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 has the stamina to fly all day on its broad wings. It fights by using its sharp beak.
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, Feint Attack and 6 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 starts showing up in endgame routes at high spawn rates across 7 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Fearow in Platinum
Spearow is your first catch on the way to Fearow. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 47-53 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch SpearowCHALLENGINGRoute 225GrassLv.47RarePostRoute
Step 2Fearow ✓EFFORTLESSRoute 225GrassLv.48-50CommonPostRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 225GrassLv.48-49UncommonPostRouteNightEASYRoute 226GrassLv.48-50UncommonPostRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 227GrassLv.51-53UncommonPostRouteMorning/dayEASYStark Mountain - OutsideGrassLv.51-53UncommonPostVolcanoMorning/dayEASYRoute 227GrassLv.53UncommonPostRouteNightEASYStark Mountain - OutsideGrassLv.53UncommonPostVolcanoNightor 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