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 stat exp per KO.
It shoots itself suddenly high into the sky, then plummets down in one fell swoop to strike its prey.
It cleverly uses its thin, long beak to pluck and eat small insects that hide under the ground.
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
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
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 19 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include False Swipe, Feint Attack, Quick Attack and 2 more.
Best Build
Best Fearow Moveset
- Drill Peck
- Double Edge
- Hyper Beam
- Mud Slap
Recommended Teammates
Breeding's the move. False Swipe and Feint Attack give Fearow options it can't learn any other way, and Dark and Ground coverage already covers a decent range on top of Hyper Beam and Fly. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 12 locations. Fearow's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Where To Catch Fearow in Gold & Silver
Spearow is your first catch on the way to Fearow. You'll find headbutt, walking, and more encounters from Lv. 2-30 across 73 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch SpearowEFFORTLESSRoute 46GoldGrassLv.2-3CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 46SilverGrassLv.2-3CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 22GoldGrassLv.3-5CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 22SilverGrassLv.3-5CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 3SilverGrassLv.5-8CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 3GoldGrassLv.5-8CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 4GoldGrassLv.5CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 4GoldGrassLv.5-8CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 4SilverGrassLv.5-8CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 29GoldHeadbutting special treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 29GoldHeadbutting treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 29SilverHeadbutting special treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 29SilverHeadbutting treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 30GoldHeadbutting special treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 30GoldHeadbutting treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 30SilverHeadbutting special treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 30SilverHeadbutting treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 31GoldHeadbutting treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 31SilverHeadbutting special treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 31SilverHeadbutting treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 31GoldHeadbutting special treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 32SilverHeadbutting treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 32GoldHeadbutting special treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 32GoldHeadbutting treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 32SilverHeadbutting special treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 33GoldHeadbutting special treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 33GoldHeadbutting treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 33SilverHeadbutting special treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 33SilverHeadbutting treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 35GoldGift from NPCLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 35SilverGift from NPCLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 42GoldHeadbutting special treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 42GoldHeadbutting treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 42SilverHeadbutting special treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 42SilverHeadbutting treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 43GoldHeadbutting treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 43SilverHeadbutting special treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 43SilverHeadbutting treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 43GoldHeadbutting special treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 44SilverHeadbutting treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 44GoldHeadbutting special treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 44GoldHeadbutting treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 44SilverHeadbutting special treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 45GoldHeadbutting special treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 45GoldHeadbutting treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 45SilverHeadbutting special treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 45SilverHeadbutting treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 46GoldHeadbutting special treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 46GoldHeadbutting treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 46SilverHeadbutting special treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 46SilverHeadbutting treesLv.10CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 9SilverGrassLv.13-15CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 42GoldGrassLv.14-16CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 42SilverGrassLv.14-16CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 33GoldGrassLv.6UncommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 33SilverGrassLv.6UncommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 9GoldGrassLv.13UncommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 10GoldGrassLv.16CommonMidRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 10SilverGrassLv.16CommonMidRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 7GoldGrassLv.17CommonMidRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 7SilverGrassLv.17CommonMidRouteMorning/day- Step 2Fearow ✓CHALLENGINGRoute 22SilverGrassLv.7RareEarlyRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 22GoldGrassLv.7RareEarlyRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 9SilverGrassLv.15RareEarlyRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 9GoldGrassLv.15RareEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 16GoldGrassLv.27-29CommonMidRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 16SilverGrassLv.27-29CommonMidRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 18SilverGrassLv.27-29CommonMidRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 18GoldGrassLv.27-29CommonMidRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 17SilverGrassLv.28-30CommonMidRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 17GoldGrassLv.28-30CommonMidRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 10GoldGrassLv.18UncommonMidRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 10SilverGrassLv.18UncommonMidRouteMorning/dayor 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.
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