Fearow (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Fearow (disambiguation).

Fearow オニドリル Onidrill #022 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Normal Flying Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Keen Eye Cacophony Cacophony Sniper Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 90 (20.1%)
Breeding Egg Group Flying Hatch time 16 cycles
Height 3'11" 1.2 m Fearow 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 83.8 lbs. 38.0 kg Fearow 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 162 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 155 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Fearow 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 2 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Brown	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Fearow (Japanese: オニドリル Onidrill) is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon.

It evolves from Spearow starting at level 20.

Biology

Fearow is a large, mostly brown avian Pokémon with a vulturine neck and broad, powerful wings. It has a long, pointed, pink beak, and a decorative red coxcomb on top of its head. Its narrow eyes have very small pupils, and do not appear to have colored irises. It has shaggy, feathers on the base of its neck and covering the upper portion of its wings. These feathers are cream-colored, as are the tips of its flight feathers. Its sharp-clawed talons are pink, with three toes pointing forward and one pointing backward.

Fearow's large wings and stamina allow it to fly for an entire day without landing. It will shoot upward, and then dive down to catch prey. Its long neck and beak allow it to pluck prey from both land and water, and it will even catch tiny insects that hide underground. Fearow are found in wastelands and desolate fields.

In the anime

Fearow in the anime

Major appearances

The Spearow who attacked Ash in the first episode evolved before Pallet Party Panic. Pidgeotto evolved into Pidgeot to defeat it. It reappeared in a flashback in Fighting Flyer with Fire.

Skyler owns a Fearow which helped him pull his balloon in the balloon race and driving Team Rocket away in The Big Balloon Blow-Up.

Two Fearow appeared under the ownership of TRTyson ([[{{{2}}} (move)|{{{2}}}]]) in Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution and Rage Of Innocence.

Rico, the Pokémon poacher, owns a Fearow in A Poached Ego!.

In Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part Two, J's client used a Fearow to escape from Officer Jenny, Ash and his friends.

Minor appearances

Fearow was first seen in a Pokémon Center in Sparks Fly for Magnemite.

A Fearow appeared competing in a tournament in Princess vs. Princess.

In Mewtwo Strikes Back, an unknown Trainer tried to ride a Fearow to Mewtwo's Island. This Trainer never turns up on the island, unlike the others who set out. Mewtwo also uses one to scout for powerful Trainers.

A Fearow appears in The Battle of the Badge and Lights, Camera, Quack-tion.

Multiple Fearow also appeared in The Power of One.

Multiple Fearow make an appearance in Don't Touch That 'dile.

Three Fearow briefly appeared in The Psychic Sidekicks! where they came out of the blue scaring the gang unintentionally.

A Fearow attacked and injured a Pidgey named Ken in Carrying On!. Ash's Noctowl drove it away after hypnotizing it making it believe that Noctowl was a Charizard.

A Fearow attacks several Pichu in The Apple Corp!. Ash's Pikachu drives it away after zapping it.

A Fearow attacked Team Rocket in Freeze Frame.

A Fearow alongside a flock of Spearow attacked a Pidgey named Orville in Fly Me to the Moon

Gary owns a Fearow, as seen in his profile in The Ties That Bind.

A Fearow was one of the Pokémon that fought in a battle as seen in a flashback in Pop Goes The Sneasel.

A Fearow also appeared in Pinch Healing!.

Jack Walker used a nearby Fearow to help Pikachu recover the Manaphy Egg stolen by Team Rocket in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea.

A colony of Fearow appeared in A Staravia is Born!

Paul attempted to capture a Fearow in A Maze-ing Race!. By the end of the episode, it is unclear whether or not he succeeds.

Multiple Fearow made a brief cameo in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

A Fearow appeared in Pursuing a Lofty Goal! as one of the participants of PokéRinger competition.

Several Fearow appeared in Frozen on Their Tracks!.

Another Fearow also appeared in Historical Mystery Tour!.

Two Fearow appeared in Grooming Furfrou!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP081 Fearow Ash's Pokédex Fearow, the Beak Pokémon. The evolved form of Spearow. Its large, powerful wings allow it to fly for an entire day. The crushing power of its beak is tremendous.

In the manga

Fearow in The Electric Tale of Pikachu

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

Main article: Ash's Fearow

Ash owns a Fearow in the manga The Electric Tale of Pikachu. It is one of the few Pokémon that Ash owns in the manga but not in the anime. It was given the nickname "Fearless" in Play Misty For Me.

