Fearow (Pokémon)

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

Fearow Beak Pokémon 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 15 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 introduced in Generation I.

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 at 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 has been around mostly unchanged for many years, as a Pokémon resembling it has been seen on ancient murals. Its large wings and stamina allow it to fly for an entire day without landing. Its long neck and beak allow it to pluck prey from both land and water, and it has even been known to steal from unwary humans. It will shoot upward, and then dive down to catch prey. It will also catch tiny insects that hide underground and circle the ocean for fish. Fearow are found naturally in open habitats with warmer climates, mainly wastelands and desolate fields.

In the anime

Main series

Fearow in the anime

Major appearances

Fearow (anime)

The Spearow who attacked Ash in the first episode evolved sometime before the events of Pallet Party Panic. Ash's Pidgeotto was forced to evolve into Pidgeot in order to defeat it. Ash also tried to catch it, but was unsuccessful.

Other

In The Big Balloon Blow-Up, Skyler has a Fearow that helped him pull his balloon in the Pokémon Balloon Race and drive Team Rocket away.

In Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution and Rage Of Innocence, Tyson has two Fearow that were his main battling Pokémon.

In A Poached Ego!, Rico's Fearow battled James's Weezing and Jessie's Arbok twice. It lost the first time due to Arbok shutting its beak with Wrap, while it was badly hurt the second time by Arbok's Headbutt. Soon afterwards, it was defeated by Ash's Pikachu's Thunderbolt.

In Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, Pokémon Ranger Jack Walker used his Capture Styler to capture a Fearow and have it help Pikachu recover the Manaphy Egg stolen by Team Rocket.

In Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2), J's client used a Fearow in an attempt to escape from Officer Jenny, Ash, and his friends. However, this effort became unsuccessful when Fearow was attacked by a Dodrio that Kellyn had captured.

In Adventures in Running Errands!, a Fearow stole Clemont's Chespin's purse. Later on, it chased Chespin and Bunnelby in an attempt to steal the purse again, but they took care of it while digging up a hole to flee.

In I Choose You!, a Fearow chased a pink Butterfree, but Ash saved it with his own Butterfree.

In Finding a Legend!, Chad used a Fearow alongside his Cyndaquil to create a fake Ho-Oh for his grandfather Jaye. However, their ruse was exposed when Pikachu attacked it with Thunderbolt.

In A Snow Day for Searching!, a Fearow directed Ash and Goh to a lake where a trio of Mankey had accidentally dropped a Cubone's bone in.

Minor appearances

Fearow debuted in Sparks Fly for Magnemite, where it was seen in Gringey City's Pokémon Center.

In Princess vs. Princess, a Fearow competed in the Queen of the Princess Festival.

In Mewtwo Strikes Back, a Trainer tried to use a Fearow to travel to New Island, but ultimately never arrived there, unlike the others who had set out. Mewtwo also used a Fearow to scout for powerful Trainers. Mewtwo's Fearow served the same role in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, the film's remake.

A Fearow appeared in The Battle of the Badge.

A Fearow appeared in Lights, Camera, Quack-tion.

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

A wild Fearow appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

Multiple Fearow appeared in Don't Touch That 'dile.

In The Psychic Sidekicks!, three Fearow abruptly appeared and unintentionally scared Ash and his friends.

In Carrying On!, a Fearow attacked and injured a Pidgey nicknamed Ken. Ash's Noctowl then drove it away by hypnotizing it into believing Noctowl was a Charizard.

In The Apple Corp!, a Fearow attacked a group of Pichu. Ash's Pikachu then drove it away after zapping it.

In Freeze Frame, a Fearow attacked Team Rocket.

In Fly Me to the Moon, a Fearow and multiple Spearow attacked a Pidgey nicknamed Orville.

A Fearow appeared in a flashback in Pop Goes The Sneasel.

In Who's Flying Now?, a Fearow was featured in the Fortree City Feather Festival.

A Coordinator's Fearow appeared in Deceit and Assist.

In Pinch Healing!, a Fearow lived in Fennel Valley.

In A Staravia is Born!, multiple Fearow were captured by Team Rocket.

In A Maze-ing Race!, Paul attempted to catch a Fearow, but he kept getting distracted by Ash and his friends.

Multiple Fearow appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

In Pursuing a Lofty Goal!, a Fearow competed in the Squallville PokéRinger. It battled a Noctowl.

Five Fearow appeared in Frozen on Their Tracks!.

In Historical Mystery Tour!, Dawn encountered a Fearow in Xatu's Forest.

Two Fearow appeared in Grooming Furfrou!.

Four Fearow appeared in The Guardian's Challenge!.

In Rocking Clawmark Hill!, two Fearow were training on Clawmark Hill.

A Fearow appeared in I Choose You!.

A Fearow appeared in Rising from the Ruins!.

A Trainer's Fearow appeared in We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!.

In A Recipe for Success!, six Fearow were customers at Oranguru's place. Two of them reappeared in a flashback in Dreams of the Sun and Moon!.

Multiple Fearow appeared in Legend? Go! Friends? Go!.

A Fearow appeared in There's a New Kid in Town!.

Multiple Fearow appeared in How Are You Gonna Keep 'Em Off of the Farm?.

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.

Pokémon Origins

Fearow in Pokémon Origins

In File 1: Red, a Fearow was one of the Pokémon seen in Professor Oak's introduction.

In File 4: Charizard, Red caught a Fearow.

Pokémon Generations

Fearow in Pokémon Generations

In The Legacy, a wild Fearow was near the Indigo Plateau.

In the manga

Fearow in The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Ash & Pikachu

A Fearow appeared in Catch The Wobbuffet!!.

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Main article: Ash's Fearow

Ash caught a Fearow in Pikachu, I See You!. In the manga, it was the first Pokémon he obtained after Pikachu, as well as one of the few Pokémon he owns in the manga but not in the anime.

Magical Pokémon Journey

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

A Fearow appeared in Tangela's Secret.

Pokémon Adventures

Fearow in Pokémon Adventures

Fearow debuted 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.

In The Coming of Slowpoke (Eventually), the Pokémon Fan Club President owns a Fearow after watching the Ninth Triennial Indigo League two years ago. It is notable that it has the move Pay Day.

A wild Fearow appeared flying over New Bark Town in Number One Donphan.

Crystal mentions that she caught a Fearow on her way to Professor Elm's Lab in Three Cheers for Chikorita.

Professor Oak owns a Fearow that evolved from his surprisingly formidable Spearow sometime prior to Going Green.

A Fearow caught by Crystal and lent to Emerald for his Battle Pike challenge appeared in Moving Past Milotic.

A Trainer's Fearow appeared in Deprogramming Porygon-Z.

Pokémon anime novelization series

Jet's Fearow appeared in Race to Danger.

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

A Fearow appeared in The Terrible Twins, Rin & Ran, under the ownership of Ran. It reappeared in GDZ20.

Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission

Much like the games, Fearow is Spenser's Partner Pokémon in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission.

In the TCG

Main article: Fearow (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros.

In the Saffron City stage, multiple Fearow can be seen flying in the background.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Fearow returns in the Saffron City stage.

Game data

NPC appearances

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

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto #022 Red(ENG) 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 Johto #014 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 Hoenn #— Kanto #022 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 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 Sinnoh #— Johto #014 Diamond It has the stamina to fly all day on its broad wings. It fights using its sharp beak. Pearl It has the stamina to keep flying all day on its broad wings. It fights by using its sharp beak. Platinum It has the stamina to fly all day on its broad wings. It fights using its sharp beak. 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 Unova #— Black It has the stamina to fly all day on its broad wings. It fights by using its sharp beak. White Black 2 It has the stamina to fly all day on its broad wings. It fights by using its sharp beak. White 2

Generation VI Kalos Mountain #110 Hoenn #— X With its huge and magnificent wings, it can keep aloft without ever having to land for rest. Y It has the stamina to fly all day on its broad wings. It fights by using its sharp beak. Omega 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. Alpha Sapphire

Generation VII Alola SM: #074 Alola USUM: #088 Kanto #022 Sun It's tough and has excellent stamina. It has no problem flying continuously for a whole day carrying a heavy load. Moon Drawings of a Pokémon resembling Fearow can be seen in murals from deep in ancient history. Ultra Sun Carrying food through Fearow's territory is dangerous. It will snatch the food away from you in a flash! Ultra Moon In Alola, fish Pokémon are its prey. It can be seen circling above the ocean searching for food. Let's Go Pikachu A Pokémon that dates back many years. If it senses danger, it flies high and away, instantly. Let's Go Eevee

Generation VIII Galar #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Routes 17, 18, and 23 Blue (Japan) Routes 17, 18, and 23 Yellow Routes 9, 16, 17, 18, and 23

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

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) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade

Generation VII Sun Moon Routes 10 and 17, Mount Hokulani, Poni Plains Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Routes 10 and 17, Mount Hokulani, Poni Plains Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Routes 3, 4, 9, 10, 22, and 23

Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable

In side games

Generation I Pinball Evolve Spearow

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

Generation III Trozei! Secret Storage 18, Endless Level 23, Forever Level 23, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Spearow Ranger Kisara Plain

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Mt. Travail (1F-19F), Mt. Mistral (1F-19F) MD Sky Sky Peak (5th Station Pass 4F - Sky Peak Summit Pass 5F), Mt. Travail (1F-19F), Mt. Mistral (1F-19F) Ranger: SoA Haruba Desert Rumble Windy Prairie‎ Normal Mode C & S

Generation V Rumble Blast Meadow: Everspring Valley Rumble U Conductor Room: King of the Sky

Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 2Sa Shuffle Desert Umbra: Stage 318 Rumble World Ember Mountains: Fireweed Field (Center Boss, Back), Black Realm: Blustery Grove (Special)

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

In events

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

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Gold	Silver	Sharp Beak (2%)
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%)
Sun	Moon	Sharp Beak (5%)
Ultra Sun	Ultra Moon	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

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII - IX
This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII. Click on the generation numbers above to see Fearow's learnsets from other generations.

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Wing Attack	Fearow (Unleashed 15)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball Acquisition: Evolve			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team 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!
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 R-040 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 R-113 It flies around at high speed and charges to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.17 seconds Base HP: 52 Base Attack: 76 Base Defense: 51 Base Speed: 70
Pokémon Battle Trozei Flying Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Flying Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #470 Rock Break+ Sometimes destroys three breakable-rock disruptions.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 163 Base Attack: 182 Base Defense: 133 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Peck, Steel Wing Charged Attacks: Aerial Ace, Drill Run, 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

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

Trivia

• Fearow is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 442.

Origin

Fearow seems to be based on various predatory birds, particularly vultures and condors due to its long neck, sharp beak, shaggy feathers, broad wings, and soaring flight. The comb on its head is similar to a rooster's comb. Its long neck and beak are also reminiscent of various water birds such as cormorants, darters, storks, and herons, particularly the Goliath heron. Its Pokédex entries describe multiple hunting methods, either divebombing prey like falcons and hawks or probing through soil and water like sandpipers and snipes.

Name origin

Fearow may be a combination of fear (referring to its intimidating appearance) and sparrow. It may also involve feather and arrow (referring to its sharp beak).

Onidrill may be a combination of 鬼 oni (demon), 鳥 dori (bird), and ドリル doriru (drill).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese オニドリル Onidrill From 鬼 oni, 鳥 dori, and ドリル doriru 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 From 大 dà, 嘴巴 zuǐbā, and 麻雀 máquè Cantonese Chinese 大嘴雀 Daaihjéuijeuk 魔雀 Mōjeuk * From 大 daaih, 嘴巴 jéuibā, and 麻雀 màhjeuk From 魔鬼 mōgwái and 麻雀 màhjeuk

More languages Hebrew פירו Fearo Transcription of English name Hindi फ़िअरो Fearow Transcription of English name Lithuanian Jiečius Translation of English name Russian Фироу Firou Transcription of English name Thai โอนิดริล Onidrin Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Ash's Fearow

External links

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