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.
Its huge and magnificent wings can keep it aloft in the sky. It can remain flying a whole day without landing.
With its huge and magnificent wings, it can keep aloft without ever having to land for rest.
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.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Fearow to get Spearow eggs easily using 25 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Astonish, False Swipe, Feint Attack and 4 more.
Prediction matters here. Choice Band means Fearow can't change moves after clicking, but the payoff is raw power at the cost of move flexibility. Max Attack and Speed EVs with Keeneye back that up. The remaining moves prevents free switches.
Best Build
Best Fearow Moveset
- Drill Peck
- Double Edge
- Steel Wing
- Quick Attack
Recommended Teammates
Breeding's the move. Astonish and False Swipe give Fearow options it can't learn any other way, and Dark and Steel coverage already covers a decent range on top of Hyper Beam and Sky Attack. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Fearow appears at high spawn rates across 22 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Fearow in FireRed & LeafGreen
Spearow is your first catch on the way to Fearow. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 3-50 across 56 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch SpearowEFFORTLESSRoute 3FireRedGrassLv.6-8CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 3LeafGreenGrassLv.6-8CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 4LeafGreenGrassLv.8-12CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 4FireRedGrassLv.8-12CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 10LeafGreenGrassLv.13-17CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 10FireRedGrassLv.13-17CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 11LeafGreenGrassLv.13-17CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 11FireRedGrassLv.13-17CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 9LeafGreenGrassLv.13-17CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 9FireRedGrassLv.13-17CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 22FireRedGrassLv.3-5UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 22LeafGreenGrassLv.3-5UncommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 16FireRedGrassLv.20-22CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 16LeafGreenGrassLv.20-22CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 17FireRedGrassLv.20-22CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 17LeafGreenGrassLv.20-22CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 18FireRedGrassLv.20-22CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 18LeafGreenGrassLv.20-22CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSKindle RoadLeafGreenGrassLv.30-32CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSKindle RoadFireRedGrassLv.30-32CommonMidRouteEASYMt. Ember - BaseLeafGreenGrassLv.30-32UncommonMidVolcanoEASYMt. Ember - BaseFireRedGrassLv.30-32UncommonMidVolcanoEFFORTLESSTreasure BeachLeafGreenGrassLv.31-32CommonLateWaterEFFORTLESSTreasure BeachFireRedGrassLv.31-32CommonLateWaterEASYCape BrinkFireRedGrassLv.31UncommonLateEASYCape BrinkLeafGreenGrassLv.31UncommonLateEASYRoute 23FireRedGrassLv.32-34UncommonLateRouteEASYRoute 23LeafGreenGrassLv.32-34UncommonLateRouteEASYCanyon EntranceFireRedGrassLv.44UncommonLateEASYCanyon EntranceLeafGreenGrassLv.44UncommonLateEASYRuin ValleyLeafGreenGrassLv.44UncommonLateEASYRuin ValleyFireRedGrassLv.44UncommonLateEASYWater PathLeafGreenGrassLv.44UncommonLateRouteEASYWater PathFireRedGrassLv.44UncommonLateRoute- Step 2Fearow ✓EASYRoute 18LeafGreenGrassLv.25-29UncommonMidRouteEASYRoute 18FireRedGrassLv.25-29UncommonMidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 17LeafGreenGrassLv.25-27RareMidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 17FireRedGrassLv.25-27RareMidRouteEFFORTLESSMt. Ember - BaseLeafGreenGrassLv.38-40CommonLateVolcanoEFFORTLESSMt. Ember - BaseFireRedGrassLv.38-40CommonLateVolcanoEFFORTLESSRoute 23LeafGreenGrassLv.40-44CommonLateRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 23FireRedGrassLv.40-44CommonLateRouteEASYCape BrinkFireRedGrassLv.36UncommonLateEASYCape BrinkLeafGreenGrassLv.36UncommonLateEASYKindle RoadLeafGreenGrassLv.36UncommonLateRouteEASYKindle RoadFireRedGrassLv.36UncommonLateRouteEASYTreasure BeachLeafGreenGrassLv.36-40UncommonLateWaterEASYTreasure BeachFireRedGrassLv.36-40UncommonLateWaterEASYCanyon EntranceLeafGreenGrassLv.48-50UncommonPostEASYCanyon EntranceFireRedGrassLv.48-50UncommonPostEASYWater PathLeafGreenGrassLv.48-50UncommonPostRouteEASYWater PathFireRedGrassLv.48-50UncommonPostRouteEASYRuin ValleyLeafGreenGrassLv.49UncommonPostEASYRuin ValleyFireRedGrassLv.49UncommonPostEASYSevault CanyonLeafGreenGrassLv.50UncommonPostEASYSevault CanyonFireRedGrassLv.50UncommonPostor 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