Spearow (Pokémon)

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Spearow けつばん Onisuzume

Artwork from FR/LG

Types Species  Normal  Flying  Tiny Bird Pokémon Ability Exp. at 100 Keen Eye 1,000,000 Pokédex Kanto #021 Johto #013 Hoenn #223* Sinnoh #— Browser Fiore R-039 Almia R-112 Height Weight 1'00" 4.4 lbs. Pokédex color Footprint Body style Catch rate Brown 255 Gender ratio 50% male 50% female Egg groups Egg cycles Flying 16 (4080 steps*) EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 1 Exp. 58 External links On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV On Eevee's Pokédex (Gen. I-IV) On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex (Gen. III-IV) On Marriland Pokédex (Gen. IV) Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Spearow (Japanese: オニスズメ Onisuzume) is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon.

It evolves into Fearow starting at level 20.

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 2.1 Major appearances 2.2 Minor appearances 2.3 Pokédex entries 3 In the manga 4 In the TCG 5 In the TFG 6 Game data 6.1 Pokédex entries 6.2 Game locations 6.2.1 In side games 6.3 Held items 6.4 Stats 6.4.1 Base stats 6.4.2 Pokéthlon stats 6.5 Type effectiveness 6.6 Learnset 6.6.1 By leveling up 6.6.2 By TM/HM 6.6.3 By breeding 6.6.4 By tutoring 6.6.5 Special moves 6.6.6 TCG-only Moves 6.7 Side game data 6.8 Evolution 6.9 Sprites 7 Trivia 7.1 Origin 7.1.1 Name origin 8 In other languages 9 External links 10 Notes

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. It's beak is short, but hooked. It sees in black and white.

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, the very same Spearow that Ash had hit in the first episode, as a Fearow in Pallet Party Panic! The flock reappeared in a flashback in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

Minor appearances

Ash's Charmander was attacked by a flock of Spearow in Charmander – The Stray Pokémon.

A Trainer that attacked a Lapras had a Spearow in The Lost Lapras.

It also appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part One.

Another flock appeared in DP140, similar to the first episode.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Pokédex Entry EP001 Spearow Ash's Pokédex Unlike Pidgey, Spearow has a terrible attitude. It is very wild and will sometimes attack other Pokémon and humans. This concludes the entries from the original series.

In the manga

Professor Oak had a Spearow in Pokémon Adventures. 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

Gen	Game	Pokédex entry
I	Red	Eats bugs in grassy areas. It has to flap its short wings at high speed to stay airborne.
	Blue	Eats bugs in grassy areas. It has to flap its short wings at high speed to stay airborne.
	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.
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 flies around ceaselessly, making high-pitched cries.
	Stadium 2	It flaps its short wings to flush out insects from tall grass. It then plucks them with its stubby beak.
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.
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	It flaps its small wings busily to fly. Using its beak, it searches in grass for prey.
	HeartGold	It flaps its short wings to flush out insects from tall grass. It then plucks them with its stubby beak.
	SoulSilver	Very protective of its territory, it flaps its short wings busily to dart around at high speed.

Game locations

Gen	Game		Rarity	Area
I	Red	Blue	Common	Routes 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 22, and 23
	Yellow		Common	Routes 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 22, and 23
II	Gold	Silver	Common	Routes 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 22, 33, 42, 46, Headbutted trees, obtain from Randy
	Crystal		Common	Routes 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 22, 33, 42, 46, Headbutted trees, obtain from Randy
III	Ruby	Sapphire	None	Trade
	Emerald		None	Trade
	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
	Colosseum		None	Trade
	XD		One	Phenac City (Shadow)
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Common	Routes 225 and 226
	Platinum		Common	Route 225
	HeartGold	SoulSilver	None	Trade
	Pal Park		Field

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 49 Endless Level 80 Forever Level 8 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Mt. Steel (1F-4F) Pitfall Valley (4F-9F) Remains Island (B9-B13)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Mystifying Forest (B1-B13) Mystery Jungle (B1-B29)
Pokémon Ranger	Kisara Plains
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Union Road Peril Cliffs
Pokémon Rumble	Cold Meadow

Held items

Game	Items
Gold, Silver, and Crystal	Berry (trade from Generation I)

Stats

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 a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature. This Pokémon's  Special  base stat in Generation I was 31.

Pokéthlon stats

Speed 3/5 ★★★☆☆	Power 2/4 ★★☆☆
Technique 1/3 ★☆☆	Stamina 1/3 ★☆☆
Jump 3/5 ★★★☆☆	Total 10/20 ★★☆☆

Type effectiveness

Weak to	Resistant to	Immune to	Normal effectiveness
Rock : 2×  Electric : 2×  Ice : 2×	Bug : ½×  Grass : ½×	Ground : 0×  Ghost : 0×	Normal : 1×  Fighting : 1×  Flying : 1×  Poison : 1×  Steel : 1×  Fire : 1×  Water : 1×  Psychic : 1×  Dragon : 1×  Dark : 1×
Notes: If Gravity is used or this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

Spearow is capable of learning the following moves in Generation IV.

• Moves in bold are damaging moves to which STAB applies.

