Spearow (Pokémon)
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| Spearow オニスズメ Onisuzume | |
![]() Artwork from FR/LG | |
| National Dex | #021 |
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| Johto Dex | #013 |
| Hoenn Dex | #223 |
| Sinnoh Dex | #— |
| Fiore Browser | R-039 |
| Almia Browser | R-112 |
| Type | Normal / Flying |
| Species | Tiny Bird Pokémon |
| Height | 1′00″ (0.3m) |
| Weight | 4.4 lbs. (2.0kg) |
| Ability | Keen Eye |
| Egg group | Flying |
| Time to hatch | 3,840 steps |
| Effort yield | 1 Spd |
| Exp. yield | 58 base exp. |
| Lv100 at | 1,000,000 exp. |
| Gender | 50% ♀ / 50% ♂ |
| Pokédex color | Brown |
| Catch rate | 255 |
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Spearow (Japanese: オニスズメ Onisuzume) is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon.
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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
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 bug Pokémon such as caterpie, wurple, and weedle. They have also been known to eat dunsparce and pidgey eggs.
In the anime
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.
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. |
| 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. | |
| 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. |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location |
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| I | Pokémon Red and Blue | Common | Routes 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 22, and 23 |
| Pokémon Yellow | Common | Routes 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 22, and 23 | |
| II | Pokémon Gold and Silver | Common | Routes 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 22, 33, 42, 46, Headbutted trees |
| Pokémon Crystal | Common | Routes 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 22, 33, 42, 46, Headbutted trees | |
| III | Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire | None | Trade |
| Pokémon Emerald | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon FireRed and 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 | |
| Pokémon Colosseum | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness | One | Phenac City (Shadow) | |
| IV | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | Common | Routes 225 and 226 |
| Pal Park | Field |
In side games
| Game | Location |
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| Pokémon Trozei | Endless Level 49 Endless Level 80 Forever Level 8 Mr. Who's Den |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | Mt. Steel (1F-4F) Pitfall Valley (4F-9F) Remains Island (B9-B13) |
| Pokémon Ranger | Kisara Plains |
| Pokémon Ranger Batonnage | Union Highway Inochi Cliff |
Base stats
| HP: | 40 | |
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| Attack: | 60 | |
| Defense: | 30 | |
| Special: | 31 | |
| SpAtk: | 31 | |
| SpDef: | 31 | |
| Speed: | 70 |
The Special stat was used only in Generation I; it was later split into Special Attack and Special Defense.
Type effectiveness
| Weakness | Resistance | |
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Learnset
Spearow is capable of learning the following moves.
Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
By leveling up
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By TM/HM
By breeding
| Move | Type | Cat. | Father |
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| 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 |
Special moves
In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Spearow knows Shadow Blitz and Shadow Panic as a Shadow Pokémon, and learns Baton Pass after being purified.
TCG-only Moves
Side game data
| Pokémon Pinball | ||
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| | Acquisition: Catch |
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| Pokémon Trozei! | ||
| | Rarity: Common | |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | ||
| 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: | Loops: 4 | Minimum Experience: N/A |
| Poké Assist: | Field Move: Gust | Maximum Experience: N/A |
| Spearow can whip up gusts by busily flapping its small wings. | ||
| Pokémon Ranger Batonnage | ||
| Group: | Poké Assist: | Field Move: Cut |
Evolution
Sprites
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| I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back |
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| II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | ||
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| III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back |
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| IV | Diamond | Pearl | Back | |||
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Trivia
- Spearow supposedly sees in black and white, as seen in Pokémon, I Choose You!.
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 Qîao
External links
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