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Spearow Tiny Bird Pokémon オニスズメ Onisuzume #0021 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Normal Flying Unknown Unknown 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 255(43.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Flying Hatch time 15 cycles
Height 1'00" 0.3 m Spearow 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form5}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form6}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form7}}}	Weight 4.4 lbs. 2.0 kg Spearow 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form5}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form6}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form7}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 58 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 52 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Spearow 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Brown	Base friendship 70
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

Spearow (Japanese:オニスズメOnisuzume) is a dual-typeNormal/FlyingPokémon introduced inGeneration I.

Itevolves intoFearow starting atlevel 20.

Biology

Spearow is anavianPokémon that is very small. It has rough, brown plumage on its head and three brown tail feathers. It has narrow, dark brown eyes with white pupils and a short, hooked beak that is light pink. The feathers covering its wings are pinkish-red with lighter tips, and it has a beige underside with two thin, horizontal stripes. Its light pink feet have two toes in front and one in the back. Black feathers cover its back.

Although inept at other aspects of its flying, such as height and distance, Spearow is still capable of flying quickly to protect its territory. However, it must flap its wings at high speeds to stay aloft. Spearow's loud shrieks can be heard over half a mile (one kilometer) away, and are used to warn other of its kind of danger. In thefirst episode ofPokémon the Series, Spearow is revealed to see in black and white and will chase its foes in a large flock. Spearow are found naturally in open habitats with warmer climates, mainlydesolate wastelands and fields, where it hunts for insects.Ekans is a natural predator of Spearow. Spearow preys onSunkern.

Evolution

Spearow evolves intoFearow.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer toGame data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Spearow  Normal  Flying

→

First Evolution Fearow  Normal  Flying

Game data

Pokédex entries

Spearow in theAlolan Pokédex

Game locations

In side games

In events

Held items

Pokémon caught inGeneration I must be traded to aGeneration II game in order for a held item to appear.

Games		Held items
Red	Blue	Berry (100%)
Yellow
XD		Sharp Beak (100%)
Sun	Moon	Sharp Beak (5%)
Ultra Sun	Ultra Moon
Brilliant Diamond	Shining Pearl

Stats

Base stats

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

Spearow is available inBrilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Byleveling up

ByTM

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM10 TM10 Work Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM47 TM47 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25 TM51 TM51 Roost Flying Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM54 TM54 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TM58 TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM82 TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Pluck Flying Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM89 TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM94 TM94 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15 TM97 TM97 Defog Flying Status 0000— —}}—% 15

Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Spearow Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Spearow Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

Bybreeding

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Astonish Ghost Physical 30 100% 15 Feather Dance Flying Status — 100% 15 Quick Attack Normal Physical 40 100% 30 Scary Face Normal Status — 100% 10 Sky Attack Flying Physical 140 90% 5 Tri Attack Normal Special 80 100% 10 Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10 Whirlwind Normal Status — —% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must bechain bred onto Spearow 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 Spearow in that game. Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Spearow Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Spearow Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

Bytutoring

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball   Acquisition: Catch			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 11.9% Friend Area:Ravaged Field Phrases 51%-100% HP I might be small, but I'm quick! 26%-50% HP My health is down to half... 1%-25% HP I can't do this... I'm having trouble flying... Level up Oh, yeah! Leveled up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, andExplorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: D
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Traveling Pokémon Connected to:Clefable Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal I may look busy all the time... To tell you the truth...I AM busy all the time! Low HP (< 50%) It's too hard...
Pokémon Ranger Group: Flying Poké Assist: Flying Field move: (Gust ×1) Loops: 4 Min. exp.: N/A Max. exp.: N/A Browser entryR-039 Spearow can whip upgusts by busily flapping its small wings.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Flying Poké Assist: Flying Field move: (Cut ×1) Browser entryR-112 It attacks by whipping up twisters with its wings.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●● Defense ● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.45 seconds Base HP: 45 Base Attack: 66 Base Defense: 41 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Two Spearow that are brother and sister guard theMeadow Zone! Their favorite Attraction isPelipper's Circle Circuit.
Pokémon Battle Trozei Flying Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Flying Attack Power: 30 - 100 10 #469 Last-Ditch Effort Increases damage when things are looking desperate.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 120 Base Attack: 112 Base Defense: 60 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: 50 Fast Attacks:Peck,Quick Attack Charged Attacks:Aerial Ace,Drill Peck,Sky Attack*,Twister†

Evolution data

Unevolved Spearow  Normal  Flying

Level 20 →

First Evolution Fearow  Normal  Flying

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please seeSpearow images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In animation

Main series

Major appearances

Spearow (anime)

A large flock of Spearow debuted inPokémon - I Choose You!, where it attackedAsh after he hit one particular Spearow on the head with a rock to weaken it (becausePikachu refused toobey and battle), thinking it was aPidgey. The flock of Spearow returned with the leader, the very same Spearow that Ash had hit in the first episode, as aFearow inPallet Party Panic!. They also reappeared inI Choose You!, which was set in a timeline different to that of the main series.

