Spearow's spread isn't flashy. Speed leads, Defense trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Easy to catch and worth 1 Speed EV, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It flaps its small wings busily to fly. Using its beak, it searches in grass for prey.
It flaps its small wings busily to fly. Using its beak, it searches in grass for prey.
Electric, Ice, and Rock moves hit Spearow for super-effective damage. The upside? Ground and Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Ghost |
Rhyperior can KO Spearow with Stone Edge (422-497%). Kyurem threatens a KO with Draco Meteor (232-273%). Raikou's Thunderbolt also KOs at 294-346%.
 Rhyperior GroundRock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Spearow View Rhyperior builds →Stone Edge 2x422-497%KO | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLoaded Dice NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Spearow View Kyurem builds →Icicle Spear 2x69-81% Draco Meteor232-273%KO | ||
 Raikou Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Spearow View Raikou builds →Scald87-103%KO Thunderbolt 2x294-346%KO Volt Switch 2x229-270%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Spearow View Weavile builds →Knock Off112-132%KO Ice Shard 2x138-163%KO | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Spearow View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon234-276%KO Volt Switch 2x410-483%KO Thunderbolt 2x527-620%KO | ||
Spearow evolves into Fearow. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 180 total stats over Spearow. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Spearow easily with 73 breeding partners from the Flying egg group.
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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Moves
Spearow develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Take Down and Fly show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Spearow's movepool balances level-up moves with TM options. Consistent STAB comes from Fly and Drill Peck, and Ground and Bug coverage keeps opponents from switching in for free. No major gaps here.
Without breeding, Spearow misses out on Astonish and Feather Dance. That's 11 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Sky Attack and Double-Edge, with coverage across 7 types rounding things out.
Without breeding, Spearow misses out on Astonish and Feather Dance. That's 11 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Sky Attack and Double-Edge, with Dark and Steel coverage and more rounding things out.
You'll want mid-game access before hunting Spearow. Moderate rates across 4 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Best Locations to Catch Spearow in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
walking encounters for Spearow across 4 spots at Lv. 20-22. The catch is that Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
high spawn rates in early-game encounter areas across 24 locations. Spearow's one of the easier catches on the list. Two different catch methods are in play here. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Spearow in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
24 spots to find Spearow at Lv. 3-56 via special and walking. Not all of them exist in both Let's Go Eevee and Let's Go Pikachu versions, so filter by your copy below.
Spearow's scattered across 8 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.
Best Locations to Catch Spearow in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Spearow appears in 8 walking locations at Lv. 7-13 across Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 14 locations. Spearow's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Spearow in Sun & Moon
You can catch Spearow through 14 walking and gift encounters from Lv. 7-55, but availability differs between Moon and Sun. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
Get Spearow to Fearow at level 20. At 262 BST, Spearow is just the starting point.
Level 20 gets you Fearow. Quick enough that Spearow barely slows you down.
Spearow does the job early-game if you need a Normal/Flying type on your team. Evolve it into Fearow before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
You won't have trouble finding Spearow. It's been around since Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl and appears in 18 games total. Latest appearances: Yellow and Red & Blue.
Spearow has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 18 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves