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’s tough and has excellent stamina. It has no problem flying continuously for a whole day carrying a heavy load.
Drawings of a Pokémon resembling Fearow can be seen in murals from deep in ancient history.
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 |
 Nihilego RockPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Nihilego builds →Head Smash 2x105-124%KO Power Gem 2x118-139%KO Charge Beam 2x49-59% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Magnezone builds →Zap Cannon 2x180-212%KO Discharge 2x121-144%KO Volt Switch 2x107-126%KO Spark 2x58-69% | ||
 Archeops Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Archeops builds →Rock Slide 2x116-137%KO Ancient Power 2x81-96% Rock Tomb 2x93-109%KO Rock Throw 2x78-92% | ||
 Carbink RockFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Carbink builds →Stone Edge 2x69-81% Power Gem 2x58-69% Rock Slide 2x52-62% Ancient Power 2x44-51% | ||
 Rampardos Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x264-311%KO Ice Beam 2x52-61% Rock Slide 2x133-156%KO Ancient Power 2x52-62% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Tapu Koko can KO Fearow with Thunderbolt (159-188%). Mamoswine's Ice Shard hits Fearow for 80-94%. Terrakion's Stone Edge also KOs at 207-243%.
 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt 2x159-188%KO Volt Switch 2x124-146%KO Dazzling Gleam71-84% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Mamoswine builds →Ice Shard 2x80-94% Knock Off43-51% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Terrakion builds →Close Combat124-146%KO Stone Edge 2x207-243%KO | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Kyurem builds →Glaciate 2x96-113%KO | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemColbur Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Fearow View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x66-77% | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
Evolved from Spearow. Fearow is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners 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 58 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Astonish, Feather Dance, Feint Attack and 8 more.
Sun & Moon 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
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Drill Peck
- Fly
- Hyper Beam
- Fury Attack
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Drill Peck
- Drill Run
- Return
- Quick Attack
Moves
Breeding's the move. Astonish and Feather Dance give Fearow options it can't learn any other way, and Ground and Dark 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 Sun & Moon
high spawn rates across 16 locations for Fearow in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Fearow in Sun & Moon
The path to Fearow starts with Spearow at Lv. 7-57 via walking and gift encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SpearowRoute 3 - NorthMoonGrass Lv.11-12 Route70%EarlyShaking spotRoute 3 - NorthSunGrass Lv.11-12 Route70%EarlyShaking spotRoute 3 - SouthMoonGrass Lv.9-12 Route49%EarlyRoute 3 - SouthSunGrass Lv.9-12 Route49%EarlyRoute 2 - NorthSunGrass Lv.7-10 Route40%EarlyRoute 2 - NorthMoonGrass Lv.7-10 Route40%EarlyRoute 3 - NorthSunGrass Lv.9-12 Route40%EarlyRoute 3 - NorthMoonGrass Lv.9-12 Route40%EarlyPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedSunGift from NPC Lv.21-276%MidPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedMoonGift from NPC Lv.21-276%MidPoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedMoonGift from NPC Lv.37-435%LatePoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedSunGift from NPC Lv.37-435%LatePoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedMoonGift from NPC Lv.49-554%PostPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedSunGift from NPC Lv.49-554%Post
Step 2Fearow ✓Route 10MoonGrass Lv.24-27 Route80%MidShaking spotRoute 10SunGrass Lv.24-27 Route80%MidShaking spotMount HokulaniMoonGrass Lv.25-28 Route40%MidDayMount HokulaniSunGrass Lv.25-28 Route40%MidDayRoute 10MoonGrass Lv.24-27 Route30%MidRoute 10SunGrass Lv.24-27 Route30%MidMount HokulaniMoonGrass Lv.25-28 Route30%MidNightMount HokulaniSunGrass Lv.25-28 Route30%MidNightRoute 17 - NortheastMoonGrass Lv.31-34 Route30%LateRoute 17 - NortheastSunGrass Lv.31-34 Route30%LateRoute 17 - WestMoonGrass Lv.31-34 Route30%LateRoute 17 - WestSunGrass Lv.31-34 Route30%LatePoni Plains - NorthSunGrass Lv.54-5770%PostShaking spotPoni Plains - NorthMoonGrass Lv.54-5770%PostShaking spotPoni Plains - WestSunGrass Lv.54-5720%PostPoni Plains - WestMoonGrass Lv.54-5720%Postor evolve from Spearow (Step 1)
Fearow Guide
In Sun & Moon, Spearow evolves into Fearow at level 20. Fearow is the fully evolved form. It sits at 442 BST in its evolved form.
In Sun & Moon, Fearow can work for a story run. 442 BST is average, but Normal/Flying typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
For Sun & Moon, we rate Fearow C-Tier: a niche pick in Sun & Moon'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