What is Fearow weak to?

In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, Spearow evolves into Fearow at level 20. Fearow is the fully evolved form. It sits at 442 BST in its evolved form.

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

For HeartGold & SoulSilver, we rate Fearow C-Tier: a niche pick in HeartGold & SoulSilver's meta. At 442 BST, it fits the pivot role. Drill Peck with Sitrus Berry 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 EyeTop Pick

Prevents accuracy from being lowered.

SniperHANot in game

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

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+2

Speed training target

Pokedex Entries

It shoots itself suddenly high into the sky, then plummets down in one fell swoop to strike its prey.

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

Gen IV Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Electric Ice Rock

½xResist

Grass Bug

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Ground Ghost

STAB (3)

Grass Fighting Bug

How to Beat Fearow in HeartGold & SoulSilver (Best Counters)

Sudowoodo Rock	C
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 33 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 14 Damage vs Fearow Rock Slide 2x 87-103%KO Rock Tomb 2x 71-84% Rock Throw 2x 60-71% View Sudowoodo builds →
Graveler RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 11 RolloutLv. 22 Rock BlastLv. 27 Damage vs Fearow Rock Tomb 2x 69-82% Rock Throw 2x 58-68% Rollout 2x 35-42% Rock Blast 2x 31-37% View Graveler builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Fearow Rock Tomb 2x 39-47% Rock Throw 2x 33-39% View Onix builds →
Electrode Electric	C
Obtain MethodTeam Rocket Hq Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 SparkLv. 12 Charge BeamTM57 Damage vs Fearow Thunder 2x 111-132%KO Thunderbolt 2x 91-108%KO Spark 2x 46-55% Charge Beam 2x 54-63% View Electrode builds →
Magnemite ElectricSteel	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 DischargeLv. 38 SparkLv. 22 Damage vs Fearow Thunder 2x 127-150%KO Thunderbolt 2x 104-124%KO Discharge 2x 94-111%KO Spark 2x 38-45% View Magnemite builds →

HeartGold & SoulSilver 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, False Swipe, Feather Dance and 7 more.

Egg Groups

Flying

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

15 cycles·3,855 steps

Quick~4 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

10moves

Breed With (best first)

