Honchkrow Collector’s Guide: Dragons Exalted #73

Character Intro

Honchkrow from the Dragons Exalted set is a Rare card numbered 73 with 110 HP. Its sleek design and the attack Diving Swipe add a sharp, disruptive edge to its battle style. A commanding presence for collectors seeking a distinctive addition.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Murkrow)
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Flavor Text: “If one utters a deep cry, many Murkrow gather quickly. For this, it is called ‘Summoner of Night.’”

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Dragons Exalted expansion, card number 73. It features two attacks: Whirlwind, which can force your opponent to switch their Defending Pokémon with a Benched one, and Diving Swipe, which discards a random card from your opponent’s hand while dealing 70 damage.

Variants & Identifiers

No alternate print variants are documented for this card. The card is identified by its set code “bw6” and number 73. The illustrator credit goes to Shin Nagasawa, and the card’s image can be referenced at /images/bw6/bw6-73.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No special rules or abilities are listed beyond its attacks.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s rare condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and humidity. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially the illustrated area by Shin Nagasawa. Use a rigid top-loader or binder for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dragons Exalted: This set includes Honchkrow as a rare Darkness-type Stage 1 Pokémon with strategic disruption attacks and solid HP, fitting well into decks that leverage hand disruption and bench control. Release date is unknown.