The stat budget goes to damage. Speed and Attack carry the offense, Sp. Atk doesn't even come close. A Beak Pokemon on a medium-fast 1M XP curve, worth 2 Speed EVs per KO.
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.
Type-wise, Fearow takes extra damage from Electric, Ice, and Rock. Ground and Ghost moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. At base 100 Speed, Fearow outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Ghost |
Jolteon can KO Fearow with Thunderbolt (215-254%). Glimmora threatens a KO with Power Gem (119-140%). Weavile deals 65-77% with Ice Shard.
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x215-254%KO Volt Switch 2x168-197%KO | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x119-140%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Weavile builds →Knock Off53-62% Ice Shard 2x65-77% | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLoaded Dice NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Kyurem builds →Icicle Spear 2x33-39% Draco Meteor117-138%KO | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x102-120%KO Thunderbolt 2x131-154%KO | ||
Evolved from Spearow. Fearow is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. Defense grew the most through evolution (+35 over Spearow), and Fearow peaks at 442 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Fearow to get Spearow eggs easily using 73 partners from the Flying egg group.
the remaining moves keeps opponents guessing about Fearow's real targets. Scopelens provides extra utility while max Attack and Speed EVs and Jolly nature handle the stat profile. Sniper ties it together.
Best Build
Fearow best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Drill Run
- Agility
- Steel Wing
- Drill Peck
Recommended Teammates
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Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Drill Peck
- Fly
- Hyper Beam
- Fury Attack
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Drill Peck
- Drill Run
- Return
- Quick Attack
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Drill Peck
- Fly
- Hyper Beam
- Fury Attack
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Drill Peck
- Drill Run
- Return
- Quick Attack
Moves
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Fearow picks up Take Down and Fly along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add Ground and Dark coverage and more, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Fearow picks up Sky Attack and Fly along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add Ground and Bug coverage, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Breeding's the move. Astonish and Feather Dance give Fearow options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 7 types already covers a decent range on top of Giga Impact and Hyper Beam. The egg moves push it further.
Breeding's the move. Astonish and Feather Dance give Fearow options it can't learn any other way, and Ground and Dark coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Giga Impact and Hyper Beam. The egg moves push it further.
high spawn rates across 16 locations for Fearow in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Fearow in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
The path to Fearow starts with Spearow at Lv. 20-55 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SpearowRoute 225Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.20-22 Route5%MidRoute 225Shining PearlGrass Lv.20-22 Route5%MidRoute 226Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.20-22 Route5%MidRoute 226Shining PearlGrass Lv.20-22 Route5%Mid
Step 2Fearow ✓Route 225Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.50-52 Route40%PostMorning/dayRoute 225Shining PearlGrass Lv.50-52 Route40%PostMorning/dayRoute 226Shining PearlGrass Lv.51-53 Route40%PostMorning/dayRoute 226Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.51-53 Route40%PostMorning/dayRoute 225Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.51 Route20%PostNightRoute 225Shining PearlGrass Lv.51 Route20%PostNightRoute 226Shining PearlGrass Lv.52 Route20%PostNightRoute 226Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.52 Route20%PostNightRoute 227Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.54-55 Route20%PostMorning/dayRoute 227Shining PearlGrass Lv.54-55 Route20%PostMorning/dayStark Mountain - OutsideBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.54-55 Volcano20%PostMorning/dayStark Mountain - OutsideShining PearlGrass Lv.54-55 Volcano20%PostMorning/dayRoute 227Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.55 Route10%PostNightRoute 227Shining PearlGrass Lv.55 Route10%PostNightStark Mountain - OutsideBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.55 Volcano10%PostNightStark Mountain - OutsideShining PearlGrass Lv.55 Volcano10%PostNightor evolve from Spearow (Step 1)
Fearow is available from early-game encounter areas onward at high spawn rates. 18 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Where To Catch Fearow in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
Spearow is your first catch on the way to Fearow. You'll find special and walking encounters from Lv. 3-56 across 42 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch SpearowRoute 10Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route60%EarlyRoute 10Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route60%EarlyRoute 22Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route60%EarlyRoute 22Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route60%EarlyRoute 23Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route60%EarlyRoute 23Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route60%EarlyRoute 3Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route60%EarlyRoute 3Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route60%EarlyRoute 4Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route60%EarlyRoute 4Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route60%EarlyRoute 9Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route60%EarlyRoute 9Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route60%EarlyRoute 3Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.3-8 Route40%EarlyRoute 4Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.7-12 Route40%EarlyRoute 22Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.3-4 Route30%EarlyRoute 22Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.3-4 Route30%EarlyRoute 3Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.3-8 Route30%EarlyRoute 4Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.7-12 Route30%EarlyRoute 9Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.17-22 Route20%MidRoute 9Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.17-22 Route20%MidRoute 10Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.18-23 Route15%MidRoute 10Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.18-23 Route15%MidRoute 23Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.41-46 Route10%LateRoute 23Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.41-46 Route10%Late
