Murkrow 51 / 119 Pokemon Card from Phantom Forces Set
Murkrow is a Basic Darkness-type Pokémon with 60 HP. It is illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno and is part of the Phantom Forces set from the XY series, released…
- Set: Phantom Forces
- Number: 51/119
- Rarity: Common
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About the Murkrow Pokémon Card
Murkrow is a Darkness-type Pokémon card with 60 HP from the Phantom Forces set, part of the XY series. It carries the collector number 51/119 and is classified as Common. The Phantom Forces set was released on November 5, 2014.
The card includes the flavor text: “It hides any shiny object it finds in a secret location. Murkrow and Meowth loot one another's stashes.”.
Murkrow Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Murkrow
Card number: 51/119
Set: Phantom Forces
Series: XY
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Darkness
HP: 60
Artist: Kagemaru Himeno
Release date: November 5, 2014
National Pokédex number: 198
Why Collect the Murkrow Pokémon Card?
Murkrow is most often collected as part of a complete Phantom Forces set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Murkrow Pokémon Card
Murkrow was illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Murkrow Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Murkrow is about $0.50. Recent listings range from roughly $0.13 (low) to
For context, the Phantom Forces set has a median card value near $0.84 and an average near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Phantom Forces set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Murkrow Pokémon Card
Whether Murkrow is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
How Rare Is the Murkrow Pokémon Card?
As a Common card, Murkrow was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.
Other Printings of Murkrow
Murkrow appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Skyridge 79 (around $75.50), Unseen Forces 30 (around $66.08) and POP Series 1 8 (around