What is Fearow weak to?

In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Fearow's biggest threats include Jolteon (Electric), Cloyster (Ice), and Golem (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Fearow's base 100 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.

How do you evolve Fearow?

In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Spearow evolves into Fearow at level 20. Fearow is the fully evolved form. It sits at 442 BST in its evolved form.

In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Fearow can work for a story run. 442 BST is average, but Normal/Flying typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.

For Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, we rate Fearow C-Tier: a niche pick in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl's meta. At 442 BST, it fits the pivot role. Drillrun with Scopelens is the standard set.

What is the best ability for Fearow?

Keen Eye is the go-to ability for Fearow. It prevents accuracy from being lowered. Its hidden ability Sniper can work in specific setups.

Fearow - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Pivot

CTier

100Speed · Fast

Stats & Training

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.

Base Stats

Above

HP65

Attack90

Defense65

Sp. Atk61

Sp. Def61

Speed100

Total442

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging90 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height1.2 m

Weight38.0 kg

Base XP155

Abilities

Keen EyeNiche

Prevents accuracy from being lowered.

SniperHATop Pick

Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+2

Speed training target

Pokedex Entries

It has the stamina to fly all day on its broad wings. It fights by using its sharp beak.

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.

Fearow Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Electric, Ice, Rock
0.5x (Resist)	Grass, Bug
0x (Immune)	Ground, Ghost

Type ChartGood

3Weak

2Resist

2Immune

Score+2

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Electric Ice Rock

½xResist

Grass Bug

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Ground Ghost

STAB (3)

Grass Fighting Bug

How to Beat Fearow in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (Best Counters)

Sudowoodo Rock	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Damage vs Fearow Stone Edge 2x 113-134%KO Rock Slide 2x 86-101%KO Rock Tomb 2x 68-81% Rock Throw 2x 57-68% View Sudowoodo builds →
Graveler RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 16 Damage vs Fearow Stone Edge 2x 107-126%KO Rock Slide 2x 81-96% Rock Tomb 2x 66-78% Rock Throw 2x 55-66% View Graveler builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Damage vs Fearow Stone Edge 2x 61-73% Rock Slide 2x 47-55% Rock Tomb 2x 38-45% Rock Throw 2x 32-38% View Onix builds →
Magnemite ElectricSteel	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 DischargeLv. 36 Volt SwitchTM43 Damage vs Fearow Thunder 2x 122-144%KO Thunderbolt 2x 100-118%KO Discharge 2x 90-106%KO Volt Switch 2x 79-93% View Magnemite builds →
Pachirisu Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 DischargeLv. 41 Volt SwitchTM43 Damage vs Fearow Thunder 2x 71-83% Thunderbolt 2x 57-68% Discharge 2x 51-61% Volt Switch 2x 47-55% View Pachirisu builds →

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution

Evolved from Spearow. Fearow is the final form in this two-stage line. A decent partner pool 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

2 Forms

#021Spearow

Level 20

#022Fearow

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Spearow

NormalFlying

Fearow

NormalFlying

65+25

ATK

90+30

DEF

65+35

SP.ATK

61+30

SP.DEF

61+30

SPE

100+30

BST

262D-Tier

442C-Tier+180

ROLE

Balanced

Pivot

TYPE

Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Fearow to get Spearow eggs easily using 31 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Astonish, Feather Dance, Quick Attack and 5 more.

Egg Groups

Flying

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

15 cycles·3,855 steps

Quick~4 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

8moves

Breed With (best first)

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Fearow Best Moveset

One boost from Agility and Fearow gets dangerous fast. The Jolly nature targets max Attack and Speed, and Sniper backs the whole approach. Drillrun and the remaining moves handle most of what's left standing.

Best Build

Experimental

Physical Setup Sweeper

Ability

Sniper

Item

Scope Lens

Best Nature for Fearow

Jolly+SPE

Fearow best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Atk

Spe

Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset

Drill Run
AgilitySetup
Steel Wing
Drill PeckSTAB

Recommended Teammates

SunfloraGood

TorkoalGood

Moves

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.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Drill Run

