Spearow (Pokémon)

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Spearow オニスズメ Onisuzume #021
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Normal Flying Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Tiny Bird Pokémon
Ability Keen Eye Blue-Striped -----	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— Almia R— 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 Gender unknown
Breeding Flying group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 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.

Biology

Physiology

This brown avian is very small. It has rough plumage. It has the beak shape similar to that of raptors. Spearow has three-taloned, light pink feet. Its wings are a pinkish-red.

Gender differences

None.

Behavior

They are easily angered, and chase after foes in large flocks.

Habitat

File:Roughterrain.gif

Rough-terrain Pokémon

Spearow are hardy and are usually found in rough-terrain, such as desolate wastelands and fields.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Spearow usually eat bug Pokémon such as caterpie, wurple, and weedle. They have also been known to eat dunsparce and pidgey eggs.

In the anime

File:Spearow.JPG

A flock of Spearow from the first episode.

Ash was attacked by a large flock of Spearow in Pokémon, I Choose You. The leader of the flock returned as a Fearow later. The flock reappeared in a flashback to that episode Ash Ketchum had in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

Ash's Charmander was also attacked by a flock of Spearow in Charmander the Stray Pokémon.

An obnoxious trainer that attacked a Lapras had a Spearow in The Lost Lapras.

In the manga

Professor Oak had a Spearow in Pokémon Special. It later evolved into Fearow.

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 Template:M2 around ceaselessly, making high-pitched cries. Stadium 2 It flaps its short wings to flush out Template:T2s 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 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. 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 It flaps its small wings busily to fly. Using its beak, it searches in grass for prey. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} 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) None Trade Yellow Common Routes 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 22, and 23
Generation II Gold Silver Common Routes 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 22, 33, 42, 46, Headbutted trees Crystal Common Routes 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 22, 33, 42, 46, Headbutted trees
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen Common Treasure Beach, Mt. Ember, Cape Brink, Ruin Valley, Water Path, Canyon Entrance and Routes 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 22, and 23 Colosseum None Trade XD One Phenac City (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Common Routes 225 and 226 Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei	Endless Level 49 Endless Level 80 Forever Level 8 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Red and Blue)	Mt. Steel (1F-4F) Pitfall Valley (4F-9F) Remains Island (B9-B13)
Pokémon Ranger	Kisara Plains
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness)	Mystifying Forest (B1-B13) Mystery Jungle (B1-B29)
Pokémon Ranger Batonnage	Union Highway Inochi Cliff

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.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation I Level Move Type Start Peck Growl 9 Leer 15 Fury Attack 22 Mirror Move 29 Drill Peck 36 Agility

Generation II Level Move Type Start Peck Growl 9 Leer 13 Fury Attack 25 Pursuit 31 Mirror Move 37 Drill Peck 43 Agility

Generation III Level Move Type Start Peck Growl 7 Leer 13 Fury Attack 19 Pursuit 25 Aerial Ace 31 Mirror Move 37 Drill Peck 43 Agility

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Start Peck Growl 5 Leer 9 Fury Attack 13 Pursuit 17 Aerial Ace 21 Mirror Move 25 Agility 29 Assurance 33 Roost 37 Drill Peck

By TM/HM

Generation I # Move Type TM02 Razor Wind TM04 Whirlwind TM06 Toxic TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM20 Rage TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM34 Bide TM39 Swift TM43 Sky Attack TM44 Rest TM50 Substitute HM02 Fly

Generation II # Move Type TM03 Curse Unknown TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Snore TM17 Protect TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM27 Return TM31 Mud-Slap TM32 Double Team TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM39 Swift TM43 Detect TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM47 Steel Wing HM02 Fly

Generation III # Move Type TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM27 Return TM32 Double Team TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM47 Steel Wing HM02 Fly

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM27 Return TM32 Double Team TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM47 Steel Wing TM51 Roost TM58 Endure TM78 Captivate TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM87 Swagger TM88 Pluck TM89 U-turn TM90 Substitute HM02 Fly HM05 Defog

By breeding

Move	Type	Cat.	Father
Astonish			Zubat, Golbat, Crobat Swablu, Altaria
Faint Attack			Murkrow
False Swipe			Farfetch'd
Quick Attack			Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot Taillow, Swellow Wingull
Scary Face			Aerodactyl
Sky Attack			Noctowl Altaria
Tri Attack			Doduo, Dodrio
Uproar			Doduo, Dodrio Chatot
Whirlwind			Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot Staravia, Staraptor

Special moves

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Spearow knows Shadow Blitz and Shadow Panic as a Shadow Pokémon, and learns Baton Pass after being purified.

TCG-only Moves

• Wing Attack

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

• Spearow supposedly sees in black and white, as seen in Pokémon, I Choose You!.
• Spearow shares the same species name with Pidgey and Natu. They are all known as Tiny Bird Pokémon.
• In Pokémon Red and Blue the Glitch Chiisai-u can evolve into Spearow at level nine.

Origin

It has been suggested that Spearow resembles a falcon of some sort rather than a sparrow. Appearance-wise, it is very much based on a kestrel.

Name origin

Spearow's name may be a combination of the words spear and sparrow. Its Japanese name can be taken to mean 鬼雀, demon sparrow.

In other languages

• German: Habitak
• French: Piafabec - Piaf means sparrow, and bec means beak.
• Korean: 깨비참 Kkaebicham
• Chinese (Taiwan): 烈雀 Lìe Qîao - Means "fiery(-tempered) sparrow".
• Chinese (Hong Kong): 鬼雀 Gűi Que - literally ghost bird

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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