Honchkrow

#0430 · Gen 4 · BST 505

DarkFlying

Legal M-A

Usage rate

7.7%

Estimated win rate50.1%

Base stats

HP100

Atk125

Def52

SpA105

SpD52

Spe71

Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)

HP175

Atk145

Def72

SpA125

SpD72

Spe91

EV Spread Calculator

Nature

0 / 510 EVs

HP175

Atk145

Def72

SpA125

SpD72

Spe91

Stats by nature (Level 50)

HP 175 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV

Nature	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe
Hardy(neutral)	145	72	125	72	91
Lonely	159 ▲	64 ▼	125	72	91
Brave	159 ▲	72	125	72	81 ▼
Adamant	159 ▲	72	112 ▼	72	91
Naughty	159 ▲	72	125	64 ▼	91
Bold	130 ▼	79 ▲	125	72	91
Docile(neutral)	145	72	125	72	91
Relaxed	145	79 ▲	125	72	81 ▼
Impish	145	79 ▲	112 ▼	72	91
Lax	145	79 ▲	125	64 ▼	91
Timid	130 ▼	72	125	72	100 ▲
Hasty	145	64 ▼	125	72	100 ▲
Serious(neutral)	145	72	125	72	91
Jolly	145	72	112 ▼	72	100 ▲
Naive	145	72	125	64 ▼	100 ▲
Modest	130 ▼	72	137 ▲	72	91
Mild	145	64 ▼	137 ▲	72	91
Quiet	145	72	137 ▲	72	81 ▼
Bashful(neutral)	145	72	125	72	91
Rash	145	72	137 ▲	64 ▼	91
Calm	130 ▼	72	125	79 ▲	91
Gentle	145	64 ▼	125	79 ▲	91
Sassy	145	72	125	79 ▲	81 ▼
Careful	145	72	112 ▼	79 ▲	91
Quirky(neutral)	145	72	125	72	91

Role · Legality

Physical Attacker

Legal regulations: regulation-m-a

VGC analysis

Honchkrow is a Dark/Flying-type Pokémon that tends to fit a physical attacker role in VGC, commonly paired with Metagross Mega and checked by Zacian Crowned. Figures here are estimated and matchup dependent.

Strengths

+ Dark-type STAB options
+ Usable bulk or offense depending on EVs
+ Pairs well with Metagross Mega

Weaknesses

− Depends on team support
− Matchup dependent
− Watch out for Zacian Crowned

How to use this data

Use this page to understand Honchkrow's role in the current VGC metagame. Check the base stats and Level 50 benchmarks to plan your EV spreads. Review common moves, items, abilities and Tera types to see what the community uses most. The partners section shows which Pokémon pair well with Honchkrow, while counters and checks highlight what to watch out for in team preview.

Team building guide →Damage calculator →Matchup analysis →

Last updated: July 2026 (Regulation Set M-A). Data is based on available competitive trends and editorial review.

Common builds & options

Moves

Special
Special Dark STAB with a flinch chance.
Pow
80
Acc
100%
PP
15
Physical
Removes the target's item; +50% power if it had one.
Pow
65
Acc
100%
PP
20
Special
Special Flying STAB with a flinch chance.
Pow
75
Acc
95%
PP
15
Physical
Powerful Flying STAB with recoil.
Pow
120
Acc
100%
PP
15
Physical
Spread Rock move with a flinch chance.
Pow
75
Acc
90%
PP
10
Physical
Spread Ground move hitting all adjacent (incl. ally).
Pow
100
Acc
100%
PP
10

Abilities

Insomnia Super Luck Moxie

Items

Life Orb Choice Band

Tera Types

Dark

Suggested usage notes

Honchkrow performs best when its role is clearly defined in team preview. As a Physical Attacker Pokémon, focus on positioning it where it can execute its job without being forced into unfavorable exchanges.

When teambuilding, pair Honchkrowwith Pokémon that cover its type weaknesses (see counters section below) and provide the speed control or redirection it needs to function. Review the common moves and items section for established sets, then adjust based on your team's specific needs.

How to read matchups →Team builder →

Partners · Counters · Checks

Partners

Counters

Checks

Frequently asked questions

＋Is Honchkrow good in ChampionsVGC?

Honchkrow can fit a physical attacker role, commonly alongside Metagross Mega and kept in check by Zacian Crowned. This is an estimate based on available data and does not guarantee results.

＋What types is Honchkrow?

Honchkrow is Dark/Flying-type.

ⓘAll figures are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee competitive results. Matchups are situational.