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fearow
Generation I · #0022 — Beak Pokémon
Fearow, the Beak Pokémon, is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon that has remained largely unchanged throughout recorded Pokémon history, with evidence of Fearow-like creatures appearing on ancient murals dating back many years. As the evolved form of Spearow, Fearow represents a significant power increase, boasting a base stat total of 442 with particular emphasis on its Attack stat of 90 and exceptional Speed of 100. This majestic avian Pokémon is recognized across the Kanto region and beyond for its tremendous flying prowess, capable of remaining airborne for an entire day without requiring rest. With a capture rate of 90, Fearow is relatively easy to obtain in the wild, making it an accessible companion for trainers seeking a reliable flying-type teammate.
Base Stats
Height
1.2m
Weight
38.0kg
Category
Beak Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
brown
Shape
wings
Habitat
rough-terrain
Abilities
Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.
Fearow Biology & Physical Characteristics
Fearow is a large, predominantly brown avian Pokémon that stands 1.2 meters tall and weighs 38.0 kilograms, possessing a distinctive vulturine appearance with an exceptionally long neck and elongated beak. The Pokémon features a decorative red coxcomb atop its head and narrow eyes with barely visible pupils that give it an intense, focused expression. Its plumage is characterized by shaggy cream-colored feathers at the base of its neck and covering the upper portions of its broad, powerful wings, with cream-colored tips extending along its flight feathers that contrast against its darker brown body. Its most defining features are its long, pointed pink beak and sharp-clawed talons with three forward-facing toes and one rear-facing toe, all rendered in the same pink hue as its beak. These physical characteristics are perfectly adapted to its predatory lifestyle, with the elongated beak and long neck working in concert to allow Fearow to pluck prey from both soil and water with remarkable precision and dexterity.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Fearow Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Fearow exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio with 50 percent male and 50 percent female specimens appearing in the wild, providing equal breeding opportunities regardless of which gender is captured. The species belongs to the Flying egg group, meaning it can only breed with other Pokémon within this classification or with Ditto, which serves as a universal breeding partner. Fearow has a base happiness value of 70, indicating moderate friendliness that can be improved through proper care and training, making it a reasonably cooperative companion for trainers who invest time in building rapport with their specimen. With a hatch counter value of 15, Fearow eggs require approximately 3,599 to 3,855 steps to hatch, placing them in the moderate hatching category and making them more accessible to breeders than some other Pokémon species. The species exhibits a medium growth rate, meaning it requires a moderate amount of experience to level up compared to fast-growing Pokémon like Pidgeot or slow-growing species like Chansey, making it a balanced choice for trainers seeking steady progression.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
sharp-beak
type-enhancement
Held: Flying-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
sharp-beak
type-enhancement
Held: Flying-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
sharp-beak
type-enhancement
Held: Flying-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
sharp-beak
type-enhancement
Held: Flying-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
sharp-beak
type-enhancement
Held: Flying-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
sharp-beak
type-enhancement
Held: Flying-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
sharp-beak
type-enhancement
Held: Flying-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
sharp-beak
type-enhancement
Held: Flying-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
sharp-beak
type-enhancement
Held: Flying-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
sharp-beak
type-enhancement
Held: Flying-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
sharp-beak
type-enhancement
Held: Flying-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
sharp-beak
type-enhancement
Held: Flying-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
sharp-beak
type-enhancement
Held: Flying-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
sharp-beak
type-enhancement
Held: Flying-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
sharp-beak
type-enhancement
Held: Flying-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
sharp-beak
type-enhancement
Held: Flying-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
sharp-beak
type-enhancement
Held: Flying-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
sharp-beak
type-enhancement
Held: Flying-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
sharp-beak
type-enhancement
Held: Flying-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
sharp-beak
type-enhancement
Held: Flying-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
sharp-beak
type-enhancement
Held: Flying-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
sharp-beak
type-enhancement
Held: Flying-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
TMs & HMs
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm01
ultra sun ultra moon
tm01
sun moon
tm02
yellow
tm02
red blue
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm02
blue japan
tm02
red green japan
tm03
crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm04
yellow
tm04
red blue
tm04
red green japan
tm04
blue japan
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
yellow
tm06
gold silver
tm06
red blue
tm06
crystal
+501 more TMs/HMs
fearow's Evolution Chain
Fearow Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Fearow evolves from Spearow when the latter reaches level 20, representing a transformation from a small, aggressive avian Pokémon into a formidable aerial predator. This evolution brings significant stat increases across the board, with Attack rising from Spearow's 60 to Fearow's 90 and Speed improving from 60 to an impressive 100. The physical transformation is equally dramatic, as Spearow's relatively compact frame develops into Fearow's expansive, muscular form complete with larger wings and the characteristic long neck and beak. The evolution process reflects Fearow's maturation into a fully-fledged hunter capable of sustaining extended aerial pursuits and delivering powerful attacks from above. Unlike many Pokémon from Generation I, Fearow does not possess a Mega Evolution form in subsequent generations, remaining a straightforward single-stage evolution that maintains its original type combination and basic form throughout all modern games.
