Stats & Training
The stat budget goes to damage. Speed and Attack carry the offense, Sp. Atk doesn't even come close. A Beak Pokemon on a medium-fast 1M XP curve, worth 2 Speed EVs per KO.
It has the stamina to fly all day on its broad wings. It fights by using its sharp beak.
It has the stamina to keep flying all day on its broad wings. It fights by using its sharp beak.
Fearow Weakness
Type-wise, Fearow takes extra damage from Electric, Ice, and Rock. Ground and Ghost moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. At base 100 Speed, Fearow outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Ghost |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
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Damage vs Fearow View Aerodactyl builds →Thunder Fang 2x50-61% Ice Fang 2x50-61% | ||
 Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
 Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
 Onix RockGround | C | |
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Lunatone builds →Rock Tomb 2x45-54% Rock Throw 2x42-49% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Solrock builds →Rock Tomb 2x64-76% Rock Throw 2x57-67% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 2x42-49% Rock Throw 2x33-40% | ||
 Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Fearow View Omanyte builds →Rock Tomb 2x37-45% Rollout 2x22-27% | ||
 Kabuto RockWater | D | |
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Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
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Damage vs Fearow View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Slide 2x92-109%KO Thunder Fang 2x53-64% Ice Fang 2x53-64% Ancient Power 2x51-61% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Solrock builds →Rock Slide 2x86-102%KO Rock Tomb 2x69-82% Rock Throw 2x58-68% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Graveler builds →Rock Slide 2x86-102%KO Rock Tomb 2x69-82% Rock Throw 2x58-68% Rollout 2x38-44% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x51-61% Rock Tomb 2x40-48% Rock Throw 2x34-41% | ||
 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Damage vs Fearow View Lileep builds →Rock Slide 2x49-58% Rock Tomb 2x40-48% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
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Damage vs Fearow View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Slide 2x92-109%KO Thunder Fang 2x53-64% Ice Fang 2x53-64% Ancient Power 2x51-61% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Solrock builds →Rock Slide 2x86-102%KO Rock Tomb 2x69-82% Rock Throw 2x58-68% | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Slide 2x90-106%KO Rock Tomb 2x72-85% Rock Throw 2x60-72% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Graveler builds →Rock Slide 2x86-102%KO Rock Tomb 2x69-82% Rock Throw 2x58-68% Rollout 2x38-44% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x51-61% Rock Tomb 2x40-48% Rock Throw 2x34-41% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
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Damage vs Fearow View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Slide 2x91-108%KO Thunder Fang 2x52-62% Ice Fang 2x52-62% Ancient Power 2x50-58% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Solrock builds →Rock Slide 2x83-99% Rock Tomb 2x69-82% Rock Throw 2x56-67% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Slide 2x88-105%KO Rock Tomb 2x71-84% Rock Throw 2x59-70% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Graveler builds →Rock Slide 2x83-99% Rock Tomb 2x69-82% Rock Throw 2x56-67% Rollout 2x37-44% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x50-58% Rock Tomb 2x39-47% Rock Throw 2x34-41% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
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Damage vs Fearow View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Slide 2x89-105%KO Thunder Fang 2x51-61% Ice Fang 2x51-61% Ancient Power 2x50-59% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Solrock builds →Rock Slide 2x82-97% Rock Tomb 2x66-78% Rock Throw 2x57-68% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Slide 2x86-103%KO Rock Tomb 2x68-81% Rock Throw 2x59-70% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Graveler builds →Rock Slide 2x82-97% Rock Tomb 2x66-78% Rock Throw 2x57-68% Rollout 2x34-41% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x48-57% Rock Tomb 2x39-46% Rock Throw 2x34-41% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
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Damage vs Fearow View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Slide 2x87-103%KO Thunder Fang 2x51-61% Ice Fang 2x51-61% Ancient Power 2x49-58% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Solrock builds →Rock Slide 2x81-96% Rock Tomb 2x66-78% Rock Throw 2x55-66% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Slide 2x86-101%KO Rock Tomb 2x68-81% Rock Throw 2x57-68% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Graveler builds →Rock Slide 2x81-96% Rock Tomb 2x66-78% Rock Throw 2x55-66% Rollout 2x34-40% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x47-55% Rock Tomb 2x38-45% Rock Throw 2x32-38% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
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Damage vs Fearow View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Slide 2x90-107%KO Thunder Fang 2x51-61% Ice Fang 2x51-61% Ancient Power 2x49-58% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Solrock builds →Rock Slide 2x83-98% Rock Tomb 2x67-80% Rock Throw 2x56-67% Charge Beam 2x26-31% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Slide 2x87-102%KO Rock Tomb 2x70-82% Rock Throw 2x59-69% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Graveler builds →Rock Slide 2x83-98% Rock Tomb 2x67-80% Rock Throw 2x56-67% Rollout 2x36-42% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x49-58% Rock Tomb 2x39-47% Rock Throw 2x33-40% | ||
In Diamond & Pearl, Zapdos can KO Fearow with Thunderbolt (105-124%). Aerodactyl threatens a KO with Stone Edge (120-141%). Weavile deals 53-63% with Ice Shard.
