 3km per candy.
🔄 Evolution Chain
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peck | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Snarl STAB | Dark | 12 | +12 | 10.9 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
💥 Charged Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brave Bird STAB | Flying | 130 | -55 | - | 130 | -55 |
| Psychic | Psychic | 90 | -55 | - | 90 | -55 |
| Dark Pulse STAB | Dark | 80 | -50 | - | 80 | -50 |
| Sky Attack STAB | Flying | 80 | -50 | - | 80 | -45 |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Honchkrow takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Honchkrow takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Honchkrow
Top Pokémon to use when battling Honchkrow in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Xurkitree
| Electric | 330 | 144 | 195 | 4,504 |
| 2 |
Rampardos
| Rock | 295 | 109 | 219 | 3,773 |
| 3 |
Archeops
| Rock Flying | 292 | 139 | 181 | 3,811 |
| 4 |
Zekrom
| Dragon Electric | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 5 |
Terrakion
| Rock Fighting | 260 | 192 | 209 | 4,231 |
| 6 |
Tapu Lele
| Psychic Fairy | 259 | 208 | 172 | 3,998 |
| 7 |
Vikavolt
| Bug Electric | 254 | 158 | 184 | 3,566 |
| 8 |
Baxcalibur
| Dragon Ice | 254 | 168 | 229 | 4,061 |
| 9 |
Zapdos
| Electric Flying | 253 | 185 | 207 | 4,035 |
| 10 |
Kleavor
| Bug Rock | 253 | 174 | 172 | 3,600 |
🏆 Honchkrow PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 21 | 1,500 |
| 2 | 0 | 13 | 9 | 21 | 1,500 |
| 3 | 0 | 12 | 11 | 21 | 1,500 |
| 4 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 21 | 1,499 |
| 5 | 0 | 11 | 12 | 21 | 1,496 |
| 6 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 21 | 1,499 |
| 7 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 21 | 1,496 |
| 8 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 21 | 1,500 |
| 9 | 1 | 12 | 9 | 21 | 1,499 |
| 10 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 21 | 1,496 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 15 | 11 | 39 | 2,496 |
| 2 | 2 | 15 | 14 | 38 | 2,496 |
| 3 | 0 | 13 | 15 | 39 | 2,496 |
| 4 | 0 | 14 | 13 | 39 | 2,496 |
| 5 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 40 | 2,499 |
| 6 | 1 | 14 | 11 | 39 | 2,496 |
| 7 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 40 | 2,500 |
| 8 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 38 | 2,486 |
| 9 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 38 | 2,491 |
| 10 | 0 | 15 | 10 | 39 | 2,491 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Honchkrow IV Chart
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,324 | 1,162 | 1,549 | 1,936 | 2,711 | 3,074 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,319 | 1,159 | 1,546 | 1,932 | 2,706 | 3,068 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,314 | 1,157 | 1,542 | 1,928 | 2,700 | 3,061 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,300 | 1,150 | 1,533 | 1,917 | 2,684 | 3,043 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,295 | 1,147 | 1,529 | 1,912 | 2,677 | 3,035 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,277 | 1,138 | 1,518 | 1,897 | 2,656 | 3,012 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,253 | 1,126 | 1,502 | 1,878 | 2,629 | 2,981 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,279 | 1,139 | 1,519 | 1,899 | 2,659 | 3,015 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,207 | 1,103 | 1,471 | 1,839 | 2,575 | 2,919 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 1,980 | 990 | 1,320 | 1,650 | 2,310 | 2,619 |
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Honchkrow with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 3,074 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 2,711 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,471 - 1,549 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 1,839 - 1,936 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,471 - 1,549 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,103 - 1,162 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Honchkrow with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 26 | 2,711 |
| 2 | 2,711 | 27 | 2,711 |
| 3 | 2,711 | 28 | 2,711 |
| 4 | 2,711 | 29 | 2,711 |
| 5 | 365 | 30 | 2,324 |
| 6 | 2,711 | 31 | 2,711 |
| 7 | 2,711 | 32 | 2,711 |
| 8 | 2,711 | 33 | 2,711 |
| 9 | 2,711 | 34 | 2,711 |
| 10 | 775 | 35 | 2,518 |
| 11 | 2,711 | 36 | 2,711 |
| 12 | 2,711 | 37 | 2,711 |
| 13 | 2,711 | 38 | 2,711 |
| 14 | 2,711 | 39 | 2,711 |
| 15 | 1,162 | 40 | 2,711 |
| 16 | 2,711 | 41 | 2,711 |
| 17 | 2,711 | 42 | 2,711 |
| 18 | 2,711 | 43 | 2,711 |
| 19 | 2,711 | 44 | 2,711 |
| 20 | 1,549 | 45 | 2,900 |
| 21 | 2,711 | 46 | 2,711 |
| 22 | 2,711 | 47 | 2,711 |
| 23 | 2,711 | 48 | 2,711 |
| 24 | 2,711 | 49 | 2,711 |
| 25 | 1,936 | 50 | 3,074 |
📖 Complete Honchkrow Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Honchkrow (#430) is a Dark/Flying-type Pokémon from the Sinnoh region (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,102 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Honchkrow is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Honchkrow in 2026.
📊 Honchkrow Stats Analysis
Honchkrow's Attack stat is 243 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Honchkrow a strong damage dealer.
With 103 Defense (Average) and 225 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 571. This gives Honchkrow reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Dark-type Pokémon, Honchkrow's stat distribution leans toward offense.
⚔️ Best Honchkrow Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Honchkrow depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Peck (Fast) with Brave Bird (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Honchkrow has 2 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from.
🏆 Honchkrow PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Honchkrow can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Dark/Flying typing provides useful matchups against Psychic, Ground, Ghost-type threats while being weak to Fairy, Electric, Ice types.
Master League
In Master League, Honchkrow faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
💪 Honchkrow Raid Guide & Counters
Honchkrow appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Fairy, Electric, Ice-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Honchkrow at Level 20 (1,471 - 1,549 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (1,839 - 1,936 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,549 CP.
🎯 How to Get Honchkrow in Pokémon GO
Honchkrow can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Foggy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
🔄 Honchkrow Evolution Guide
Honchkrow is part of a 2-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
😈 Shadow Honchkrow
Shadow Honchkrow is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Honchkrow's effective Attack becomes ~292. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.
✨ Shiny Honchkrow in Pokémon GO
Shiny Honchkrow is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy
Honchkrow gets a weather boost in Foggy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,839 - 1,936 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
- Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
- Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
- Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.
❓ FAQ About Honchkrow
Q: What is Honchkrow's max CP?
A: 3,074 CP at Level 50, or 2,711 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Honchkrow good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.
Q: Can Honchkrow be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Honchkrow is available.
Q: What is Honchkrow weak to?
A: Fairy, Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Peck + Brave Bird for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.