Other

InThe Lost Lapras,a Trainer ordered a Spearow to attack aLapras. When Ash and Pikachu came to Lapras's defense, Spearow battled Pikachu, only for it and itsTrainer to flee afterTracey appeared, sketched them, and began comparing them in terms of how they were trained. According to Tracey, Spearow was vitamin-deficient.

InDestination: Coronation!,Goh chased aSpearow while on his way to theVermilion Gym and caught it off-screen. It has since made further appearances inPokémon Journeys: The Series.

Minor appearances

InCharmander – The Stray Pokémon, multiple Spearow attacked aCharmander as it sat in the rain on a rock before being warded away by Ash. They reappeared in a flashback inThe Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!, when Ash was reminiscing about how hecaught Charmander.

InSparks Fly for Magnemite, a Spearow was inGringey City'sPokémon Center.

A Spearow appeared in a fantasy inDig Those Diglett!.

A Trainer's Spearow appeared inMewtwo Strikes Back.

A Spearow appeared inThe Breeding Center Secret.

InShowdown at the Po-ké Corral, a Spearow was living atProfessor Oak's Laboratory.

InFriends to the End, a Spearow was seen duringRitchie andAssunta'sIndigo Plateau Conference battle, but it is unknown who it belonged to.

A Spearow appeared in a flashback inThe Lost Lapras.

InThe Joy of Pokémon, a Trainer's Spearow was treated by theNurse Joy of anunnamed island.

InThe Power of One, multiple Spearow sensed the disturbance caused byLawrence III.

Awild Spearow appeared inPikachu's Rescue Adventure.

InFighting Flyer with Fire, multiple Spearow attackedTeam Rocket.

InThe Fortune Hunters, a Spearow was stolen byButch andCassidy.

Five Spearow appeared inBrock's fantasy inA Better Pill to Swallow.

Multiple Spearow appeared inFreeze Frame.

Multiple Spearow appeared in the opening intro ofCelebi: The Voice of the Forest, which was reused forPokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.

InFly Me to the Moon, multiple Spearow attackedOrville.

InGreat Bowls of Fire!, multiple Spearow were inhabitants of theDragon Holy Land.

InThat's Just Swellow, a Spearow participated theCrossgate PokéRinger competition.

ACoordinator's Spearow appeared inHi Ho Silver Wind!.

A Spearow appeared inThree Jynx and a Baby!.

A Spearow appeared in a flashback inGathering the Gang of Four!.

InOnce More With Reeling!, a Coordinator's Spearow participated in theTerracottaContest.

InNot on MY Watch Ya Don't!, a Spearow was hypnotized and kidnapped by Team Rocket.

InA Staravia Is Born!, multiple Spearow were captured by Team Rocket.

Multiple Spearow appeared during aboss fantasy inDP030. However, said boss fantasy wascut from thedub due to it containing suggestive material.

Multiple Spearow appeared in a flashback inLuxray Vision!.

InRiding the Winds of Change, a Spearow was among the many Pokémon Officer Jenny and Nurse Joy used to blow aGligar away from the city.

Two Spearow appeared inPokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 1 andPart 2.

A Spearow appeared in a flashback inPika and Goliath!.

InHistorical Mystery Tour!, in a manner similar tothe first episode, Ash encountered multiple Spearow inXatu's Forest.

InAn Old Family Blend!, a Trainer's Spearow competed in theLily of the Valley Conference.

InDiancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, multiple Spearow were residents ofAllearth Forest.

InFoggy Pokémon Orienteering! andBattling Into the Hall of Fame!, a Trainer's Spearow participated in thePokémon Summer Camp.

A Trainer's Spearow appeared inA Shocking Grocery Run!.

Four Spearow appeared inThat's Why the Litten is a Scamp!.

Six wild Spearow appeared inAlola, Kanto!.

InDeceiving Appearances!, multiple Spearow were atAether Paradise. InDon't Ignore the Small Stufful!, they were released back into the wild by anAether Foundation Employee,Professor Burnet, andWicke.

InDewpider Ascending!, a Spearow was chasing a wildDewpider, only for Dewpider to hit it withBubble.

Two Spearow appeared inThe Power of Us.

InSecuring the Future!, two Trainers' Spearow joined the rest ofAlola in showeringNecrozma with light so it could return to itstrue form.

A Trainer's Spearow appeared inThe Dealer of Destruction!.

InBattle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Spearow competed in theBattle Royal preliminary round of theManalo Conference but ended up losing.

Six Spearow appeared in a flashback inEnter Pikachu!.

Three Spearow appeared inLegend? Go! Friends? Go!.

InBetrayed, Bothered, and Beleaguered!, multiple Spearow attackedMimey, forcing Pikachu to defend them in a manner similar to how he defended Ash during the first day of hisjourney.

