Fearow
TL;DR. Fearow is a normal/flying-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 442. With its huge and magnificent wings, it can keep aloft without ever having to land for rest.
With its huge and magnificent wings, it can keep aloft without ever having to land for rest.
Stat spread.
Total of 442. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Fearow 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, Fearow reaches 1,997 CP at level 40 and 2,284 CP as a best buddy.
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Fearow in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Fearow across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #119 in the Great League.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Fearow.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Fearow, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Fearow?
Fearow is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Fearow weak to?
Fearow takes 2× damage from Electric, Ice, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Fearow resistant to?
Fearow is immune to Ground, Ghost. It also resists Grass, Bug.
How does Fearow evolve?
Fearow evolves from Spearow (Level 20). Fearow is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Fearow from?
Fearow was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0022.
What are Fearow's base stats?
Fearow has HP 65, Attack 90, Defense 65, Special Attack 61, Special Defense 61, and Speed 100. Total base stat total: 442.
What are Fearow's abilities?
Fearow can have the ability Keen Eye, plus the Hidden Ability Sniper.
Is Fearow legendary or mythical?
No. Fearow is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Fearow's best stat?
Fearow's highest base stat is Speed at 100, which ranks 35th of 213 Normal-type Pokémon.
Is Fearow good?
Fearow has a base stat total of 442, the 526th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 106th among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Fearow as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Fearow is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Fearow vs. the average Normal-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 213 Normal-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Fearow | Normal avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 65 | 75 | -10 |
| Attack | 90 | 75 | +15 |
| Defense | 65 | 64 | +1 |
| Special Attack | 61 | 67 | -6 |
| Special Defense | 61 | 68 | -7 |
| Speed | 100 | 75 | +25 |
| Total | 442 | 424 | +18 |
Fearow appears in 31 games.
Every mainline release where Fearow is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Fearow in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 23 games have a known habitat.
Fearow appears in 33 episodes.
From EP030 (1997-10-21) through JN052 (2021-01-22).
- EP030 Sparks Fly for Magnemite Original 1998-10-16
- EP052 Princess vs. Princess Original 1999-09-04
- EP063 The Battle of the Badge Original 1999-09-25
- EP069 The Pi-Kahuna Original 1999-10-02
- EP080 A Friend in Deed Original 1999-11-20
- EP081 Friend and Foe Alike Original 1999-11-27
- HZ093 Clash of the Nidothing Fans! Horizons 2025-10-27
- EP117 A Tent Situation Original 2000-10-07
- EP131 Ignorance is Blissey Original 2000-12-09
- EP156 Fowl Play! Original 2001-04-28
- EP164 Type Casting Original 2001-09-01
- EP179 Wings 'N' Things Original 2001-11-17
+ 21 more episodes
- EP202 Turning Over a New Bayleef Original 2002-05-04
- EP211 Machoke, Machoke Man! Original 2002-09-07
- EP235 A Tyrogue Full of Trouble Original 2003-02-01
- EP236 Xatu the Future Original 2003-02-08
- EP265 Address Unown! Original 2003-09-13
- EP269 Love, Pokémon Style Original 2003-09-18
- AG006 A Poached Ego! Advanced Generation 2003-11-29
- AG084 Who's Flying Now? Advanced Generation 2005-06-25
- AG183 Aipom and Circumstance! Advanced Generation 2006-12-14
- DP013 A Staravia Is Born! Diamond & Pearl 2007-06-25
- DP046 A Maze-ing Race! Diamond & Pearl 2008-01-19
- DP072 Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 2 Diamond & Pearl 2008-11-08
- DP118 Pursuing a Lofty Goal! Diamond & Pearl 2009-08-08
- DP130 Frozen on Their Tracks! Diamond & Pearl 2009-10-31
- XY008 Grooming Furfrou! XY 2014-03-08
- SM037 Rising from the Ruins! Sun & Moon 2017-10-28
- SM121 A Recipe For Success! Sun & Moon 2019-09-14
- JN009 Finding a Legend! Journeys 2020-06-12
- JN015 A Snow Day for Searching! Journeys 2020-09-11
- JN029 There's a New Kid in Town! Journeys 2020-12-04
- JN052 How Are You Gonna Keep 'Em Off of the Farm? Journeys 2021-09-10
TCG Pocket appearances
2 Fearow cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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