No. 0022

Fearow

Beak Pokémon

Official art

NormalFlying

Height: 1.2 m 3′11″
Weight: 38 kg 83.8 lbs
Base stat total: 442 top 51%
Introduced: Gen I

Abilities

Pokédex entryLet’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee!

A Pokémon that dates back many years. If it senses danger, it flies high and away, instantly.

See all 14 entries

Base stats

HP65125–172240–334

Atk9085–156166–306

Def6563–128121–251

SpA6159–124114–243

SpD6159–124114–243

Spe10094–167184–328

Total442Higher than 49% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 100). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+167Max152No SP120Min108Scarf250Tailwind334

At max Speed, Fearow outspeeds 18 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 2.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Ice2×Rock2×

Resists

Bug½×Grass½×

Immune to

Ghost0×Ground0×

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonSteelFireWaterPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Keen Eye
Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
SniperHidden ability
Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.

Competitive

National DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0021SpearowNormalFlying
1. Level 20#0022FearowNormalFlying

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

1Drill RunHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GroundPhys8095%10

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35

1PluckIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.FlyingPhys60100%20

4LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

8AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10

11Fury AttackHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1585%20

15Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

18Wing AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys60100%35

23Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

27AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

32Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

36RoostHeals the user by half its max HP.FlyingStatus——5

41Drill PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys80100%20

45Drill RunHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GroundPhys8095%10

TM / HM / TR 23

TM10Work UpRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.NormalStatus——30

HM02FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

HM05DefogLowers the target’s evasion by one stage. Removes field effects from the enemy field.FlyingStatus——15

TMHyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TMDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

TMRestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TMSubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TMThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TMProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMEndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMFalse SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TMSwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

TMSteel WingHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys7090%25

TMAttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TMSleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TMRain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TMSunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TMFacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TMAerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TMRoostHeals the user by half its max HP.FlyingStatus——5

TMPluckIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.FlyingPhys60100%20

TMU-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TMGiga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

Pokédex entries

Category: Beak Pokémon
Debut: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Brown
Shape
Habitat: Rough Terrain
Pal Park area: Field

Kanto#022Original Johto#014Updated Johto#014Mountain Kalos#110Original Alola#074Original Melemele#074Original Ula’ula#041Original Poni#025Updated Alola#088Updated Melemele#088Updated Ula’ula#041Updated Poni#034Let’s Go Kanto#022

In Alola, fish Pokémon are its prey. It can be seen circling above the ocean searching for food.
Ultra Moon
Carrying food through Fearow’s territory is dangerous. It will snatch the food away from you in a flash!
Ultra Sun
Drawings of a Pokémon resembling Fearow can be seen in murals from deep in ancient history.
Moon
It’s tough and has excellent stamina. It has no problem flying continuously for a whole day carrying a heavy load.
Sun
It has the stamina to keep flying all day on its broad wings. It fights by using its sharp beak.
Pearl
It has the stamina to fly all day on its broad wings. It fights by using its sharp beak.
Diamond · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y
Its huge and magnificent wings can keep it aloft in the sky. It can remain flying a whole day without landing.
FireRed
Its long neck and elongated beak are ideal for catching prey in soil or water. It deftly moves this extended and skinny beak to pluck prey.
Emerald
FEAROW is recognized by its long neck and elongated beak. They are conveniently shaped for catching prey in soil or water. It deftly moves its long and skinny beak to pluck prey.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
It uses its long beak to attack. It has a surprisingly long reach, so it must be treated with caution.
Crystal
It cleverly uses its thin, long beak to pluck and eat small insects that hide under the ground.
Silver · SoulSilver
It shoots itself suddenly high into the sky, then plummets down in one fell swoop to strike its prey.
Gold · HeartGold
A Pokémon that dates back many years. If it senses danger, it flies high and away, instantly.
Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
With its huge and magnificent wings, it can keep aloft without ever having to land for rest.
Red · Blue · LeafGreen · X

Names around the world

Japanese: オニドリル
Japanese (romaji): Onidrill
Korean: 깨비드릴조
Chinese (Traditional): 大嘴雀
Chinese (Simplified): 大嘴雀
French: Rapasdepic
German: Ibitak
Spanish: Fearow
Italian: Fearow

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Spe
Catch rate: 90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 155
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Flying
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Green 3 areas

Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–29
Road 23Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–43

Red 3 areas

Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–29
Road 23Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–43

Let’s Go, Eevee! 6 areas

Road 10Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
Road 22Flying Pokemon in the sky · Lv 3–56
Road 23Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
Road 3Flying Pokemon in the sky · Lv 3–56
Road 4Flying Pokemon in the sky · Lv 3–56
Road 9Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56

Let’s Go, Pikachu! 6 areas

Road 10Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
Road 22Flying Pokemon in the sky · Lv 3–56
Road 23Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
Road 3Flying Pokemon in the sky · Lv 3–56
Road 4Flying Pokemon in the sky · Lv 3–56
Road 9Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56

Ultra Moon 4 areas

Mount HokulaniWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–30
Poni PlainsFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–57
Route 10Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29
Route 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–36

Ultra Sun 4 areas

Mount HokulaniWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–30
Poni PlainsFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–57
Route 10Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29
Route 17SOS Battle, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–36

Moon 4 areas

Mount HokulaniWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–28
Poni PlainsFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–57
Route 10Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
Route 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–34

Sun 4 areas

Mount HokulaniWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–28
Poni PlainsFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–57
Route 10Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
Route 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–34

Y 1 area

Victory Road (unknown area 327)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Sky · Lv 57–59

X 1 area

Victory Road (unknown area 327)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Sky · Lv 57–59

White 1 area

Road 15Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–60

Black 1 area

Road 15Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–60

SoulSilver 11 areas

Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18
Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
Road 47Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34
Road 48Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21
Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
Safari Zone DesertWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–41
Safari Zone PeakWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44
Safari Zone WastelandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17

HeartGold 11 areas

Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18
Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
Road 47Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34
Road 48Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21
Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
Safari Zone DesertWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–41
Safari Zone PeakWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44
Safari Zone WastelandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17

Platinum 4 areas

Road 225Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50
Road 226Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50
Road 227Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 51–53
Stark Mountain exteriorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 51–53

Pearl 4 areas

Road 225Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–52
Road 226Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 51–53
Road 227Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–55
Stark Mountain exteriorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–55

Diamond 4 areas

Road 225Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–52
Road 226Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 51–53
Road 227Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–55
Stark Mountain exteriorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–55

LeafGreen 11 areas

Canyon EntranceWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50
Cape BrinkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36
Kindle RoadWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36
Mount EmberWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–40
Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–29
Road 23Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–44
Ruin ValleyWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49
Sevault CanyonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50
Treasure BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–40
Water PathWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50

FireRed 11 areas

Canyon EntranceWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50
Cape BrinkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36
Kindle RoadWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36
Mount EmberWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–40
Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–29
Road 23Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–44
Ruin ValleyWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49
Sevault CanyonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50
Treasure BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–40
Water PathWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50

Crystal 7 areas

Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–32
Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
Road 42Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15

Silver 6 areas

Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18
Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15

Gold 6 areas

Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18
Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15

Yellow 5 areas

Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Road 23Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–45
Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19

Blue 3 areas

Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–29
Road 23Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–43

Red 3 areas

Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–29
Road 23Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–43