Fearow (Pokémon)

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021MS.png #021: Spearow
Pokémon
#023: Ekans 023MS.png
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Fearow (disambiguation).
Fearow
Beak Pokémon
オニドリル
Onidrill
#022
Fearow



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Normal Flying
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Keen Eye Cacophony
Cacophony
Sniper
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
90 (20.1%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Flying
Hatch time
15 cycles
Height
3'11" 1.2 m
Fearow
0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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Weight
83.8 lbs. 38.0 kg
Fearow
0 lbs. 0 kg
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0 lbs. 0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
162
Gen. I-IV
Unknown
IV
155
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 2
Fearow
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
2
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
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Def
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Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
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HP
0
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0
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Sp.Def
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Speed
Shape
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Footprint
F022.png F000.png
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Pokédex color
Brown
Base friendship
70
External Links

Fearow (Japanese: オニドリル Onidrill) is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Spearow starting at level 20.

Biology

Fearow is a large, mostly brown avian Pokémon with a vulturine neck and broad, powerful wings. It has a long, pointed, pink beak and a decorative red coxcomb on top of its head. Its narrow eyes have very small pupils and do not appear to have colored irises. It has shaggy, feathers at the base of its neck and covering the upper portion of its wings. These feathers are cream-colored, as are the tips of its flight feathers. Its sharp-clawed talons are pink, with three toes pointing forward and one pointing backward.

Fearow has been around mostly unchanged for many years, as a Pokémon resembling it has been seen on ancient murals. Its large wings and stamina allow it to fly for an entire day without landing. Its long neck and beak allow it to pluck prey from both land and water, and it has even been known to steal from unwary humans. It will shoot upward, and then dive down to catch prey. It will also catch tiny insects that hide underground and circle the ocean for fish. Fearow are found naturally in open habitats with warmer climates, mainly wastelands and desolate fields.

In the anime

Main series

Fearow in the anime

Major appearances

Fearow (anime)

The Spearow who attacked Ash in the first episode evolved sometime before the events of Pallet Party Panic. Ash's Pidgeotto was forced to evolve into Pidgeot in order to defeat it. Ash also tried to catch it, but was unsuccessful.

Other

In The Big Balloon Blow-Up, Skyler has a Fearow that helped him pull his balloon in the Pokémon Balloon Race and drive Team Rocket away.

In Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution and Rage Of Innocence, Tyson has two Fearow that were his main battling Pokémon.

In A Poached Ego!, Rico's Fearow battled James's Weezing and Jessie's Arbok twice. It lost the first time due to Arbok shutting its beak with Wrap, while it was badly hurt the second time by Arbok's Headbutt. Soon afterwards, it was defeated by Ash's Pikachu's Thunderbolt.

In Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, Pokémon Ranger Jack Walker used his Capture Styler to capture a Fearow and have it help Pikachu recover the Manaphy Egg stolen by Team Rocket.

In Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2), J's client used a Fearow in an attempt to escape from Officer Jenny, Ash, and his friends. However, this effort became unsuccessful when Fearow was attacked by a Dodrio that Kellyn had captured.

In Adventures in Running Errands!, a Fearow stole Clemont's Chespin's purse. Later on, it chased Chespin and Bunnelby in an attempt to steal the purse again, but they took care of it while digging up a hole to flee.

In I Choose You!, a Fearow chased a pink Butterfree, but Ash saved it with his own Butterfree.

In Finding a Legend!, Chad used a Fearow alongside his Cyndaquil to create a fake Ho-Oh for his grandfather Jaye. However, their ruse was exposed when Pikachu attacked it with Thunderbolt.

In A Snow Day for Searching!, a Fearow directed Ash and Goh to a lake where a trio of Mankey had accidentally dropped a Cubone's bone in.

Minor appearances

Fearow debuted in Sparks Fly for Magnemite, where it was seen in Gringey City's Pokémon Center.

In Princess vs. Princess, a Fearow competed in the Queen of the Princess Festival.