InTrade, Borrow, and Steal!, a girltraded her Spearow,nicknamed Speary, to aGentleman for aFarfetch'd nicknamed Dux.

InGetting More Than You Battled For!, a Spearow was living onCero Island.

A Trainer's Spearow appeared inTake My Thief! Please!.

InHeroes Unite!, a flock of Spearow chased after Ash, Goh andChloe, only to fall asleep whenEevee put them to sleep withYawn.

Multiple Spearow appeared inDistant Blue Sky!.

A Spearow appeared inBearing Down Easy!. It reappeared in a flashback inAsh and Latios.

A Spearow appeared inThe Same Moon, Now and Forever!.

A Spearow appeared inThe Door That Never Opens, whereRoy battled it with hisFuecoco and won.

A Spearow appeared inThe Wild Pair, Friede and Cap!.

Two Spearow appeared during a flashback inA New Song for Fuecoco.

Multiple Spearow appeared inThe Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!, among the Pokémon living inLaqua.

Two Spearow appeared inWhere the Adventure Leads.

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Origins

InFile 1: Red, a Spearow was seen inProfessor Oak's introduction, whileRed caught another. Red later used his Spearow in hisPewter Gym battle againstBrock, but it was easily beaten byBrock's Onix.

Pokémon Evolutions

Three Spearow appeared in a flashback inThe Eclipse, where they were seen attackingNebby atMahalo Trail.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Minor appearances

Professor Oak had a Spearow inJust a Spearow Carrier. It was powerful enough to take down even a powerfulBlastoise with itsMirror Move. InDo do that Doduo, Professor Oak used Spearow to battle Yellow to entrust Red's survival with proof of his skill, by ending the battle. It appeared again inNumber One Donphan beside Oak while he was talking to Elm via PC. It later evolved into aFearow prior to theFireRed & LeafGreen arc.

In a flashback inGrowing Out of Gengar, two Spearow were driven away from their home after thePower Plant had been abandoned.

InThe Last Battle XIII, a Spearow was sent to participate in the fight inIlex Forest.

A Spearow appeared inPRV1.

ATrainer's Spearow appeared inWeavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down as one of the Pokémon seen at theSafari Zone.

InThe Decision and the Tournament of Six, three Spearow attackedNebby onMahalo Trail.

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Like in thefirst episode ofPokémon the Series,Ash defended hisPikachu from a violent herd of wild Spearow inPikachu, I See You!. In the manga, he also captures their leader,Fearow.

Magical Pokémon Journey

A Spearow appeared inHow Do You Do, Pikachu?.

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

A Spearow appeared inA Match For Pokémon.

Tomio has a Spearow inPokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

A Spearow appeared inA Promise Given to Miltank.

A Trainer's Spearow appeared inLet's Fight For The Future!!.

Movie adaptations

A Spearow appeared inCelebi: a Timeless Encounter.

A Spearow appeared in themanga adaptation ofDiancie and the Cocoon of Destruction as a resident ofAllearth Forest.

Multiple Spearow appeared in a flashback inICYR1.

In the TCG

Main article:Spearow (TCG)

In the TFG

One Spearow figure has been released.

• Next Quest:Spearow

Trivia

• Spearow shares itscategory withPidgey,Natu, andRookidee. They are all known as the Tiny Bird Pokémon, though Natu has also been called a Little Bird Pokémon.
• Spearow is tied withHoothoot,Ledyba,Taillow,Wingull,Starly, andPikipek for the lowest baseDefense of allFlying-typePokémon.

Origin

Spearow seems to be based on asparrow with characteristics of ashrike such as its hooked beak. Shrikes are territorial and are sometimes called "butcher birds" due to their brutal feeding habits, which may be the basis for Spearow's aggressive nature.

Name origin

Spearow may be a combination ofspear (referring to its sharp beak) andsparrow.

Onisuzume may be a combination of 鬼oni (ogre) and 雀suzume (sparrow).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese オニスズメOnisuzume From鬼oni and雀suzume French Piafabec Frompiaf andbec Spanish Spearow Same as English name German Habitak FromHabicht andAttacke. Also a possible allusion toHabitat Italian Spearow Same as English name Korean 깨비참Kebicham From도깨비dokkaebi and참새chamsae Mandarin Chinese 烈雀Lièquè From猛烈měngliè and麻雀máquè Cantonese Chinese 烈雀Lihtjeuk 鬼雀Gwáijeuk* From猛烈máahngliht and麻雀màhjeuk From鬼gwái and麻雀màhjeuk

More languages Hebrew ספירוSpearo Transcription of English name Hindi स्पीयरोSpearow Transcription of English name Lithuanian Žeberklas Translation of English name Russian СпироуSpirou Transcription of English name Thai โอนิสึซึเมะOnisuesueme Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Spearow (anime)

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