Spearow
Spearow is a Normal/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0021 |
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| Type | Normal Flying |
| Species | Tiny Bird Pokémon |
| Height | 0.3 m (1′00″) |
| Weight | 2.0 kg (4.4 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Keen Eye Sniper (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0021 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0013 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0021 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0013 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0109 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0073 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0087 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0021 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Speed |
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| Catch rate | 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 52 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Flying |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 40 | 190 | 284 | |
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| Attack | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
| Defense | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
| Sp. Atk | 31 | 60 | 177 | |
| Sp. Def | 31 | 60 | 177 | |
| Speed | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Total | 262 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Spearow changes
- In Generation 1, Spearow has a base Special stat of 31.
- In Generations 1-4, Spearow has a base experience yield of 58.
- In Generations 2-7, Spearow has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Red 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
It flaps its small wings busily to fly. Using its beak, it searches in grass for prey. |
| HeartGold | It flaps its short wings to flush out insects from tall grass. It then plucks them with its stubby beak. |
| SoulSilver | Very protective of its territory, it flaps its short wings busily to dart around at high speed. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
It flaps its small wings busily to fly. Using its beak, it searches in grass for prey. |
| X | Very protective of its territory, it flaps its short wings busily to dart around at high speed. |
| Y | Eats bugs in grassy areas. It has to flap its short wings at high speed to stay airborne. |
| Omega Ruby Alpha 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. |
| Sun | Its short wings make it inept at flying. It moves about hurriedly and pecks at Bug-type Pokémon in the tall grass. |
| Moon | Farmers whose fields are troubled by bug Pokémon appreciate Spearow for its vigorous appetite and look after it. |
| Ultra Sun | Its reckless nature leads it to stand up to others—even large Pokémon—if it has to protect its territory. |
| Ultra Moon | Due to its short wings, it can’t fly long distances. It wanders about restlessly and pecks at bug Pokémon. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Inept at flying high. However, it can fly around very fast to protect its territory. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It flaps its small wings busily to fly. Using its beak, it searches in grass for prey. |
Moves learned by Spearow
Moves learnt by level up
Spearow does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Spearow does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Spearow cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Spearow learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Peck | Flying | 35 | 100 | |
| 4 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 8 | Assurance | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 11 | Fury Attack | Normal | 15 | 85 | |
| 15 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 18 | Wing Attack | Flying | 60 | 100 | |
| 22 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 25 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 29 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
| 32 | Roost | Flying | — | — | |
| 36 | Drill Peck | Flying | 80 | 100 |
Egg moves
Spearow learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Spearow gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| Astonish | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
| Feather Dance | Flying | — | 100 | |
| Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| Sky Attack | Flying | 140 | 90 | |
| Tri Attack | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| Uproar | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| Whirlwind | Normal | — | — |
Moves learnt by TM
Spearow is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 10 | Work Up | Normal | — | — | |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 46 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 47 | Steel Wing | Steel | 70 | 90 | |
| 51 | Roost | Flying | — | — | |
| 54 | False Swipe | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 88 | Pluck | Flying | 60 | 100 | |
| 89 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 94 | Fly | Flying | 90 | 95 | |
| 97 | Defog | Flying | — | — |
Spearow sprites
| Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Spearow
| Red Blue |
Route 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23 |
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| 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, 33, 35, 42, 44, 46, Azalea Town |
| Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| 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 |
| Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Diamond Pearl |
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, Vermilion City |
| Black White |
Breed Fearow |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y |
Breed Fearow |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon |
Route 2, 3, Poké Pelago |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Route 2, 3 |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Route 3, 4, 9, 10, 22, 23 |
| Sword Shield |
Not available in this game |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Route 225, 226 |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Spearow questions
- Can you keep Kenya?
- What's a good place to hatch Spearow egg?
- Do Kenya and Kirk's Shuckle gain the additional experience?
- Does Kenya the spearow have better stats than a normal spearow?
- What is a good Little Cup moveset for Spearow?
- How to get Eevee and Spearow in Goldenrod City? (HG)?
- Can Kenya (Spearow) be shiny in G/S/C?
- Is Dodrio or Fearow better for an FR/LG playthrough?
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Other languages
| English | Spearow |
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| Japanese | オニスズメ (Onisuzume) |
| German | Habitak |
| French | Piafabec |
| Italian | Spearow |
| Spanish | Spearow |
| Korean | 깨비참 (kkaebicham) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 烈雀 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 烈雀 |
| English |
Tiny Bird Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ことりポケモン |
| German | Kleinvogel-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Minoiseau |
| Italian | Pokémon Uccellino |
| Spanish | Pokémon Pajarito |
| Korean | 아기새포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 小鸟宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 小鳥寶可夢 |
Name origin
- spear
- pointed weapon
- sparrow
- a species of bird

