Spearow
オニスズメ Onisuzume
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Artwork from FR/LG
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HP
0
| Atk
0
| Def
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| Sp.Atk
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| Sp.Def
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| Speed
1
| Exp.
58
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Spearow (Japanese: オニスズメ Onisuzume) is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon.
It evolves into Fearow starting at level 20.
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.
Special abilities
Spearow is required to flap its wings at incredibly high speeds to stay airborne, and thus can fly very fast.
Behavior
They are easily angered, and chase after foes in large flocks.
Habitat
Spearow are hardy and are usually found in rough terrain, such as desolate wastelands and fields.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Spearow usually eat weak bug-like Pokémon such as Caterpie and Weedle. They have also been known to eat Dunsparce and Pidgey eggs.
In the anime
Major appearances
Ash was attacked by a large flock of Spearow in Pokémon - I Choose You! after he hit one Spearow on the head with a rock to weaken it (because Pikachu refused to obey and battle). The flock of Spearow returned, with the leader as a Fearow in Pallet Party Panic! The flock reappeared in a flashback to that episode Ash had in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
Minor appearances
Ash's Charmander was 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.
It also appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part One.
Pokédex entries
| Episode
| Pokémon
| Pokédex
| Entry
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| EP001
| Spearow
| Ash's Pokédex
| Unlike Pidgey, Spearow has a terrible attitude. It is very wild and will sometimes attack other Pokémon and humans.
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| This concludes the entries from the Original series.
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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.
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Gen
| Game
| Pokédex entry
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| I
| Red
| Eats bugs in grassy areas. It has to flap its short wings at high speed to stay airborne.
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| Blue
| Eats bugs in grassy areas. It has to flap its short wings at high speed to stay airborne.
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| Yellow
| Inept at flying high. However, it can fly around very fast to protect its territory.
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| Stadium
| Its wings are short, so it can't fly a long distance. If it's not eating, it darts around in a hurry.
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| II
| Gold
| It flaps its short wings to flush out insects from tall grass. It then plucks them with its stubby beak.
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| Silver
| Very protective of its territory, it flaps its short wings busily to dart around at high speed.
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| Crystal
| To protect its territory, it flies around ceaselessly, making high-pitched cries.
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| Stadium 2
| It flaps its short wings to flush out insects from tall grass. It then plucks them with its stubby beak.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| FireRed
| It busily flits around here and there. Even if it is frail, it can be a tough foe that uses Mirror Move.
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| LeafGreen
| Eats bugs in grassy areas. It has to flap its short wings at high speed to stay airborne.
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| IV
| Diamond
| It flaps its small wings busily to fly. Using its beak, it searches in grass for prey.
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| Pearl
| It flaps its small wings busily to fly. Using its beak, it searches in grass for prey.
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| Platinum
| It flaps its small wings busily to fly. Using its beak, it searches in grass for prey.
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Game locations
| Gen
| Game
| Rarity
| Area
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| I
| Red
| Blue
| Common
| Routes 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 22, and 23
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| Yellow
| Common
| Routes 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 22, and 23
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| II
| Gold
| Silver
| Common
| Routes 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 22, 33, 42, 46, Headbutted trees
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| Crystal
| Common
| Routes 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 22, 33, 42, 46, Headbutted trees
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| III
| Ruby
| Sapphire
| None
| Trade
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| Emerald
| None
| Trade
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| FireRed
| LeafGreen
| Common
| Routes 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 22, and 23, Treasure Beach, Mt. Ember, Cape Brink, Ruin Valley, Water Path, Canyon Entrance
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| Colosseum
| None
| Trade
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| XD
| One
| Phenac City (Shadow)
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| IV
| Diamond
| Pearl
| Common
| Routes 225 and 226
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| Platinum
| Common
| Route 225
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| Pal Park
| Field
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In side games
Held items
Base stats
Type effectiveness
| Weak to
| Resistant to
| Immune to
| Normal effectiveness
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Learnset
Spearow is capable of learning the following moves in Generation IV.
- Moves in bold are damaging moves to which STAB applies.
Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: II - III
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| Father
| Move
| Type
| Cat.
| Pwr.
| Acc.
| PP
| Contest
| Appeal
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Zubat, Golbat, Crobat
Murkrow, Honchkrow
Swablu, Altaria
| Astonish
| Ghost
| Physical
| 30
| 100%
| 15
| Smart
| 3 ♥♥♥
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| Murkrow, Honchkrow
| Faint Attack
| Dark
| Physical
| 60
| —%
| 20
| Smart
| 2 ♥♥
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| Farfetch'd
| False Swipe
| Normal
| Physical
| 40
| 100%
| 40
| Cool
| 0 |
Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot
Doduo, Dodrio
Taillow, Swellow
Wingull, Pelipper
Starly, Staravia, Staraptor
| Quick Attack
| Normal
| Physical
| 40
| 100%
| 30
| Cool
| 2 ♥♥
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| Aerodactyl
| Scary Face
| Normal
| Status
| —
| 90%
| 10
| Tough
| 2 ♥♥
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Noctowl
Altaria
Togekiss
| Sky Attack
| Flying
| Physical
| 140
| 90%
| 5
| Cool
| 1 ♥
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| Dodrio
| Tri Attack
| Normal
| Special
| 80
| 100%
| 10
| Beauty
| 3 ♥♥♥
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Doduo, Dodrio
Chatot
| Uproar
| Normal
| Special
| 50
| 100%
| 10
| Cute
| 2 ♥♥
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Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot
Starly, Staravia, Staraptor
| Whirlwind
| Normal
| Status
| —
| 100%
| 20
| Smart
| 0 |
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB from an evolution of this Pokémon
*Indicates a move only available by chain breeding
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Special moves
TCG-only Moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Spearow 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, though Natu has also been called a Little Bird Pokémon.
- In Pokémon Red and Blue the Glitch Chiisai-u can evolve into Spearow at level 9. It can then evolve regularly into a Fearow at level 20.
- In Pokémon Gold and Silver Spearow's wings and talons are brown like the rest of its body, while its beak is yellow. In Pokémon Crystal its wings, talons and beak all turned pink, just like its official art and its appearance the anime. It stayed like this in the Generations onwards.
- Despite multiple Pokédex entries testifying to its inability to fly long distances, as well as its diminutive stature, Spearow can learn Fly.
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
External links
Notes
( Flying )
(Gust ×1)
Body size: 1
(Cut ×1)
For other sprites and images, please see Spearow images on Bulbagarden Archives.
