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No. 0021 · Generation I · Kanto

Spearow

The Tiny Bird Pokémon

TL;DR. Spearow is a normal/flying-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 262. Eats bugs in grassy areas. It has to flap its short wings at high speed to stay airborne.

Normal Flying

Eats bugs in grassy areas. It has to flap its short wings at high speed to stay airborne.

Height0.3 m

Weight2.0 kg

AbilitiesKeen Eye

HiddenSniper

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 262. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 40

Attack 60

Defense 30

Sp. Attack 31

Sp. Defense 31

Speed 70

Total262

262 base stat total, the 953rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 190th among Normal-types.

70 base Speed, Spearow's strongest stat, ranking 117th of 213 Normal-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Spearow in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Spearow reaches 798 CP at level 40 and 913 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack112

GO Defense60

GO Stamina120

Max CP (L40)798

Max CP (L50)902

Best buddy (L51)913

Raid catch CP 415–456 (L20). Weather boosted 519–570 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Spearow.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Spearow, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Spearow?

Spearow is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Spearow weak to?

Spearow takes 2× damage from Electric, Ice, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Spearow resistant to?

Spearow is immune to Ground, Ghost. It also resists Grass, Bug.

How does Spearow evolve?

Spearow evolves into Fearow (Level 20).

What generation is Spearow from?

Spearow was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0021.

What are Spearow's base stats?

Spearow has HP 40, Attack 60, Defense 30, Special Attack 31, Special Defense 31, and Speed 70. Total base stat total: 262.

What are Spearow's abilities?

Spearow can have the ability Keen Eye, plus the Hidden Ability Sniper.

Is Spearow legendary or mythical?

No. Spearow is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Spearow's best stat?

Spearow's highest base stat is Speed at 70, which ranks 117th of 213 Normal-type Pokémon.

Is Spearow good?

Spearow has a base stat total of 262, the 953rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 190th among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

See the full Q&A page for Spearow →

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Spearow as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Spearow in Red / Blue — Gen I Red / Blue

Spearow in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Spearow in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Spearow in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Spearow 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Spearow is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Electric Ice Rock

½× Resists

Grass Bug

0× Immune to

Ground Ghost

Comparison

Spearow vs. the average Normal-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 213 Normal-type Pokémon.

Stat	Spearow	Normal avg	Difference
HP	40	75	-35
Attack	60	75	-15
Defense	30	64	-34
Special Attack	31	67	-36
Special Defense	31	68	-37
Speed	70	75	-5
Total	262	424	-162

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Game appearances

Spearow appears in 31 games.

Every mainline release where Spearow is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen I

1998 Blue
1998 Red
1999 Yellow

Gen II

2000 Gold
2000 Silver
2001 Crystal

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2016 Moon
2016 Sun
2017 Ultra Moon
2017 Ultra Sun
2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Spearow in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 24 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl

Sinnoh Route 225Sinnoh Sea Route 226

Platinum

Sinnoh Route 225

Gold, Silver

Goldenrod City North GateJohto Route 29Johto Route 30Johto Route 31Johto Route 32Johto Route 33Johto Route 42Johto Route 43Johto Route 44Johto Route 45Johto Route 46Kanto Route 10Kanto Route 22Kanto Route 3Kanto Route 4Kanto Route 7Kanto Route 9

Crystal

Azalea TownGoldenrod City North GateJohto Route 33Johto Route 42Johto Route 44Johto Route 45Johto Route 46Kanto Route 10Kanto Route 22Kanto Route 3Kanto Route 4Kanto Route 7Kanto Route 9

HeartGold, SoulSilver

Azalea TownCeladon CityGoldenrod City North GateJohto Route 33Johto Route 42Johto Route 44Johto Route 45Johto Route 46Johto Route 47Johto Safari Zone Zone WetlandKanto Route 10Kanto Route 11Kanto Route 16Kanto Route 22Kanto Route 3Kanto Route 4Kanto Route 7Kanto Route 9Vermilion City

Red, Blue, red-japan, green-japan

Kanto Route 10Kanto Route 11Kanto Route 16Kanto Route 17Kanto Route 18Kanto Route 22Kanto Route 23Kanto Route 3Kanto Route 4Kanto Route 9

Yellow

Kanto Route 16Kanto Route 18Kanto Route 22Kanto Route 3Kanto Route 4Kanto Route 9

FireRed, LeafGreen

Canyon EntranceCape BrinkKanto Route 10Kanto Route 11Kanto Route 16Kanto Route 17Kanto Route 18Kanto Route 22Kanto Route 23Kanto Route 3Kanto Route 4Kanto Route 9Kindle RoadMT EmberRuin ValleyTreasure BeachWater Path

Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

Kanto Route 10Kanto Route 22Kanto Route 23Kanto Route 3Kanto Route 4Kanto Route 9

Sun, Moon

Alola Route 2 NorthAlola Route 3 NorthAlola Route 3 SouthPoke Pelago Elite Four DefeatedPoke Pelago Poni Island ReachedPoke Pelago Ulaula Island Reached

Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Alola Route 2 NorthAlola Route 3 NorthAlola Route 3 South

Phenac City Stadium

X, Y

Friend Safari Flying

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