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Zapdos builds →Thunderbolt 2x105-124%KO Heat Wave37-44% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Aerodactyl builds →Stone Edge 2x120-141%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Weavile builds →Ice Shard 2x53-63% Pursuit27-31% | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Rotom builds →Thunderbolt 2x107-126%KO | ||
Diamond & Pearl Evolution
Evolved from Spearow. Fearow is the final form in this two-stage line. A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. Defense grew the most through evolution (+35 over Spearow), and Fearow peaks at 442 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Fearow to get Spearow eggs easily using 31 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Astonish, False Swipe, Feint Attack and 6 more.
Diamond & Pearl Fearow Best Moveset
the remaining moves keeps opponents guessing about Fearow's real targets. Sitrus Berry provides a one-time health recovery at low HP while max HP and Attack EVs and Hardy nature handle the stat profile. Keeneye ties it together.
Best Build
Fearow best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Drill Peck
- Fly
- Hyper Beam
- Fury Attack
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Astonish and False Swipe give Fearow options it can't learn any other way, and Dark and Steel coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Giga Impact and Hyper Beam. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Fearow in Diamond & Pearl
A solid number of locations for Fearow with high spawn rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Fearow in Diamond & Pearl
To get Fearow, start by catching Spearow through walking encounters at Lv. 20-55. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SpearowRoute 225DiamondGrass Lv.20-22 RouteRareMidRoute 225PearlGrass Lv.20-22 RouteRareMidRoute 226DiamondGrass Lv.20-22 RouteRareMidRoute 226PearlGrass Lv.20-22 RouteRareMid
Step 2Fearow ✓Route 225DiamondGrass Lv.50-52 RouteCommonPostMorning/dayRoute 225PearlGrass Lv.50-52 RouteCommonPostMorning/dayRoute 226PearlGrass Lv.51-53 RouteCommonPostMorning/dayRoute 226DiamondGrass Lv.51-53 RouteCommonPostMorning/dayRoute 225DiamondGrass Lv.50-52 RouteUncommonPostNightRoute 225PearlGrass Lv.50-52 RouteUncommonPostNightRoute 226PearlGrass Lv.51-53 RouteUncommonPostNightRoute 226DiamondGrass Lv.51-53 RouteUncommonPostNightRoute 227PearlGrass Lv.54-55 RouteUncommonPostRoute 227DiamondGrass Lv.54-55 RouteUncommonPostStark Mountain - OutsidePearlGrass Lv.54-55 VolcanoUncommonPostStark Mountain - OutsideDiamondGrass Lv.54-55 VolcanoUncommonPostor evolve from Spearow (Step 1)
Fearow Guide
In Diamond & Pearl, Spearow evolves into Fearow at level 20. Fearow is the fully evolved form. It sits at 442 BST in its evolved form.
In Diamond & Pearl, Fearow can work for a story run. 442 BST is average, but Normal/Flying typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
For Diamond & Pearl, we rate Fearow C-Tier: a niche pick in Diamond & Pearl's meta. At 442 BST, it fits the pivot role. Drill Peck with Sitrus Berry is the standard set.
Keen Eye is the go-to ability for Fearow. It prevents accuracy from being lowered. Its hidden ability Sniper can work in specific setups.
Game Availability
One of the original 151, Fearow has appeared in 18 games — most mainline games. From Red & Blue through the latest titles, it's rarely been left out of a regional Pokedex.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves