Name origin

fear
to be scared of
sparrow
a species of bird


Fearow artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 022
Type Normal Flying
Species Beak Pokémon
Height 3′11″ (1.19m)
Weight 83.8 lbs (38.0 kg)
Abilities Keen Eye
Sniper (Dream World)
Local № 022 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen)
014 (Gold, Silver, Crystal)
014 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese Onidoriru

Breeding

Egg Groups Flying
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 16 (minimum 4,080 steps)

Training

EV yield 2 Speed
Catch rate 90 (11.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 162
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Type defenses

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2 ½ 2 0 ½ 2 0

Fearow stats

The base stats for Fearow are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 65
240 - 334
Attack 90
166 - 306
Defense 65
121 - 251
Sp. Atk 61
114 - 243
Sp. Def 61
114 - 243
Speed 100
184 - 328
Total 442

Pokedex descriptions

Red
Blue
LeafGreen
With its huge and magnificent wings, it can keep aloft without ever having to land for rest.
Yellow A POKéMON that dates back many years. If it senses danger, it flies high and away, instantly.
Gold
HeartGold
It shoots itself suddenly high into the sky, then plummets down in one fell swoop to strike its prey.
Silver
SoulSilver
It cleverly uses its thin, long beak to pluck and eat small insects that hide under the ground.
Crystal It uses its long beak to attack. It has a surprisingly long reach, so it must be treated with caution.
Ruby
Sapphire
FEAROW is recognized by its long neck and elongated beak. They are conveniently shaped for catching prey in soil or water. It deftly moves its long and skinny beak to pluck prey.
Emerald Its long neck and elongated beak are ideal for catching prey in soil or water. It deftly moves this extended and skinny beak to pluck prey.
FireRed Its huge and magnificent wings can keep it aloft in the sky. It can remain flying a whole day without landing.
Diamond
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
It has the stamina to fly all day on its broad wings. It fights by using its sharp beak.
Pearl It has the stamina to keep flying all day on its broad wings. It fights by using its sharp beak.
Platinum It has the stamina to fly all day on its broad wings. It fights using its sharp beak.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Fearow learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Fury AttackNormalPhysical1585
1 LeerNormalStatus-100
1 GrowlNormalStatus-100
1 PeckFlyingPhysical35100
1 PluckFlyingPhysical60100
5 LeerNormalStatus-100
9 Fury AttackNormalPhysical1585
13 PursuitDarkPhysical40100
17 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
23 Mirror MoveFlyingStatus--
29 AgilityPsychicStatus--
35 AssuranceDarkPhysical50100
41 RoostFlyingStatus--
47 Drill PeckFlyingPhysical80100
53 Drill RunGroundPhysical8095

Fearow learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Fury AttackNormalPhysical1585
1 LeerNormalStatus-100
1 GrowlNormalStatus-100
1 PeckFlyingPhysical35100
1 PluckFlyingPhysical60100
5 LeerNormalStatus-100
9 Fury AttackNormalPhysical1585
13 PursuitDarkPhysical40100
17 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
23 Mirror MoveFlyingStatus--
29 AgilityPsychicStatus--
35 AssuranceDarkPhysical50100
41 RoostFlyingStatus--
47 Drill PeckFlyingPhysical80100

Egg moves

Fearow learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Fearow egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Razor WindNormalSpecial80100
WhirlwindNormalStatus-100
Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100
Sky AttackFlyingPhysical14090
Tri AttackNormalSpecial80100
Scary FaceNormalStatus-100
Faint AttackDarkPhysical60
Steel WingSteelPhysical7090
UproarNormalSpecial90100
FeatherDanceFlyingStatus-100
AstonishGhostPhysical30100

Fearow learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Fearow egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
WhirlwindNormalStatus-100
Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100
Sky AttackFlyingPhysical14090
Tri AttackNormalSpecial80100
Scary FaceNormalStatus-100
Faint AttackDarkPhysical60
False SwipeNormalPhysical40100
UproarNormalSpecial90100
FeatherDanceFlyingStatus-100
AstonishGhostPhysical30100

Move Tutor moves

Fearow can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Sky AttackFlyingPhysical14090
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
UproarNormalSpecial90100
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
RoostFlyingStatus--
TailwindFlyingStatus--
Drill RunGroundPhysical8095

Fearow can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SwiftNormalSpecial60
Sky AttackFlyingPhysical14090
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
TwisterDragonSpecial40100
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
Air CutterFlyingSpecial5595
TailwindFlyingStatus--
Ominous WindGhostSpecial60100

Moves learnt by HM

Fearow is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
2 FlyFlyingPhysical9095

Moves learnt by TM

Fearow is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
49 Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial40100
54 False SwipeNormalPhysical40100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
83 Work UpNormalStatus--
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
88 PluckFlyingPhysical60100
89 U-turnBugPhysical70100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Fearow is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
47 Steel WingSteelPhysical7090
51 RoostFlyingStatus--
58 EndureNormalStatus--
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
88 PluckFlyingPhysical60100
89 U-turnBugPhysical70100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Fearow sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Fearow normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Fearow shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Fearow normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Fearow shiny sprite

See all Fearow sprites


Where to find Fearow

Red
Blue
Route 17, 18, 23
Yellow Route 9, 16, 17, 18, 23
Gold
Silver
Route 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 22
Crystal Route 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 22, 42
FireRed
LeafGreen
Route 17, 18, 23, Canyon Entrance, Cape Brink, Kindle Road, Mt. Ember, Ruin Valley, Seavault Canyon, Treasure Beach, Water Path
Pearl
Diamond
Route 225, 226, 227, Stark Mountain
Platinum Route 225, 226, 227, Stark Mountain
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Route 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 22, 47, 48
White
Black
Route 15

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★ ★ ★ ★
Power ★ ★ ★
Skill ★ ★
Stamina
Jump ★ ★ ★ ★

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


Answers to Fearow questions