Spearow (Pokémon)

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Spearow Tiny Bird Pokémon オニスズメ Onisuzume #021 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 255 (43.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Flying Hatch time 15 cycles
Height 1'00" 0.3 m Spearow 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 4.4 lbs. 2.0 kg Spearow 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 58 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 52 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Spearow 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1 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

Spearow (Japanese: オニスズメ Onisuzume) is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves into Fearow starting at level 20.

Biology

Spearow is an avian Pokémon that is very small. It has rough, brown plumage on its head and three brown tail feathers. It has narrow, dark brown eyes with white pupils and a short, hooked beak that is light pink. The feathers covering its wings are pinkish-red with lighter tips, and it has a beige underside with two thin, horizontal stripes. Its light pink feet have two toes in front and one in the back. Black feathers cover its back.

Although inept at other aspects of its flying, such as height and distance, Spearow is still capable of flying quickly to protect its territory. However, it must flap its wings at high speeds to stay aloft. Spearow's loud shrieks can be heard over half a mile (one kilometer) away, and are used to warn other of its kind of danger. In the anime, Spearow is revealed to see in black and white and will chase its foes in a large flock. Spearow are found naturally in open habitats with warmer climates, mainly desolate wastelands and fields, where it hunts for insects. Ekans is a natural predator of Spearow.

In the anime

Main series

Spearow in the anime

Major appearances

Spearow (anime)

A large flock of Spearow debuted in Pokémon - I Choose You!, where it attacked Ash after he hit one particular Spearow on the head with a rock to weaken it (because Pikachu refused to obey and battle), thinking it was a Pidgey. The flock of Spearow returned with the leader, the very same Spearow that Ash had hit in the first episode, as a Fearow in Pallet Party Panic!. They also reappeared in I Choose You!, which was set in a timeline different to that of the main series.

Other

In The Lost Lapras, a Trainer ordered a Spearow to attack a Lapras. When Ash and Pikachu came to Lapras's defense, Spearow battled Pikachu, only for it and its Trainer to flee after Tracey appeared, sketched them, and began comparing them in terms of how they were trained. According to Tracey, Spearow was vitamin-deficient.

Minor appearances

In Charmander – The Stray Pokémon, multiple Spearow attacked a Charmander as it sat in the rain on a rock before being warded away by Ash. They reappeared in a flashback in The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!, when Ash was reminiscing about how he caught Charmander.

In Sparks Fly for Magnemite, a Spearow was in Gringey City's Pokémon Center.

A Spearow appeared in a fantasy in Dig Those Diglett!.

In Mewtwo Strikes Back, a Trainer's Spearow was defeated by Mewtwo while it was serving Giovanni.

A Spearow appeared in The Breeding Center Secret.

In Showdown at the Po-ké Corral, a Spearow was living at Professor Oak's Laboratory.

A Spearow appeared in a flashback in The Lost Lapras.

In The Joy of Pokémon, a Trainer's Spearow was treated by the Nurse Joy of an unnamed island.

In The Power of One, multiple Spearow sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

A wild Spearow appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

In Fighting Flyer with Fire, multiple Spearow attacked Team Rocket.

In The Fortune Hunters, a Spearow was stolen by Butch and Cassidy.

Five Spearow appeared in Brock's fantasy in A Better Pill to Swallow.

Multiple Spearow appeared in Freeze Frame.

Multiple Spearow appeared in the opening intro of Celebi: The Voice of the Forest, which was reused for Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.

In Fly Me to the Moon, multiple Spearow attacked Orville.

In Great Bowls of Fire!, multiple Spearow were inhabitants of the Dragon Holy Land.

In That's Just Swellow, a Spearow participated the Crossgate PokéRinger competition.

A Coordinator's Spearow appeared in Hi Ho Silver Wind!.

A Spearow appeared in Three Jynx and a Baby!.

A Spearow appeared in a flashback in Gathering the Gang of Four!.

In Once More With Reeling!, a Coordinator's Spearow participated in the Terracotta Contest.

In Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!, a Spearow was hypnotized and kidnapped by Team Rocket.

In A Staravia Is Born!, multiple Spearow were captured by Team Rocket.

Multiple Spearow appeared during a boss fantasy in Some Enchanted Sweetening!. However, said boss fantasy was cut from the dub due to it containing suggestive material.

Multiple Spearow appeared in a flashback in Luxray Vision!.

In Riding the Winds of Change, a Spearow was among the many Pokémon Officer Jenny and Nurse Joy used to blow a Gligar away from the city.

Two Spearow appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 1 and Part 2.

A Spearow appeared in a flashback in Pika and Goliath!.

In Historical Mystery Tour!, in a manner similar to the first episode, Ash encountered multiple Spearow in Xatu's Forest.

In An Old Family Blend!, a Trainer's Spearow competed in the Lily of the Valley Conference.

In Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, multiple Spearow were residents of Allearth Forest.

In Foggy Pokémon Orienteering! and Battling Into the Hall of Fame!, a Trainer's Spearow participated in the Pokémon Summer Camp.

A Trainer's Spearow appeared in A Shocking Grocery Run!.

Four Spearow appeared in That's Why the Litten is a Scamp!.

Six wild Spearow appeared in Alola, Kanto!.

In Deceiving Appearances!, multiple Spearow were at Aether Paradise. In Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!, they were released back into the wild by an Aether Foundation Employee, Professor Burnet, and Wicke.

In Dewpider Ascending!, a Spearow was chasing a wild Dewpider, only for Dewpider to hit it with Bubble.

Two Spearow appeared in The Power of Us.

In Securing the Future!, two Trainers' Spearow joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its true form.

A Trainer's Spearow appeared in The Dealer of Destruction!.

In Battle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Spearow competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference but ended up losing.

Six Spearow appeared in a flashback in Enter Pikachu!.

Three Spearow appeared in Legend? Go! Friends? Go!.

In Destination: Coronation!, Goh chased a Spearow while on his way to the Vermilion Gym and caught it off-screen. It has since made further appearances in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.

In Betrayed, Bothered, and Beleaguered!, multiple Spearow attacked Mimey, forcing Pikachu to defend them in a manner similar to how he defended Ash during the first day of his journey.

In Trade, Borrow, and Steal!, a girl traded her Spearow, nicknamed Speary, to a Gentleman for a Farfetch'd nicknamed Dux.

In Getting More Than You Battled For!, a Spearow was living on Cero Island.

A Trainer's Spearow appeared in Take My Thief! Please!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP001 Spearow Ash's Pokédex Unlike Pidgey, Spearow has a terrible attitude. It is very wild and will sometimes attack other Pokémon and humans.

Pokémon Origins

Spearow in Pokémon Origins

In File 1: Red, a Spearow was seen in Professor Oak's introduction, while Red caught another. Red later used his Spearow in his Pewter Gym battle against Brock, but it was easily beaten by Brock's Onix.

Pokémon Evolutions

Three Spearow appeared in a flashback in The Eclipse, where they were seen attacking Nebby at Mahalo Trail.

In the manga

Spearow in Pokémon Adventures

Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic

A Spearow appeared in A Fresh Start.

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Like in the first episode of the anime, Ash defended his Pikachu from a violent herd of wild Spearow in Pikachu, I See You!. In the manga, he also captures their leader, Fearow.

Magical Pokémon Journey

A Spearow appeared in How Do You Do, Pikachu?.

Movie adaptations

A Spearow appeared in Celebi: a Timeless Encounter.

A Spearow appeared in the manga adaptation of Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction as a resident of Allearth Forest.

Multiple Spearow appeared in a flashback in ICYR1.