In Mewtwo Strikes Back, a Trainer tried to use a Fearow to travel to New Island, but ultimately never arrived there, unlike the others who had set out. Mewtwo also used a Fearow to scout for powerful Trainers. Mewtwo's Fearow served the same role in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, the film's remake.

A Fearow appeared in The Battle of the Badge.

A Fearow appeared in Lights, Camera, Quack-tion.

In The Power of One, multiple Fearow sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

A wild Fearow appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

Multiple Fearow appeared in Don't Touch That 'dile.

In The Psychic Sidekicks!, three Fearow abruptly appeared and unintentionally scared Ash and his friends.

In Carrying On!, a Fearow attacked and injured a Pidgey nicknamed Ken. Ash's Noctowl then drove it away by hypnotizing it into believing Noctowl was a Charizard.

In The Apple Corp!, a Fearow attacked a group of Pichu. Ash's Pikachu then drove it away after zapping it.

In Freeze Frame, a Fearow attacked Team Rocket.

In Fly Me to the Moon, a Fearow and multiple Spearow attacked a Pidgey nicknamed Orville.

A Fearow appeared in a flashback in Pop Goes The Sneasel.

In Who's Flying Now?, a Fearow was featured in the Fortree City Feather Festival.

A Coordinator's Fearow appeared in Deceit and Assist.

In Pinch Healing!, a Fearow was a resident of Fennel Valley.

In A Staravia is Born!, multiple Fearow were captured by Team Rocket.

In A Maze-ing Race!, Paul attempted to catch a Fearow, but he kept getting distracted by Ash and his friends.

Multiple Fearow appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

In Pursuing a Lofty Goal!, a Fearow participated in the Squallville PokéRinger competition. It was used against a Noctowl.

Five Fearow appeared in Frozen on Their Tracks!.

In Historical Mystery Tour!, Dawn encountered a Fearow in Xatu's Forest.

Two Fearow appeared in Grooming Furfrou!.

Four Fearow appeared in The Guardian's Challenge!.

In Rocking Clawmark Hill!, two Fearow were training on Clawmark Hill.

A Fearow appeared in I Choose You!.

A Fearow appeared in Rising from the Ruins!.

A Trainer's Fearow appeared in We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!.

In A Recipe for Success!, six Fearow were customers at Oranguru's place. Two of them reappeared in a flashback in Dreams of the Sun and Moon!.

Multiple Fearow appeared in Legend? Go! Friends? Go!.

A Fearow appeared in There's a New Kid in Town!.

Multiple Fearow appeared in How Are You Gonna Keep 'Em Off of the Farm?.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP081 Fearow Ash's Pokédex Fearow, the Beak Pokémon. The evolved form of Spearow. Its large, powerful wings allow it to fly for an entire day. The crushing power of its beak is tremendous.

Pokémon Origins

In File 1: Red, a Fearow was one of the Pokémon seen in Professor Oak's introduction.

In File 4: Charizard, Red caught a Fearow.

Pokémon Generations

In The Legacy, a wild Fearow was near the Indigo Plateau.

Pokémon Evolutions

In The Show, two Fearow were used to provide special effects for the Kimono Girls' performance.

In the manga

Ash & Pikachu

A Fearow appeared in Catch The Wobbuffet!!.

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Main article: Ash's Fearow

Ash caught a Fearow in Pikachu, I See You!. In the manga, it was the first Pokémon he obtained after Pikachu, as well as one of the few Pokémon he owns in the manga but not in the anime.

Magical Pokémon Journey

A Fearow appeared in How Do You Do, Pikachu?.

A Fearow appeared in Tangela's Secret.

Pokémon Adventures

Fearow debuted in ...But Fearow Itself!, when a wild one kidnaps a mutated Bill. It was a tough old bird, able to swiftly dodge Pika's Thunder Wave and Poli's Ice Beam (humorously causing Bill to get hit with the attacks), and even survived a Thunder from the former, after which it uses Drill Peck. Poli, however, was narrowly able to counter the move by using Double Team and landed a powerful Ice attack to incapacitate it at last. Red catches it afterwards, much to the shock of Bill.

