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Spearow オニスズメ Onisuzume
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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.

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 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 Base stats 6.4 Type effectiveness 6.5 Learnset 6.5.1 By leveling up 6.5.2 By TM/HM 6.5.3 By breeding 6.5.4 Special moves 6.5.5 TCG-only Moves 6.6 Side game data 6.7 Evolution 6.8 Sprites 7 Trivia 7.1 Origin 7.1.1 Name origin 8 In other languages 9 External links

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.

• 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
	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
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
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
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
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

Spearow is capable of learning the following moves.
Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.

By leveling up

Generation I Level Move Type Start Peck Growl 9 Leer 15 Fury Attack 22 Mirror Move 29 Drill Peck 36 Agility

Generation II Level Move Type Start Peck Growl 9 Leer 13 Fury Attack 25 Pursuit 31 Mirror Move 37 Drill Peck 43 Agility

Generation III Level Move Type Start Peck Growl 7 Leer 13 Fury Attack 19 Pursuit 25 Aerial Ace 31 Mirror Move 37 Drill Peck 43 Agility

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Start Peck Growl 5 Leer 9 Fury Attack 13 Pursuit 17 Aerial Ace 21 Mirror Move 25 Agility 29 Assurance 33 Roost 37 Drill Peck

By TM/HM

Generation I # Move Type TM02 Razor Wind TM04 Whirlwind TM06 Toxic TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge 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 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 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 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 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

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

• Wing Attack

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
	Acquisition: Catch
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

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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III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
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	Image:Spr 3r 021 s.png		Image:Spr 3e 021 s.gif
IV	Diamond	Pearl				Back
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For other sprites and images, please see Spearow images on Bulbagarden Archives.

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

• Article on Wikipedia

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