Fearow (Pokémon)

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Pokémon
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Fearow (disambiguation).
Fearow
オニドリル Onidrill
#022
022Fearow.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type
Normal Flying
Category
Beak Pokémon
Abilities
Keen Eye Sniper
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Kanto
#022
Johto
#014
Hoenn
#224
Regional Browser numbers
Fiore
R-040
Almia
R-113
Height
3'11"
Imperial
1.2 m
Metric
Weight
83.8 lbs.
Imperial
38.0 kg
Metric
Dex color
Brown
Catch rate
90 (11.8%)
Body style
Body09.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F022.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Breeding
Flying group 21 cycles
(5355 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
2
Base Exp.: 162 Battle Exp.: 1621*

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

It evolves from Spearow starting at level 20.

Biology

Physiology

Fearow is a large, mostly brown bird Pokémon with a vulturine neck and broad, powerful wings. It has a long, pointed beak that is pink in coloration, and a decorative red coxcomb tops its head. Its intense-looking eyes have very small pupils, and do not appear to have colored irises. It has shaggy feathers on the base of its neck and in a vaguely cape-like pattern covering the upper portion of its wings. The cape itself is cream in color, as are the tips of its flight feathers. Its sharp-clawed talons are pink, with three toes pointing forward and one pointing backward.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Fearow have large, strong beaks, allowing them to use strong attacks such as Drill Peck, Fury Attack and the rarely seen Drill Run, with the latter allowing it to fight off Electric types. Like most avian Pokémon, they can use a wide variety of aerial and wind-based moves. They can also fly very quickly and elegantly when it senses danger. These birds have solid stamina, allowing them to fly for an entire day without rest.

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 useful substitute positions for their nests. They are territorial and quick to anger, often attacking those who tread too near to their nests.

Habitat

Fearow naturally live in badlands consisting of rough terrain, such as desolate wastelands and fields. Its natural range includes Kanto, Johto, Sinnoh and Unova.

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. As Fearow have been known to attack Pichu, Rattata, and Pidgey, it is presumed that they may prey on these Pokémon. Fearow also eat Pokémon food.

In the anime

 
Fearow in the anime

Major appearances

The Spearow who attacked Ash in the first episode evolved before Pallet Party Panic. Pidgeotto evolved into Pidgeot to defeat it. It reappeared in a flashback in Fighting Flyer with Fire.

Skyler owns a Fearow which helped him pull his balloon in the balloon race and driving Team Rocket away in The Big Balloon Blow-Up.

Two Fearow appeared under the ownership of TRTyson ([[{{{2}}} (move)|{{{2}}}]]) in Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution and Rage Of Innocence.

Rico, the Pokémon poacher, owns a Fearow in A Poached Ego!.

In Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part Two, J's client used a Fearow to escape from Officer Jenny, Ash and his friends.

Minor appearances

Fearow was first seen in a Pokémon Center in Sparks Fly for Magnemite.

A Fearow appeared competing in a tournament in Princess vs. Princess.

In Mewtwo Strikes Back, an unknown Trainer tried to ride a Fearow to Mewtwo's Island. This Trainer never turns up on the island, unlike the others who set out. Mewtwo also uses one to scout for powerful Trainers.

A Fearow appears in The Battle of the Badge and Lights, Camera, Quack-tion.

Multiple Fearow also appeared in The Power of One.

Multiple Fearow make an appearance in Don't Touch That 'dile.

Three Fearow briefly appeared in The Psychic Sidekicks! where they came out of the blue scaring the gang unintentionally.

A Fearow attacked and injured a Pidgey named Ken in Carrying On!. Ash's Noctowl drove it away after hypnotizing it making it believe that Noctowl was a Charizard.

A Fearow attacks several Pichu in The Apple Corp!. Ash's Pikachu drives it away after zapping it.

A Fearow attacked Team Rocket in Freeze Frame.

A Fearow alongside a flock of Spearow attacked a Pidgey named Orville in Fly Me to the Moon

Gary owns a Fearow, as seen in his profile in The Ties That Bind.

A Fearow was one of the Pokémon that fought in a battle as seen in a flashback in Pop Goes The Sneasel.

A Fearow also appeared in Pinch Healing!.

Jack Walker used a nearby Fearow to help Pikachu recover the Manaphy Egg stolen by Team Rocket in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea.

A colony of Fearow appeared in A Staravia is Born!

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

Multiple Fearow made a brief cameo in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

A Fearow appeared in Pursuing a Lofty Goal! as one of the participants of PokéRinger competition.

Several Fearow appeared in Frozen on Their Tracks!.

Another Fearow also appeared in Historical Mystery Tour!.

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.

In the manga

 
Ash's Fearow in The Electric Tale of Pikachu

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

Main article: Ash's Fearow

Ash owns a Fearow in the manga The Electric Tale of Pikachu. It is one of the few Pokémon that Ash owns in the manga but not in the anime. It was given the nickname "Fearless" in Play Misty For Me.

Ash captured Fearow in the first chapter, Pikachu, I See You!. It was his first capture (besides Pikachu, who was not technically captured in a Poké Ball in the manga). Ash sometimes has trouble getting Fearow to obey him.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Fearow debuts in the Red, Green & Blue arc 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.

Professor Oak also owns a Fearow that evolved from his surprisingly formidable Spearow sometime prior to the FireRed & LeafGreen arc.

In the Pokémon Get da ze! manga

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

In the TCG

Main article: Fearow (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

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
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
Platinum
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
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
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)
Unknown Routes 17, 18, and 23
Yellow
Uncommon Routes 16, 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
Uncommon Routes 225, 226, and 227, Stark Mountain
HeartGold SoulSilver
Uncommon Routes 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 22, 47, 48, Safari Zone
Pal Park
Field
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
Uncommon Route 15
Black 2 White 2
Swarm Route 15
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Pinball Evolve Spearow
Pokémon Trozei! Secret Storage 18
Endless Level 23
Forever Level 23
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team
Evolve Spearow
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Mt. Travail (1F-19F)
Mt. Mistral (1F-19F)
Pokémon Ranger Kisara Plains
Pokémon Ranger:
Shadows of Almia
Haruba Desert
Pokémon Rumble Windy Prairie‎ Normal Mode C & S
Pokémon Rumble Blast Meadow: Everspring Valley

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Gold Silver   Sharp Beak (8%)
Crystal
Ruby Sapphire   Sharp Beak (5%)
Emerald
FireRed LeafGreen   Sharp Beak (5%)
Diamond Pearl   Sharp Beak (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold SoulSilver   Sharp Beak (5%)
Black White   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 V, 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
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
00Start Pluck Flying Physical 06060 100100% 20
00Start Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35
00Start Growl Normal Status 0000 100100% 40
00Start Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
00Start Fury Attack Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20
055 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
099 Fury Attack Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20
1313 Pursuit Dark Physical 04040 100100% 20
1717 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —% 20
2323 Mirror Move Flying Status 0000 —% 20
2929 Agility Psychic Status 0000 —% 30
3535 Assurance Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10
4141 Roost Flying Status 0000 —% 10
4747 Drill Peck Flying Physical 08080 100100% 20
5353 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/HM

Generation V
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
  TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
  TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
  TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
  TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
  TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
  TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
  TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
  TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
  TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
  TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
  TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
  TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
  TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
  TM46 Thief Dark Physical 04040 100}}100% 10
  TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
  TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15
  TM54 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40
  TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
  TM83 Work Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 30
  TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
  TM88 Pluck Flying Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
  TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
  TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
  HM02 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 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 V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Father   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
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
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Fearow in Generation V
  • 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 V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
B W B2 W2 Drill Run Ground Physical 80 95% 10
B W B2 W2 Heat Wave Fire Special 100 90% 10
B W B2 W2 Roost Flying Status —% 10
B W B2 W2 Sky Attack Flying Physical 140 90% 5
B W B2 W2 Sleep Talk Normal Status —% 10
B W B2 W2 Snore Normal Special 40 100% 15
B W B2 W2 Tailwind Flying Status —% 30
B W B2 W2 Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10
  • A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Fearow can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Fearow cannot be tutored the move 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - 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
   
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Pinball RS
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Trozei!
   
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
File:MDP RT 022.png 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!
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
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
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -4.5%
IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Flying  Poké Assist:  
( Flying )
Field move: None
Loops: 6 Min. exp.: N/A Max. exp.: N/A
Browser entry  
Fearow flies about at high speed. It also whips up gusts to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Flying  Poké Assist:  
( Flying )
Field move:  
(Cut ×3)
Browser entry  
It flies around at high speed and charges to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Normal  None Past
 
( Normal )
None Past
 
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
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Defense
Speed
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Defense ●●
Speed ●●●●
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Defense
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PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
  PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
  Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
  HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

 
Unevolved
Spearow
 Normal  Flying 
 
Level 20


 
First evolution
Fearow
 Normal  Flying 


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

Origin

Fearow doesn't seem to be directly based on any particular bird species, instead taking inspiration from many soaring, predatory birds. It has traits similar to raptors such as hawks and vultures, as well as similarities with storks. Its physical appearance may be vaguely based on a cormorant or an anhinga, despite the fact that they are water birds. It also shares characteristics with chickens and snipe, most notably its comb and long beak, respectively.

Name origin

Fearow is a combination of fear and sparrow or arrow. It may also derive from feather.

Onidrill is a combination of 鬼 oni (demon) and drill, although it is worth noting that the first four syllables can be taken to mean 鬼鳥 onidori (demon bird).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese オニドリル Onidrill From oni and drill
  French Rapasdepic From rapace and piquer. Effectively translates as "Swooping predator"
  Spanish Fearow Same as English name
  German Ibitak From Ibis and Attacke
  Italian Fearow Same as English name
  Korean 깨비드릴조 Kkaebideuriljo From dokkaebi, drill, and jo
  Mandarin Chinese 大嘴雀 Dàzuǐquè Means "Big-mouthed sparrow"
  Cantonese Chinese 魔雀 Mōjeuk Literally "Devil sparrow"



Related articles

External links

Notes


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