Almost nobody uses Spearow in battle. It exists to evolve into Fearow, which is a completely different story. Get it there and you won't regret it. Been around since Gen 1. Ground and Ghost moves can't touch it, and only 3 types hit it super-effectively.
Spearow's spread isn't flashy. Speed leads, Defense trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Easy to catch and worth 1 Speed EV, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It flaps its small wings busily to fly. Using its beak, it searches in grass for prey.
Spearow Weakness
GoodElectric, Ice, and Rock-type moves hit Spearow for super-effective damage. The upside? Ground and Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all.
Spearow evolves into Fearow. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 180 total stats over Spearow.
How to Evolve
Breed Spearow easily with 73 breeding partners from the Flying egg group.
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 9.
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Spearow develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Take Down and Fly show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Spearow's movepool balances level-up moves with TM options. Consistent STAB comes from Fly and Drill Peck, and Ground and Bug coverage keeps opponents from switching in for free. No major gaps here.
Without breeding, Spearow misses out on Astonish and Feather Dance. That's 11 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Sky Attack and Double-Edge, with coverage across 7 types rounding things out.
Without breeding, Spearow misses out on Astonish and Feather Dance. That's 11 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Sky Attack and Double-Edge, with Dark and Steel coverage and more rounding things out.
You'll want mid-game access before hunting Spearow. Moderate rates across 4 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Best Locations
walking encounters for Spearow across 4 spots at Lv. 20-22. The catch is that Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
high spawn rates in early-game encounter areas across 24 locations. Spearow's one of the easier catches on the list. Two different catch methods are in play here. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations
24 spots to find Spearow at Lv. 3-56 via special and walking. Not all of them exist in both Let's Go Eevee and Let's Go Pikachu versions, so filter by your copy below.
Spearow's scattered across 8 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations
Spearow appears in 8 walking locations at Lv. 7-13 across Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 14 locations. Spearow's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations
You can catch Spearow through 14 walking and gift encounters from Lv. 7-55, but availability differs between Moon and Sun. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
Spearow isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Fearow to unlock its full potential. At 262 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Watch for Raikou (Electric), Lapras (Ice), and Aerodactyl (Rock) when using Spearow. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.
Spearow evolves into Fearow at level 20. Spearow is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Keen Eye prevents accuracy from being lowered — that's the one you want on Spearow. Sniper is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Spearow fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 60 Attack. Base 70 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. And it's fragile — can't afford to take many hits.
Spearow appears in 18 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Spearow has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 18 titles across all 9 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A