Spearow (Pokémon)
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Spearow (Japanese: オニスズメ Onisuzume) is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon.
Biology
Physiology
Spearow is a brown avian Pokémon that is very small. It has rough plumage on its head, with a beak shape similar to that of raptors, being short but hooked. Spearow’s underside is beige in coloration, with a patterning of two thin stripes. Spearow’s light-pink feet have three talons, and its wings are a pinkish-red with lighter edges. Spearow’s back is black in coloration, and it has three brown-colored tail feathers.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Although inept at other aspects of its flying, such as height and distance, Spearow is still capable of flying quickly to protect its territory. Spearow is described as being frail, but still allegedly capable of being a tough Pokémon due to its ability to use Mirror Move.
Behavior
Spearow are easily angered and very protective of their territory, and may chase after foes in large flocks. Spearow is required to flap its wings at incredibly high speeds to stay airborne, and thus is inept at flying high or for long distances. However, it is still capable of flying very quickly to protect its territory, and while doing such, it makes a high-pitched cry. Spearow’s cry is very loud and can be heard half a mile away, and if the cry is heard echoing all around, it is a sign that they are warning each other of danger. Spearow is also depicted to see in black and white.
Habitat
Spearow are hardy and are usually found in rough terrain, such as desolate wastelands and fields. It is found in Kanto, Johto and Sinnoh.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Spearow usually eat weak bug-like Pokémon such as Caterpie and Weedle. They have also been known to eat Dunsparce and Pidgey eggs.
In the anime
Major appearances
Ash was attacked by a large flock of Spearow in Pokémon - I Choose You! after he hit one Spearow on the head with a rock to weaken it (because Pikachu refused to obey and battle). The flock of Spearow returned, with the leader, the very same Spearow that Ash had hit in the first episode, as a Fearow in Pallet Party Panic! The flock reappeared in a flashback in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
Minor appearances
Ash's Charmander was attacked by a flock of Spearow in Charmander – The Stray Pokémon.
A Trainer that attacked a Lapras had a Spearow in The Lost Lapras.
It also appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part One.
A Spearow appeared under the possession of a Coordinator in Hi Ho Silver Wind!
Another flock of Spearow appeared in Historical Mystery Tour!, similar to the first episode.
A small flock of Spearow attacked Orville in Fly Me to the Moon.
Pokédex entries
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In the manga
In the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga
Like in the first episode of the anime, Ash defended his Pikachu from a violent herd of wild Spearow in Pikachu, I See You!. In the manga, he also captures their leader, Fearow.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Professor Oak had a Spearow in Pokémon Adventures. It was powerful enough to take down even a powerful Blastoise with its Mirror Move, and later evolved into a Fearow prior to the FireRed & LeafGreen arc.
In the TCG
- Main article: Spearow (TCG)
In the TFG
One Spearow figure has been released.
Game data
Pokédex entries
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Game locations
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In side games
Game | Location |
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Pokémon Pinball | Viridian City Pewter City Mt. Moon Vermilion City Seaside Vermilion City Streets Rock Mountain Cycling Road Indigo Plateau |
Pokémon Trozei! | Endless Level 49 Endless Level 80 Forever Level 8 Mr. Who's Den |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team |
Mt. Steel (1F-4F) Pitfall Valley (4F-9F) Remains Island (B9-B13) |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness |
Mystifying Forest (B1-B13) Mystery Jungle (B1-B29) |
Pokémon Ranger | Kisara Plains |
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia |
Union Road Peril Cliffs |
Pokémon Rumble | Windy Prairie |
Held items
Game | Held Item(s) | ||
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Red* | Blue* | Berry (100%) | |
Yellow* | |||
Pokémon XD | Sharp Beak (100%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat | Range | ||
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At Lv. 50 | At Lv. 100 | ||
HP: 40
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100 - 147 | 190 - 284 | |
60
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58 - 123 | 112 - 240 | |
30
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31 - 90 | 58 - 174 | |
31
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32 - 91 | 60 - 177 | |
31
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32 - 91 | 60 - 177 | |
70
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67 - 134 | 130 - 262 | |
Total: 262
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Other Pokémon with this total | ||
Pokéathlon stats
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Type effectiveness
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Learnset
By leveling up
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By TM/HM
By breeding
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Father | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | ||||
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Astonish | Ghost | Physical | 30 | 100% | 15 | |||||
Faint Attack | Dark | Physical | 60 | —% | 20 | |||||
FeatherDance | Flying | Status | — | 100% | 15 | |||||
Quick Attack | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 30 | |||||
Razor Wind | Normal | Special | 80 | 100% | 10 | |||||
Scary Face | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 10 | |||||
Sky Attack | Flying | Physical | 140 | 90% | 5 | |||||
Steel Wing | Steel | Physical | 70 | 90% | 25 | |||||
Tri Attack | Normal | Special | 80 | 100% | 10 | |||||
Uproar | Normal | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 | |||||
Whirlwind | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 | |||||
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By tutoring
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Game | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | |||||||
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This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring. | |||||||||||||
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Special moves
Shadow moves | <span style="color:#{{{2}}};">Level 22+ | Purified moves | ||
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Shadow Blitz | File:Box xd 021.png | Baton Pass | Normal | |
Shadow Panic | False Swipe | Normal | ||
-- | Leer | Normal | ||
-- | Aerial Ace | Flying | ||
TCG-only Moves
Side game data
Pokémon Pinball
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Pokémon Pinball RS
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Pokémon Trozei!
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
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Pokémon Ranger
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Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
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PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
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Evolution
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Level 20 → |
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Sprites
Gen | Game | ||||||
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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 | ||
Trivia
- According to the animé, Spearow cannot see color. This is seen in Pokémon, I Choose You!.
- Spearow is the only Pokémon that doesn't have three heads and isn't related to the Porygon family that can learn Tri Attack, though only via breeding.
- Spearow shares the same species name with Pidgey and Natu. They are all known as Tiny Bird Pokémon, though Natu has also been called a Little Bird Pokémon.
- Despite multiple Pokédex entries testifying to its inability to fly long distances, as well as its diminutive stature, Spearow can learn Fly.
- The English names of the Spearow family and Beedrill are almost reversed from the Japanese in that Beedrill is named Spear and Fearow, Spearow's evolution, is called Onidrill.
Origin
It has been suggested that Spearow resembles a falcon of some sort rather than a sparrow. Its stocky appearance is more sparrow-like, however.
Name origin
Spearow's name may be a combination of the words spear and sparrow. Its Japanese name can be taken to mean 鬼雀, demon sparrow.
In other languages
- German: Habitak - From Habicht (hawk) and Attacke (attack). Also a possible allusion to Habitat.
- French: Piafabec - From piaf (sparrow) and bec (beak).
- Korean: 깨비참 Kkaebicham
- Chinese (Taiwan): 烈雀 Liè Què - Means "fierce/fiery(-tempered) sparrow".
- Chinese (Hong Kong): 鬼雀 Gűi Que - Literally "ghost bird".
External links
Notes
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon as a species. |