Spearow pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

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Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
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Name origin

spear: pointed weapon
sparrow: a species of bird

Pokedex data

National №	021
Type	Normal Flying
Species	Tiny Bird Pokémon
Height	1′0″ (0.30m)
Weight	4.4 lbs (2.0 kg)
Abilities	Keen Eye Sniper (Dream World)
Local №	021 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen) 013 (Gold, Silver, Crystal) 013 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese	Onisuzume

Breeding

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

Training

EV yield	1 Speed
Catch rate	255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	58
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
			2	½	2			0			½	2	0

Spearow stats

The base stats for Spearow 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	40	190 - 284
Attack	60	112 - 240
Defense	30	58 - 174
Sp. Atk	31	60 - 177
Sp. Def	31	60 - 177
Speed	70	130 - 262
Total	262

Pokedex descriptions

Red Blue LeafGreen	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.
Gold HeartGold	It flaps its short wings to flush out insects from tall grass. It then plucks them with its stubby beak.
Silver SoulSilver	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.
Ruby 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.
Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White Black 2 White 2	It flaps its small wings busily to fly. Using its beak, it searches in grass for prey.

Evolution chart

#021
Spearow
Normal · Flying →
(Level 20)

#022
Fearow
Normal · Flying

Moves learnt by level up

Black 2/White 2/White/Black/HeartGold/SoulSilver

Spearow learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Growl	Normal	Status	-	100
1	Peck	Flying	Physical	35	100
5	Leer	Normal	Status	-	100
9	Fury Attack	Normal	Physical	15	85
13	Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100
17	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
21	Mirror Move	Flying	Status	-	-
25	Agility	Psychic	Status	-	-
29	Assurance	Dark	Physical	50	100
33	Roost	Flying	Status	-	-
37	Drill Peck	Flying	Physical	80	100

Other generations: I II III IV V

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Razor Wind	Normal	Special	80	100
Whirlwind	Normal	Status	-	100
Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
Sky Attack	Flying	Physical	140	90
Tri Attack	Normal	Special	80	100
Scary Face	Normal	Status	-	100
Faint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	∞
Steel Wing	Steel	Physical	70	90
Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
FeatherDance	Flying	Status	-	100
Astonish	Ghost	Physical	30	100

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Whirlwind	Normal	Status	-	100
Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
Sky Attack	Flying	Physical	140	90
Tri Attack	Normal	Special	80	100
Scary Face	Normal	Status	-	100
Faint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	∞
False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100
Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
FeatherDance	Flying	Status	-	100
Astonish	Ghost	Physical	30	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Move Tutor moves

Black 2/White 2
HeartGold/SoulSilver

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Sky Attack	Flying	Physical	140	90
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90
Roost	Flying	Status	-	-
Tailwind	Flying	Status	-	-
Drill Run	Ground	Physical	80	95

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
Twister	Dragon	Special	40	100
Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90
Air Cutter	Flying	Special	55	95
Tailwind	Flying	Status	-	-
Ominous Wind	Ghost	Special	60	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black/HeartGold/SoulSilver

Spearow is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
2	Fly	Flying	Physical	90	95

Other generations: I II III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Spearow is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
49	Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	40	100
54	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100
83	Work Up	Normal	Status	-	-
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
88	Pluck	Flying	Physical	60	100
89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Spearow is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
47	Steel Wing	Steel	Physical	70	90
51	Roost	Flying	Status	-	-
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
88	Pluck	Flying	Physical	60	100
89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: I II III IV V

Spearow sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
SHINY
Black/White
NORMAL
HG/SS
SHINY
HG/SS

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Where to find Spearow

Red Blue	Route 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23
Yellow	Route 3, 4, 9, 16, 18, 22
Gold Silver	Route 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 22, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46
Crystal	Route 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 22, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, more 36, 37, 38, 39, 42, 46
FireRed LeafGreen	Route 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, Canyon Entrance, Cape Brink, Kindle Road, Mt. Ember, Ruin Valley, Treasure Beach, Water Path
Pearl Diamond	Route 225, 226
Platinum	Route 225
HeartGold SoulSilver	Route 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 16, 22, 33, 42, 44, 45, 46, 47, Azalea Town, Vermillion City

Pokeathlon stats

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

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Spearow

Name origin

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Breeding

Training

Type defenses

Spearow stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

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