Spearow (Pokémon)

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Spearow オニスズメ Onisuzume #021
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Normal Flying Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Tiny Bird Pokémon
Abilities Keen Eye Blue-Striped ----- Sniper Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #021 Johto #013 Hoenn #223 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-039 Almia R-112 Oblivia
Height 1'00" Imperial 0.3 m Metric 1'00"/0.3 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 4.4 lbs. Imperial 2.0 kg Metric 4.4 lbs./2.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Brown	Catch rate 255 (33.3%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Flying group 16 cycles (4080 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 1 Base Exp.: 58 Battle Exp.: 581*
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.

It evolves into Fearow starting at level 20.

Biology

Physiology

Spearow is a brown avian Pokémon that is very small. It has rough plumage on its head, with a beak shape similar to that of raptors, being short but hooked. Spearow’s underside is beige in coloration, with a patterning of two thin stripes. Spearow’s light-pink feet have three talons, and its wings are a pinkish-red with lighter edges. Spearow’s back is black in coloration, and it has three brown-colored tail feathers.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Although inept at other aspects of its flying, such as height and distance, Spearow is still capable of flying quickly to protect its territory. Spearow is described as being frail, but still allegedly capable of being a tough Pokémon due to its ability to use Mirror Move.

Behavior

Spearow are easily angered and very protective of their territory, and may chase after foes in large flocks. Spearow is required to flap its wings at incredibly high speeds to stay airborne, and thus is inept at flying high or for long distances. However, it is still capable of flying very quickly to protect its territory, and while doing such, it makes a high-pitched cry. Spearow’s cry is very loud and can be heard half a mile (one kilometer) away, and if the cry is heard echoing all around, it is a sign that they are warning each other of danger. Spearow is also depicted to see in black and white.

Habitat

File:Roughterrain.gif

Rough-terrain Pokémon

Spearow are hardy and are usually found in rough terrain, such as desolate wastelands and fields. It is found in Kanto, Johto and Sinnoh.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Spearow usually eat weak bug-like Pokémon such as Caterpie and Weedle. They have also been known to eat Dunsparce and Pidgey eggs.

In the anime

Spearow in the anime

Major appearances

Ash was attacked by a large flock of Spearow in Pokémon - I Choose You! after he hit one Spearow on the head with a rock to weaken it (because Pikachu refused to obey and battle). 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!. The flock reappeared in a flashback in Pokémon Emergency!, Challenge of the Samurai, Pikachu's Goodbye and Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

Minor appearances

Ash's Charmander was attacked by a flock of Spearow in Charmander – The Stray Pokémon.

A Spearow appeared in Mewtwo Strikes Back.

A Spearow made an appearance in The Breeding Center Secret.

A Spearow was among the Pokémon seen at Professor Oak's Laboratory in Showdown at the Po-ké Corral.

A flock of Spearow appeared in Pallet Party Panic where they attacked flock of Pidgey and Pidgeotto.

A Trainer that attacked a Lapras had a Spearow in The Lost Lapras. In the same episode, one appeared in a flashback.

A Spearow under the ownership of an unnamed Trainer was treated by Nurse Joy in The Joy of Pokémon.

A flock of Spearow appeared in Fighting Flyer with Fire where they attacked Team Rocket.

Multiple Spearow also appeared in The Power of One, Celebi: Voice of the Forest and Pokémon Heroes.

A small flock of Spearow attacked Orville in Fly Me to the Moon.

A Spearow appeared under the possession of a Coordinator in Hi Ho Silver Wind!

It also appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part One.

Another flock of Spearow appeared in Historical Mystery Tour!, similar to the first episode.

A Spearow made a brief appearance under the ownership of a trainer in the Lily of the Valley Conference in An Old Family Blend!.

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.

In the manga

Professor Oak's Spearow in Pokémon Adventures

In the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

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.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Professor Oak had a Spearow in Pokémon Adventures. It was powerful enough to take down even a powerful Blastoise with its Mirror Move, and later evolved into a Fearow prior to the FireRed & LeafGreen arc.

In the Pokémon Get da ze! manga

Tomio has a Spearow in the Pokémon Get da ze! manga.

In the TCG

Main article: Spearow (TCG)

In the TFG

One Spearow figure has been released.

