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 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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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 31 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Astonish, False Swipe, Feather Dance and 7 more.
the remaining moves keeps opponents guessing about Fearow's real targets. Sitrus Berry provides a one-time health recovery at low HP while max HP and Attack EVs and Hardy nature handle the stat profile. Keeneye ties it together.
Best Build
Best Fearow Moveset
- Drill Peck
- Fly
- Hyper Beam
- Fury Attack
Recommended Teammates
Breeding's the move. Astonish and False Swipe 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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Fearow's scattered across 16 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Where To Catch Fearow in HeartGold & SoulSilver
To get Fearow, start by catching Spearow through walking and headbutt encounters at Lv. 2-34. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SpearowEFFORTLESSRoute 46HeartGoldGrassLv.2-3CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 46SoulSilverGrassLv.2-3CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 22HeartGoldGrassLv.3-5CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 22SoulSilverGrassLv.3-5CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 3HeartGoldGrassLv.5-8CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 3SoulSilverGrassLv.5-8CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 4HeartGoldGrassLv.5-8CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 4SoulSilverGrassLv.5-8CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 9SoulSilverGrassLv.13-15CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 42SoulSilverGrassLv.14-16CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 42HeartGoldGrassLv.14-16CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 33HeartGoldGrassLv.6UncommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 33SoulSilverGrassLv.6UncommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 9HeartGoldGrassLv.13UncommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayLEGENDARYAzalea TownHeartGoldHeadbutting treesLv.2-8LimitedEarlyCityLEGENDARYAzalea TownSoulSilverHeadbutting treesLv.2-8LimitedEarlyCityLEGENDARYRoute 33HeartGoldHeadbutting treesLv.2-8LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 44HeartGoldHeadbutting treesLv.2-8LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 44SoulSilverHeadbutting treesLv.2-8LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 45HeartGoldHeadbutting treesLv.2-8LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 45SoulSilverHeadbutting treesLv.2-8LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 46HeartGoldHeadbutting treesLv.2-8LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 46SoulSilverHeadbutting treesLv.2-8LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 42SoulSilverHeadbutting treesLv.11-20LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 42HeartGoldHeadbutting treesLv.11-20LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 11HeartGoldHeadbutting treesLv.11-20LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 11SoulSilverHeadbutting treesLv.11-20LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 7HeartGoldHeadbutting treesLv.11-20LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 7SoulSilverHeadbutting treesLv.11-20LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYVermilion City - CityHeartGoldHeadbutting treesLv.11-20LimitedEarlyCityLEGENDARYVermilion City - CitySoulSilverHeadbutting treesLv.11-20LimitedEarlyCityEFFORTLESSRoute 10HeartGoldGrassLv.16CommonMidRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 10SoulSilverGrassLv.16CommonMidRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 7HeartGoldGrassLv.17CommonMidRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 7SoulSilverGrassLv.17CommonMidRouteMorning/dayLEGENDARYRoute 16SoulSilverHeadbutting treesLv.21-30LimitedMidRouteLEGENDARYRoute 16HeartGoldHeadbutting treesLv.21-30LimitedMidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 47HeartGoldGrassLv.31RareLateRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 47SoulSilverGrassLv.31RareLateRoute
Step 2Fearow ✓CHALLENGINGRoute 22HeartGoldGrassLv.7RareEarlyRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 22SoulSilverGrassLv.7RareEarlyRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 9HeartGoldGrassLv.15RareEarlyRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 9SoulSilverGrassLv.15RareEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 16HeartGoldGrassLv.27-29CommonMidRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 16SoulSilverGrassLv.27-29CommonMidRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 18SoulSilverGrassLv.27-29CommonMidRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 18HeartGoldGrassLv.27-29CommonMidRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 17SoulSilverGrassLv.28-30CommonMidRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 17HeartGoldGrassLv.28-30CommonMidRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 10HeartGoldGrassLv.18UncommonMidRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 10SoulSilverGrassLv.18UncommonMidRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 48HeartGoldGrassLv.21UncommonMidRouteEASYRoute 48SoulSilverGrassLv.21UncommonMidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 47HeartGoldGrassLv.34RareLateRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 47SoulSilverGrassLv.34RareLateRouteor 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