Murkrow · Phantasmal Flames, what to know.
About the Murkrow card
Murkrow is card 57 of 130 in Phantasmal Flames, released in January 2026, a Common. It is a Basic Darkness-type with 60 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Murkrow needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by Tomokazu Komiya.
The Pokédex entry printed on Murkrow reads: "Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night."
About Murkrow in the Pokémon world
A Dark-Flying bird Pokémon. Modest collector demand.
What is Murkrow worth?
Murkrow is a Common, so raw copies trade for very little and most of the print run survives. The only real value is in pristine, high-grade copies, where even a Common can reach low triple digits in 1st Edition PSA 10. See the live price above for the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Murkrow before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Murkrow is the most forgiving tier to grade in the set. Centering on the framed border is the usual cap, and the soft cardstock picks up edge whitening easily, but high print runs keep clean copies affordable.
If you are collecting Murkrow
Raw copies of Murkrow are inexpensive enough that grading rarely pays unless you have a clearly pack-fresh example. For set completion, a clean sleeved Murkrow is the practical move.
