Spearow
Spearow is a Normal/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Tiny Bird Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 021 |
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Type | Normal Flying |
Species | Tiny Bird Pokémon |
Height | 1′00″ (0.3 m) |
Weight | 4.4 lbs (2.0 kg) |
Abilities | 1. Keen Eye Sniper (hidden ability) |
Local № | 021 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 013 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 021 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 013 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 109 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 073 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 087 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 021 (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 | 70 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 52 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Flying |
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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.
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. |
Moves learned by Spearow
Moves learnt by level up
Spearow learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Peck | Flying | 35 | 100 | |
3 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
8 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
11 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
16 | Fury Attack | Normal | 15 | 85 | |
19 | Mirror Move | Flying | — | — | |
24 | Roost | Flying | — | — | |
27 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
32 | Drill Peck | Flying | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Spearow is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee:
Moves learnt by level up
Spearow learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 | Pursuit | Dark | 40 | 100 | |
11 | Fury Attack | Normal | 15 | 85 | |
15 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
18 | Mirror Move | Flying | — | — | |
22 | Assurance | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Spearow egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Astonish | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
Feather Dance | Flying | — | 100 | |
Feint Attack | Dark | 60 | ∞ | |
Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
Razor Wind | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
Sky Attack | Flying | 140 | 90 | |
Steel Wing | Steel | 70 | 90 | |
Tri Attack | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
Uproar | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
Whirlwind | Normal | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Spearow can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Moves learnt by TM
Spearow is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Work Up | Normal | — | — | |
06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
19 | Roost | Flying | — | — | |
21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
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 | |
48 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
49 | Echoed Voice | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
51 | Steel Wing | Steel | 70 | 90 | |
54 | False Swipe | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
76 | Fly | Flying | 90 | 95 | |
87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
89 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
100 | Confide | Normal | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Spearow can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Bide | Normal | — | — | Generation 1 — TM | |
Rage | Normal | 20 | 100 | Generation 1 — TM | |
Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | Generation 1 — TM | |
Curse | Ghost | — | — | Generation 2 — TM | |
Detect | Fighting | — | — | Generation 2 — TM | |
Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Mimic | Normal | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Captivate | Normal | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM | |
Endure | Normal | — | — | Generation 4 — TM | |
Natural Gift | Normal | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM | |
Air Cutter | Flying | 60 | 95 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
Ominous Wind | Ghost | 60 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
Twister | Dragon | 40 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
Pluck | Flying | 60 | 100 | Generation 5 — TM | |
Secret Power | Normal | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Spearow sprites
Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 |
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Shiny | — |
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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 |
Answers to Spearow questions
- Can you keep Kenya?
- Does Kenya the spearow have better stats than a normal spearow?
- Do Kenya and Kirk's Shuckle gain the additional experience?
- What's a good place to hatch Spearow egg?
- How to get Eevee and Spearow in Goldenrod City? (HG)?
- What is a good little cup moveset for spearow?
- Can Kenya (Spearow) be shiny in G/S/C?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English | Spearow |
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Japanese | オニスズメ (Onisuzume) |
German | Habitak |
French | Piafabec |
Name origin
- spear
- pointed weapon
- sparrow
- a species of bird