In The Coming of Slowpoke (Eventually), the Pokémon Fan Club President owns a Fearow after watching the Ninth Triennial Indigo League two years ago. It is notable that it has the move Pay Day.

A wild Fearow appeared flying over New Bark Town in Number One Donphan.

Crystal mentions that she caught a Fearow on her way to Professor Elm's Lab in Three Cheers for Chikorita.

Professor Oak owns a Fearow that evolved from his surprisingly formidable Spearow sometime prior to Going Green.

A Fearow caught by Crystal and lent to Emerald for his Battle Pike challenge appeared in Moving Past Milotic.

A Trainer's Fearow appeared in Deprogramming Porygon-Z.

Pokémon anime novelization series

Jet's Fearow appeared in Race to Danger.

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

A Fearow appeared in The Terrible Twins, Rin & Ran, under the ownership of Ran. It reappeared in GDZ20.

Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission

Much like the games, Fearow is Spenser's Partner Pokémon in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission.

In the TCG

Main article: Fearow (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros.

In the Saffron City stage, multiple Fearow can be seen flying in the background.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Fearow returns in the Saffron City stage.

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto
#022
Red(ENG) 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 Johto
#014
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 Hoenn
#—
Kanto
#022
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
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 Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#014
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 keep flying all day on its broad wings. It fights by using its sharp beak.
Platinum It has the stamina to fly all day on its broad wings. It fights using its sharp beak.
HeartGold It shoots itself suddenly high into the sky, then plummets down in one fell swoop to strike its prey.
SoulSilver It cleverly uses its thin, long beak to pluck and eat small insects that hide under the ground.
Generation V Unova
#—
Black It has the stamina to fly all day on its broad wings. It fights by using its sharp beak.
White
Black 2 It has the stamina to fly all day on its broad wings. It fights by using its sharp beak.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Mountain #110
Hoenn
#—
X With its huge and magnificent wings, it can keep aloft without ever having to land for rest.
Y It has the stamina to fly all day on its broad wings. It fights by using its sharp beak.
Omega 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.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola
SM: #074
Alola
USUM: #088
Kanto
#022
Sun It's tough and has excellent stamina. It has no problem flying continuously for a whole day carrying a heavy load.
Moon Drawings of a Pokémon resembling Fearow can be seen in murals from deep in ancient history.
Ultra Sun Carrying food through Fearow's territory is dangerous. It will snatch the food away from you in a flash!
Ultra Moon In Alola, fish Pokémon are its prey. It can be seen circling above the ocean searching for food.
Let's Go Pikachu A Pokémon that dates back many years. If it senses danger, it flies high and away, instantly.
Let's Go Eevee
Generation VIII Galar
#—
Sinnoh
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Brilliant Diamond It has the stamina to fly all day on its broad wings. It fights by using its sharp beak.
Shining Pearl


Game locations

Generation I
Red Blue
Routes 17, 18, and 23
Blue (Japan)
Routes 17, 18, and 23
Yellow
Routes 9, 16, 17, 18, and 23
Generation II
Gold Silver
Routes 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, and 22MorningDay
Crystal
Routes 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 22, and 42MorningDay
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
Routes 17, 18, and 23, Treasure Beach, Kindle Road, Mt. Ember, Cape Brink, Ruin Valley, Water Path, Canyon Entrance, Sevault Canyon
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Evolve Spearow
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Routes 225, 226, and 227, Stark Mountain
Platinum
Routes 225, 226, and 227, Stark Mountain
HeartGold SoulSilver
Routes 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 22, 47, and 48, Safari Zone
Pal Park
Field
Generation V
Black White
Route 15
Black 2 White 2
Route 15 (Swarm)
Generation VI
X Y
Victory Road (flying shadow)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Routes 10 and 17, Mount Hokulani, Poni Plains
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Routes 10 and 17, Mount Hokulani, Poni Plains
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Routes 3, 4, 9, 10, 22, and 23
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Routes 225, 226, and 227, Stark Mountain