Where to Find
kanto route 18
kanto
+45 more
kanto route 23
kanto
+25 more
kanto route 17
kanto
+39 more
kanto route 9
kanto
+18 more
kanto route 16
kanto
+27 more
kanto route 22
kanto
+19 more
kanto route 10
kanto
+15 more
johto route 42
johto
+1 more
cape brink
kanto
canyon entrance
kanto
+1 more
ruin valley
kanto
water path
kanto
+3 more
sevault canyon
kanto
mt ember
kanto
+1 more
kindle road
kanto
treasure beach
kanto
+5 more
sinnoh route 225
sinnoh
+12 more
stark mountain
sinnoh
+6 more
sinnoh sea route 226
sinnoh
+11 more
sinnoh route 227
sinnoh
+6 more
+10 more locations in other games
Fearow Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Fearow is a supremely adapted aerial hunter that demonstrates remarkable stamina and hunting intelligence in its natural environment. According to multiple Pokédex entries, Fearow utilizes a distinctive hunting strategy where it shoots itself suddenly high into the sky before plummeting down in one fell swoop to strike unsuspecting prey with devastating force and accuracy. The species is known for its ability to catch tiny insects that hide underground by using its thin, long beak to probe into soil, while also circling the ocean in search of aquatic prey like fish. Fearow naturally inhabits open, warm-climate habitats such as wastelands and desolate fields where its aerial superiority and keen hunting instincts provide significant advantages. The species is remarkably bold and has been documented snatching food from unwary humans, demonstrating a level of confidence and opportunistic behavior typical of apex predators. When sensing danger, Fearow responds by flying high and away instantly, using its exceptional Speed stat of 100 to escape threats with ease. These Pokémon are capable of sustaining flight for entire days without landing, relying on their tremendous wing power and exceptional stamina to maintain their aerial dominance.
Pokedex Entries
Generation I
With its huge and magnificent wings, it can keep aloft without ever having to land for rest.
A POKéMON that dates back many years. If it senses danger, it flies high and away, instantly.
Generation II
It shoots itself suddenly high into the sky, then plummets down in one fell swoop to strike its prey.
It cleverly uses its thin, long beak to pluck and eat small insects that hide under the ground.
It uses its long beak to attack. It has a surprisingly long reach, so it must be treated with caution.
Generation III
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.
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.
Its huge and magnificent wings can keep it aloft in the sky. It can remain flying a whole day without landing.
With its huge and magnificent wings, it can keep aloft without ever having to land for rest.
Generation IV
It has the stamina to fly all day on its broad wings. It fights by using its sharp beak.
It has the stamina to keep flying all day on its broad wings. It fights by using its sharp beak.
It shoots itself suddenly high into the sky, then plummets down in one fell swoop to strike its prey.
It cleverly uses its thin, long beak to pluck and eat small insects that hide under the ground.
Generation V
It has the stamina to fly all day on its broad wings. It fights by using its sharp beak.
It has the stamina to fly all day on its broad wings. It fights by using its sharp beak.
Generation VI
With its huge and magnificent wings, it can keep aloft without ever having to land for rest.
It has the stamina to fly all day on its broad wings. It fights by using its sharp beak.
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.
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.
Generation VII
It’s tough and has excellent stamina. It has no problem flying continuously for a whole day carrying a heavy load.
Carrying food through Fearow’s territory is dangerous. It will snatch the food away from you in a flash!
Drawings of a Pokémon resembling Fearow can be seen in murals from deep in ancient history.
In Alola, fish Pokémon are its prey. It can be seen circling above the ocean searching for food.
A Pokémon that dates back many years. If it senses danger, it flies high and away, instantly.
Fearow Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Fearow is a phonetic combination of "fear" and "sparrow," cleverly referencing both the intimidating nature of this predatory Pokémon and its avian heritage as an evolution of Spearow. The Japanese name, Onidrill, derives from "oni" (鬼), meaning demon or ogre in Japanese folklore, combined with "drill," alluding to the Pokémon's pointed beak and drilling hunting behavior. The design itself draws heavy inspiration from real-world raptors and vultures, particularly in its vulturine neck proportions and overall body structure, though the exaggerated beak length and decorative coxcomb give it a distinctly fantastical appearance. The cream and brown coloration pattern reflects typical raptor plumage, while the pink beak and talons provide striking color contrast and emphasize the Pokémon's predatory weaponry. Fearow's design represents an intentional evolution toward a more intimidating and majestic creature compared to its pre-evolution, with every physical characteristic serving both aesthetic and functional purposes in its role as an apex aerial predator.
