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Fearow オニドリル Onidrill
Artwork from FR/LG
National Dex	#022
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Sinnoh Dex	#—
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Type	Normal / Flying
Species	Beak Pokémon
Height	3′11″ (1.2m)
Weight	83.8 lbs. (38.0kg)
Ability	Keen Eye
Egg group	Flying
Time to hatch	3,840 steps
Effort yield	2 Spd
Exp. yield	162 base exp.
Lv100 at	1,000,000 exp.
Gender	50% ♀ / 50% ♂
Pokédex color	Brown
Catch rate	90
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Fearow (Japanese: オニドリル Onidrill) is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.1.2 Special abilities 1.2 Behavior 1.3 Habitat 1.4 Diet 2 In the anime 3 In the manga 3.1 In the Pokémon Special manga 4 In the TCG 5 Game data 5.1 NPC appearances 5.2 Pokédex entries 5.3 Game locations 5.3.1 In side games 5.4 Base stats 5.5 Type effectiveness 5.6 Learnset 5.6.1 By leveling up 5.6.2 By TM/HM 5.6.3 By breeding 5.7 Side game data 5.8 Evolution 5.9 Sprites 6 Trivia 6.1 Origin 6.1.1 Name origin 7 In other languages 8 External links

Biology

Physiology

Fearow is a large cormorant-like bird with a vulture-like neck. It has a large pointed beak and a red crown like line of spikes upon its head.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

They have large, strong beaks, giving them strong attacks such as Drill Peck and Fury Attack.

Behavior

Fearow builds its nest on highly elevated areas; they are commonly seen on the peaks of rock spires near canyons. Very tall trees can make a useful substitute for their nests. They are highly territorial and quick for anger, often attacking those who tread too near to their nests.

Habitat

Fearow naturally live in badlands consisting of rough terrain, such as desolate wastelands and fields.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food Fearow are vicious predators and swoop down from above, grabbing their prey and taking it to their nests. They generally eat bugs and rodents, as they prefer to avoid any type of plant. Fearow also eat Pokémon food.

In the anime

Gary Oak has a Fearow that may or may not have been caught as a Spearow.

The Spearow who Ash attacked in the first episode evolved before Pallet Party Panic. Ash's Pidgeotto evolved to Pidgeot to defeat it.

A Fearow attacks a Pidgey in Carrying On and Fly Me to the Moon, Pichu in The Apple Corp and Team Rocket in Freeze Frame and The Big Balloon Blow-Up.

Team Rocket agent Tyson owns 2 Fearow.

Rico, the hunter of Ekans and Koffing owns a Fearow.

Paul attempts to capture a Fearow in A Maze-ing Race! By the end of the episode, it is unclear whether or not he succeeds.

In the manga

Ran has a pair of Fearow she used to attack Shuu in Pokémon Get da ze!

Ash had a Fearow he caught in the Electric Tale of Pikachu. It was his first capture, and he gave it the nickname, "Fearless," although it wasn't very obedient towards him.

In the Pokémon Special manga

Fearow debuts in the Red, Green & Blue chapter in ...But Fearow Itself! when a wild one kidnaps a mutated Bill. After being stopped by an Ice attack from Poliwhirl, Red catches it. Its most powerful move is Drill Peck.

Professor Oak also owns a Fearow that evolved from a Spearow.

In the TCG

Main article: Fearow (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

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

Pokédex entries

Gen	Game	Pokédex entry
I	Red	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.
II	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.
III	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	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.
	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.
IV	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 fly all day on its broad wings. It fights using its sharp beak.

Game locations

Gen	Game	Rarity	Location
I	Pokémon Red and Blue	Uncommon	Routes 17, 18, and 23
	Pokémon Yellow	Uncommon	Routes 17, 18, and 23
II	Pokémon Gold and Silver	Uncommon	Routes 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, and 22
	Pokémon Crystal	Uncommon	Routes 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 22, and 42
III	Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire	None	Trade
	Pokémon Emerald	None	Trade
	Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen	Uncommon	Routes 17, 18, and 23, Treasure Beach, Kindle Road, Mt. Ember, Cape Brink, Ruin Valley, Water Path, Canyon Entrance, Sevault Canyon
	Pokémon Colosseum	None	Trade
	Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness	None	Evolve Spearow
IV	Pokémon Diamond and Pearl	Common	Routes 225, 226, and 227, Stark Mountain
	Pokémon Platinum		Unknown
	Pal Park		Field

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei	Secret Storage 18 Endless Level 23 Forever Level 23 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Evolve from Spearow
Pokémon Ranger	Kisara Plains
Pokémon Ranger Batonnage	Habura Desert

Base stats

HP:	65
Attack:	90
Defense:	65
Special:	61
SpAtk:	61
SpDef:	61
Speed:	100

The Special stat was used only in Generation I; it was later split into Special Attack and Special Defense.

Type effectiveness

Weakness	Resistance
Rock: 2× Electric: 2× Ice: 2×	Ground: 0× Bug: ½× Ghost: 0× Grass: ½×	Normal: 1× Fighting: 1× Flying: 1× Poison: 1× Steel: 1× Fire: 1× Water: 1× Psychic: 1× Dragon: 1× Dark: 1×

Learnset

Fearow is capable of learning the following moves (from its evolution onwards):
NOTE: Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.

By leveling up

Generation I Level Move Type Previous Peck Growl Leer Fury Attack 25 Mirror Move 34 Drill Peck 43 Agility

Generation II Level Move Type Previous Peck Growl Leer Fury Attack 26 Pursuit 32 Mirror Move 40 Drill Peck 47 Agility

Generation III Level Move Type Previous Peck Growl Leer Fury Attack 26 Pursuit 32 Mirror Move 40 Drill Peck 47 Agility

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Previous Peck Pluck Growl Leer Fury Attack Pursuit Aerial Ace 23 Mirror Move 29 Agility 35 Assurance 41 Roost 47 Drill Peck

By TM/HM

Generation I # Move Type TM02 Razor Wind TM04 Whirlwind TM06 Toxic TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM15 Hyper Beam 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 TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Snore TM15 Hyper Beam 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 TM15 Hyper Beam 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 TM15 Hyper Beam 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 TM68 Giga Impact 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

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
	Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
	Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
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 Ranger
Group:	Loops: 6	Minimum Experience: N/A
Poké Assist:	Field Move: None	Maximum Experience: N/A
Fearow flies about at high speed. It also whips up gusts to attack.
Pokémon Ranger Batonnage
Group:	Poké Assist:	Field Move: Cut x3

Evolution

Basic Spearow

Level 20 Fearow

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
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			Image:Spr 2c 022 s.gif
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	Image:Spr 3r 022.png
	Image:Spr 3r 022 s.png		Image:Spr 3e 022 s.gif
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum			Back
	Image:Spr 4d 022.png		Image:Spr 4p 022.png
			Image:Spr 4p 022 s.png			Image:Spr b g4 022 s.png

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

Trivia

• In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, Fearow weighs as much as the male protagonist of the game.
• Fearow's "mane" is at least 3x as large as it was at its debut.
• Its RSE and FR/LG sprites are mirror images.

Origin

Its appearance may be vaguely based off of the cormorant, or even more closely to that of an anhinga.

Name origin

Fearow's name is a combination of the words fear and sparrow. Its Japanese name can be taken to mean 鬼ドリル, demon drill, although it is worth noting that the first four syllables can be taken to mean 鬼鳥 onidori, demon bird.

In other languages

• German: Ibitak
• French: Rapasdepic - Rapace means predatory and piquer can mean to swoop. Effectively translates as "swooping predator".
• Korean: 깨비드릴조 Kkaebideuriljo
• Chinese (Taiwan): 大嘴雀 Dài Zűi Qîao - Means "big-mouthed sparrow".
• Chinese (Hong Kong): 魔雀 Mó Qîao - Means "monster sparrow".

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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