Pokemon Guide
Fearow is a Normal and Flying-type Pokemon known for its long beak, high Speed, strong early-game evolution from Spearow and reliable Flying-type attacks. This guide covers Fearow’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Fearow guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
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Fearow evolves from Spearow and is a Normal and Flying-type Pokemon. It is known as the Beak Pokemon and is recognized for its long neck, sharp beak and ability to fly high when it senses danger.
Competitive Overview
Fearow is usually a niche competitive Pokemon. Its high Speed and solid Attack let it pressure frailer opponents, especially in older games or lower-power formats, but it often competes with stronger Normal and Flying-type attackers.
Fearow’s best traits are quick Flying-type damage, access to moves like Drill Peck and U-turn, and Sniper as a hidden ability. Its main issues are modest bulk, common weaknesses to Electric, Ice and Rock, and limited defensive utility.
Here are the key facts to know about Fearow, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Fearow
National Dex
#0022
Type
Normal / Flying
Species
Beak Pokemon
Height
3’11” / 1.2 m
120 cm
Weight
83.8 lbs / 38.0 kg
38 kg
Abilities
Keen Eye, Sniper
Fearow has a strong Speed stat and solid Attack for an early-generation Flying-type Pokemon. Its base stat total is 442, with Speed as its strongest stat.
Fearow’s best moves usually focus on fast Flying-type damage, Normal-type attacks and coverage that helps it pivot or hit Rock and Steel-type Pokemon.
Fearow’s classic Flying-type attack with reliable accuracy and no recoil.
A powerful Flying-type attack for maximum damage when recoil is acceptable.
A strong Normal-type attack that can hit many neutral targets hard.
A useful pivoting move that lets Fearow deal chip damage while switching out.
Ground-type coverage that can help Fearow hit Rock, Steel and Electric-type Pokemon.
Coverage that can help Fearow fight Rock and Ice-type Pokemon in games where it is available.
A Speed-boosting move that can help Fearow outspeed more opponents in older formats.
Recovery that can extend Fearow’s usefulness when available in a moveset.
Fearow can learn Normal, Flying, Bug, Ground and Steel coverage across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Fearow’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee
Fearow is a Normal and Flying-type Pokemon. This gives it immunities to Ghost and Ground-type moves, but weaknesses to Electric, Ice and Rock-type attacks.
Type
Normal / Flying
Weaknesses
Electric, Ice and Rock
Resistances
Bug and Grass
Immunities
Ground and Ghost
Fearow’s abilities support accuracy stability and critical hit damage depending on the game and format.
Prevents Fearow’s accuracy from being lowered. This helps Fearow keep its attacks reliable against accuracy-lowering effects.
Boosts the damage of critical hits. This can make critical-hit-focused Fearow sets more threatening when Sniper is available.
Fearow evolves from Spearow starting at Level 20. The full Fearow evolution line is Spearow and Fearow.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Spearow at Level 20
Fearow’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Fearow can be found in mid-game or late-game routes, or obtained by evolving Spearow at Level 20.
| Game | Where to Find Fearow |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Routes 17 and 18. Can also be obtained by evolving Spearow. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Routes 17 and 18. Can also be obtained by evolving Spearow. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Routes 17 and 18. Can also be obtained by evolving Spearow. |
| Game | Where to Find Fearow |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Routes 9, 10, 16, 17, 18 and 22. Can also be obtained by evolving Spearow. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Routes 9, 10, 16, 17, 18 and 22. Can also be obtained by evolving Spearow. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Routes 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 22 and 42. Can also be obtained by evolving Spearow. |
| Game | Where to Find Fearow |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Canyon Entrance, Cape Brink, Kindle Road, Mt. Ember, Ruin Valley, Sevault Canyon, Treasure Beach and Water Path. Can also be obtained by evolving Spearow. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Canyon Entrance, Cape Brink, Kindle Road, Mt. Ember, Ruin Valley, Sevault Canyon, Treasure Beach and Water Path. Can also be obtained by evolving Spearow. |
| Game | Where to Find Fearow |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Routes 225, 226 and 227, plus Stark Mountain. Can also be obtained by evolving Spearow. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Routes 225, 226 and 227, plus Stark Mountain. Can also be obtained by evolving Spearow. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Routes 225, 226 and 227, plus Stark Mountain. Can also be obtained by evolving Spearow. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Routes 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 22, 47 and 48. Can also be obtained by evolving Spearow. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Routes 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 22, 47 and 48. Can also be obtained by evolving Spearow. |
| Game | Where to Find Fearow |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Route 15. |
 Pokemon White |
Route 15. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Route 15 during swarm encounters. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Route 15 during swarm encounters. |
| Game | Where to Find Fearow |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Victory Road, flying shadow encounters. Can also be obtained by evolving Spearow. |
 Pokemon Y |
Victory Road, flying shadow encounters. Can also be obtained by evolving Spearow. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Fearow |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Routes 10 and 17, Mount Hokulani and Poni Plains. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Routes 10 and 17, Mount Hokulani and Poni Plains. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Routes 10 and 17, Mount Hokulani and Poni Plains. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Routes 10 and 17, Mount Hokulani and Poni Plains. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Routes 3, 4, 9, 10, 22 and 23. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Routes 3, 4, 9, 10, 22 and 23. |
| Game | Where to Find Fearow |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Routes 225, 226 and 227, plus Stark Mountain. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Routes 225, 226 and 227, plus Stark Mountain. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Fearow |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Fearow |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Fearow. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Fearow is a Normal and Flying-type Pokemon.
Fearow is weak to Electric, Ice and Rock-type moves.
Fearow evolves from Spearow starting at Level 20.
Fearow’s abilities are Keen Eye and Sniper. Sniper is Fearow’s hidden ability.
Fearow’s best moves often include Drill Peck, Brave Bird, Double-Edge, U-turn, Drill Run, Steel Wing, Agility and Roost.
Fearow can be useful in playthroughs because it evolves early and has solid Speed, but it is usually more niche in competitive formats.
The most common way to get Fearow is to catch Spearow and evolve it at Level 20, or catch Fearow directly in games where it appears in the wild.
No, Fearow does not have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form or major regional form in the main Pokemon games.
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