Honchkrow (Guardians Rising 79) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Honchkrow from the Guardians Rising set is a Rare card numbered 79 with 110 HP. Its standout attack, Raven’s Claw, adds a dynamic edge to gameplay, while bold artwork makes it a notable pickup for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Murkrow)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Attacks:
• Feint Attack: Deals 30 damage ignoring Weakness, Resistance, or other effects.
• Raven’s Claw: Deals 10+ damage, increasing by 10 for each damage counter on all opponent’s Pokémon.
• Flavor Text: “A single cry from this nocturnal Pokémon, and more than a hundred of its Murkrow cronies will assemble.”
• Illustrator: Hideki Ishikawa
• Image URL: /images/sm2/sm2-79.jpg

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Sun & Moon series, specifically the Guardians Rising set. It is card number 79 and classified as Rare. No other printings or reprints of this exact card are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Honchkrow card. It can be identified by its set code “sm2” and number 79 within the Guardians Rising set. The card’s unique artwork by Hideki Ishikawa and Darkness type further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify tournament rules before use.

Play notes:
– Feint Attack reliably places damage by ignoring Weakness, Resistance, and other effects.
– Raven’s Claw scales with damage counters on all opponent’s Pokémon, rewarding spread damage strategies.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store in a protective sleeve; use a rigid top loader for transport.
• Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Avoid bending or scratching, especially over the illustrated area.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Guardians Rising (sm2): Introduced Honchkrow as a Darkness-type Stage 1 with attacks that leverage opponent damage counters, highlighting synergy with Murkrow and its thematic nocturnal presence.

This guide covers all known details for the Honchkrow card from Guardians Rising, providing collectors and players with essential information for identification, care, and gameplay considerations.