Spearow
けつばん Onisuzume
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Artwork from FR/LG
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HP
0
| Atk
0
| Def
0
| Sp.Atk
0
| Sp.Def
0
| 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
Spearow is a brown avian Pokémon that is very small. It has rough plumage on its head, with a beak shape similar to that of raptors, being short but hooked. Spearow’s underside is beige in coloration, with a patterning of two thin stripes. Spearow’s light-pink feet have three talons, and its wings are a pinkish-red with lighter edges. Spearow’s back is black in coloration, and it has three brown-colored tail feathers.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Although inept at other aspects of its flying, such as height and distance, Spearow is still capable of flying quickly to protect its territory. Spearow is described as being frail, but still allegedly capable of being a tough Pokémon due to its ability to use Mirror Move.
Behavior
Spearow are easily angered and very protective of their territory, and may chase after foes in large flocks. Spearow is required to flap its wings at incredibly high speeds to stay airborne, and thus is inept at flying high or for long distances. However, it is still capable of flying very quickly to protect its territory, and while doing such, it makes a high-pitched cry. Spearow’s cry is very loud and can be heard half a mile away, and if the cry is heard echoing all around, it is a sign that they are warning each other of danger. Spearow is also depicted to see in black and white.
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 of Spearow appeared in Historical Mystery Tour!, similar to the first episode.
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 Adventures. 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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| HeartGold
| It flaps its short wings to flush out insects from tall grass. It then plucks them with its stubby beak.
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| SoulSilver
| Very protective of its territory, it flaps its short wings busily to dart around at high speed.
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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, 16, 18, and 22
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| II
| Gold
| Silver
| Common
| Routes 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 22, 33, 42, 46, Headbutted trees, obtain from Randy
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| Crystal
| Common
| Routes 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 22, 33, 42, 46, Headbutted trees, obtain from Randy
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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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| HeartGold
| SoulSilver
| Common
| Routes 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 22, 33, 42, 46, 47, Headbutted trees, Safari Zone
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| Pal Park
| Field
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| Pokéwalker
| Noisy Forest
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In side games
Held items
Stats
Base stats
| Stat
| Range
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| At Lv. 50
| At Lv. 100
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| 100 - 147
| 190 - 284
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| 58 - 123
| 112 - 240
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| 31 - 90
| 58 - 174
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| 32 - 91
| 60 - 177
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| 32 - 91
| 60 - 177
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| 67 - 134
| 130 - 262
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- 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.
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Pokéthlon stats
Type effectiveness
| Weak to
| Resistant to
| Immune to
| Normal effectiveness
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| Notes:
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Learnset
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
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Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot
Chatot
| FeatherDanceHGSS
| Flying
| Status
| —
| 100%
| 15
| Beauty
| 2 ♥♥
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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
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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
- According to the animé, Spearow cannot see color. This is 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.
- The English names of the Spearow family and Beedrill are almost reversed from the Japanese in that Beedrill is named Spear and Fearow, Spearow's evolution, is called Onidrill.
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). Also a possible allusion to Habitat.
- 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
Sharp Beak (100%)
( Flying )
(Gust ×1)
Body size: 1
(Cut ×1)
For other sprites and images, please see Spearow images on Bulbagarden Archives.
