Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- I (Kanto)
- Color
- Brown
- Shape
- Wings
- Habitat
- Rough Terrain
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 255 (100.0%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Flying
- Hatch Counter
- 15 cycles (~4,096 steps)
- Base Experience
- 52
- EV Yield
- 1 Spe
- Height
- 0.3 m (0'12")
- Weight
- 2.0 kg (4.4 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Normal/Flying dual typing.
Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.
Generation VI
Very protective of its territory, it flaps its short wings busily to dart around at high speed.
Eats bugs in grassy areas. It has to flap its short wings at high speed to stay airborne.
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.
Generation VII
Its short wings make it inept at flying. It moves about hurriedly and pecks at Bug-type Pokémon in the tall grass.
Farmers whose fields are troubled by bug Pokémon appreciate Spearow for its vigorous appetite and look after it.
Its reckless nature leads it to stand up to others—even large Pokémon—if it has to protect its territory.
Due to its short wings, it can’t fly long distances. It wanders about restlessly and pecks at bug Pokémon.
Inept at flying high. However, it can fly around very fast to protect its territory.
Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V)
Generation I
Eats bugs in grassy areas. It has to flap its short wings at high speed to stay airborne.
Inept at flying high. However, it can fly around very fast to protect its ter ritory.
Generation II
It flaps its short wings to flush out insects from tall grass. It then plucks them with its stubby beak.
Very protective of its territory, it flaps its short wings busily to dart around at high speed.
To protect its territory, it flies around ceaselessly, making high- pitched cries.
Generation III
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.
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.
It busily flits around here and there. Even if it is frail, it can be a tough foe that uses MIRROR MOVE.
Eats bugs in grassy areas. It has to flap its short wings at high speed to stay airborne.
Generation IV
It flaps its small wings busily to fly. Using its beak, it searches in grass for prey.
It flaps its short wings to flush out insects from tall grass. It then plucks them with its stubby beak.
Very protective of its territory, it flaps its short wings busily to dart around at high speed.
Generation V
It flaps its small wings busily to fly. Using its beak, it searches in grass for prey.
Level Up
12 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PeckSTAB | fly | P | 35 | 100% | 35 |
| 3 | Growl | nor | N | — | 100% | 40 |
| 9 | Leer | nor | N | — | 100% | 30 |
| 16 | Fury AttackSTAB | nor | P | 15 | 85% | 20 |
| 18 | Wing AttackSTAB | fly | P | 60 | 100% | 35 |
| 22 | Take DownSTAB | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 25 | Aerial AceSTAB | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| 29 | Focus Energy | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 29 | Assurance | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| 33 | Roost | fly | N | — | — | 5 |
| 37 | Drill PeckSTAB | fly | P | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 43 | Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
TM / HM
25 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial AceSTAB | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Attract | nor | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Defog | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
| Double Team | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| FacadeSTAB | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| False SwipeSTAB | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| FlySTAB | fly | P | 90 | 95% | 15 |
| PluckSTAB | fly | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Roost | fly | N | — | — | 5 |
| Sky AttackSTAB | fly | P | 140 | 90% | 5 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Steel Wing | ste | P | 70 | 90% | 25 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Take DownSTAB | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Tri AttackSTAB | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| U Turn | bug | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Whirlwind | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Work Up | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
Egg Moves
10 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astonish | gho | P | 30 | 100% | 15 |
| False SwipeSTAB | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| Feather Dance | fly | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Quick AttackSTAB | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Sky AttackSTAB | fly | P | 140 | 90% | 5 |
| Steel Wing | ste | P | 70 | 90% | 25 |
| Tri AttackSTAB | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| UproarSTAB | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Whirlwind | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
Move Tutor
8 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defog | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Roost | fly | N | — | — | 5 |
| Sky AttackSTAB | fly | P | 140 | 90% | 5 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| UproarSTAB | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
Items that wild Spearow may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Spearow
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About Spearow
Spearow is a Normal and Flying-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). Its short wings make it inept at flying. It moves about hurriedly and pecks at Bug-type Pokémon in the tall grass. Spearow stands 0.3 m (0'12") tall and weighs 2.0 kg (4.4 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Spearow Base Stats
Spearow has a base stat total of 262, which is very low, suggesting it has not yet fully evolved. Its highest stat is Speed at 70 (average), while its lowest is Defense at 30 (poor). Spearow is average speed with a base Speed of 70.
Spearow Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Normal and Flying-type, Spearow is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves, resists Grass, Bug-type attacks, and is completely immune to Ground and Ghost-type moves. This gives Spearow 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances, and 2 immunities.
Spearow Abilities
Spearow's abilities include Keen Eye, Sniper. Keen Eye prevents accuracy from being lowered. Its Hidden Ability is Sniper, which strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.
Spearow Moves & Learnset
Spearow can learn 55 moves in Generation 8, including 12 by leveling up, 25 via TM/HM, 10 through breeding, and 8 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Sky Attack (Flying, 140 power), Take Down (Normal, 90 power), Fly (Flying, 90 power), Uproar (Normal, 90 power). For coverage, Spearow can learn Steel Wing (Steel), U Turn (Bug), Assurance (Dark).
Training Spearow
Spearow has a capture rate of 255 (100.0%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Spearow yields 1 Speed EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 4,096 steps to hatch from an Egg. Spearow belongs to the Flying egg group. Spearow is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Spearow → Fearow). Wild Spearow may be found holding Sharp Beak.
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