Spearow
Tiny Bird Pokémon |
オニスズメ
Onisuzume |
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#021 |
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation I
- Generation II
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Spearow (Japanese: オニスズメ Onisuzume) is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves into Fearow starting at level 20.
Biology
Spearow is an avian Pokémon that is very small. It has rough, brown plumage on its head and three brown tail feathers. It has narrow, dark brown eyes with white pupils and a short, hooked beak that is light pink. The feathers covering its wings are pinkish-red with lighter tips, and it has a beige underside with two thin, horizontal stripes. Its light pink feet have two toes in front and one in the back. Black feathers cover its back.
Although inept at other aspects of its flying, such as height and distance, Spearow is still capable of flying quickly to protect its territory. However, it must flap its wings at high speeds to stay aloft. Spearow's loud shrieks can be heard over half a mile (one kilometer) away, and are used to warn other of its kind of danger. In the anime, Spearow is revealed to see in black and white and will chase its foes in a large flock. Spearow are found naturally in open habitats with warmer climates, mainly desolate wastelands and fields, where it hunts for insects. Ekans is a natural predator of Spearow.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Spearow (anime)
A large flock of Spearow debuted in Pokémon - I Choose You!, where it attacked Ash after he hit one particular Spearow on the head with a rock to weaken it (because Pikachu refused to obey and battle), thinking it was a Pidgey. The flock of Spearow returned with the leader, the very same Spearow that Ash had hit in the first episode, as a Fearow in Pallet Party Panic!. They also reappeared in I Choose You!, which was set in a timeline different to that of the main series.
Other
In The Lost Lapras, a Trainer ordered a Spearow to attack a Lapras. When Ash and Pikachu came to Lapras's defense, Spearow battled Pikachu, only for it and its Trainer to flee after Tracey appeared, sketched them, and began comparing them in terms of how they were trained. According to Tracey, Spearow was vitamin-deficient.
Minor appearances
In Charmander – The Stray Pokémon, multiple Spearow attacked a Charmander as it sat in the rain on a rock before being warded away by Ash. They reappeared in a flashback in The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!, when Ash was reminiscing about how he caught Charmander.
In Sparks Fly for Magnemite, a Spearow was in Gringey City's Pokémon Center.
A Spearow appeared in a fantasy in Dig Those Diglett!.
In Mewtwo Strikes Back, a Trainer's Spearow was defeated by Mewtwo while it was serving Giovanni.
A Spearow appeared in The Breeding Center Secret.
In Showdown at the Po-ké Corral, a Spearow was living at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
A Spearow appeared in a flashback in The Lost Lapras.
In The Joy of Pokémon, a Trainer's Spearow was treated by the Nurse Joy of an unnamed island.
In The Power of One, multiple Spearow sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
A wild Spearow appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
In Fighting Flyer with Fire, multiple Spearow attacked Team Rocket.
In The Fortune Hunters, a Spearow was stolen by Butch and Cassidy.
Five Spearow appeared in Brock's fantasy in A Better Pill to Swallow.
Multiple Spearow appeared in Freeze Frame.
Multiple Spearow appeared in the opening intro of Celebi: The Voice of the Forest, which was reused for Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.
In Fly Me to the Moon, multiple Spearow attacked Orville.
In Great Bowls of Fire!, multiple Spearow were inhabitants of the Dragon Land.
In That's Just Swellow, a Spearow participated the Crossgate PokéRinger competition.
A Coordinator's Spearow appeared in Hi Ho Silver Wind!.
A Spearow appeared in Three Jynx and a Baby!.
A Spearow appeared in a flashback in Gathering the Gang of Four!.
In Once More With Reeling!, a Coordinator's Spearow participated in the Terracotta Contest.
In Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!, a Spearow was hypnotized and kidnapped by Team Rocket.
In A Staravia Is Born!, multiple Spearow were captured by Team Rocket.
Multiple Spearow appeared during a boss fantasy in Some Enchanted Sweetening!. However, said boss fantasy was cut from the dub due to it containing suggestive material.
Multiple Spearow appeared in a flashback in Luxray Vision!.