HeartGold & SoulSilver Fearow Best Moveset

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

Experimental

Physical Tank

Ability

Keen Eye

Item

Sitrus BerryRECOVERY

Best Nature for Fearow

HardyNEUTRAL

Fearow best EVs are HP and Attack

EVs

Atk

Def

Physical Tank Moveset

Drill PeckSTAB
FlySTAB
Hyper BeamSTAB
Fury AttackSTAB

Recommended Teammates

CharizardGood

GolduckGood

PidgeotGood

Moves

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

Lv 1

Fury Attack

S158520Normal

Lv 1

Growl

——10040Normal

Lv 1

Leer

——10030Normal

Lv 1

Peck

—3510035Flying

Lv 1

Pluck

—6010020Flying

Lv 5

Leer

——10030Normal

Lv 9

Fury Attack

S158520Normal

Lv 13

Pursuit

D4010020Dark

Lv 17

Aerial Ace

C60—20Flying

Lv 23

Mirror Move

———20Flying

Lv 29

Agility

C——30Psychic

Lv 35

Assurance

—5010010Dark

Lv 41

Roost

C——10Flying

Lv 47

Drill Peck

S8010020Flying

TM Moves

TM40

Aerial Ace

C60—20Flying

TM45

Attract

——10015Normal

TM78

Captivate

——10020Normal

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM58

Endure+4

———10Normal

TM42

Facade

C7010020Normal

HM02

Fly

S909515Flying

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM68

Giga Impact

B150905Normal

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM15

Hyper Beam

S150905Normal

TM83

Natural Gift

D—10015Normal

TM88

Pluck

—6010020Flying

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM51

Roost

C——10Flying

TM43

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

TM82

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM47

Steel Wing

D709025Steel

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM46

Thief

—6010025Dark

TM06

Toxic

C—8510Poison

TM89

U-turn

C7010020Bug

Egg Moves

Egg

Astonish

—3010015Ghost

Egg

False Swipe

—4010040Normal

Egg

Feather Dance

——10015Flying

Egg

Feint Attack

—60—20Dark

Egg

Quick Attack+1

D4010030Normal

Egg

Scary Face

D—9010Normal

Egg

Sky Attack

B140905Flying

Egg

Tri Attack

C8010010Normal

Egg

Uproar

—9010010Normal

Egg

Whirlwind-6

D——20Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Air Cutter

D559525Flying

Tutor

Heat Wave

D1009010Fire

Tutor

Mud-Slap

D2010010Ground

Tutor

Ominous Wind

D601005Ghost

Tutor

Sky Attack

B140905Flying

Tutor

Snore

D4010015Normal

Tutor

Swift

—60—20Normal

Tutor

Tailwind

D——15Flying

Tutor

Twister

—4010020Dragon

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 3

Double-Edge

B12010015Normal

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

How to Get Fearow in HeartGold & SoulSilver

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 Spearow
Azalea Town
HeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.2-8 City
50%Early
Azalea Town
SoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.2-8 City
50%Early
Route 33
HeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.2-8 Route
50%Early
Route 44
HeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.2-8 Route
50%Early
Route 44
SoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.2-8 Route
50%Early
Route 45
HeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.2-8 Route
50%Early
Route 45
SoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.2-8 Route
50%Early
Route 46
HeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.2-8 Route
50%Early
Route 46
SoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.2-8 Route
50%Early
Route 42
SoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.11-20 Route
50%Early
Route 42
HeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.11-20 Route
50%Early
Vermilion City - City
HeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.11-20 City
50%Early
Vermilion City - City
SoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.11-20 City
50%Early
Route 46
HeartGoldGrass Lv.2-3 Route
CommonEarly
Morning/day
Route 46
SoulSilverGrass Lv.2-3 Route
CommonEarly
Morning/day
Route 22
HeartGoldGrass Lv.3-5 Route
CommonEarly
Morning/day
Route 22
SoulSilverGrass Lv.3-5 Route
CommonEarly
Morning/day
Route 3
HeartGoldGrass Lv.5-8 Route
CommonEarly
Morning/day
Route 3
SoulSilverGrass Lv.5-8 Route
CommonEarly
Morning/day
Route 4
HeartGoldGrass Lv.5-8 Route
CommonEarly
Morning/day
Route 4
SoulSilverGrass Lv.5-8 Route
CommonEarly
Morning/day
Route 9
SoulSilverGrass Lv.13-15 Route
CommonEarly
Morning/day
Route 42
SoulSilverGrass Lv.14-16 Route
CommonEarly
Morning/day
Route 42
HeartGoldGrass Lv.14-16 Route
CommonEarly
Morning/day
Route 33
HeartGoldGrass Lv.6 Route
UncommonEarly
Morning/day
Route 33
SoulSilverGrass Lv.6 Route
UncommonEarly
Morning/day
Route 9
HeartGoldGrass Lv.13 Route
UncommonEarly
Morning/day
Route 11
HeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.11-20 Route
LimitedEarly
Route 11
SoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.11-20 Route
LimitedEarly
Route 7
HeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.11-20 Route
LimitedEarly
Route 7
SoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.11-20 Route
LimitedEarly
Route 10
HeartGoldGrass Lv.16 Route
CommonMid
Morning/day
Route 10
SoulSilverGrass Lv.16 Route
CommonMid
Morning/day
Route 7
HeartGoldGrass Lv.17 Route
CommonMid
Morning/day
Route 7
SoulSilverGrass Lv.17 Route
CommonMid
Morning/day
Route 16
SoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.21-30 Route
LimitedMid
Route 16
HeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.21-30 Route
LimitedMid
Route 47
HeartGoldGrass Lv.31 Route
RareLate
Route 47
SoulSilverGrass Lv.31 Route
RareLate
Train until Level 20
Step 2Fearow ✓
Route 22
HeartGoldGrass Lv.7 Route
RareEarly
Morning/day
Route 22
SoulSilverGrass Lv.7 Route
RareEarly
Morning/day
Route 9
HeartGoldGrass Lv.15 Route
RareEarly
Morning/day
Route 9
SoulSilverGrass Lv.15 Route
RareEarly
Morning/day
Route 16
HeartGoldGrass Lv.27-29 Route
CommonMid
Morning/day
Route 16
SoulSilverGrass Lv.27-29 Route
CommonMid
Morning/day
Route 18
SoulSilverGrass Lv.27-29 Route
CommonMid
Morning/day
Route 18
HeartGoldGrass Lv.27-29 Route
CommonMid
Morning/day
Route 17
SoulSilverGrass Lv.28-30 Route
CommonMid
Morning/day
Route 17
HeartGoldGrass Lv.28-30 Route
CommonMid
Morning/day
Route 10
HeartGoldGrass Lv.18 Route
UncommonMid
Morning/day
Route 10
SoulSilverGrass Lv.18 Route
UncommonMid
Morning/day
Route 48
HeartGoldGrass Lv.21 Route
UncommonMid
Route 48
SoulSilverGrass Lv.21 Route
UncommonMid
Route 47
HeartGoldGrass Lv.34 Route
RareLate
Route 47
SoulSilverGrass Lv.34 Route
RareLate
or evolve from Spearow (Step 1)

Fearow Guide

In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, Spearow evolves into Fearow at level 20. Fearow is the fully evolved form. It sits at 442 BST in its evolved form.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Fearow can work for a story run. 442 BST is average, but Normal/Flying typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
For HeartGold & SoulSilver, we rate Fearow C-Tier: a niche pick in HeartGold & SoulSilver's meta. At 442 BST, it fits the pivot role. Drill Peck with Sitrus Berry 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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Plusle Electric	D
Upcoming Move Moves SparkLv. 15 Learns Spark at Level 15 View Plusle builds →
Minun Electric	D
Upcoming Move Moves SparkLv. 15 Learns Spark at Level 15 View Minun builds →
Shinx Electric	D
Upcoming Move Moves SparkLv. 13 Learns Spark at Level 13 View Shinx builds →

Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Fearow Rock Tomb 2x 43-53% Rock Throw 2x 39-47% View Onix builds →
Geodude RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 11 Damage vs Fearow Rock Tomb 2x 65-76% Rock Throw 2x 55-65% View Geodude builds →
Plusle Electric	D
Available Move Moves SparkLv. 15 Damage vs Fearow Spark 2x 49-59% View Plusle builds →
Minun Electric	D
Available Move Moves SparkLv. 15 Damage vs Fearow Spark 2x 43-53% View Minun builds →
Mareep Electric	D
Available Move Moves Thunder ShockLv. 10 Damage vs Fearow Thunder Shock 2x 39-47% View Mareep builds →

Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Fearow Rock Tomb 2x 45-53% Rock Throw 2x 35-44% View Onix builds →
Geodude RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 11 Damage vs Fearow Rock Tomb 2x 61-73% Rock Throw 2x 53-63% View Geodude builds →
Plusle Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 SparkLv. 15 Charge BeamTM57 Damage vs Fearow Thunder 2x 123-145%KO Thunderbolt 2x 102-121%KO Spark 2x 48-58% Charge Beam 2x 56-68% View Plusle builds →
Minun Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 SparkLv. 15 Charge BeamTM57 Damage vs Fearow Thunder 2x 110-131%KO Thunderbolt 2x 94-111%KO Spark 2x 45-53% Charge Beam 2x 53-63% View Minun builds →
Mareep Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 Charge BeamTM57 Thunder ShockLv. 10 Damage vs Fearow Thunder 2x 102-121%KO Thunderbolt 2x 85-102%KO Charge Beam 2x 48-58% Thunder Shock 2x 40-48% View Mareep builds →

Sudowoodo Rock	C
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 14 Damage vs Fearow Rock Tomb 2x 71-84% Rock Throw 2x 60-72% View Sudowoodo builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Fearow Rock Tomb 2x 44-52% Rock Throw 2x 37-44% View Onix builds →
Geodude RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 11 RolloutLv. 22 Rock BlastLv. 25 Damage vs Fearow Rock Tomb 2x 60-72% Rock Throw 2x 51-60% Rollout 2x 33-40% Rock Blast 2x 27-32% View Geodude builds →
Magnemite ElectricSteel	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 SparkLv. 22 Charge BeamTM57 Damage vs Fearow Thunder 2x 128-152%KO Thunderbolt 2x 108-128%KO Spark 2x 40-48% Charge Beam 2x 60-72% View Magnemite builds →
Plusle Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 SparkLv. 15 Charge BeamTM57 Damage vs Fearow Thunder 2x 119-140%KO Thunderbolt 2x 97-116%KO Spark 2x 47-56% Charge Beam 2x 57-68% View Plusle builds →

Sudowoodo Rock	C
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 14 Damage vs Fearow Rock Tomb 2x 70-83% Rock Throw 2x 59-70% View Sudowoodo builds →
Graveler RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 11 RolloutLv. 22 Rock BlastLv. 27 Damage vs Fearow Rock Tomb 2x 68-80% Rock Throw 2x 57-67% Rollout 2x 37-43% Rock Blast 2x 31-37% View Graveler builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Fearow Rock Tomb 2x 42-50% Rock Throw 2x 33-40% View Onix builds →
Magnemite ElectricSteel	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 SparkLv. 22 Charge BeamTM57 Damage vs Fearow Thunder 2x 127-150%KO Thunderbolt 2x 104-123%KO Spark 2x 39-47% Charge Beam 2x 59-70% View Magnemite builds →
Plusle Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 SparkLv. 15 Charge BeamTM57 Damage vs Fearow Thunder 2x 116-137%KO Thunderbolt 2x 96-113%KO Spark 2x 48-57% Charge Beam 2x 57-67% View Plusle builds →

Zapdos ElectricFlying	A
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves ThunderboltSTAB RoostRecovery Hidden Power Ice Heat Wave Damage vs Fearow Thunderbolt 2x 105-124%KO Heat Wave 37-44% View Zapdos builds →
Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves Earthquake Stealth Rock TauntUtility Stone Edge Damage vs Fearow Stone Edge 2x 120-141%KO View Aerodactyl builds →
Weavile DarkIce	B
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves Ice Shard Night Slash Low Kick PursuitSTAB Damage vs Fearow Ice Shard 2x 53-63% Pursuit 27-31% View Weavile builds →
Rotom ElectricGhost	C
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves ThunderboltSTAB Shadow Ball Will O Wisp TrickUtility Damage vs Fearow Thunderbolt 2x 107-126%KO View Rotom builds →