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 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: Shadows of Almia	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

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By tutoring

|- style="background:#9DC1B7" | colspan="13" | Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an Evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
while a colored background indicates that the move is available. |} |}

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

• 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

• Spearows supposedly see 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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