Fearow Best Moveset
Fast physical attacker at 100 Speed with 90 Attack and hidden AbilitySniper spiking critical hit damage. Normal and Flying TermStab give the moveset offensive coverage, but 65 HP across 65/61 defenses means anything faster or with priority ends it before the second hit.
Normal/Flying with Drill Peck was fine but nothing special in Gen I (Red & Blue). Dodrio had higher Attack, and Fearow couldn't separate itself from the flock.
Utility Moveset
- Drill Peck
- Mirror Move
- Hyper Beam
- Agility
Recommended Teammates
Still just an average Normal/Flying attacker. The metagame in Gen II (Gold & Silver) had bigger threats to worry about.
Utility Moveset
- Drill Peck
- Double Edge
- Hyper Beam
- Mud Slap
Recommended Teammates
Choice Band turned Fearow into a surprising wallbreaker in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Drill Peck and Return hit hard off a boosted Attack stat.
Best Moves
Best Build
Fearow best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Drill Peck
- Double Edge
- Steel Wing
- Quick Attack
Recommended Teammates
Choice Band was still an option but new Flying-types with better stats and abilities showed up. Fearow's time in the spotlight was short.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Drill Peck
- Fly
- Hyper Beam
- Fury Attack
Recommended Teammates
Power creep caught up completely in Gen V (Black & White). Faster, stronger attackers made Fearow irrelevant in any tier that mattered.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Drill Peck
- Fly
- Fury Attack
- Hyper Beam
Recommended Teammates
Sniper as an ability didn't help enough. Fearow was outclassed from every angle by Gen VI (X & Y).
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Drill Run
- Drill Peck
- Steel Wing
- Giga Impact
Recommended Teammates
Nothing changed for the better. Talonflame had Gale Wings, Staraptor hit harder. Fearow had no niche left.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Drill Peck
- Drill Run
- Return
- Quick Attack
Recommended Teammates
Fearow Weakness
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 |
What is Fearow Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Fearow
Kyurem can KO Fearow with Draco Meteor (117-138%). Rhyperior threatens a KO with Stone Edge (199-234%). Rotom's Thunderbolt also KOs at 171-201%.
 Kyurem DragonIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLoaded Dice NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Kyurem builds →Icicle Spear 2x33-39% Draco Meteor117-138%KO | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Rhyperior builds →Stone Edge 2x199-234%KO | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x133-156%KO Thunderbolt 2x171-201%KO | ||
Evolution
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.
How to Get Fearow
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 BDSP
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 225Lv.20-22GrassRate 5%Route 226Lv.20-22GrassRate 5%
Step 2Fearow ✓Route 225Lv.50-52GrassRate 40%Morning/dayRoute 226Lv.51-53GrassRate 40%Morning/dayRoute 225Lv.51GrassRate 20%NightRoute 226Lv.52GrassRate 20%NightRoute 227Lv.54-55GrassRate 20%Morning/dayStark Mountain - OutsideLv.54-55CaveRate 20%Morning/dayRoute 227Lv.55GrassRate 10%NightStark Mountain - OutsideLv.55CaveRate 10%Nightor 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 LGPE
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 10Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 22Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 23Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 3Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 4Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 9Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 3Lv.3-8GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 40%Route 4Lv.7-12GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 40%Route 22Lv.3-4GrassRate 30%Route 3Lv.3-8GrassLet's Go PikachuRate 30%Route 4Lv.7-12GrassLet's Go PikachuRate 30%Route 9Lv.17-22GrassRate 20%Route 10Lv.18-23GrassRate 15%Route 23Lv.41-46GrassRate 10%
Step 2Fearow ✓Route 10Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 40%Route 22Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 40%Route 23Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 40%Route 3Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 40%Route 4Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 40%Route 9Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 40%Route 9Lv.17-22GrassRate 10%Route 10Lv.18-23GrassRate 10%Route 23Lv.41-46GrassRate 15%or 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 USUM
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 - NorthLv.10-13GrassRate 70%Shaking spotRoute 3 - NorthLv.9-12GrassRate 30%Route 3 - SouthLv.9-12GrassRate 29%Route 2 - NorthLv.7-10GrassRate 10%
Step 2Fearow ✓Route 10Lv.26-29GrassRate 50%Shaking spotRoute 10Lv.26-29GrassRate 30%Mount Hokulani - WestLv.27-30GrassRate 30%DayMount Hokulani - WestLv.27-30GrassRate 10%NightRoute 17 - NortheastLv.33-36GrassRate 20%Route 17 - WestLv.33-36GrassRate 20%Route 17 - WestLv.33-36GrassUltra SunNightSOS from AriadosPoni Plains - NorthLv.54-57GrassRate 70%Shaking spotPoni Plains - WestLv.54-57GrassRate 20%or evolve from Spearow (Step 1)
high spawn rates across 12 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 SM
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 - SouthLv.9-12GrassRate 49%Route 2 - NorthLv.7-10GrassRate 40%Route 3 - NorthLv.11-12GrassRate 40%Shaking spotPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedLv.21-27Gift from NPCRate 6%Poké Pelago - Poni Island reachedLv.37-43Gift from NPCRate 5%Poké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedLv.49-55Gift from NPCRate 4%
- Step 2Fearow ✓Mount HokulaniLv.25-28GrassRate 40%DayRoute 10Lv.24-27GrassRate 30%Shaking spotMount HokulaniLv.25-28GrassRate 30%NightRoute 17 - NortheastLv.31-34GrassRate 30%Route 17 - WestLv.31-34GrassRate 30%Poni Plains - WestLv.54-57GrassRate 20%or evolve from Spearow (Step 1)
Base Stats
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 Guide
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.
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.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves