Fearow (Pokémon)

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Fearow オニドリル Onidrill #022
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Normal Flying Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Beak Pokémon
Ability Keen Eye Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #022 Johto #014 Hoenn #224 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 3′11″ Imperial 1.2 m Metric 3′11″/1.2 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 83.8 lbs. Imperial 38.0 kg Metric 83.8 lbs./38.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Brown	Catch rate 90 (11.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Flying group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 162 Battle Exp.: 1621*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Fearow (Japanese: オニドリル Onidrill) is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Fearow is a large cormorant-like bird with a vulture-like neck. It has a large pointed beak and a red crown like line of spikes upon its head.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

They have large, strong beaks, giving them strong attacks such as Drill Peck and Fury Attack.

Behavior

Fearow builds its nest on highly elevated areas; they are commonly seen on the peaks of rock spires near canyons. Very tall trees can make a useful substitute for their nests. They are highly territorial and quick to anger, often attacking those who tread too near to their nests.

Habitat

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Rough-terrain Pokémon

Fearow naturally live in badlands consisting of rough terrain, such as desolate wastelands and fields.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food Fearow are vicious predators and swoop down from above, grabbing their prey and taking it to their nests. They generally eat bugs and rodents, as they prefer to avoid any type of plant. Fearow also eat Pokémon food.

In the anime

Gary Oak has a Fearow that may or may not have been caught as a Spearow.

The Spearow who Ash attacked in the first episode evolved before Pallet Party Panic. Ash's Pidgeotto evolved to Pidgeot to defeat it.

File:Fearow.jpg

A Fearow in the anime.

A Fearow attacks a Pidgey in Carrying On and Fly Me to the Moon, Pichu in The Apple Corp and Team Rocket in Freeze Frame and The Big Balloon Blow-Up.

Team Rocket agent Tyson owns 2 Fearow.

Rico, the hunter of Ekans and Koffing owns a Fearow.

Paul attempts to capture a Fearow in A Maze-ing Race! By the end of the episode, it is unclear whether or not he succeeds.

In the manga

Ran has a pair of Fearow she used to attack Shuu in Pokémon Get da ze!

Ash had a Fearow he caught in the Electric Tale of Pikachu. It was his first capture, and he gave it the nickname, "Fearless," although it wasn't very obedient towards him.

In the Pokémon Special manga

Fearow debuts in the Red, Green & Blue chapter in ...But Fearow Itself! when a wild one kidnaps a mutated Bill. After being stopped by an Ice attack from Poliwhirl, Red catches it. Its most powerful move is Drill Peck.

Professor Oak also owns a Fearow that evolved from a Spearow.

In the TCG

Main article: Fearow (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Ranger: Fearow is Spenser's partner Pokémon.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red With its huge and magnificent wings, it can keep aloft without ever having to land for rest. Blue Yellow A Pokémon that dates back many years. If it senses danger, it flies high and away, instantly. Stadium A Pokémon that enjoys flying. It uses its broad wings to adroitly catch the wind to soar elegantly into the sky.
Generation II Gold It shoots itself suddenly high into the sky, then plummets down in one fell swoop to strike its prey. Silver It cleverly uses its thin, long beak to pluck and eat small insects that hide under the ground. Crystal It uses its long beak to attack. It has a surprisingly long reach, so it must be treated with caution. Stadium 2 It shoots itself suddenly high into the sky, then plummets down in one fell swoop to strike its prey.
Generation III Ruby Fearow is recognized by its long neck and elongated beak. They are conveniently shaped for catching prey in soil or water. It deftly moves its long and skinny beak to pluck prey. Sapphire Fearow is recognized by its long neck and elongated beak. They are conveniently shaped for catching prey in soil or water. It deftly moves its long and skinny beak to pluck prey. Emerald Its long neck and elongated beak are ideal for catching prey in soil or water. It deftly moves this extended and skinny beak to pluck prey. FireRed Its huge and magnificent wings can keep it aloft in the sky. It can remain flying a whole day without landing. LeafGreen With its huge and magnificent wings, it can keep aloft without ever having to land for rest.
Generation IV Diamond It has the stamina to fly all day on its broad wings. It fights using its sharp beak. Pearl It has the stamina to fly all day on its broad wings. It fights using its sharp beak. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Uncommon Routes 17, 18, and 23 Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Uncommon Routes 17, 18, and 23
Generation II Gold Silver Uncommon Routes 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, and 22 Crystal Uncommon Routes 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 22, and 42
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen Uncommon Routes 17, 18, and 23, Treasure Beach, Kindle Road, Mt. Ember, Cape Brink, Ruin Valley, Water Path, Canyon Entrance, Sevault Canyon Colosseum None Trade XD None Evolve Spearow
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Common Routes 225, 226, and 227, Stark Mountain Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei	Secret Storage 18 Endless Level 23 Forever Level 23 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Red and Blue)	Evolve from Spearow
Pokémon Ranger	Kisara Plains
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness)	Mt. Travail (1F-19F) Mt. Mistral (1F-19F)
Pokémon Ranger Batonnage	Habura Desert