Pokémon Adventures

Professor Oak had a Spearow in Just a Spearow Carrier. It was powerful enough to take down even a powerful Blastoise with its Mirror Move. In Do do that Doduo, Professor Oak used Spearow to battle Yellow to entrust Red's survival with proof of his skill, by ending the battle. It appeared again in Number One Donphan beside Oak while he was talking to Elm via PC. It later evolved into a Fearow prior to the FireRed & LeafGreen arc.

In a flashback in Growing Out of Gengar, two Spearow were driven away from their home after the Power Plant had been abandoned.

In The Last Battle XIII, a Spearow was sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

A Trainer's Spearow appeared in Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down as one of the Pokémon seen at the Safari Zone.

In The Decision and the Tournament of Six, three Spearow attacked Nebby on Mahalo Trail.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

A Spearow appeared in A Promise Given to Miltank.

A Trainer's Spearow appeared in Let's Fight For The Future!!.

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

A Spearow appeared in A Match For Pokémon.

Tomio has a Spearow in Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All.

In the TCG

Main article: Spearow (TCG)

In the TFG

One Spearow figure has been released.

• Next Quest: Spearow

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto #021 Red(ENG) Eats bugs in grassy areas. It has to flap its short wings at high speed to stay airborne. Blue Yellow Inept at flying high. However, it can fly around very fast to protect its territory. Stadium Its wings are short, so it can't fly a long distance. If it's not eating, it darts around in a hurry.

Generation II Johto #013 Gold It flaps its short wings to flush out insects from tall grass. It then plucks them with its stubby beak. Silver Very protective of its territory, it flaps its short wings busily to dart around at high speed. Crystal To protect its territory, it flies around ceaselessly, making high-pitched cries. Stadium 2 It flaps its short wings to flush out insects from tall grass. It then plucks them with its stubby beak.

Generation III Hoenn #— Kanto #021 Ruby Spearow has a very loud cry that can be heard over half a mile away. If its high, keening cry is heard echoing all around, it is a sign that they are warning each other of danger. Sapphire Emerald Its loud cry can be heard over half a mile away. If its high, keening cry is heard echoing all around, it is a sign that they are warning each other of danger. FireRed It busily flits around here and there. Even if it is frail, it can be a tough foe that uses Mirror Move. LeafGreen Eats bugs in grassy areas. It has to flap its short wings at high speed to stay airborne.

Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #013 Diamond It flaps its small wings busily to fly. Using its beak, it searches in grass for prey. Pearl Platinum HeartGold It flaps its short wings to flush out insects from tall grass. It then plucks them with its stubby beak. SoulSilver Very protective of its territory, it flaps its short wings busily to dart around at high speed.

Generation V Unova #— Black It flaps its small wings busily to fly. Using its beak, it searches in grass for prey. White Black 2 It flaps its small wings busily to fly. Using its beak, it searches in grass for prey. White 2

Generation VI Kalos Mountain #109 Hoenn #— X Very protective of its territory, it flaps its short wings busily to dart around at high speed. Y Eats bugs in grassy areas. It has to flap its short wings at high speed to stay airborne. Omega Ruby Spearow has a very loud cry that can be heard over half a mile away. If its high, keening cry is heard echoing all around, it is a sign that they are warning each other of danger. Alpha Sapphire

Generation VII Alola SM: #073 Alola USUM: #087 Kanto #021 Sun Its short wings make it inept at flying. It moves about hurriedly and pecks at Bug-type Pokémon in the tall grass. Moon Farmers whose fields are troubled by bug Pokémon appreciate Spearow for its vigorous appetite and look after it. Ultra Sun Its reckless nature leads it to stand up to others—even large Pokémon—if it has to protect its territory. Ultra Moon Due to its short wings, it can't fly long distances. It wanders about restlessly and pecks at bug Pokémon. Let's Go Pikachu Inept at flying high. However, it can fly around very fast to protect its territory. Let's Go Eevee

Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, and Legends: Arceus. Brilliant Diamond It flaps its small wings busily to fly. Using its beak, it searches in grass for prey. Shining Pearl

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Routes 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 22, and 23 Blue (Japan) Routes 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 22, and 23 Yellow Routes 3, 4, 9, 16, 18, and 22

Generation II Gold Silver Routes 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 22, 33, 42, and 46 Routes 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 42, 43, and 44 (Headbutt trees) Route 35 (Received from Randy) Crystal Routes 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 22, 33, 42, and 46MorningDay Azalea Town, Routes 33, 42, and 44 (Headbutt trees) Route 35 (Received from Randy)

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed LeafGreen Routes 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 22, and 23, Treasure Beach, Mt. Ember, Cape Brink, Ruin Valley, Water Path, Canyon Entrance, Kindle Road Colosseum Trade XD Phenac City (Shadow)

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Routes 225 and 226 Platinum Route 225 HeartGold SoulSilver Routes 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 22, 33, 42, 46, and 47 Safari ZoneMorningDay Routes 7, 11, 16, 33, 42, 44, 45, and 46, Azalea Town, Vermilion City, Celadon City (Headbutt trees) Route 35 (Received from Webster) Pal Park Field Pokéwalker Noisy Forest

Generation V Black White Breed Fearow Black 2 White 2 Breed Fearow Dream World Windswept Sky

Generation VI X Y Friend Safari (Flying) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade

Generation VII Sun Moon Routes 2 and 3, Poké Pelago Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Routes 2 and 3 Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Routes 3, 4, 9, 10, 22, and 23

Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Routes 225 and 226 Legends: Arceus Unobtainable

In side games

Generation I Pinball Red Field: Pewter City, Vermilion City Seaside, Cycling Road Blue Field: Viridian City, Mt. Moon, Vermilion City Streets Both Tables: Rock Mountain, Indigo Plateau

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Trozei! Endless Level 49, Endless Level 80, Forever Level 8, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Mt. Steel (1F-4F), Pitfall Valley (B4F-B9F), Remains Island (B9F-B13F) Ranger Kisara Plain

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Mystifying Forest (1F-13F), Mystery Jungle (1F-29F) MD Sky Mystifying Forest (1F-13F), Mystery Jungle (1F-29F) Ranger: SoA Union Road, Peril Cliffs Rumble Windy Prairie‎ (Normal Mode C) PokéPark Wii Meadow Zone

Generation V Rumble Blast Meadow: Seabreeze Trail, Everspring Valley Rumble U Conductor Room: King of the Sky, Variety Battle: It's Drill Time!

Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 1Sa Shuffle Desert Umbra: Stage 311 Rumble World Ember Mountains: Fireweed Field (All Areas)

Generation VII Rumble Rush Tutorial, Charizard Sea2019, Bulbasaur Sea, Charizard SeaFinal

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
GSC	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! SonicBoom Spearow	English	United States	5	August 30 to September 26, 2002

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Pokémon XD		Sharp Beak (100%)
Sun	Moon	Sharp Beak (5%)
Ultra Sun	Ultra Moon	Sharp Beak (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 40		100 - 147	190 - 284
Attack: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Defense: 30		31 - 90	58 - 174
Sp. Atk: 31		32 - 91	60 - 177
Sp. Def: 31		32 - 91	60 - 177
Speed: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Total: 262	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 31.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/5 ★★★☆☆	Power 2/4 ★★☆☆
Skill 1/3 ★☆☆	Stamina 1/3 ★☆☆
Jump 3/5 ★★★☆☆	Total 10/20 ★★☆☆

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

Spearow is available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35 011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 044 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 088 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100100% 10 1111 Fury Attack Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20 1515 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 ——% 20 1818 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35 2222 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 2525 Agility Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 2929 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 3232 Roost Flying Status 0000— ——% 10 3636 Drill Peck Flying Physical 08080 100100% 20