In Riding the Winds of Change, a Spearow was among the many Pokémon Officer Jenny and Nurse Joy used to blow a Gligar away from the city.
Two Spearow appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 1 and Part 2.
A Spearow appeared in a flashback in Pika and Goliath!.
In Historical Mystery Tour!, in a manner similar to the first episode, Ash encountered multiple Spearow in Xatu's Forest.
In An Old Family Blend!, a Trainer's Spearow competed in the Lily of the Valley Conference.
In Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, multiple Spearow were residents of Allearth Forest.
In Foggy Pokémon Orienteering! and Battling Into the Hall of Fame!, a Trainer's Spearow participated in the Pokémon Summer Camp.
A Trainer's Spearow appeared in A Shocking Grocery Run!.
Four Spearow appeared in That's Why the Litten is a Scamp!.
Six wild Spearow appeared in Alola, Kanto!.
In Deceiving Appearances!, multiple Spearow were at Aether Paradise. In Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!, they were released back into the wild by an Aether Foundation Employee, Professor Burnet, and Wicke.
In Dewpider Ascending!, a Spearow was chasing a wild Dewpider, only for Dewpider to hit it with Bubble.
Two Spearow appeared in The Power of Us.
In Securing the Future!, two Trainers' Spearow joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its true form.
A Trainer's Spearow appeared in The Dealer of Destruction!.
In Battle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Spearow competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference but ended up losing.
Six Spearow appeared in a flashback in Enter Pikachu!.
Three Spearow appeared in Legend? Go! Friends? Go!.
In Destination: Coronation!, Goh chased a Spearow while on his way to the Vermilion Gym and caught it off-screen. It has since made further appearances in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.
In Betrayed, Bothered, and Beleaguered!, multiple Spearow attacked Mimey, forcing Pikachu to defend them in a manner similar to how he defended Ash during the first day of his journey.
In Trade, Borrow, and Steal!, a girl traded her Spearow, nicknamed Speary, to a Gentleman for a Farfetch'd nicknamed Dux.
In Getting More Than You Battled For!, a Spearow was living on Cero Island.
A Trainer's Spearow appeared in JN070.
Pokédex entries
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EP001 |
Spearow |
Ash's Pokédex |
Unlike Pidgey, Spearow has a terrible attitude. It is very wild and will sometimes attack other Pokémon and humans. |
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Pokémon Origins
Spearow in
Pokémon Origins
In File 1: Red, a Spearow was seen in Professor Oak's introduction, while Red caught another. Red later used his Spearow in his Pewter Gym battle against Brock, but it was easily beaten by Brock's Onix.
In the manga
Spearow in
Pokémon Adventures
Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic
A Spearow appeared in A Fresh Start.
The Electric Tale of Pikachu
Like in the first episode of the anime, Ash defended his Pikachu from a violent herd of wild Spearow in Pikachu, I See You!. In the manga, he also captures their leader, Fearow.
Magical Pokémon Journey
A Spearow appeared in How Do You Do, Pikachu?.
Movie adaptations
A Spearow appeared in Celebi: a Timeless Encounter.
A Spearow appeared in the manga adaptation of Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction as a resident of Allearth Forest.
Multiple Spearow appeared in a flashback in ICYR1.
Pokémon Adventures
Professor Oak had a Spearow in Just a Spearow Carrier. It was powerful enough to take down even a powerful Blastoise with its Mirror Move. In Do do that Doduo, Professor Oak used Spearow to battle Yellow to entrust Red's survival with proof of his skill, by ending the battle. It appeared again in Number One Donphan beside Oak while he was talking to Elm via PC. It later evolved into a Fearow prior to the FireRed & LeafGreen chapter.
In a flashback in Growing Out of Gengar, two Spearow were driven away from their home after the Power Plant had been abandoned.
In The Last Battle XIII, a Spearow was sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
A Trainer's Spearow appeared in Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down as one of the Pokémon seen at the Safari Zone.
In The Decision and the Tournament of Six, three Spearow attacked Nebby on Mahalo Trail.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
A Spearow appeared in A Promise Given to Miltank.
A Trainer's Spearow appeared in Let's Fight For The Future!!.
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
A Spearow appeared in A Match For Pokémon.
Tomio has a Spearow in Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All.
In the TCG
- Main article: Spearow (TCG)
In the TFG
One Spearow figure has been released.
Game data
Pokédex entries
Generation I |
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Kanto
#021 |
Red |
Eats bugs in grassy areas. It has to flap its short wings at high speed to stay airborne. |
Blue |
Yellow |
Inept at flying high. However, it can fly around very fast to protect its territory. |
Stadium |
Its wings are short, so it can't fly a long distance. If it's not eating, it darts around in a hurry. |
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Generation II |
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Johto
#013 |
Gold |
It flaps its short wings to flush out insects from tall grass. It then plucks them with its stubby beak. |
Silver |
Very protective of its territory, it flaps its short wings busily to dart around at high speed. |
Crystal |
To protect its territory, it flies around ceaselessly, making high-pitched cries. |
Stadium 2 |
It flaps its short wings to flush out insects from tall grass. It then plucks them with its stubby beak. |
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Generation III |
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Hoenn
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Kanto
#021 |
Ruby |
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. |
Sapphire |
Emerald |
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. |
FireRed |
It busily flits around here and there. Even if it is frail, it can be a tough foe that uses Mirror Move. |
LeafGreen |
Eats bugs in grassy areas. It has to flap its short wings at high speed to stay airborne. |
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Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
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Johto
#013 |
Diamond |
It flaps its small wings busily to fly. Using its beak, it searches in grass for prey. |
Pearl |
Platinum |
HeartGold |
It flaps its short wings to flush out insects from tall grass. It then plucks them with its stubby beak. |
SoulSilver |
Very protective of its territory, it flaps its short wings busily to dart around at high speed. |
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Generation V |
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Unova
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Black |
It flaps its small wings busily to fly. Using its beak, it searches in grass for prey. |
White |
Black 2 |
It flaps its small wings busily to fly. Using its beak, it searches in grass for prey. |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
Mountain #109 |
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Hoenn
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X |
Very protective of its territory, it flaps its short wings busily to dart around at high speed. |
Y |
Eats bugs in grassy areas. It has to flap its short wings at high speed to stay airborne. |
Omega Ruby |
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. |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Alola
SM: #073 |
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Alola
USUM: #087 |
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Kanto
#021 |
Sun |
Its short wings make it inept at flying. It moves about hurriedly and pecks at Bug-type Pokémon in the tall grass. |
Moon |
Farmers whose fields are troubled by bug Pokémon appreciate Spearow for its vigorous appetite and look after it. |
Ultra Sun |
Its reckless nature leads it to stand up to others—even large Pokémon—if it has to protect its territory. |
Ultra Moon |
Due to its short wings, it can't fly long distances. It wanders about restlessly and pecks at bug Pokémon. |
Let's Go Pikachu |
Inept at flying high. However, it can fly around very fast to protect its territory. |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII. |
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Game locations
Generation I |
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Blue |
Routes 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 22, and 23 |
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Blue (Japan) |
Routes 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 22, and 23 |
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Yellow |
Routes 3, 4, 9, 16, 18, and 22 |
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Silver |
Routes 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 22, 33, 42, and 46
Routes 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 42, 43, and 44 (Headbutt trees)
Route 35 (Received from Randy) |
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Crystal |
Routes 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 22, 33, 42, and 46MorningDay
Azalea Town, Routes 33, 42, and 44 (Headbutt trees)
Route 35 (Received from Randy) |
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LeafGreen |
Routes 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 22, and 23, Treasure Beach, Mt. Ember, Cape Brink, Ruin Valley, Water Path, Canyon Entrance, Kindle Road |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
Routes 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 22, 33, 42, 46, and 47
Safari ZoneMorningDay
Routes 7, 11, 16, 33, 42, 44, 45, and 46, Azalea Town, Vermilion City, Celadon City (Headbutt trees)
Route 35 (Received from Webster) |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
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Dream World |
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Generation VI |
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Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
Routes 2 and 3, Poké Pelago |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
Routes 3, 4, 9, 10, 22, and 23 |
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In side games
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Pinball |
Red Field: Pewter City, Vermilion City Seaside, Cycling Road
Blue Field: Viridian City, Mt. Moon, Vermilion City Streets
Both Tables: Rock Mountain, Indigo Plateau |
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Generation II |
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games. |
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Generation III |
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Trozei! |
Endless Level 49, Endless Level 80, Forever Level 8, Mr. Who's Den |
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MD Red |
MD Blue |
Mt. Steel (1F-4F), Pitfall Valley (B4F-B9F), Remains Island (B9F-B13F) |
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Ranger |
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Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
Mystifying Forest (1F-13F), Mystery Jungle (1F-29F) |
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MD Sky |
Mystifying Forest (1F-13F), Mystery Jungle (1F-29F) |
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Ranger: SoA |
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Rumble |
Windy Prairie (Normal Mode C) |
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PokéPark Wii |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
Meadow: Seabreeze Trail, Everspring Valley |
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Rumble U |
Conductor Room: King of the Sky, Variety Battle: It's Drill Time! |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
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Rumble World |
Ember Mountains: Fireweed Field (All Areas) |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Tutorial, Charizard Sea2019, Bulbasaur Sea, Charizard SeaFinal |
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In events
GSC |
Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! SonicBoom Spearow |
English |
United States |
5 |
August 30 to September 26, 2002 |
Held items
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Red* |
Blue* |
Berry (100%) |
Yellow* |
Pokémon XD |
Sharp Beak (100%) |
Sun |
Moon |
Sharp Beak (5%) |
Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
Sharp Beak (5%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
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At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
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40
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100 - 147 |
190 - 284 |
Attack:
60
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58 - 123 |
112 - 240 |
Defense:
30
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31 - 90 |
58 - 174 |
Sp. Atk:
31
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32 - 91 |
60 - 177 |
Sp. Def:
31
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32 - 91 |
60 - 177 |
Speed:
70
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67 - 134 |
130 - 262 |
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262
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 31.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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- If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Ghost-type moves is 1×.
- If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of Ground-type moves is 1×.
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Spearow's learnsets from other generations. |
Anime-only moves
Move |
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Gust |
Flying |
Riding the Winds of Change! |
TCG-only moves
Move |
Card |
Gust |
Spearow (Vending S2) |
Wing Attack |
Spearow (Squirtle Deck 13)
Spearow (Majestic Dawn 74) |
Side game data
Evolution
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Level 20
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First evolution |
Fearow
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Sprites
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Generation VI |
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Generation VII |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Spearow images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
Origin
Spearow seems to be based on a sparrow with characteristics of a shrike such as its hooked beak. Shrikes are territorial and are sometimes called "butcher birds" due to their brutal feeding habits, which may be the basis for Spearow's aggressive nature.
Name origin
Spearow may be a combination of spear (referring to its sharp beak) and sparrow.
Onisuzume may be a combination of 鬼 oni (demon) and 雀 suzume (sparrow).
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
オニスズメ Onisuzume |
From 鬼 oni and 雀 suzume |
French |
Piafabec |
From piaf and bec |
Spanish |
Spearow |
Same as English name |
German |
Habitak |
From Habicht and Attacke. Also a possible allusion to Habitat |
Italian |
Spearow |
Same as English name |
Korean |
깨비참 Kebicham |
From 도깨비 dokkaebi and 참새 chamsae |
Cantonese Chinese |
烈雀 Lihtjeuk
鬼雀 Gwáijeuk * |
From 猛烈 máahngliht and 麻雀 màhjeuk
From 鬼 gwái and 麻雀 màhjeuk |
Mandarin Chinese |
烈雀 Lièquè |
From 猛烈 měngliè and 麻雀 máquè |
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[hide]More languages |
Hebrew |
ספירו Spearo |
Transcription of English name |
Hindi |
स्पीअरो Spearow |
Transcription of English name |
Lithuanian |
Žeberklas |
Translation of English name |
Russian |
Спироу Spirou |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
โอนิสึซึเมะ Onisuesueme |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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