Learnable Moves
Fearow can learn 69 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| agility | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| air cutter | flying | Special | 60 | 95 | 25 |
| assurance | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| bide | normal | Physical | — | — | 10 |
| captivate | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| defog | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| detect | fighting | Status | — | — | 5 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| drill peck | flying | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| drill run | ground | Physical | 80 | 95 | 10 |
| echoed voice | normal | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| false swipe | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 |
| fly | flying | Physical | 90 | 95 | 15 |
| focus energy | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| fury attack | normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| growl | normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| heat wave | fire | Special | 95 | 90 | 10 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| laser focus | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| leer | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| mimic | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mirror move | flying | Status | — | — | 20 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| ominous wind | ghost | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| peck | flying | Physical | 35 | 100 | 35 |
| pluck | flying | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| pursuit | dark | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| quick attack | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| rage | normal | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| razor wind | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| roost | flying | Status | — | — | 5 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| sky attack | flying | Physical | 140 | 90 | 5 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| steel wing | steel | Physical | 70 | 90 | 25 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| tailwind | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| throat chop | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| tri attack | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| twister | dragon | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| u turn | bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| whirlwind | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| wing attack | flying | Physical | 60 | 100 | 35 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
Fearow Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive play, Fearow is valued primarily for its exceptional Speed stat of 100, which allows it to outspeed many common threats and act first in critical moments, though its overall base stat total of 442 limits its viability in high-tier competitive formats. The Pokémon's Attack stat of 90 combined with access to strong physical flying-type moves makes it a respectable physical attacker, particularly for casual and lower-tier competitive environments. Fearow's two ability options provide distinct strategic advantages: Keen Eye prevents its accuracy from being lowered through opponent moves or abilities, which can be valuable for maintaining offensive pressure, while its hidden ability Sniper triples critical hit damage from 1.5x to 3x, creating potential for explosive damage output with critical strike moves. However, its modest defensive stats of 65 Defense and 61 Special Defense leave Fearow vulnerable to strong attacks from physical and special attackers alike, requiring careful positioning and predicting switch-ins to maximize survivability. In modern competitive formats, Fearow is typically outclassed by more specialized flying-types with superior stats or more diverse move pools, though it remains a viable choice for trainers seeking a reliable, fast physical attacker with good offensive coverage in casual play and lower-tier competitive environments.
Commonly Asked Questions About Fearow
What type is Fearow?
Fearow is a normal and flying type Pokemon.
What does Fearow evolve from?
Fearow evolved from spearow.
What are Fearow's weaknesses?
Fearow is weak to rock, electric and ice type moves.
Where can I find Fearow?
Fearow can be found in kanto route 18 (kanto), kanto route 23 (kanto) and kanto route 17 (kanto) and 27 other locations.
Fearow Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Fearow holds a significant place in Pokémon history as one of the original 151 Pokémon introduced in Generation I, establishing itself early in the franchise's cultural consciousness as an iconic flying-type representative. The species appeared prominently in the early episodes of the Pokémon animated series, gaining further recognition among fans through its appearances in major character storylines and memorable battles. Fearow's ancient presence in Pokémon lore, evidenced by its appearance on ancient murals within the Pokémon world, gave the species an air of mystique and historical significance that appealed to players interested in the deeper mythology of the franchise. The design's obvious inspiration from real-world raptors and vultures made it accessible to players familiar with ornithology while maintaining the fantastical elements expected from the series. Over the decades, Fearow has remained a consistent presence in trading card games, spin-off titles, and merchandise, though its popularity has been somewhat overshadowed by flashier flying-types introduced in later generations. Nevertheless, the species retains nostalgic value for longtime fans of the franchise and continues to represent the classic flying-type experience that defined early Pokémon gameplay.
Where to Find Fearow in Every Pokémon Game
Fearow is available in most mainline Pokémon games as an evolution of the widely distributed Spearow, making it relatively accessible to trainers throughout their journey. In the original Kanto-based games (Red, Blue, and Yellow), Fearow can be obtained by leveling Spearow to level 20, and similar availability continues in remakes FireRed and LeafGreen, as well as Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee. In the Johto region games (Gold, Silver, and Crystal) and their remakes (HeartGold and SoulSilver), Fearow appears in the regional Pokédex and can be caught as a wild Pokémon in addition to being obtained through Spearow evolution. Later generations including X and Y, Sun and Moon, Sword and Shield, and other modern titles continue to feature Fearow either as a wild encounter or as an evolution from Spearow, maintaining consistent accessibility across the franchise. The Pokémon's high capture rate of 90 makes it relatively easy to catch in the wild, and its moderate evolution level of 20 ensures that trainers can obtain a fully evolved Fearow relatively early in their gameplay experience, making it an excellent choice for newcomers seeking a reliable flying-type team member.