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 65		125 - 172	240 - 334
Attack: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Defense: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Atk: 61		59 - 124	114 - 243
Sp. Def: 61		59 - 124	114 - 243
Speed: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Total: 442	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 61.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation I Level Move Type Previous Peck Growl Leer Fury Attack 25 Mirror Move 34 Drill Peck 43 Agility

Generation II Level Move Type Previous Peck Growl Leer Fury Attack 26 Pursuit 32 Mirror Move 40 Drill Peck 47 Agility

Generation III Level Move Type Previous Peck Growl Leer Fury Attack 26 Pursuit 32 Mirror Move 40 Drill Peck 47 Agility

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Previous Peck Pluck Growl Leer Fury Attack Pursuit Aerial Ace 23 Mirror Move 29 Agility 35 Assurance 41 Roost 47 Drill Peck

By TM/HM

Generation I # Move Type TM02 Razor Wind TM04 Whirlwind TM06 Toxic TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM15 Hyper Beam TM20 Rage TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM34 Bide TM39 Swift TM43 Sky Attack TM44 Rest TM50 Substitute HM02 Fly

Generation II # Move Type TM03 Curse Unknown TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Snore TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM27 Return TM31 Mud-Slap TM32 Double Team TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM39 Swift TM43 Detect TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM47 Steel Wing HM02 Fly

Generation III # Move Type TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM27 Return TM32 Double Team TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM47 Steel Wing HM02 Fly

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM27 Return TM32 Double Team TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM47 Steel Wing TM51 Roost TM58 Endure TM68 Giga Impact TM78 Captivate TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM87 Swagger TM88 Pluck TM89 U-turn TM90 Substitute HM02 Fly HM05 Defog

By breeding

Move	Type	Cat.	Father
Astonish			Zubat, Golbat, Crobat Swablu, Altaria
Faint Attack			Murkrow
False Swipe			Farfetch'd
Quick Attack			Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot Taillow, Swellow Wingull
Scary Face			Aerodactyl
Sky Attack			Noctowl Altaria
Tri Attack			Doduo, Dodrio
Uproar			Doduo, Dodrio Chatot
Whirlwind			Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot Staravia, Staraptor

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Fearow images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, Fearow weighs as much as the male protagonist of the game.
• Fearow's "mane" is at least 3x as large as it was at its debut.
• Its RSE and FR/LG sprites are mirror images.

Origin

Its appearance may be vaguely based off of the cormorant, or even more closely to that of an anhinga.

Name origin

Fearow's name is a combination of the words fear and sparrow. Its Japanese name can be taken to mean 鬼ドリル, demon drill, although it is worth noting that the first four syllables can be taken to mean 鬼鳥 onidori, demon bird.

In other languages

• German: Ibitak
• French: Rapasdepic - Rapace means predatory and piquer can mean to swoop. Effectively translates as "swooping predator".
• Korean: 깨비드릴조 Kkaebideuriljo
• Chinese (Taiwan): 大嘴雀 Dài Zűi Qîao - Means "big-mouthed sparrow".
• Chinese (Hong Kong): 魔雀 Mó Qîao - Means "monster sparrow".

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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