Ground and Ghost moves don't affect Fearow at all — that's the advantage of Normal/Flying typing. It clears the crowded base-100 Speed benchmark. Known as the Beak Pokemon. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets.
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.
Fearow Weakness
GoodType-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.
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.
How to Evolve
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
Best Fearow Moveset
- Drill Peck
- Drill Run
- Focus Energy
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
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 SpearowCHALLENGINGRoute 225Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.20-225%MidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 225Shining PearlGrassLv.20-225%MidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 226Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.20-225%MidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 226Shining PearlGrassLv.20-225%MidRoute
Step 2Fearow ✓EFFORTLESSRoute 225Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.50-5240%PostRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 225Shining PearlGrassLv.50-5240%PostRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 226Shining PearlGrassLv.51-5340%PostRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 226Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.51-5340%PostRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 225Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.5120%PostRouteNightEASYRoute 225Shining PearlGrassLv.5120%PostRouteNightEASYRoute 226Shining PearlGrassLv.5220%PostRouteNightEASYRoute 226Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.5220%PostRouteNightEASYRoute 227Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.54-5520%PostRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 227Shining PearlGrassLv.54-5520%PostRouteMorning/dayEASYStark Mountain - OutsideBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.54-5520%PostVolcanoMorning/dayEASYStark Mountain - OutsideShining PearlGrassLv.54-5520%PostVolcanoMorning/dayMODERATERoute 227Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.5510%PostRouteNightMODERATERoute 227Shining PearlGrassLv.5510%PostRouteNightMODERATEStark Mountain - OutsideBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.5510%PostVolcanoNightMODERATEStark Mountain - OutsideShining PearlGrassLv.5510%PostVolcanoNightor 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 SpearowEFFORTLESSRoute 10Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 10Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 22Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 22Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 23Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 23Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 3Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 3Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 4Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 4Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 9Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 9Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 3Let's Go EeveeGrassLv.3-840%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 4Let's Go EeveeGrassLv.7-1240%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 22Let's Go PikachuGrassLv.3-430%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 22Let's Go EeveeGrassLv.3-430%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 3Let's Go PikachuGrassLv.3-830%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 4Let's Go PikachuGrassLv.7-1230%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 9Let's Go PikachuGrassLv.17-2220%MidRouteEASYRoute 9Let's Go EeveeGrassLv.17-2220%MidRouteEASYRoute 10Let's Go EeveeGrassLv.18-2315%MidRouteEASYRoute 10Let's Go PikachuGrassLv.18-2315%MidRouteMODERATERoute 23Let's Go PikachuGrassLv.41-4610%LateRouteMODERATERoute 23Let's Go EeveeGrassLv.41-4610%LateRoute
Step 2Fearow ✓EFFORTLESSRoute 10Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5640%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 10Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5640%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 22Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5640%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 22Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5640%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 23Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5640%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 23Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5640%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 3Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5640%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 3Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5640%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 4Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5640%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 4Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5640%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 9Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5640%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 9Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5640%EarlyRouteMODERATERoute 9Let's Go EeveeGrassLv.17-2210%MidRouteMODERATERoute 9Let's Go PikachuGrassLv.17-2210%MidRouteMODERATERoute 10Let's Go EeveeGrassLv.18-2310%MidRouteMODERATERoute 10Let's Go PikachuGrassLv.18-2310%MidRouteEASYRoute 23Let's Go EeveeGrassLv.41-4615%LateRouteEASYRoute 23Let's Go PikachuGrassLv.41-4615%LateRouteor 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 SpearowEFFORTLESSRoute 3 - NorthUltra SunGrassLv.10-1370%EarlyRouteShaking spotEFFORTLESSRoute 3 - NorthUltra MoonGrassLv.10-1370%EarlyRouteShaking spotEFFORTLESSRoute 3 - NorthUltra MoonGrassLv.9-1230%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 3 - NorthUltra SunGrassLv.9-1230%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 3 - SouthUltra SunGrassLv.9-1229%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 3 - SouthUltra MoonGrassLv.9-1229%EarlyRouteMODERATERoute 2 - NorthUltra MoonGrassLv.7-1010%EarlyRouteMODERATERoute 2 - NorthUltra SunGrassLv.7-1010%EarlyRoute
Step 2Fearow ✓EFFORTLESSRoute 10Ultra MoonGrassLv.26-2950%MidRouteShaking spotEFFORTLESSRoute 10Ultra SunGrassLv.26-2950%MidRouteShaking spotEFFORTLESSRoute 10Ultra MoonGrassLv.26-2930%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 10Ultra SunGrassLv.26-2930%MidRouteEFFORTLESSMount Hokulani - WestUltra MoonGrassLv.27-3030%MidRouteDayEFFORTLESSMount Hokulani - WestUltra SunGrassLv.27-3030%MidRouteDayMODERATEMount Hokulani - WestUltra MoonGrassLv.27-3010%MidRouteNightMODERATEMount Hokulani - WestUltra SunGrassLv.27-3010%MidRouteNightEASYRoute 17 - NortheastUltra MoonGrassLv.33-3620%LateRouteEASYRoute 17 - NortheastUltra SunGrassLv.33-3620%LateRouteEASYRoute 17 - WestUltra MoonGrassLv.33-3620%LateRouteEASYRoute 17 - WestUltra SunGrassLv.33-3620%LateRouteRoute 17 - WestUltra SunGrassLv.33-36LateRouteNightSOS from AriadosEFFORTLESSPoni Plains - NorthUltra SunGrassLv.54-5770%PostShaking spotEFFORTLESSPoni Plains - NorthUltra MoonGrassLv.54-5770%PostShaking spotEASYPoni Plains - WestUltra SunGrassLv.54-5720%PostEASYPoni Plains - WestUltra MoonGrassLv.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 SpearowEFFORTLESSRoute 3 - NorthMoonGrassLv.11-1270%EarlyRouteShaking spotEFFORTLESSRoute 3 - NorthSunGrassLv.11-1270%EarlyRouteShaking spotEFFORTLESSRoute 3 - SouthMoonGrassLv.9-1249%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 3 - SouthSunGrassLv.9-1249%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 2 - NorthSunGrassLv.7-1040%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 2 - NorthMoonGrassLv.7-1040%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 3 - NorthSunGrassLv.9-1240%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 3 - NorthMoonGrassLv.9-1240%EarlyRouteEASYPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedSunGift from NPCLv.21-276%MidEASYPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedMoonGift from NPCLv.21-276%MidEASYPoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedMoonGift from NPCLv.37-435%LateEASYPoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedSunGift from NPCLv.37-435%LateMODERATEPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedMoonGift from NPCLv.49-554%PostMODERATEPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedSunGift from NPCLv.49-554%Post
- Step 2Fearow ✓EFFORTLESSRoute 10MoonGrassLv.24-2780%MidRouteShaking spotEFFORTLESSRoute 10SunGrassLv.24-2780%MidRouteShaking spotEFFORTLESSMount HokulaniMoonGrassLv.25-2840%MidRouteDayEFFORTLESSMount HokulaniSunGrassLv.25-2840%MidRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 10MoonGrassLv.24-2730%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 10SunGrassLv.24-2730%MidRouteEFFORTLESSMount HokulaniMoonGrassLv.25-2830%MidRouteNightEFFORTLESSMount HokulaniSunGrassLv.25-2830%MidRouteNightEFFORTLESSRoute 17 - NortheastMoonGrassLv.31-3430%LateRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 17 - NortheastSunGrassLv.31-3430%LateRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 17 - WestMoonGrassLv.31-3430%LateRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 17 - WestSunGrassLv.31-3430%LateRouteEFFORTLESSPoni Plains - NorthSunGrassLv.54-5770%PostShaking spotEFFORTLESSPoni Plains - NorthMoonGrassLv.54-5770%PostShaking spotEASYPoni Plains - WestSunGrassLv.54-5720%PostEASYPoni Plains - WestMoonGrassLv.54-5720%Postor evolve from Spearow (Step 1)
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.
Spearow evolves into Fearow at level 20. Fearow is the fully evolved form. It sits at 442 BST in its evolved form.
Keen Eye is the go-to ability for Fearow. It prevents accuracy from being lowered. Its hidden ability Sniper can work in specific setups.
Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Fearow is a physical attacker with base 90 Attack. Best used as a pivot.
Fearow appears in 18 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
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.
- 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