In side games

Generation I
Pinball
Evolve Spearow
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Trozei!
Secret Storage 18, Endless Level 23, Forever Level 23, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Evolve Spearow
Ranger
Kisara Plain
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Mt. Travail (1F-19F), Mt. Mistral (1F-19F)
MD Sky
Sky Peak (5th Station Pass 4F - Sky Peak Summit Pass 5F), Mt. Travail (1F-19F), Mt. Mistral (1F-19F)
Ranger: SoA
Haruba Desert
Rumble
Windy Prairie‎ Normal Mode C & S
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Meadow: Everspring Valley
Rumble U
Conductor Room: King of the Sky
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Safari Jungle: Stage 2Sa
Shuffle
Desert Umbra: Stage 318
Rumble World
Ember Mountains: Fireweed Field (Center Boss, Back), Black Realm: Blustery Grove (Special)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Charizard Sea2019, Bulbasaur Sea, Charizard SeaFinal


In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
RGB Pokémon Stamp Fearow Japanese Japan ? August 1998

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Gold Silver Sharp Beak Sharp Beak (2%)
Crystal
Emerald* Sharp Beak Sharp Beak (5%)
FireRed LeafGreen Sharp Beak Sharp Beak (5%)
Diamond Pearl Sharp Beak Sharp Beak (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold SoulSilver Sharp Beak Sharp Beak (5%)
Black White Sharp Beak Sharp Beak (5%)
Black 2 White 2 Sharp Beak Sharp Beak (5%)
X Y Sharp Beak Sharp Beak (5%)
Sun Moon Sharp Beak Sharp Beak (5%)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Sharp Beak Sharp Beak (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
65
125 - 172 240 - 334
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
61
59 - 124 114 - 243
61
59 - 124 114 - 243
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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
4/4 ★★★★
Power
4/5 ★★★★
Skill
1/3 ☆☆
Stamina
2/3 ★★
Jump
5/5 ★★★★★
Total
16/20 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

Fearow is available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

By leveling up

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Drill Run Ground Physical 08080 09595% 10
011 Pluck Flying Physical 06060 100100% 20
011 Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35
011 Growl Normal Status 0000 100100% 40
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
044 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
088 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100100% 10
1111 Fury Attack Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20
1515 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —% 20
1818 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35
2323 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20
2727 Agility Psychic Status 0000 —% 30
3232 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000 —% 30
3636 Roost Flying Status 0000 —% 10
4141 Drill Peck Flying Physical 08080 100100% 20
4545 Drill Run Ground Physical 08080 09595% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Fearow
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Fearow
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM10
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM10 Work Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 30
TM11
Bag TM Fire SwSh Sprite.png
TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM15
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM17
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM18
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM32
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
TM40
Bag TM Flying SwSh Sprite.png
TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
TM42
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44
Bag TM Psychic SwSh Sprite.png
TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM45
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM46
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM47
Bag TM Steel SwSh Sprite.png
TM47 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25
TM51
Bag TM Flying SwSh Sprite.png
TM51 Roost Flying Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM54
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM54 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40
TM58
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM68
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM82
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM87
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM88
Bag TM Flying SwSh Sprite.png
TM88 Pluck Flying Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM89
Bag TM Bug SwSh Sprite.png
TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM90
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM94
Bag TM Flying SwSh Sprite.png
TM94 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15
TM97
Bag TM Flying SwSh Sprite.png
TM97 Defog Flying Status 0000 —}}—% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Fearow
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Fearow
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
ZubatGolbatCrobatMurkrowHonchkrow
Astonish Ghost Physical 30 100% 15
PidgeyPidgeottoPidgeotChatot
Feather Dance Flying Status 100% 15
PidgeyPidgeottoPidgeotDoduoDodrioTaillow
SwellowWingullPelipperStarlyStaraviaStaraptor
Quick Attack Normal Physical 40 100% 30
Aerodactyl
Scary Face Normal Status 100% 10
NoctowlAltariaTogekiss
Sky Attack Flying Physical 140 90% 5
DodrioTogekiss
Tri Attack Normal Special 80 100% 10
DoduroDodrioHoothootNoctowlChatot
Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10
PidgeyPidgeottoPidgeotStarlyStaraviaStaraptor
Whirlwind Normal Status —% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Fearow in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Fearow in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Fearow
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Fearow
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Fearow
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Fearow
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Fearow
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Fearow
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
Pin022.png
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani022.png
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: Evolve
Friend Area: Ravaged Field
Phrases
51%-100% HP I'm proud of these big wings.
26%-50% HP My HP's been reduced to half.
1%-25% HP No... These wings have taken too much damage.
Level up I leveled up! I feel newfound power in my wings!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 022.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -4.5%
IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Flying
Poké Assist: Flying PA.png
Flying
Field move: None
Loops: 6 Min. exp.: N/A Max. exp.: N/A
Browser entry R-040
Fearow flies about at high speed. It also whips up gusts to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Flying
Poké Assist: Flying PA.png
Flying
Field move: Cut 3 field move.png
(Cut ×3)
Browser entry R-113
It flies around at high speed and charges to attack.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush022Body.png Walking Speed: 1.17 seconds Base HP: 52
Base Attack: 76 Base Defense: 51 Base Speed: 70
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Flying
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT022.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Flying
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 60 - 105 Raise Max Level.png 5

#470
Shuffle022.png

Rock Break+
Sometimes destroys three breakable-rock disruptions.


Pokémon GO
GO022.png Base HP: 163 Base Attack: 182 Base Defense: 133
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Peck, Steel Wing
Charged Attacks: Aerial Ace, Drill Run, Sky Attack*, Twister

Evolution

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Unevolved
Spearow
 Normal  Flying 
Rare Candy
Level 20
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First Evolution
Fearow
 Normal  Flying 


Sprites

Generation I
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Generation II
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Generation III
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Generation IV
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Generation V
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Generation VI
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Generation VII
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Generation VIII
HOME
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022MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Fearow images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

  • Fearow is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 442.

Origin

Fearow seems to be based on various predatory birds, particularly vultures and condors due to its long neck, sharp beak, shaggy feathers, broad wings, and soaring flight. The comb on its head is similar to a rooster's comb. Its long neck and beak are also reminiscent of various water birds such as cormorants, darters, storks, and herons, particularly the Goliath heron. Its Pokédex entries describe multiple hunting methods, either divebombing prey like falcons and hawks or probing through soil and water like sandpipers and snipes.

Name origin

Fearow may be a combination of fear (referring to its intimidating appearance) and sparrow. It may also involve feather and arrow (referring to its sharp beak).

Onidrill may be a combination of 鬼 oni (demon), 鳥 dori (bird), and ドリル doriru (drill).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese オニドリル Onidrill From 鬼 oni, 鳥 dori, and ドリル doriru
France Flag.png French Rapasdepic From rapace, as de pique, pic and piquer
Spain Flag.png Spanish Fearow Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Ibitak From Ibis and Attacke
Italy Flag.png Italian Fearow Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 깨비드릴조 Kkaebideuriljo From 도깨비 dokkaebi, drill, and 조(鳥) jo
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 大嘴雀 Dàzuǐquè From , 嘴巴 zuǐbā, and 麻雀 máquè
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 大嘴雀 Daaihjéuijeuk
魔雀 Mōjeuk *
From daaih, 嘴巴 jéuibā, and 麻雀 màhjeuk
From 魔鬼 mōgwái and 麻雀 màhjeuk


Related articles

External links


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