Physical
Pivot
CTier
100Speed · Fast

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.

Base Stats
Above
HP65
C
Attack90
B
Defense65
C
Sp. Atk61
C
Sp. Def61
C
Speed100
B
Total442
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging90 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height1.2 m
3'11"Small
Weight38.0 kg
83.8 lbsLight
Base XP155
Average
Abilities
Keen EyeTop Pick
Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
SniperHARare
Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+2
Speed training target
Pokedex Entries

It has the stamina to fly 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.

Fearow Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Electric, Ice, Rock
0.5x (Resist)Grass, Bug
0x (Immune)Ground, Ghost
Type ChartGood
3Weak
2Resist
2Immune
Score+2
Gen V Type Chart
  • Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
  • Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
ElectricIceRock
½xResist
GrassBug
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
GroundGhost
STAB (3)
GrassFightingBug
How to Beat Fearow in Black 2 & White 2 (Best Counters)

In Black 2 & White 2, Terrakion can KO Fearow with Stone Edge (138-163%). Magnezone threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (145-171%). Mamoswine's Ice Shard also KOs at 92-108%.

Terrakion
Terrakion
RockFighting
A
Recommended Build
AbilityJustified
ItemFocus Sash
NatureJolly
Moves
  • Close Combat
  • Stone Edge
  • Quick Attack
  • X Scissor
Damage vs Fearow
Close Combat
83-97%
Stone Edge 2x
138-163%KO
View Terrakion builds →

Black 2 & White 2 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

2 Forms
Spearow
#021Spearow
20
Level 20
Fearow
#022Fearow
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Spearow
NormalFlying
Fearow
NormalFlying
HP
40
65+25
ATK
60
90+30
DEF
30
65+35
SP.ATK
31
61+30
SP.DEF
31
61+30
SPE
70
100+30
BST
262D-Tier
442C-Tier+180
ROLE
Balanced
Pivot
TYPE
Physical
Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Fearow to get Spearow eggs easily using 45 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Astonish, Feather Dance, Feint Attack and 8 more.

Egg Groups
Flying
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
15 cycles·3,855 steps
Quick~4 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
11moves
Breed With (best first)
togekisstogeticaltariaswannapelipperswoobatfarfetchdwoobatswabluarcheopsducklettwingull
12 of 45·

Black 2 & White 2 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

Experimental
Physical Tank
Ability
Keen Eye
Item
Sitrus BerryRECOVERY
Best Nature for Fearow
HardyNEUTRAL

Fearow best EVs are HP and Attack

EVs

Physical Tank Moveset

  • Drill PeckSTAB
  • FlySTAB
  • Fury AttackSTAB
  • Hyper BeamSTAB

Recommended Teammates

Charizard
CharizardGood
Golduck
GolduckGood
Pidgeot
PidgeotGood

Moves

Breeding's the move. Astonish and Feather Dance give Fearow options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 7 types already covers a decent range on top of Giga Impact and Hyper Beam. The egg moves push it further.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Fury Attack
S158520Normal
Lv 1
Growl
——10040Normal
Lv 1
Leer
——10030Normal
Lv 1
Peck
—3510035Flying
Lv 1
Pluck
—6010020Flying
Lv 5
Leer
——10030Normal
Lv 9
Fury Attack
S158520Normal
Lv 13
Pursuit
D4010020Dark
Lv 17
Aerial Ace
C60—20Flying
Lv 23
Mirror Move
———20Flying
Lv 29
Agility
C——30Psychic
Lv 35
Assurance
—5010010Dark
Lv 41
Roost
C——10Flying
Lv 47
Drill Peck
S8010020Flying
Lv 53
Drill Run
C809510Ground

TM Moves

TM
TM40
Aerial Ace
C60—20Flying
TM45
Attract
C—10015Normal
TM32
Double Team
———15Normal
TM49
Echoed Voice
—4010015Normal
TM42
Facade
C7010020Normal
TM54
False Swipe
—4010040Normal
HM02
Fly
S909515Flying
TM21
Frustration
——10020Normal
TM68
Giga Impact
B150905Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
—6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
S150905Normal
TM88
Pluck
—6010020Flying
TM17
Protect+4
C——10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C——5Water
TM44
Rest
C——10Psychic
TM27
Return
D—10020Normal
TM48
Round
—6010015Normal
TM90
Substitute
C——10Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C——5Fire
TM87
Swagger
——9015Normal
TM46
Thief
—6010010Dark
TM06
Toxic
C—9010Poison
TM89
U-turn
C7010020Bug
TM83
Work Up
D——30Normal

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Astonish
—3010015Ghost
Egg
Feather Dance
D—10015Flying
Egg
Feint Attack
—60—20Dark
Egg
Quick Attack+1
D4010030Normal
Egg
Razor Wind
—8010010Normal
Egg
Scary Face
——10010Normal
Egg
Sky Attack
B140905Flying
Egg
Steel Wing
—709025Steel
Egg
Tri Attack
C8010010Normal
Egg
Uproar
—9010010Normal
Egg
Whirlwind-6
D—10020Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Drill Run
C809510Ground
Tutor
Heat Wave
D1009010Fire
Tutor
Roost
C——10Flying
Tutor
Sky Attack
B140905Flying
Tutor
Sleep Talk
D——10Normal
Tutor
Snore
—4010015Normal
Tutor
Tailwind
C——30Flying
Tutor
Uproar
—9010010Normal

Transfer Moves

Gen
Gen 4
Air Cutter
D559525Flying
Gen 4
Captivate
——10020Normal
Gen 4
Defog
D——15Flying
Gen 3
Double-Edge
B12010015Normal
Gen 4
Endure+4
D——10Normal
Gen 3
Mimic
———10Normal
Gen 4
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Gen 4
Natural Gift
——10015Normal
Gen 4
Ominous Wind
—601005Ghost
Gen 4
Secret Power
—7010020Normal
Gen 4
Swift
—60—20Normal
Gen 4
Twister
—4010020Dragon

How to Get Fearow in Black 2 & White 2

Fearow can't be caught in Black 2 & White 2. Transfer Spearow from Red, Yellow, or Gold and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.

How to Obtain Fearow in Black 2 & White 2

  1. Spearow
    Step 1Obtain Spearow

    Also found in:

    RedYellowGold
  2. Fearow
    Step 2Fearow ✓

Fearow Guide

  • In Black 2 & White 2, Fearow's biggest threats include Jolteon (Electric), Cloyster (Ice), and Golem (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Fearow's base 100 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.

  • In Black 2 & White 2, Spearow evolves into Fearow at level 20. Fearow is the fully evolved form. It sits at 442 BST in its evolved form.

  • In Black 2 & White 2, Fearow can work for a story run. 442 BST is average, but Normal/Flying typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.

  • For Black 2 & White 2, we rate Fearow C-Tier: a niche pick in Black 2 & White 2'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

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