• Next Quest: Spearow

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red 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 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 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 {{{sapphiredex}}} 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 Diamond It flaps its small wings busily to fly. Using its beak, it searches in grass for prey. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} 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 Black It flaps its small wings busily to fly. Using its beak, it searches in grass for prey. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Common Routes 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 22, and 23 Blue (Japan) Common Routes 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 22, and 23 Yellow Common Routes 3, 4, 9, 16, 18, and 22
Generation II Gold Silver Common Routes 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 22, 33, 42, 46, Headbutted trees, obtain from Randy Crystal Common Routes 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 22, 33, 42, 46, Headbutted trees, obtain from Randy
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen Common Routes 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 22, and 23, Treasure Beach, Mt. Ember, Cape Brink, Ruin Valley, Water Path, Canyon Entrance Colosseum None Trade XD One Phenac City (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Common Routes 225 and 226 Platinum Common Route 225 HeartGold SoulSilver Common Routes 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 22, 33, 42, 46, 47, Headbutted trees, Safari Zone, obtain from Webster Pal Park Field Pokéwalker Noisy Forest
Generation V Black White None Breed Fearow Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World Windswept Sky
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball	Viridian City Pewter City Mt. Moon Vermilion City Seaside Vermilion City Streets Rock Mountain Cycling Road Indigo Plateau
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 49 Endless Level 80 Forever Level 8 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Mt. Steel (1F-4F) Pitfall Valley (4F-9F) Remains Island (B9-B13)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Mystifying Forest (B1-B13) Mystery Jungle (B1-B29)
Pokémon Ranger	Kisara Plains
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Union Road Peril Cliffs
Pokémon Rumble	Windy Prairie‎ Normal Mode C
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Meadow: Seabreeze Trail, Everspring Valley
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Meadow Zone

Held items

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

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 V, 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× 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× 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× 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× None

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35 00Start Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 055 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 2121 Mirror Move Flying Status 0000— ——% 20 2525 Agility Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 2929 Assurance Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10 3333 Roost Flying Status 0000— ——% 10 3737 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/HM

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	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	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM49	Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	04040	100}}100%	15
	TM54	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	04040	100}}100%	40
	TM83	Work Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM88	Pluck	Flying	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	HM02	Fly	Flying	Physical	09090	095}}95%	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 V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Astonish	Ghost	Physical	30	100%	15
	Faint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	—%	20
	FeatherDance	Flying	Status	—	100%	15
	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
	Steel Wing	Steel	Physical	70	90%	25
	Tri Attack	Normal	Special	80	100%	10
	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
	Whirlwind	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Spearow in Generation V 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 V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Spearow can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Spearow cannot be tutored the move 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

Dream World-only moves

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Dream World	Faint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	—%	20
Dream World	Steel Wing	Steel	Physical	70	90%	25
A superscript level indicates that Spearow can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level 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 event moves from other generations

Special moves

Shadow moves	<span style="color:#{{{2}}};">Level 22+	Purified moves
Shadow Blitz	File:Box xd 021.png	Baton Pass	Normal
Shadow Panic		False Swipe	Normal
--		Leer	Normal
--		Aerial Ace	Flying

TCG-only moves

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

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 021.png 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! 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 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   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   It attacks by whipping up twisters with its wings.
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: Two Spearow that are brother and sister guard the Meadow Zone! Their favorite Attraction is Pelipper's Circle Circuit.
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 Spearow images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• According to the anime, Spearow does not have the ability to perceive color. This is seen in Pokémon, I Choose You!.
• Spearow is the only Pokémon that doesn't have three heads and isn't related to the Porygon family that can learn Tri Attack, apart from Genesect, though only via breeding.
• Spearow shares the same species name with Pidgey and Natu. They are all known as Tiny Bird Pokémon, though Natu has also been called a Little Bird Pokémon.
• Despite multiple Pokédex entries testifying to its inability to fly long distances, as well as its diminutive stature, Spearow can learn Fly.
• 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

It has been suggested that Spearow resembles a falcon of some sort rather than a sparrow. Its stocky appearance is more sparrow-like, however.

Name origin

Spearow is a combination of spear and sparrow or arrow.

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

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Habitak From Habicht and Attacke. Also a possible allusion to Habitat. French Piafabec From piaf and bec. Korean 깨비참 Kkaebicham A combination of dokkaebi and chamsae. Chinese (Mandarin) 烈雀 Lièquè Means "Fierce sparrow". Chinese (Cantonese) 鬼雀 Gwáijeuk Literally "Ghost bird".

Related articles

Spearow (TCG)

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