NATIONAL POKÉDEX / #0021

Spearow

Normal

Flying

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

Category: Tiny Bird Pokémon
Height: 0.3 m
Weight: 2 kg
Generation: I

Abilities

Keen Eye

Prevents accuracy from being lowered.

Sniper Hidden ability

Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.

Tiny Bird Pokémon

EVOLUTION

Evolution family

Select a Pokémon to view its published entry.

Spearow
- Fearow

AT A GLANCE

Base stats

Main-series games

A species’ starting strengths. Your Pokémon’s actual stats also depend on its level, nature and training.

HPHow much damage it can take.

AttackStrength of physical moves.

DefenseResistance to physical moves.

Special AttackStrength of special moves.

Special DefenseResistance to special moves.

SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.

Base stat total 262

Bars use the same 0–255 scale. Values shown are the current base stats in our source.

Type defenses

Damage received based on both types. Abilities, items and battle effects are not included. Modern main-series type chart.

Weak to

Electric

×2

Ice

×2

Rock

×2

Resists

Grass

×0.5

Bug

×0.5

Immune to

Ground

×0

Ghost

×0

Moves learned

Choose a game and learning method. Power and accuracy describe the move; power is not the final damage dealt. Move details use current source values and may differ in older games.

GameLearned byFind a move

Razor WindSpecial · NormalPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Requires a turn to charge before attacking.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

Wing AttackPhysical · FlyingPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 35. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 18

WhirlwindStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

FlyPhysical · FlyingPower 90Accuracy 95%Details +

User flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

HeadbuttPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine

Fury AttackPhysical · NormalPower 15Accuracy 85%Details +

Hits 2-5 times in one turn.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Level Up · Level 15
Yellow · Level Up · Level 15
Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 13
Crystal · Level Up · Level 13
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 13
Emerald · Level Up · Level 13
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 13
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 9
Platinum · Level Up · Level 9
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 9
Black White · Level Up · Level 9
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 13
Xd · Level Up · Level 13
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 9
X Y · Level Up · Level 9
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 9
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 11
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 11
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 16
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 11
Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 15
Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 15

Take DownPhysical · NormalPower 90Accuracy 85%Details +

User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 22
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

Double-EdgePhysical · NormalPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Xd · Tutor
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

LeerStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Level Up · Level 9
Yellow · Level Up · Level 9
Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 7
Crystal · Level Up · Level 7
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 7
Emerald · Level Up · Level 7
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 7
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 5
Platinum · Level Up · Level 5
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 5
Black White · Level Up · Level 5
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 7
Xd · Level Up · Level 7
Xd · Xd Purification
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 5
X Y · Level Up · Level 5
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 5
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 4
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 4
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 8
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 4
Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 9
Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 9

GrowlStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Attack by one stage.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Level Up · Level 1
Yellow · Level Up · Level 1
Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 1
Crystal · Level Up · Level 1
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
Xd · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 3
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 1
Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 1

PeckPhysical · FlyingPower 35Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 35. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Level Up · Level 1
Yellow · Level Up · Level 1
Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 1
Crystal · Level Up · Level 1
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
Xd · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 1
Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 1

Drill PeckPhysical · FlyingPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Level Up · Level 29
Yellow · Level Up · Level 29
Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 37
Crystal · Level Up · Level 37
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 37
Emerald · Level Up · Level 37
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 37
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 37
Platinum · Level Up · Level 37
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 37
Black White · Level Up · Level 37
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 37
Xd · Level Up · Level 37
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 37
X Y · Level Up · Level 37
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 37
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 36
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 36
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 32
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 36
Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 29
Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 29

ToxicStatus · PoisonPower —Accuracy 90%Details +

Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

AgilityStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Speed by two stages.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Level Up · Level 36
Yellow · Level Up · Level 36
Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 43
Crystal · Level Up · Level 43
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 43
Emerald · Level Up · Level 43
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 43
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 25
Platinum · Level Up · Level 25
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 25
Black White · Level Up · Level 25
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 43
Xd · Level Up · Level 43
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 25
X Y · Level Up · Level 25
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 25
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 25
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 25
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 27
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 25
Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 36
Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 36

Quick AttackPhysical · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Egg
Crystal · Egg
Ruby Sapphire · Egg
Emerald · Egg
Firered Leafgreen · Egg
Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg

RagePhysical · NormalPower 20Accuracy 100%Details +

If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

MimicStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Copies the target’s last used move.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Xd · Tutor
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

Double TeamStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

Focus EnergyStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Increases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 29
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 29
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 11
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 29

BidePhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

User waits for two turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

Mirror MoveStatus · FlyingPower —Accuracy —Details +

Uses the target’s last used move.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Level Up · Level 22
Yellow · Level Up · Level 22
Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 31
Crystal · Level Up · Level 31
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 31
Emerald · Level Up · Level 31
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 31
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 21
Platinum · Level Up · Level 21
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 21
Black White · Level Up · Level 21
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 31
Xd · Level Up · Level 31
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 21
X Y · Level Up · Level 21
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 21
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 18
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 18
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 19
Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 22
Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 22

SwiftSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy —Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

Sky AttackPhysical · FlyingPower 140Accuracy 90%Details +

User charges for one turn before attacking. Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Egg
Emerald · Egg
Firered Leafgreen · Egg
Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Egg
Xd · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

RestStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

Tri AttackSpecial · NormalPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to burn, freeze, or paralyze the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Egg
Crystal · Egg
Ruby Sapphire · Egg
Emerald · Egg
Firered Leafgreen · Egg
Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg

SubstituteStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

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

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Xd · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

ThiefPhysical · DarkPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Takes the target’s item.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

SnoreSpecial · NormalPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

CurseStatus · GhostPower —Accuracy —Details +

Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine

ProtectStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

Scary FaceStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Egg
Crystal · Egg
Ruby Sapphire · Egg
Emerald · Egg
Firered Leafgreen · Egg
Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg

Feint AttackPhysical · DarkPower 60Accuracy —Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Egg
Crystal · Egg
Ruby Sapphire · Egg
Emerald · Egg
Firered Leafgreen · Egg
Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg

Mud-SlapSpecial · GroundPower 20Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor

DetectStatus · FightingPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine

EndureStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

False SwipePhysical · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Cannot lower the target’s HP below 1.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Egg
Crystal · Egg
Ruby Sapphire · Egg
Emerald · Egg
Firered Leafgreen · Egg
Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Machine
Xd · Xd Purification
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

SwaggerStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 85%Details +

Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Xd · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

Steel WingPhysical · SteelPower 70Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to raise the user’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Egg
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Egg
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

AttractStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

Sleep TalkStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

ReturnPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

FrustrationPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Baton PassStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Allows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Xd · Xd Purification

PursuitPhysical · DarkPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power against, and can hit, Pokémon attempting to switch out.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 25
Crystal · Level Up · Level 25
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 19
Emerald · Level Up · Level 19
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 19
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 13
Platinum · Level Up · Level 13
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 13
Black White · Level Up · Level 13
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 19
Xd · Level Up · Level 19
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 13
X Y · Level Up · Level 13
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 13
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 8
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 8

Hidden PowerSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

TwisterSpecial · DragonPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor

Rain DanceStatus · WaterPower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to rain for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

Sunny DayStatus · FirePower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

UproarSpecial · NormalPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg

Heat WaveSpecial · FirePower 95Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to burn the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

FacadePhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

Secret PowerPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine

Feather DanceStatus · FlyingPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Attack by two stages.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg

AstonishPhysical · GhostPower 30Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Egg
Emerald · Egg
Firered Leafgreen · Egg
Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg

Air CutterSpecial · FlyingPower 60Accuracy 95%Details +

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor

Aerial AcePhysical · FlyingPower 60Accuracy —Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 25
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Level Up · Level 25
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 25
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 17
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Level Up · Level 17
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 17
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Level Up · Level 17
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 25
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Level Up · Level 25
Xd · Machine
Xd · Xd Purification
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 17
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 17
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 17
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 15
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 15
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 15
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

RoostStatus · FlyingPower —Accuracy —Details +

Heals the user by half its max HP.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 33
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Level Up · Level 33
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 33
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Level Up · Level 33
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 33
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Level Up · Level 33
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 33
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 32
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 32
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 24
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 32
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

Natural GiftPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend on the held berry.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine

PluckPhysical · FlyingPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

TailwindStatus · FlyingPower —Accuracy —Details +

For three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

U-turnPhysical · BugPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

User must switch out after attacking.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

AssurancePhysical · DarkPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Power is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 29
Platinum · Level Up · Level 29
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 29
Black White · Level Up · Level 29
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 29
X Y · Level Up · Level 29
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 29
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 22
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 22
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 8

DefogStatus · FlyingPower —Accuracy —Details +

Lowers the target’s evasion by one stage. Removes field effects from the enemy field.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

CaptivateStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages if it’s the opposite gender.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine

Ominous WindSpecial · GhostPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor

RoundSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Echoed VoiceSpecial · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases by 100% for each consecutive use by any friendly Pokémon, to a maximum of 200.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Work UpStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

Drill RunPhysical · GroundPower 80Accuracy 95%Details +

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine

ConfideStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Pokédex entries by game

Descriptions recorded in these games. This list does not establish where the Pokémon can be caught or transferred.

Red · Blue · Leafgreen · Y

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

Yellow

Inept at flying high. However, it can fly around very fast to protect its ter ritory.

Gold · Heartgold

It flaps its short wings to flush out insects from tall grass. It then plucks them with its stubby beak.

Silver · Soulsilver · X

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.

Ruby · Sapphire

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.

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.

Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

It flaps its small wings busily to fly. Using its beak, it searches in grass for prey.

Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

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.

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.

Lets Go Pikachu · Lets Go Eevee

Inept at flying high. However, it can fly around very fast to protect its territory.

POKÉMON TCG

Spearow trading cards

22 cards

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Data: PokeAPI · Updated 2026-09-12