Fearow (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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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 #0022 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.

Evolution

Fearow evolves from Spearow.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Spearow  Normal  Flying

→

First Evolution Fearow  Normal  Flying

Game data

NPC appearances

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

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto #022 Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.) Green 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. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted) It cleverly uses its thin, long beak to pluck and eat small insects that hide under the ground. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)

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 by 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  S  M : #074 Alola  US  UM : #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 #— Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, and Legends: Arceus. Brilliant Diamond It has the stamina to fly all day on its broad wings. It fights by using its sharp beak. Shining Pearl

Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— Blueberry #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

Fearow in the Alolan Pokédex

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 (Peak with 5 Forest points; Desert, defaultNight, with 6 Peak pointsNight, and with 3 Plains points; Wasteland, defaultNight) 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 Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Routes 225, 226, and 227, Stark Mountain Legends: Arceus Unobtainable

Generation IX Scarlet Violet 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 Rumble World Ember Mountains: Fireweed Field (Center Boss, Back), Black Realm: Blustery Grove (Special)

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

Generation VIII MD DX Mt. Blaze (12F-14F), Northern Range (8F-15F), Joyous Tower (51F-54F), Purity Forest (51F-54F) Mystery House: Sky Tower

Cross-Generation Shuffle Desert Umbra: Stage 318 Masters EX Evolution: Scottie/Bettie & SpearowEgg

In events

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

Held items

Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear. In Pokémon Emerald, Fearow can only be found in the Battle Frontier.

Games		Held items
Red	Blue	Berry (100%)
Yellow
Gold	Silver	Sharp Beak (2%)
Crystal
Emerald		Sharp Beak (5%)
FireRed	LeafGreen
Diamond	Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold	SoulSilver
Black	White
Black 2	White 2
X	Y
Sun	Moon
Ultra Sun	Ultra Moon
Brilliant Diamond	Shining Pearl

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

Fearow 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 Drill Run Ground Physical 08080 09595% 10 011 Pluck Flying Physical 06060 100100% 20 011 Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35 011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 044 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 2323 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 2727 Agility Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 3232 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 3636 Roost Flying Status 0000— ——% 10 4141 Drill Peck Flying Physical 08080 100100% 20 4545 Drill Run Ground Physical 08080 09595% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Fearow Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Fearow 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 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 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 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 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 Fearow Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Fearow Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: 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 Fearow 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 Fearow in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Fearow Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Fearow 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 Fearow Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Fearow Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior Evolution

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

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

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

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 Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Raise the Expedition Rank to Normal Connected to: Litleo Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal Look at my long beak! Low HP (< 50%) I'm in agony…
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*, Fly*, Twister†

Evolution data

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!
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation HOME

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

In the anime

Main series

Fearow in Pokémon the Series

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 was a resident of 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 participated in the Squallville PokéRinger competition. It was used against 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?.

Multiple Fearow appeared in The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One), one under the ownership of a student of Indigo Academy.

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.

Pokémon Evolutions

In The Show, two Fearow were used to provide special effects for the Kimono Girls' performance.

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 the animated series.

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, 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 subsequently froze it. Red caught it afterwards, much to the shock of Bill.

In The Coming of Slowpoke (Eventually), the Pokémon Fan Club Chairman was revealed to own a Fearow. It is notable for knowing Pay Day.

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

Crystal mentioned 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 Spearow sometime prior to Going Green.

A Fearow appeared at the Battle Pike 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.

Trivia

• As of Generation VII, 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 or a mohawk hairstyle. 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 tori (bird), and ドリル doriru (drill).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese オニドリル Onidrill From 鬼 oni, 鳥 tori, and drill French Rapasdepic From rapace, pic, piquer, and a pun of as de pique Spanish Fearow Same as English name German Ibitak From Ibis and Attacke Italian Fearow Same as English name Korean 깨비드릴조 Kebidrillzo From 도깨비 dokkaebi, drill, and 조 (鳥) jo Mandarin Chinese 大嘴雀 Dàzuǐquè From 大嘴 dà zuǐ and 麻雀 máquè Cantonese Chinese 大嘴雀 Daaihjéuijeuk 魔雀 Mōjeuk * From 大嘴 daai jéui and 麻雀 màhjeuk From 魔鬼 mōgwái and 麻雀 màhjeuk

More languages Hebrew פירו Fearo Transcription of English name Hindi फ़ियरो 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

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