Ash captured Fearow in the first chapter, Pikachu, I See You!. It was his first capture (besides Pikachu, who was not technically captured in a Poké Ball in the manga). Ash sometimes has trouble getting Fearow to obey him.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Fearow debuts in the Red, Green & Blue arc in ...But Fearow Itself! when a wild one kidnaps a mutated Bill. It was a tough old bird, able to swiftly dodge Pika's Thunder Wave and Poli's Ice Beam (humorously causing Bill to get hit with the attacks), and even survived a Thunder from the former, after which it uses Drill Peck. Poli, however, was narrowly able to counter the move by using Double Team and landed a powerful Ice attack to incapacitate it at last. Red catches it afterwards, much to the shock of Bill.

Later Cyrstal mentions she captured a Fearow on her way to Professor Elm's Lab in Three Cheers for Chikorita.

Professor Oak also owns a Fearow that evolved from his surprisingly formidable Spearow sometime prior to the FireRed & LeafGreen arc.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

Ran has a pair of Fearow she used to attack Shu in Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

In the TCG

Main article: Fearow (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Ranger: Fearow is Spenser's partner Pokémon.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red With its huge and magnificent wings, it can keep aloft without ever having to land for rest. Blue Yellow A Pokémon that dates back many years. If it senses danger, it flies high and away, instantly. Stadium A Pokémon that enjoys flying. It uses its broad wings to adroitly catch the wind to soar elegantly into the sky.
Generation II Gold It shoots itself suddenly high into the sky, then plummets down in one fell swoop to strike its prey. Silver It cleverly uses its thin, long beak to pluck and eat small insects that hide under the ground. Crystal It uses its long beak to attack. It has a surprisingly long reach, so it must be treated with caution. Stadium 2 It shoots itself suddenly high into the sky, then plummets down in one fell swoop to strike its prey.
Generation III Ruby Fearow is recognized by its long neck and elongated beak. They are conveniently shaped for catching prey in soil or water. It deftly moves its long and skinny beak to pluck prey. Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald Its long neck and elongated beak are ideal for catching prey in soil or water. It deftly moves this extended and skinny beak to pluck prey. FireRed Its huge and magnificent wings can keep it aloft in the sky. It can remain flying a whole day without landing. LeafGreen With its huge and magnificent wings, it can keep aloft without ever having to land for rest.
Generation IV Diamond It has the stamina to fly all day on its broad wings. It fights using its sharp beak. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold It shoots itself suddenly high into the sky, then plummets down in one fell swoop to strike its prey. SoulSilver It cleverly uses its thin, long beak to pluck and eat small insects that hide under the ground.
Generation V Black It has the stamina to fly all day on its broad wings. It fights by using its sharp beak. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 It has the stamina to fly all day on its broad wings. It fights by using its sharp beak. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X With its huge and magnificent wings, it can keep aloft without ever having to land or rest. Y It has the stamina to fly all day on its broad wings. It fights by using its sharp beak.

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Routes 17, 18, and 23 Blue (Japan) Routes 17, 18, and 23 Yellow Routes 16, 17, 18, and 23

Generation II Gold Silver Routes 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, and 22 Crystal Routes 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 22, and 42

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed LeafGreen Routes 17, 18, and 23, Treasure Beach, Kindle Road, Mt. Ember, Cape Brink, Ruin Valley, Water Path, Canyon Entrance, Sevault Canyon Colosseum Trade XD Evolve Spearow

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Routes 225, 226, and 227, Stark Mountain Platinum Routes 225, 226, and 227, Stark Mountain HeartGold SoulSilver Routes 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 22, 47, and 48, Safari Zone Pal Park Field

Generation V Black White Route 15 Black 2 White 2 Route 15 (Swarm)

Generation VI X Y Victory Road (flying shadow)

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball	Evolve Spearow
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 18 Endless Level 23 Forever Level 23 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve Spearow
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Mt. Travail (1F-19F) Mt. Mistral (1F-19F)
Pokémon Ranger	Kisara Plains
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Haruba Desert
Pokémon Rumble	Windy Prairie‎ Normal Mode C & S
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Meadow: Everspring Valley

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	Pokémon Stamp Fearow	Japanese	Japan	?	August 1998

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Gold	Silver	Sharp Beak (8%)
Crystal
Emerald*		Sharp Beak (5%)
FireRed	LeafGreen	Sharp Beak (5%)
Diamond	Pearl	Sharp Beak (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Sharp Beak (5%)
Black	White	Sharp Beak (5%)
Black 2	White 2	Sharp Beak (5%)
X	Y	Sharp Beak (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 65		125 - 172	240 - 334
Attack: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Defense: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Atk: 61		59 - 124	114 - 243
Sp. Def: 61		59 - 124	114 - 243
Speed: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Total: 442	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 61.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/4 ★★★★	Power 4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill 1/3 ★☆☆	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 5/5 ★★★★★	Total 16/20 ★★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves is 1×. If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  00Start Drill Run Ground Physical 08080 09595% 10 00Start Pluck Flying Physical 06060 100100% 20 00Start Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35 00Start Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 00Start Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 00Start Fury Attack Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20 055 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 099 Fury Attack Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20 1313 Pursuit Dark Physical 04040 100100% 20 1717 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 ——% 20 2323 Mirror Move Flying Status 0000— ——% 20 2929 Agility Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 3535 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100100% 10 4141 Roost Flying Status 0000— ——% 10 4747 Drill Peck Flying Physical 08080 100100% 20 5353 Drill Run Ground Physical 08080 09595% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Fearow Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Fearow Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM19 Roost Flying Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 TM51 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25 TM54 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 HM02 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Fearow Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Fearow Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  Astonish Ghost Physical 30 100% 15 FeatherDance Flying Status — 100% 15 Feint Attack Dark Physical 60 —% 20 Quick Attack Normal Physical 40 100% 30 Razor Wind Normal Special 80 100% 10 Scary Face Normal Status — 100% 10 Sky Attack Flying Physical 140 90% 5 Tri Attack Normal Special 80 100% 10 Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10 Whirlwind Normal Status — —% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Fearow in Generation VI Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Fearow in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Fearow Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Fearow Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Fearow can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Fearow cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Fearow Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Fearow Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VI Other generations:
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Fearow Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Fearow Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 022.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Ravaged Field Phrases 51%-100% HP I'm proud of these big wings. 26%-50% HP My HP's been reduced to half. 1%-25% HP No... These wings have taken too much damage. Level up I leveled up! I feel newfound power in my wings! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up! I feel newfound power in my wings!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -4.5% IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Flying  Poké Assist: ( Flying ) Field move: None Loops: 6 Min. exp.: N/A Max. exp.: N/A Browser entry   Fearow flies about at high speed. It also whips up gusts to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Flying  Poké Assist: ( Flying ) Field move: (Cut ×3) Browser entry   It flies around at high speed and charges to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Spearow  Normal  Flying

Level 20 →

First Evolution Fearow  Normal  Flying

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Fearow images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Other sprites

Crystal back	FireRed/LeafGreen back	Platinum/HeartGold/ SoulSilver back

Trivia

• In Generation IV, Fearow weighs as much as the male protagonist of the game, Lucas. It shares this characteristic with Skuntank, Togekiss, Sudowoodo, and Yanma.
• The English names of the Spearow family and Beedrill are almost reversed from the Japanese in that Beedrill is named Spear and Fearow, Spearow's evolution, is called Onidrill.

Origin

Fearow takes inspiration from many soaring, predatory birds. It has traits similar to raptors such as hawks and vultures, as well as similarities with storks. Its physical appearance may be vaguely based on a cormorant or an anhinga, despite the fact that they are water birds. It also shares characteristics with chickens and snipe, most notably its comb and long beak, respectively. Its coloration and size also resembles the Goliath Heron, whose feathers when ruffled look superficially like a comb.

Name origin

Fearow is a combination of fear and sparrow or arrow. It may also derive from feather.

Onidrill is a combination of 鬼 oni (demon) and drill. The first four syllables can be taken to mean 鬼鳥 onidori (demon bird).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese オニドリル Onidrill From 鬼 oni and drill French Rapasdepic From rapace, as de pique and piquer. Effectively translates as "Swooping predator" Spanish Fearow Same as English name German Ibitak From Ibis and Attacke Italian Fearow Same as English name Korean 깨비드릴조 Kkaebideuriljo From 도깨비 dokkaebi, drill, and 조(鳥) jo Mandarin Chinese 大嘴雀 Dàzuǐquè Means "Big-mouthed sparrow" Cantonese Chinese 魔雀 Mōjeuk Literally "Devil sparrow"

More languages Thai โอนิดริล Onidrill Same as Japanese name

Related articles

• Ash's Fearow

Notes

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