S809510Ground

Lv 1

Growl

——10040Normal

Lv 1

Leer

D—10030Normal

Lv 1

Peck

—3510035Flying

Lv 1

Pluck

—6010020Flying

Lv 4

Leer

D—10030Normal

Lv 8

Assurance

—6010010Dark

Lv 11

Fury Attack

—158520Normal

Lv 15

Aerial Ace

C60—20Flying

Lv 18

Wing Attack

—6010035Flying

Lv 23

Take Down

C908520Normal

Lv 27

Agility

S——30Psychic

Lv 32

Focus Energy

A——30Normal

Lv 36

Roost

C——10Flying

Lv 41

Drill Peck

A8010020Flying

Lv 45

Drill Run

S809510Ground

TM Moves

TM40

Aerial Ace

C60—20Flying

TM45

Attract

C—10015Normal

TM97

Defog

C——15Flying

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM58

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TM42

Facade

C7010020Normal

TM54

False Swipe

D4010040Normal

TM94

Fly

C909515Flying

TM68

Giga Impact

B150905Normal

TM15

Hyper Beam

B150905Normal

TM88

Pluck

—6010020Flying

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM51

Roost

C——10Flying

TM82

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM47

Steel Wing

A709025Steel

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

D—8515Normal

TM46

Thief

D6010025Dark

TM89

U-turn

A7010020Bug

TM10

Work Up

D——30Normal

Egg Moves

Egg

Astonish

—3010015Ghost

Egg

Feather Dance

D—10015Flying

Egg

Quick Attack+1

D4010030Normal

Egg

Scary Face

——10010Normal

Egg

Sky Attack

A140905Flying

Egg

Tri Attack

C8010010Normal

Egg

Uproar

C9010010Normal

Egg

Whirlwind-6

D——20Normal

Tutor Moves

Fearow can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Fearow in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

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 Spearow
Route 225
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.20-22 Route
5%Mid
Route 225
Shining PearlGrass Lv.20-22 Route
5%Mid
Route 226
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.20-22 Route
5%Mid
Route 226
Shining PearlGrass Lv.20-22 Route
5%Mid
Train until Level 20
Step 2Fearow ✓
Route 225
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.50-52 Route
40%Post
Morning/day
Route 225
Shining PearlGrass Lv.50-52 Route
40%Post
Morning/day
Route 226
Shining PearlGrass Lv.51-53 Route
40%Post
Morning/day
Route 226
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.51-53 Route
40%Post
Morning/day
Route 225
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.51 Route
20%Post
Night
Route 225
Shining PearlGrass Lv.51 Route
20%Post
Night
Route 226
Shining PearlGrass Lv.52 Route
20%Post
Night
Route 226
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.52 Route
20%Post
Night
Route 227
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.54-55 Route
20%Post
Morning/day
Route 227
Shining PearlGrass Lv.54-55 Route
20%Post
Morning/day
Stark Mountain - Outside
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.54-55 Volcano
20%Post
Morning/day
Stark Mountain - Outside
Shining PearlGrass Lv.54-55 Volcano
20%Post
Morning/day
Route 227
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.55 Route
10%Post
Night
Route 227
Shining PearlGrass Lv.55 Route
10%Post
Night
Stark Mountain - Outside
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.55 Volcano
10%Post
Night
Stark Mountain - Outside
Shining PearlGrass Lv.55 Volcano
10%Post
Night
or evolve from Spearow (Step 1)

Fearow Guide

In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Fearow's biggest threats include Jolteon (Electric), Cloyster (Ice), and Golem (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Fearow's base 100 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Spearow evolves into Fearow at level 20. Fearow is the fully evolved form. It sits at 442 BST in its evolved form.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Fearow can work for a story run. 442 BST is average, but Normal/Flying typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
For Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, we rate Fearow C-Tier: a niche pick in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl's meta. At 442 BST, it fits the pivot role. Drillrun with Scopelens is the standard set.
Keen Eye is the go-to ability for Fearow. It prevents accuracy from being lowered. Its hidden ability Sniper can work in specific setups.

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

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Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Damage vs Fearow Stone Edge 2x 78-92% Rock Slide 2x 61-75% Rock Tomb 2x 47-58% Rock Throw 2x 42-50% View Onix builds →
Geodude RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 RolloutLv. 10 Damage vs Fearow Stone Edge 2x 106-125%KO Rock Slide 2x 83-100%KO Rock Tomb 2x 69-83% Rollout 2x 42-50% View Geodude builds →
Shinx Electric	D
Available Moves Moves Volt SwitchTM43 Shock WaveTM34 Charge BeamTM57 Thunder ShockLv. 4 Damage vs Fearow Volt Switch 2x 56-67% Shock Wave 2x 47-58% Charge Beam 2x 42-50% Thunder Shock 2x 33-42% View Shinx builds →

Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Damage vs Fearow Stone Edge 2x 68-80% Rock Slide 2x 54-66% Rock Tomb 2x 41-51% Rock Throw 2x 37-44% View Onix builds →
Geodude RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 RolloutLv. 10 Damage vs Fearow Stone Edge 2x 93-110%KO Rock Slide 2x 73-88% Rock Tomb 2x 61-73% Rollout 2x 37-44% View Geodude builds →
Pachirisu Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchTM43 Shock WaveTM34 Charge BeamTM57 Damage vs Fearow Thunderbolt 2x 61-73% Volt Switch 2x 49-59% Shock Wave 2x 41-51% Charge Beam 2x 37-44% View Pachirisu builds →
Electrike Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchTM43 Shock WaveTM34 Charge BeamTM57 Damage vs Fearow Thunderbolt 2x 80-95% Volt Switch 2x 61-73% Shock Wave 2x 54-66% Charge Beam 2x 49-59% View Electrike builds →
Shinx Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchTM43 Shock WaveTM34 Charge BeamTM57 Damage vs Fearow Thunderbolt 2x 61-73% Volt Switch 2x 49-59% Shock Wave 2x 41-51% Charge Beam 2x 37-44% View Shinx builds →

Graveler RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 16 Damage vs Fearow Stone Edge 2x 113-133%KO Rock Slide 2x 86-102%KO Rock Tomb 2x 69-82% Rock Throw 2x 58-68% View Graveler builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Damage vs Fearow Stone Edge 2x 66-78% Rock Slide 2x 51-61% Rock Tomb 2x 40-48% Rock Throw 2x 34-41% View Onix builds →
Pachirisu Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchTM43 SparkLv. 13 Damage vs Fearow Thunder 2x 77-92% Thunderbolt 2x 64-75% Volt Switch 2x 51-61% Spark 2x 45-55% View Pachirisu builds →
Nosepass Rock	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 Stone EdgeTM71 ThunderboltTM24 Power GemLv. 25 Damage vs Fearow Thunder 2x 51-61% Stone Edge 2x 66-78% Thunderbolt 2x 42-50% Power Gem 2x 58-68% View Nosepass builds →
Electrike Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchTM43 Thunder FangLv. 24 Damage vs Fearow Thunder 2x 98-116%KO Thunderbolt 2x 81-95% Volt Switch 2x 64-75% Thunder Fang 2x 45-55% View Electrike builds →

Sudowoodo Rock	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Damage vs Fearow Stone Edge 2x 118-140%KO Rock Slide 2x 90-106%KO Rock Tomb 2x 72-85% Rock Throw 2x 60-72% View Sudowoodo builds →
Graveler RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 16 Damage vs Fearow Stone Edge 2x 113-133%KO Rock Slide 2x 86-102%KO Rock Tomb 2x 69-82% Rock Throw 2x 58-68% View Graveler builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Damage vs Fearow Stone Edge 2x 66-78% Rock Slide 2x 51-61% Rock Tomb 2x 40-48% Rock Throw 2x 34-41% View Onix builds →
Pachirisu Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchTM43 SparkLv. 13 Damage vs Fearow Thunder 2x 77-92% Thunderbolt 2x 64-75% Volt Switch 2x 51-61% Spark 2x 45-55% View Pachirisu builds →
Nosepass Rock	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 Stone EdgeTM71 ThunderboltTM24 Power GemLv. 25 Damage vs Fearow Thunder 2x 51-61% Stone Edge 2x 66-78% Thunderbolt 2x 42-50% Power Gem 2x 58-68% View Nosepass builds →

Sudowoodo Rock	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Damage vs Fearow Stone Edge 2x 116-137%KO Rock Slide 2x 88-105%KO Rock Tomb 2x 71-84% Rock Throw 2x 59-70% View Sudowoodo builds →
Graveler RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 16 Damage vs Fearow Stone Edge 2x 111-131%KO Rock Slide 2x 83-99% Rock Tomb 2x 69-82% Rock Throw 2x 56-67% View Graveler builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeTM71 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Damage vs Fearow Stone Edge 2x 64-76% Rock Slide 2x 50-58% Rock Tomb 2x 39-47% Rock Throw 2x 34-41% View Onix builds →
Pachirisu Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 Volt SwitchTM43 SparkLv. 13 Damage vs Fearow Thunder 2x 74-87% Thunderbolt 2x 61-73% Volt Switch 2x 47-55% Spark 2x 44-52% View Pachirisu builds →
Nosepass Rock	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 Stone EdgeTM71 ThunderboltTM24 Power GemLv. 25 Damage vs Fearow Thunder 2x 50-58% Stone Edge 2x 64-76% Thunderbolt 2x 41-49% Power Gem 2x 54-64% View Nosepass builds →

Weavile DarkIce	A
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves Knock Off Ice Shard Triple Axel Swords Dance Damage vs Fearow Knock Off 53-62% Ice Shard 2x 65-77% View Weavile builds →
Rotom ElectricGhost	C
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves Dark Pulse DischargeSTAB HexSTAB Nasty Plot Damage vs Fearow Dark Pulse 39-46% Discharge 2x 116-137%KO View Rotom builds →