By leveling up

Generation IV Other generation learnsets: I - II - III

Level Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal Start Peck Flying Physical 35 100% 35 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ Start Growl Normal Status — 100% 40 Cute 2 ♥♥ 5 Leer Normal Status — 100% 30 Cool 2 ♥♥ 9 Fury Attack Normal Physical 15 85% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ 13 Pursuit Dark Physical 40 100% 20 Smart 1 ♥ 17 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 60 —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ 21 Mirror Move Flying Status — —% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥ 25 Agility Psychic Status — —% 30 Cool 2 ♥♥ 29 Assurance Dark Physical 50 100% 10 Beauty 2 ♥♥ 33 Roost Flying Status — —% 10 Cool 0 37 Drill Peck Flying Physical 80 100% 20 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By TM/HM

Generation IV Other generation learnsets: I - II - III

TM Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal TM06 Toxic Poison Status — 85% 10 Smart 2 ♥♥ TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special — 100% 15 Smart 1 ♥ TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status — —% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥ TM17 Protect Normal Status — —% 10 Cute 0 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status — —% 5 Tough 2 ♥♥ TM21 Frustration Normal Physical — 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ TM27 Return Normal Physical — 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ TM32 Double Team Normal Status — —% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥ TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 60 —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ TM42 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ TM43 Secret Power Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥ TM44 Rest Psychic Status — —% 10 Cute 0 TM45 Attract Normal Status — 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ TM46 Thief Dark Physical 40 100% 10 Tough 0 TM47 Steel Wing Steel Physical 70 90% 25 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ TM51 Roost Flying Status — —% 10 Cool 0 TM58 Endure Normal Status — —% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ TM78 Captivate Normal Status — 100% 20 Beauty 2 ♥♥ TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status — —% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ TM83 Natural Gift Normal Physical — 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥ TM87 Swagger Normal Status — 90% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ TM88 Pluck Flying Physical 60 100% 20 Cute 0 TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 70 100% 20 Cute 0 TM90 Substitute Normal Status — —% 10 Smart 1 ♥ HM02 Fly Flying Physical 95 90% 15 Smart 1 ♥ HM05 Defog Flying Status — —% 15 Beauty 2 ♥♥ Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By breeding

Generation IV Other generation learnsets: II - III

Father Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal Zubat, Golbat, Crobat Murkrow, Honchkrow Swablu, Altaria Astonish Ghost Physical 30 100% 15 Smart 3 ♥♥♥ Murkrow, Honchkrow Faint Attack Dark Physical 60 —% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥ Farfetch'd False Swipe Normal Physical 40 100% 40 Cool 0 Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot Chatot FeatherDanceHGSS Flying Status — 100% 15 Beauty 2 ♥♥ Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot Doduo, Dodrio Taillow, Swellow Wingull, Pelipper Starly, Staravia, Staraptor Quick Attack Normal Physical 40 100% 30 Cool 2 ♥♥ Aerodactyl Scary Face Normal Status — 90% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ Noctowl Altaria Togekiss Sky Attack Flying Physical 140 90% 5 Cool 1 ♥ Dodrio Tri Attack Normal Special 80 100% 10 Beauty 3 ♥♥♥ Doduo, Dodrio Chatot Uproar Normal Special 50 100% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 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

By tutoring

Generation IV Other generation learnsets: II - III

Game Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal D P Pt HG SS Air Cutter Flying Special 55 95% 25 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Heat Wave Fire Special 100 90% 10 Beauty 2 ♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Mud-Slap Ground Special 20 100% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Ominous Wind Ghost Special 60 100% 5 Smart 0 D P Pt HG SS Snore Normal Special 40 100% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Swift Normal Special 60 —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Tailwind Flying Status — —% 30 Smart 2 ♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Twister Dragon Special 40 100% 20 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 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

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Shadow moves		Level 22+	Purified moves
Shadow Blitz	Shadow		Baton Pass	Normal
Shadow Panic	Shadow		False Swipe	Normal
--			Leer	Normal
--			Aerial Ace	Flying

TCG-only Moves

• Wing Attack

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
	Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
	Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1	Recruit Rate: 11.9%	Friend Area: Ravaged Field
Phrases
51%-100% HP	I might be small, but I'm quick!
26%-50% HP	My health is down to half...
1%-25% HP	I can't do this... I'm having trouble flying...
Level Up	Oh, yeah! Leveled up!
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Flying	Loops: 4	Minimum Experience: N/A
Poké Assist: ( Flying )	Field Move: (Gust ×1)	Maximum Experience: N/A
"Spearow can whip up gusts by busily flapping its small wings."
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness
Body size: 1	Recruit Rate: 8.2%	IQ Group: D
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Flying	Poké Assist: ( Flying )	Field Move: (Cut ×1)
"It attacks by whipping up twisters with its wings."

Evolution

Unevolved Spearow  Normal  Flying

Level 20 →

First evolution Fearow  Normal  Flying

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

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

Trivia

• Spearow supposedly see in black and white, as seen in Pokémon, I Choose You!.
• Spearow is the only Pokémon that doesn't have three heads and isn't related to the Porygon family that can learn Tri Attack, though only via breeding.
• 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.
• 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

• German: Habitak - From Habicht (hawk) and Attacke (attack).
• French: Piafabec - From piaf (sparrow) and bec (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

Notes

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