Step 2Fearow ✓Route 10Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route40%EarlyRoute 10Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route40%EarlyRoute 22Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route40%EarlyRoute 22Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route40%EarlyRoute 23Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route40%EarlyRoute 23Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route40%EarlyRoute 3Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route40%EarlyRoute 3Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route40%EarlyRoute 4Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route40%EarlyRoute 4Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route40%EarlyRoute 9Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route40%EarlyRoute 9Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route40%EarlyRoute 9Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.17-22 Route10%MidRoute 9Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.17-22 Route10%MidRoute 10Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.18-23 Route10%MidRoute 10Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.18-23 Route10%MidRoute 23Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.41-46 Route15%LateRoute 23Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.41-46 Route15%Lateor evolve from Spearow (Step 1)
high spawn rates for Fearow across 17 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Fearow in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
The path to Fearow starts with Spearow at Lv. 7-57 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SpearowRoute 3 - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.10-13 Route70%EarlyShaking spotRoute 3 - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.10-13 Route70%EarlyShaking spotRoute 3 - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.9-12 Route30%EarlyRoute 3 - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.9-12 Route30%EarlyRoute 3 - SouthUltra SunGrass Lv.9-12 Route29%EarlyRoute 3 - SouthUltra MoonGrass Lv.9-12 Route29%EarlyRoute 2 - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.7-10 Route10%EarlyRoute 2 - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.7-10 Route10%Early
Step 2Fearow ✓Route 10Ultra MoonGrass Lv.26-29 Route50%MidShaking spotRoute 10Ultra SunGrass Lv.26-29 Route50%MidShaking spotRoute 10Ultra MoonGrass Lv.26-29 Route30%MidRoute 10Ultra SunGrass Lv.26-29 Route30%MidMount Hokulani - WestUltra MoonGrass Lv.27-30 Route30%MidDayMount Hokulani - WestUltra SunGrass Lv.27-30 Route30%MidDayMount Hokulani - WestUltra MoonGrass Lv.27-30 Route10%MidNightMount Hokulani - WestUltra SunGrass Lv.27-30 Route10%MidNightRoute 17 - NortheastUltra MoonGrass Lv.33-36 Route20%LateRoute 17 - NortheastUltra SunGrass Lv.33-36 Route20%LateRoute 17 - WestUltra MoonGrass Lv.33-36 Route20%LateRoute 17 - WestUltra SunGrass Lv.33-36 Route20%LateRoute 17 - WestUltra SunGrass Lv.33-36 RouteLateNightSOS from AriadosPoni Plains - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.54-5770%PostShaking spotPoni Plains - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.54-5770%PostShaking spotPoni Plains - WestUltra SunGrass Lv.54-5720%PostPoni Plains - WestUltra MoonGrass Lv.54-5720%Postor evolve from Spearow (Step 1)
high spawn rates across 16 locations for Fearow in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Fearow in Sun & Moon
The path to Fearow starts with Spearow at Lv. 7-57 via walking and gift encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 1Catch SpearowRoute 3 - NorthMoonGrass Lv.11-12 Route70%EarlyShaking spotRoute 3 - NorthSunGrass Lv.11-12 Route70%EarlyShaking spotRoute 3 - SouthMoonGrass Lv.9-12 Route49%EarlyRoute 3 - SouthSunGrass Lv.9-12 Route49%EarlyRoute 2 - NorthSunGrass Lv.7-10 Route40%EarlyRoute 2 - NorthMoonGrass Lv.7-10 Route40%EarlyRoute 3 - NorthSunGrass Lv.9-12 Route40%EarlyRoute 3 - NorthMoonGrass Lv.9-12 Route40%EarlyPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedSunGift from NPC Lv.21-276%MidPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedMoonGift from NPC Lv.21-276%MidPoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedMoonGift from NPC Lv.37-435%LatePoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedSunGift from NPC Lv.37-435%LatePoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedMoonGift from NPC Lv.49-554%PostPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedSunGift from NPC Lv.49-554%Post
- Step 2Fearow ✓Route 10MoonGrass Lv.24-27 Route80%MidShaking spotRoute 10SunGrass Lv.24-27 Route80%MidShaking spotMount HokulaniMoonGrass Lv.25-28 Route40%MidDayMount HokulaniSunGrass Lv.25-28 Route40%MidDayRoute 10MoonGrass Lv.24-27 Route30%MidRoute 10SunGrass Lv.24-27 Route30%MidMount HokulaniMoonGrass Lv.25-28 Route30%MidNightMount HokulaniSunGrass Lv.25-28 Route30%MidNightRoute 17 - NortheastMoonGrass Lv.31-34 Route30%LateRoute 17 - NortheastSunGrass Lv.31-34 Route30%LateRoute 17 - WestMoonGrass Lv.31-34 Route30%LateRoute 17 - WestSunGrass Lv.31-34 Route30%LatePoni Plains - NorthSunGrass Lv.54-5770%PostShaking spotPoni Plains - NorthMoonGrass Lv.54-5770%PostShaking spotPoni Plains - WestSunGrass Lv.54-5720%PostPoni Plains - WestMoonGrass Lv.54-5720%Postor evolve from Spearow (Step 1)
Spearow evolves into Fearow at level 20. Fearow is the fully evolved form. It sits at 442 BST in its evolved form.
Fearow can work for a story run. 442 BST is average, but Normal/Flying typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
We rate Fearow C-Tier: a situational pick that fills a niche. At 442 BST, it fits the pivot role. Base 100 Speed stands out.
Keen Eye is the go-to ability for Fearow. It prevents accuracy from being lowered. Its hidden ability Sniper can work in specific setups.
One of the original 151, Fearow has appeared in 18 games — most mainline games. From Red & Blue through the latest titles, it's rarely been left out of a regional Pokedex.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves