No. 0021

Spearow

Tiny Bird Pokémon

Official art

NormalFlying

Height: 0.3 m 1′00″
Weight: 2 kg 4.4 lbs
Base stat total: 262 top 93%
Introduced: Gen I

Abilities

Pokédex entryLet’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee!

Inept at flying high. However, it can fly around very fast to protect its territory.

See all 13 entries

Base stats

HP40100–147190–284

Atk6058–123112–240

Def3031–9058–174

SpA3132–9160–177

SpD3132–9160–177

Spe7067–134130–262

Total262Higher than 7% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 70). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+134Max122No SP90Min81Scarf201Tailwind268

At max Speed, Spearow outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Ice2×Rock2×

Resists

Bug½×Grass½×

Immune to

Ghost0×Ground0×

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonSteelFireWaterPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Keen Eye
Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
SniperHidden ability
Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.

Competitive

National DexLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0021SpearowNormalFlying
1. Level 20#0022FearowNormalFlying

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 12

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35

4LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

8AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10

11Fury AttackHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1585%20

15Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

18Wing AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys60100%35

22Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

25AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

29Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

32RoostHeals the user by half its max HP.FlyingStatus——5

36Drill PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys80100%20

TM / HM / TR 21

TM10Work UpRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.NormalStatus——30

HM02FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

HM05DefogLowers the target’s evasion by one stage. Removes field effects from the enemy field.FlyingStatus——15

TMDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

TMRestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TMSubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TMThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TMProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMEndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMFalse SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TMSwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

TMSteel WingHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys7090%25

TMAttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TMSleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TMRain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TMSunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TMFacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TMAerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TMRoostHeals the user by half its max HP.FlyingStatus——5

TMPluckIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.FlyingPhys60100%20

TMU-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

Egg moves 8

EggAstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15

EggFeather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15

EggQuick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

EggScary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

EggSky AttackUser charges for one turn before attacking. Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingPhys14090%5

EggTri AttackHas a 20% chance to burn, freeze, or paralyze the target.NormalSpec80100%10

EggUproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

EggWhirlwindImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

Pokédex entries

Category: Tiny Bird Pokémon
Debut: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Brown
Shape
Habitat: Rough Terrain
Pal Park area: Field

Kanto#021Original Johto#013Updated Johto#013Mountain Kalos#109Original Alola#073Original Melemele#073Original Ula’ula#040Original Poni#024Updated Alola#087Updated Melemele#087Updated Ula’ula#040Updated Poni#033Let’s Go Kanto#021

Due to its short wings, it can’t fly long distances. It wanders about restlessly and pecks at bug Pokémon.
Ultra Moon
Its reckless nature leads it to stand up to others—even large Pokémon—if it has to protect its territory.
Ultra Sun
Farmers whose fields are troubled by bug Pokémon appreciate Spearow for its vigorous appetite and look after it.
Moon
Its short wings make it inept at flying. It moves about hurriedly and pecks at Bug-type Pokémon in the tall grass.
Sun
It flaps its small wings busily to fly. Using its beak, it searches in grass for prey.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
It busily flits around here and there. Even if it is frail, it can be a tough foe that uses MIRROR MOVE.
FireRed
Its loud cry can be heard over half a mile away. If its high, keening cry is heard echoing all around, it is a sign that they are warning each other of danger.
Emerald
SPEAROW has a very loud cry that can be heard over half a mile away. If its high, keening cry is heard echoing all around, it is a sign that they are warning each other of danger.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
To protect its territory, it flies around ceaselessly, making high- pitched cries.
Crystal
Very protective of its territory, it flaps its short wings busily to dart around at high speed.
Silver · SoulSilver · X
It flaps its short wings to flush out insects from tall grass. It then plucks them with its stubby beak.
Gold · HeartGold
Inept at flying high. However, it can fly around very fast to protect its territory.
Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
Eats bugs in grassy areas. It has to flap its short wings at high speed to stay airborne.
Red · Blue · LeafGreen · Y

Names around the world

Japanese: オニスズメ
Japanese (romaji): Onisuzume
Korean: 깨비참
Chinese (Traditional): 烈雀
Chinese (Simplified): 烈雀
French: Piafabec
German: Habitak
Spanish: Spearow
Italian: Spearow

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Spe
Catch rate: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 52
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Flying
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Green 10 areas

Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–17
Road 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–17
Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
Road 23Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–8
Road 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–12
Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–17

Red 10 areas

Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–17
Road 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–17
Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
Road 23Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–8
Road 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–12
Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–17

Let’s Go, Eevee! 6 areas

Road 10Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
Road 22Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
Road 23Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
Road 3Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
Road 4Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
Road 9Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56

Let’s Go, Pikachu! 6 areas

Road 10Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
Road 22Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
Road 23Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
Road 3Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
Road 4Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
Road 9Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56

Ultra Moon 2 areas

Route 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–10
Route 3Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 9–13

Ultra Sun 2 areas

Route 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–10
Route 3Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 9–13

Moon 3 areas

Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 21–55
Route 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–10
Route 3Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 9–12

Sun 3 areas

Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 21–55
Route 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–10
Route 3Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 9–12

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Flying)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Flying)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

XD 1 area

Phenac City StadiumSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 22

SoulSilver 19 areas

Azalea TownHeadbutting trees · Lv 3–8
Celadon CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 15–20
Goldenrod City (north gate)Receive as a gift · Lv 20
Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Road 11Headbutting trees · Lv 13–16
Road 16Headbutting trees · Lv 26–30
Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–8
Road 33Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–8
Road 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–8
Road 42Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16
Road 44Headbutting trees · Lv 21–24
Road 45Headbutting trees · Lv 23–27
Road 46Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–5
Road 47Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31
Road 7Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–20
Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15
Safari Zone WetlandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17
Vermilion CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 11–16

HeartGold 19 areas

Azalea TownHeadbutting trees · Lv 3–8
Celadon CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 15–20
Goldenrod City (north gate)Receive as a gift · Lv 20
Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Road 11Headbutting trees · Lv 13–16
Road 16Headbutting trees · Lv 26–30
Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–8
Road 33Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–8
Road 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–8
Road 42Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16
Road 44Headbutting trees · Lv 21–24
Road 45Headbutting trees · Lv 23–27
Road 46Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–5
Road 47Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31
Road 7Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–20
Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
Safari Zone WetlandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17
Vermilion CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 11–16

Platinum 1 area

Road 225Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47

Pearl 2 areas

Road 225Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Road 226Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22

Diamond 2 areas

Road 225Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Road 226Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22

LeafGreen 17 areas

Canyon EntranceWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44
Cape BrinkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31
Kindle RoadWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–32
Mount EmberWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32
Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–17
Road 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–17
Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
Road 23Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–34
Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–8
Road 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–12
Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–17
Ruin ValleyWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44
Treasure BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–32
Water PathWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44

FireRed 17 areas

Canyon EntranceWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44
Cape BrinkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31
Kindle RoadWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–32
Mount EmberWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–32
Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–17
Road 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–17
Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
Road 23Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–34
Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–8
Road 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–12
Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–17
Ruin ValleyWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44
Treasure BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–32
Water PathWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44

Crystal 13 areas

Azalea TownHeadbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Goldenrod City (north gate)Receive as a gift · Lv 10
Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
Road 33Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–10
Road 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
Road 42Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–14
Road 44Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 45Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 46Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–10
Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17
Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15

Silver 17 areas

Goldenrod City (north gate)Receive as a gift · Lv 10
Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
Road 29Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–8
Road 30Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 31Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 32Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 33Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–10
Road 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–8
Road 42Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–16
Road 43Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 44Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 45Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 46Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–10
Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17
Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13

Gold 17 areas

Goldenrod City (north gate)Receive as a gift · Lv 10
Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
Road 29Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–8
Road 30Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 31Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 32Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 33Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–10
Road 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–8
Road 42Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–16
Road 43Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 44Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 45Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 46Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–10
Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17
Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13

Yellow 6 areas

Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–23
Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–23
Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–6
Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–12
Road 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–12
Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17

Blue 10 areas

Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–17
Road 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–17
Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
Road 23Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–8
Road 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–12
Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–17

Red 10 areas

Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–17
Road 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–17
Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
Road 23Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–8
Road 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–12
Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–17