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

By TM

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM10 TM10 Work Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM47 TM47 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25 TM51 TM51 Roost Flying Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM54 TM54 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TM58 TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM82 TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Pluck Flying Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM89 TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM94 TM94 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15 TM97 TM97 Defog Flying Status 0000— —}}—% 15

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

By breeding

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Astonish Ghost Physical 30 100% 15 Feather Dance Flying Status — 100% 15 Quick Attack Normal Physical 40 100% 30 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 Spearow in Generation VIII 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 Spearow in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Spearow Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Spearow Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

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

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

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

Anime-only moves

Move	Type	Episode
Gust	Flying	Riding the Winds of Change!

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Gust	Spearow (Vending S2)
Wing Attack	Spearow (Squirtle Deck 13) Spearow (Majestic Dawn 74)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball   Acquisition: Catch			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 11.9% Friend Area: Ravaged Field Phrases 51%-100% HP I might be small, but I'm quick! 26%-50% HP My health is down to half... 1%-25% HP I can't do this... I'm having trouble flying... Level up Oh, yeah! Leveled up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger Group: Flying Poké Assist: Flying Field move: (Gust ×1) Loops: 4 Min. exp.: N/A Max. exp.: N/A Browser entry R-039 Spearow can whip up gusts by busily flapping its small wings.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Flying Poké Assist: Flying Field move: (Cut ×1) Browser entry R-112 It attacks by whipping up twisters with its wings.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●● Defense ● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.45 seconds Base HP: 45 Base Attack: 66 Base Defense: 41 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Two Spearow that are brother and sister guard the Meadow Zone! Their favorite Attraction is Pelipper's Circle Circuit.
Pokémon Battle Trozei Flying Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Flying Attack Power: 30 - 100 10 #469 Last-Ditch Effort Increases damage when things are looking desperate.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 120 Base Attack: 112 Base Defense: 60 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: 50 Fast Attacks: Peck, Quick Attack Charged Attacks: Aerial Ace, Drill Peck, Sky Attack*, Twister†

Evolution

Unevolved Spearow  Normal  Flying

Level 20 →

First Evolution Fearow  Normal  Flying

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!

Generation VIII HOME

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

Trivia

• Spearow shares its category with Pidgey, Natu, and Rookidee. They are all known as the Tiny Bird Pokémon, though Natu has also been called a Little Bird Pokémon.
• Spearow is tied with Starly, Pikipek, Taillow, Ledyba, Hoothoot, and Wingull for the lowest base Defense of all Flying-type Pokémon.

Origin

Spearow seems to be based on a sparrow with characteristics of a shrike such as its hooked beak. Shrikes are territorial and are sometimes called "butcher birds" due to their brutal feeding habits, which may be the basis for Spearow's aggressive nature.

Name origin

Spearow may be a combination of spear (referring to its sharp beak) and sparrow.

Onisuzume may be a combination of 鬼 oni (demon) and 雀 suzume (sparrow).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese オニスズメ Onisuzume From 鬼 oni and 雀 suzume French Piafabec From piaf and bec Spanish Spearow Same as English name German Habitak From Habicht and Attacke. Also a possible allusion to Habitat Italian Spearow Same as English name Korean 깨비참 Kebicham From 도깨비 dokkaebi and 참새 chamsae Mandarin Chinese 烈雀 Lièquè From 猛烈 měngliè and 麻雀 máquè Cantonese Chinese 烈雀 Lihtjeuk 鬼雀 Gwáijeuk * From 猛烈 máahngliht and 麻雀 màhjeuk From 鬼 gwái and 麻雀 màhjeuk

More languages Hebrew ספירו Spearo Transcription of English name Hindi स्पीअरो Spearow Transcription of English name Lithuanian Žeberklas Translation of English name Russian Спироу Spirou Transcription of English name Thai โอนิสึซึเมะ Onisuesueme Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Spearow (anime)

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