Honchkrow Collector’s Guide: Ultra Prism (sm5-72)

Character Intro

Honchkrow from the Ultra Prism set is an Uncommon card numbered 72. This sleek Pokémon boasts 110 HP and features the dynamic attack Speed Dive. Its design captures a commanding presence suited for strategic play.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Murkrow)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Attacks:
• Rip and Run: Discards a random card from opponent’s hand and switches Honchkrow with a Benched Pokémon (cost: 1 Darkness energy).
• Speed Dive: Deals 90 damage (cost: 1 Darkness, 2 Colorless energies).
• Abilities: None
• Flavor Text: If its Murkrow cronies fail to catch food for it, or if it feels they have betrayed it, it will hunt them down wherever they are and punish them.

Key Printings

The key printing of Honchkrow is from the Ultra Prism set, card number 72. This uncommon card features the original artwork by Hitoshi Ariga and is part of the Sun & Moon series.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact printing. The card is identified by its set code “sm5-72” and the Ultra Prism set name. The card’s market reference query is “Honchkrow Ultra Prism 72.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Honchkrow card is currently not listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify tournament legality before use.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and detailed illustration, maintaining mint condition will help retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Ultra Prism (sm5): Introduced Honchkrow as a Stage 1 Darkness-type with disruptive hand control and strong offensive capability. The set is known for its diverse Pokémon and strategic gameplay elements.