Spearow is the Tiny Bird Pokémon, a Normal/Flying type from the Kanto region that sits at National Pokédex number 0021. It is small, fast, and frail, built around a high Speed stat and a single evolution into Fearow. If you want to raise one, the key facts are its type matchups, where it spawns, and the moves it picks up as it levels.
Spearow type, weaknesses, and resistances
Spearow's Normal/Flying typing decides every battle matchup. It takes double damage from three types and shrugs off or fully ignores several others. That immunity to Ground and Ghost can be genuinely useful in the right fight.
| Effect | Types |
|---|---|
| Weak (2x) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| Resistant (0.5x) | Bug, Grass |
| Immune (0x) | Ghost, Ground |
| Normal damage | Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel, Water |
Spearow base stats and core data
Speed is Spearow's standout number, while its defenses are low. It carries the Keen Eye ability, which blocks accuracy drops, and the hidden ability Sniper, which raises critical hit damage to 2.25x. The species is split evenly between male and female and belongs to the Flying egg group.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| HP | 40 |
| Attack | 60 |
| Defense | 30 |
| Sp. Atk | 31 |
| Sp. Def | 31 |
| Speed | 70 |
| Total | 262 |
| Height / Weight | 0.3 m / 2.0 kg |
| Abilities | Keen Eye; Sniper (hidden) |
| Egg group | Flying |
| Gender ratio | 50% male / 50% female |
| Catch rate | 255 |
| EV yield | 1 Speed |
| Growth rate | Medium Fast |
How to evolve Spearow into Fearow
Spearow evolves into Fearow at level 20. There is nothing extra to manage. No evolution stone, no friendship threshold, and no trade. Level it past 19 in battle or with EXP items, and the evolution triggers on the next level-up.
You know it worked when the evolution animation plays and the Pokédex updates the entry to Fearow, with the type staying Normal/Flying and the stats jumping across the board.
Where to find Spearow in each game
Spearow has appeared across many generations, mostly as a common route encounter in Kanto and Johto. In several titles it is only obtainable through breeding or trade, and a few recent games leave it out entirely.
| Game | Where to find it |
|---|---|
| Red / Blue | Routes 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23 |
| Yellow | Routes 3, 4, 9, 16, 18, 22 |
| Gold / Silver | Routes 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 22, 29-33, 35, 42-46 |
| Crystal | Routes 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 22, 33, 35, 42, 44, 46, Azalea Town |
| FireRed / LeafGreen | Routes 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16-18, 22, 23, plus Kindle Road, Mt. Ember, Treasure Beach and other Sevii areas |
| Ruby / Sapphire / Emerald | Trade or migrate from another game |
| Diamond / Pearl | Routes 225, 226 |
| Platinum | Route 225 |
| HeartGold / SoulSilver | Routes 3, 4, 7, 9-11, 16, 22, 33, 42, 44-47, Azalea Town, Vermilion City |
| Black / White, X / Y | Breed Fearow |
| Black 2 / White 2, Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire | Trade or migrate from another game |
| Sun / Moon | Routes 2, 3, Poké Pelago |
| Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon | Routes 2, 3 |
| Let's Go Pikachu / Eevee | Routes 3, 4, 9, 10, 22, 23 |
| Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl | Routes 225, 226 |
| Sword / Shield, Legends: Arceus | Not available |
| Scarlet / Violet, Legends: Z-A | Not available |
Spearow learnset in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Spearow's level-up path leads toward Drill Peck, its strongest native Flying move. Along the way it learns Aerial Ace for reliable accuracy and Roost for recovery. Take Down adds a heavier Normal hit at the cost of recoil.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 |
| 1 | Peck | Flying | 35 | 100 |
| 4 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 |
| 8 | Assurance | Dark | 60 | 100 |
| 11 | Fury Attack | Normal | 15 | 85 |
| 15 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | — |
| 18 | Wing Attack | Flying | 60 | 100 |
| 22 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 |
| 25 | Agility | Psychic | — | — |
| 29 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — |
| 32 | Roost | Flying | — | — |
| 36 | Drill Peck | Flying | 80 | 100 |
Egg moves expand its options if you breed it in its base form. Sky Attack is the heaviest hit at 140 power, while Quick Attack adds priority and Astonish gives a Ghost-type tool. The full egg move list also includes Feather Dance, Scary Face, Tri Attack, Uproar, and Whirlwind.
Spearow in Pokémon GO
Spearow exists in Pokémon GO as a Normal/Flying species with a maximum of 902 CP at level 50. It is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock, and encounters are boosted in Partly Cloudy and Windy weather. Shiny Spearow is available.
Its recommended moveset pairs the Peck fast attack with the Drill Peck charged attack, both Flying-type and boosted by Windy weather. Spearow is not a meta pick in raids, gyms, or the higher PvP leagues because of its low CP ceiling and fragile defenses. It can take some Ground-type matchups in Little League, but it is outclassed there too.
| Pokémon GO stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Attack | 112 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Stamina (HP) | 120 |
| Max CP (Lvl 50) | 902 |
| Raid / Egg catch (Lvl 20) | 415–456 CP |
| Weather boosted raid (Lvl 25) | 519–570 CP |
| Research encounter (Lvl 15) | 311–342 CP |
| Evolution cost | 50 Candy |
| Buddy distance | 1 km |
Across every version, Spearow plays the same role. It is an early bird with high Speed and one clear payoff, which is evolving into Fearow at level 20. Catch it on its listed routes, level it past 19, and you have a quick Flying attacker ready to grow.