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Spearow.

national dex #021 · gen I
BST 262 · normal / flying
Spearow official artwork
normalflying
#021 · gen I
Profile
HP
40
ATK
60
DEF
30
SPA
31
SPD
31
SPE
70
BST 262 · best Speed 70 · worst Defense 30 · meters scale to 200

Spearow is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock and resists Grass, Bug and is immune to Ground, Ghost.

Typingnormalflying
AbilitiesKeen Eye, Sniper
Height, weight0.3 m / 2.0 kg
Catch rate255 / 255
Egg groupsFlying
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Spearow base stats

BST 262 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP40190284
Atk60112240
Def3058174
SpA3160177
SpD3160177
Spe70130262
BST262bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 Spe

Spearow weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Normal / Flying dual typing
nor1
fir1
wat1
ele2
gra½
ice2
fig1
poi1
gro0
fly1
psy1
bug½
roc2
gho0
dra1
dar1
ste1
fai1
Weak to
Electric, Ice, Rock
Resists
Grass, Bug
Immune to
Ground, Ghost

Spearow abilities

2 total · 1 hidden
Keen EyePrevents accuracy from being lowered.
SniperhiddenStrengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.

Spearow evolution line

2 stages

Spearow evolves into Fearow: level it up to 20 or higher. How to evolve Spearow, every game

Best Spearow moves

gen 8 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
flyingSky AttackPHYS140
normalTake DownPHYS90
flyingFlyPHYS90
normalUproarSPEC90
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
steelSteel WingPHYS70
bugU TurnPHYS70
darkAssurancePHYS60
darkThiefPHYS60

Spearow moves

gen 8 · 55 moves · 12 level-up · 25 TM/HM · 10 egg · 8 tutor
50 moves · Spearow appears in 13 games
PeckL1GrowlL3LeerL9Fury AttackL16Aerial AceL25PursuitL25AssuranceL29Focus EnergyL29Mirror MoveL31RoostL33Drill PeckL37AgilityL43AstonisheggAttractTMConfideTMDefogTMDouble TeamTMDrill RunTMEchoed VoiceTMFacadeTMFalse SwipeeggFeather DanceeggFeint AttackeggFlyTMFrustrationTMHeat WavetutorHidden PowerTMProtectTMQuick AttackeggRain DanceTMRazor WindeggRestTMReturnTMRoundTMScary FaceeggSky AttackeggSleep TalkTMSnoreTMSteel WingeggSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSwaggerTMTailwindtutorThiefTMToxicTMTri AttackeggU TurnTMUproareggWhirlwindeggWork UpTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
PeckSTABflyingPHYS35100%35Level 1
GrowlnormalSTAT-100%40Level 3
LeernormalSTAT-100%30Level 9
Fury AttackSTABnormalPHYS1585%20Level 16
Wing AttackSTABflyingPHYS60100%35Level 18
Take DownSTABnormalPHYS9085%20Level 22
Aerial AceSTABflyingPHYS60-20Level 25
Focus EnergynormalSTAT--30Level 29
AssurancedarkPHYS60100%10Level 29
RoostflyingSTAT--5Level 33
Drill PeckSTABflyingPHYS80100%20Level 37
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30Level 43
Aerial AceSTABflyingPHYS60-20TM / HM
AttractnormalSTAT-100%15TM / HM
DefogflyingSTAT--15TM / HM
Double TeamnormalSTAT--15TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadeSTABnormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
False SwipeSTABnormalPHYS40100%40TM / HM
FlySTABflyingPHYS9095%15TM / HM
PluckSTABflyingPHYS60100%20TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
RoostflyingSTAT--5TM / HM
Sky AttackSTABflyingPHYS14090%5TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Steel WingsteelPHYS7090%25TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15TM / HM
Take DownSTABnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
ThiefdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
Tri AttackSTABnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
U TurnbugPHYS70100%20TM / HM
WhirlwindnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Work UpnormalSTAT--30TM / HM
AstonishghostPHYS30100%15Egg
False SwipeSTABnormalPHYS40100%40Egg
Feather DanceflyingSTAT-100%15Egg
Quick AttackSTABnormalPHYS40100%30Egg
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10Egg
Sky AttackSTABflyingPHYS14090%5Egg
Steel WingsteelPHYS7090%25Egg
Tri AttackSTABnormalSPEC80100%10Egg
UproarSTABnormalSPEC90100%10Egg
WhirlwindnormalSTAT--20Egg
DefogflyingSTAT--15Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
RoostflyingSTAT--5Tutor
Sky AttackSTABflyingPHYS14090%5Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15Tutor
UproarSTABnormalSPEC90100%10Tutor

Spearow Pokédex entries

7 generations · newest first
Generation VII5 entries
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.

Generation VI3 entries
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.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

It flaps its small wings busily to fly. Using its beak, it searches in grass for prey.

Generation IV3 entries
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.

Generation III4 entries
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.

LeafGreen

Eats bugs in grassy areas. It has to flap its short wings at high speed to stay airborne.

Generation II3 entries
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.

Generation I2 entries
Red, Blue

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 ter­ ritory.

Spearow species data

gen I species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationI (Kanto)
ColorBrown
ShapeWings
HabitatRough Terrain
Height0.3 m (0'12")
Weight2.0 kg (4.4 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate255 (100.0%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsFlying
Hatch counter15 cycles, 4,096 steps
Base experience52
EV yield1 Spe
Regional dex numbers
National#021
Kanto#021
Johto#013
Johto (HGSS)#013
Kalos Mountain#109
Alola (SM)#073
Melemele#073
Ula'ula#040
Poni#024
Alola (USUM)#087
Melemele (USUM)#087
Ula'ula (USUM)#040
Poni (USUM)#033
Let's Go Kanto#021
Wild held items
Sharp Beak100% / 5%
100% in Xd · 5% in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread60 Atk / 31 SpA
Best statSpeed 70average
Speed tier70 Speaverage speed
Defensive load3 weak / 2 resist2 immunity
Catch difficulty255 / 255easy, about 100.0% per ball

About Spearow

Spearow is a Normal and Flying-type Pokémon 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 Pokémon.

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 and 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 and 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.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Spearow. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Spearow, or use the team builder to see how Spearow fits into your squad.

Tools for Spearow
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