Are you trying to complete your Hisui Pokédex and add the sleek Honchkrow to your team? You've caught a Murkrow, a mischievous Dark-type Pokémon, but now you're stuck figuring out how to evolve it. This guide will walk you through the simple, yet sometimes overlooked, steps to evolve Murkrow into its powerful evolved form, Honchkrow.
Understanding Murkrow's Evolution
Unlike some Pokémon that require specific items or levels, evolving Murkrow into Honchkrow requires a specific Friendship level. This means you need to build a strong bond with your Murkrow before it will evolve. Let's delve into the specifics.
Increasing Friendship
There are several ways to increase your Murkrow's friendship level:
- Battling: Using your Murkrow in battles, especially winning battles, significantly boosts friendship. Don't let it faint though! Losing battles can actually decrease friendship.
- Feeding it Rare Candies: While not as efficient as other methods, feeding it Rare Candies will provide a small friendship increase.
- Using it frequently: Regularly using Murkrow in your party, even outside of battles, will slowly increase friendship.
- Currying: Pampering your Murkrow by using the Curry feature in the game will also increase your friendship. Creating delicious curries is a surefire way to bond with your Pokémon.
Recognizing High Friendship
There's no exact numerical meter for friendship in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. However, you can infer a high friendship level through several subtle clues:
- Heart Level: The heart level of your Pokémon is an important indicator. A higher heart level suggests a higher friendship level.
- Pokémon's Behavior: A Pokémon with high friendship may show increased affection towards you during interactions or offer more positive reactions.
The Evolution Process
Once you've nurtured a strong bond with your Murkrow and its friendship is sufficiently high, leveling up will trigger the evolution. Simply battle with your Murkrow until it levels up. If your friendship level is high enough, it will evolve into Honchkrow!
Tips for Success
- Don't Overlook Murkrow: Don't just keep Murkrow in your storage box. Regularly use it in your team to maintain and increase friendship.
- Patience is Key: Evolving Murkrow is not an instant process. It will take time and consistent effort to build the necessary friendship level.
- Focus on Winning: Winning battles is crucial. It significantly contributes to friendship growth more than losing battles.
Honchkrow's Strengths
Once evolved, Honchkrow becomes a formidable Dark/Flying type Pokémon with strong offensive capabilities, making it a valuable addition to any team. Its evolution is well worth the effort.
By following these steps and showing your Murkrow some love, you'll soon have a powerful Honchkrow ready to assist you on your adventures in Hisui. Good luck, and happy training!
