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
C
Attack90
B
Defense65
C
Sp. Atk61
C
Sp. Def61
C
Speed100
B
Total442
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging90 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height1.2 m
3'11"Small
Weight38.0 kg
83.8 lbsLight
Base XP155
Average
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

Fearow is recognized by its long neck and elongated beak. They are conveniently shaped for catching prey in soil or water. It deftly moves its long and skinny beak to pluck 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
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Electric, Ice, Rock
0.5x (Resist)Grass, Bug
0x (Immune)Ground, Ghost
Type ChartGood
3Weak
2Resist
2Immune
Score+2
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
ElectricIceRock
½xResist
GrassBug
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
GroundGhost
STAB (3)
GrassFightingBug
How to Beat Fearow in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire (Best Counters)

In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Weavile can KO Fearow with Ice Shard (98-115%). Zapdos threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (129-152%). Tyranitar's Stone Edge also KOs at 218-257%.

Weavile
Weavile
DarkIce
A
Recommended Build
AbilityPressure
ItemChoice Band
NatureJolly
Moves
  • Knock Off
  • Icicle Crash
  • Ice Shard
  • PursuitSTAB
Damage vs Fearow
Knock Off
79-93%
Ice Shard 2x
98-115%KO
Pursuit
49-58%
View Weavile builds →

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Evolution

Evolved from Spearow. Fearow is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners 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
Spearow
#021Spearow
20
Level 20
Fearow
#022Fearow
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Spearow
NormalFlying
Fearow
NormalFlying
HP
40
65+25
ATK
60
90+30
DEF
30
65+35
SP.ATK
31
61+30
SP.DEF
31
61+30
SPE
70
100+30
BST
262D-Tier
442C-Tier+180
ROLE
Balanced
Pivot
TYPE
Physical
Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Fearow to get Spearow eggs easily using 51 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Astonish, Feather Dance, Feint Attack and 8 more.

Egg Groups
Flying
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
15 cycles·3,855 steps
Quick~4 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
11moves
Breed With (best first)
togekisstogetichawluchaaltariaswannapelipperswoobatfarfetchdwoobatswabluarcheopsducklett
12 of 51·

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Fearow Best Moveset

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 Sniper back that up. The remaining moves prevents free switches.

Best Build

Experimental
Physical Sweeper
Ability
Sniper
Item
Choice BandPOWER
Best Nature for Fearow
Jolly+SPE

Fearow best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Physical Sweeper Moveset

  • Drill Run
  • Drill PeckSTAB
  • Steel Wing
  • Giga ImpactSTAB

Recommended Teammates

Raticate
RaticateDecent
Nidoqueen
NidoqueenDecent

Moves

Breeding's the move. Astonish and Feather Dance 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
Drill Run
S809510Ground
Lv 1
Fury Attack
—158520Normal
Lv 1
Growl
——10040Normal
Lv 1
Leer
——10030Normal
Lv 1
Peck
—3510035Flying
Lv 1
Pluck
—6010020Flying
Lv 5
Leer
——10030Normal
Lv 9
Fury Attack
—158520Normal
Lv 13
Pursuit
D4010020Dark
Lv 17
Aerial Ace
C60—20Flying
Lv 23
Mirror Move
———20Flying
Lv 29
Agility
C——30Psychic
Lv 35
Assurance
D6010010Dark
Lv 41
Roost
C——10Flying
Lv 47
Drill Peck
A8010020Flying
Lv 53
Drill Run
S809510Ground

TM Moves

TM
TM40
Aerial Ace
C60—20Flying
TM45
Attract
D—10015Normal
TM100
Confide
———20Normal
TM32
Double Team
———15Normal
TM49
Echoed Voice
D4010015Normal
TM42
Facade
C7010020Normal
TM54
False Swipe
—4010040Normal
HM02
Fly
C909515Flying
TM21
Frustration
D—10020Normal
TM68
Giga Impact
A150905Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
—6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
B150905Normal
TM17
Protect+4
C——10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C——5Water
TM44
Rest
C——10Psychic
TM27
Return
D—10020Normal
TM19
Roost
C——10Flying
TM48
Round
D6010015Normal
TM94
Secret Power
—7010020Normal
TM88
Sleep Talk
C——10Normal
TM51
Steel Wing
A709025Steel
TM90
Substitute
C——10Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C——5Fire
TM87
Swagger
——9015Normal
TM46
Thief
D6010025Dark
TM06
Toxic
C—9010Poison
TM89
U-turn
C7010020Bug

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Astonish
—3010015Ghost
Egg
Feather Dance
——10015Flying
Egg
Feint Attack
—60—20Dark
Egg
Quick Attack+1
D4010030Normal
Egg
Razor Wind
B8010010Normal
Egg
Scary Face
——10010Normal
Egg
Sky Attack
A140905Flying
Egg
Steel Wing
A709025Steel
Egg
Tri Attack
C8010010Normal
Egg
Uproar
C9010010Normal
Egg
Whirlwind-6
C——20Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Drill Run
S809510Ground
Tutor
Heat Wave
D959010Fire
Tutor
Sky Attack
A140905Flying
Tutor
Snore
—5010015Normal
Tutor
Tailwind
C——15Flying
Tutor
Uproar
C9010010Normal

Transfer Moves

Gen
Gen 4
Air Cutter
D609525Flying
Gen 4
Captivate
——10020Normal
Gen 4
Defog
C——15Flying
Gen 3
Double-Edge
B12010015Normal
Gen 4
Endure+4
D——10Normal
Gen 3
Mimic
———10Normal
Gen 4
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Gen 4
Natural Gift
D—10015Normal
Gen 4
Ominous Wind
—601005Ghost
Gen 4
Swift
—60—20Normal
Gen 4
Twister
—4010020Dragon
Gen 5
Work Up
A——30Normal

How to Get Fearow in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

Fearow can't be caught in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Transfer Spearow from Red, Yellow, or Gold and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.

How to Obtain Fearow in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

  1. Spearow
    Step 1Obtain Spearow

    Also found in:

    RedYellowGold
  2. Fearow
    Step 2Fearow ✓

Fearow Guide

  • In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Spearow evolves into Fearow at level 20. Fearow is the fully evolved form. It sits at 442 BST in its evolved form.

  • In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Fearow can work for a story run. 442 BST is average, but Normal/Flying typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.

  • For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, we rate Fearow C-Tier: a niche pick in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire's meta. At 442 BST, it fits the pivot role. Drillrun with Choice Band 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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