Spearow #021

Spearow overview

Spearow is a dual Normal and Flying type Tiny Bird Pokémon and holds number #21 in the National Pokédex.

It stands 0.3 m tall and weighs 2 kg, and it was first introduced in Generation I where it is typically found in Rough Terrain habitats.

Inept at flying high. However, it can fly around very fast to protect its territory. Due to its short wings, it can’t fly long distances. It wanders about restlessly and pecks at bug Pokémon. Its reckless nature leads it to stand up to others—even large Pokémon—if it has to protect its territory.

Spearow base stats

Spearow has a base stat total of 262. Its highest base stat is Speed at 70.

Its stats are fairly balanced, leaning toward physical offense.

Spearow base stats

Stat	Base value	Relative
HP	40
Attack	60
Defense	30
Sp. Attack	31
Sp. Defense	31
Speed	70
Total	262

Spearow abilities

Spearow's standard ability is Keen Eye.

Its hidden ability, Sniper, is only available from special encounters and breeding.

Spearow type matchups

Defensively, Spearow takes super-effective damage from Rock, Electric and Ice moves.

It resists Bug and Grass attacks and is completely immune to Ghost and Ground moves.

Attacking type	Damage taken
Rock	×2
Electric	×2
Ice	×2
Bug	×0.5
Grass	×0.5
Ghost	×0 (immune)
Ground	×0 (immune)

Spearow evolution

Spearow belongs to a 2-stage evolution line: Spearow → Fearow (Level 20).

Spearow training and breeding

With a capture rate of 255, Spearow is easy to catch and levels on the Medium experience curve.

For breeding it belongs to the Flying egg group.

Early level-up moves include Growl, Peck and Leer, and it can learn 70 moves in total across all methods.

Level-up moves

Level	Move
1	Growl
1	Peck
4	Leer
8	Assurance
8	Pursuit
9	Fury Attack
11	Focus Energy
15	Aerial Ace
18	Mirror Move
18	Wing Attack
22	Take Down
24	Roost

Frequently asked questions about Spearow