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. 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. The anime has shown that Spearow sees in black and white and will chase its foes in a large flock. Spearow is usually found in desolate wastelands and fields, where it hunts for insects.

In the anime

In the main series

Spearow in the anime

Major appearances

Spearow (anime)

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), 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!. The flock reappeared in flashbacks in Pokémon Emergency!, Challenge of the Samurai, Pikachu's Goodbye, Historical Mystery Tour!, Lucario and the Mystery of Mew and The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!.

Other

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

Minor appearances

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 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.

A Spearow was one of the Pokémon stolen by Butch and Cassidy in The Fortune Hunters.

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

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

Skyler mentioned in The Big Balloon Blow-Up of training multiple Spearow in the past, helping them grow and evolve, but they were never seen during the entire episode.

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

Several Spearow were among the inhabitants of the Dragon Holy Land in Great Bowls of Fire!.

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!.

A Trainer's Spearow appeared in Foggy Pokémon Orienteering! and Battling Into the Hall of Fame!.

A Spearow appeared in SM003, as a silhouette.

A Trainer's Spearow appeared in SM006.

Four Spearow appeared in SM007.

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 Pokémon Origins

Spearow in Pokémon Origins

Red caught a Spearow in File 1: Red. He later used it in his Pewter Gym battle against Brock, but it was easily beaten by Brock's Onix.

In the manga

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 movie adaptations

Spearow appeared in Celebi: a Timeless Encounter.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

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.

Two Spearow appeared in a flashback in Growing Out of Gengar where they were driven away from its home after the Power Plant had been abandoned.

Another Spearow appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to help the fight in Ilex Forest.

In Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down, a Trainer at the Safari Zone owns one.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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) Received from Randy Crystal Routes 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 22, 33, 42, and 46 Azalea Town, Routes 33, 42, and 44 (Headbutt trees) 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 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) 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

In side games

Generation I Pinball Viridian City, Pewter City, Mt. Moon, Vermilion City Seaside, Vermilion City Streets, Rock Mountain, Cycling Road, 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 (4F-9F), Remains Island (B9F-B13F) Ranger Kisara Plains

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Mystifying Forest (B1F-B13F), Mystery Jungle (B1F-B29F) MD Sky Mystifying Forest (B1F-B13F), Mystery Jungle (B1F-B29F) 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)

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%)

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

By leveling up

Generation VII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - 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 Pursuit Dark Physical 04040 100100% 20 1111 Fury Attack Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20 1515 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00——% 20 1818 Mirror Move Flying Status 0000— 00——% 20 2222 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100100% 10 2525 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30 2929 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— 00——% 30 3232 Roost Flying Status 0000— 00——% 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/HM

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM01 TM01 Work Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM19 TM19 Roost Flying Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM49 TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 TM51 TM51 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25 TM54 TM54 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TM76 TM76 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM89 TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Astonish Ghost Physical 30 100% 15 Feather Dance 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 Steel Wing Steel Physical 70 90% 25 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 VII 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 VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

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

A black or white 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

TCG-only moves

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

Anime-only moves

Move	Type	Episode
Gust	Flying	Riding the Winds of Change!

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-000 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-000 It attacks by whipping up twisters with its wings.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●● Defense ● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● 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.
Pokémon Battle Trozei Flying Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Flying Attack Power: 30 - 55 0 #469 Last-Ditch Effort Attacks do more damage when things are looking desperate.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 80 Base Attack: 112 Base Defense: 61 Egg Distance: 2 km Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: 50 Fast Attacks: Peck, Quick Attack Charged Attacks: Aerial Ace, Drill Peck, Twister*, Sky Attack*

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

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

Trivia

• According to the anime episode Pokémon, I Choose You!, Spearow cannot see color.
• Spearow shares its category name with Pidgey and Natu. They are all known as the Tiny Bird Pokémon, though Natu has also been called a Little Bird Pokémon.

Origin

Spearow resembles a sparrow with characteristics of a falcon, including a hooked beak. Its name and appearance may reference the sparrow hawk.

Name origin

Spearow is a combination of spear and sparrow.

Onisuzume is 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 Means "Fierce sparrow" Cantonese Chinese 鬼雀 Guǐquè Literally "Ghost bird"

More languages Hindi स्पीअरो Spearow Transcription of English name Lithuanian Žeberklas Translation of English name Russian Спироу Spirou Transcription of English name

Related articles

• Spearow (anime)

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