Spearow
Spearow is a Normal/Flying type Pokémon species known for its small, bird-like appearance. It is recognized for its sharp beak and aggressive nature in the Pokémon world.
Biology
Physical Characteristics
Let’s delve into physical characteristics of Spearow.
Spearow is covered in brown feathers, providing camouflage in its natural environment. The plumage is dense, offering insulation and protection. Its distinctive crest is a notable feature, resembling a pointed triangle. The crest is a collection of feathers on its head, adding to its unique appearance.
Spearow’s beak is long, pointed, and slightly curved. Adapted for pecking and attacking, it is a crucial tool for hunting and self-defense. Spearow’s eyes are sharp and alert, indicative of its vigilant nature. It relies on keen eyesight for locating prey and navigating its surroundings.
Despite having short wings, Spearow is a proficient flier. The wings are powerful, allowing for swift and agile flight. Spearow has strong legs, facilitating quick movements on the ground. Its feet are equipped with claws, aiding in perching and gripping.
Spearow is relatively small in size, fitting the profile of a bird Pokémon. Its compact build contributes to its agility in both flight and terrestrial activities. Well-adapted to both ground and aerial environments, Spearow displays versatility. The physical traits reflect its role as a predator, capable of rapid movements and precise strikes.
In summary, Spearow’s physical characteristics showcase a well-adapted bird Pokémon, with features optimized for survival, flight, and hunting in its natural habitat.
Behaviour
Spearow’s behavior is characterized by aggression, territoriality, and adaptability. Its flocking nature, hunting strategies, and defensive instincts contribute to its overall behavior in various environments.
Spearow is known for its territorial and aggressive behavior, especially when it comes to defending its nesting sites. It tends to attack perceived threats, including larger Pokémon and humans, if they encroach on its territory. Spearow is highly vigilant, constantly scanning its surroundings for potential threats or prey. Its keen eyesight aids in early detection of danger, making it a cautious and alert Pokémon.
Spearow is often found in flocks, suggesting a social structure within its species. Flocking provides protection, facilitates hunting, and enhances the collective defense against predators. Spearow vigorously defends its nesting areas, showing a strong sense of territoriality. Intruders, including other Pokémon or humans, may face aggressive attacks when entering Spearow’s claimed territory.
Spearow employs hunting techniques such as aerial dives and rapid pecking to catch prey. It is an opportunistic feeder, targeting small insects and creatures on the ground.
Spearow adapts its behavior based on the environment, utilizing both ground and aerial strategies. Its ability to swiftly switch between flight and ground movement enhances its survival skills. Spearow constructs nests in high places, such as trees or cliffs, to ensure safety for its eggs and offspring. During the breeding season, Spearow becomes even more territorial and protective.
Trainers may face challenges when encountering Spearow in the wild, as the Pokémon tends to view them as intruders. Capturing or training Spearow requires patience and understanding of its aggressive tendencies.
Evolution
Spearow is the first stage in a two-stage evolutionary line.
Spearow evolves into Fearow when it reaches a certain level of experience points (EXP) gained through battles and other in-game actions. The exact level at which Spearow evolves into is usually level 20, but can vary in different games.
Upon reaching the required level, Spearow undergoes a transformation into Fearow, marking its growth and maturity This evolution signifies an increase in size, stats, and capabilities.
Fearow exhibits noticeable physical changes compared to Spearow. It becomes larger, with an elongated neck and more prominent wings. The beak may become sharper, reflecting Fearow’s evolved status as a more formidable predator.
With evolution, Fearow gains increased stats, making it more powerful in battles. Its movepool may expand, allowing it to learn and use a wider variety of attacks. Fearow may display different behavioral traits compared to Spearow. It could become more dominant and assertive, reflecting its evolved stature.
Trainers often aim for Spearow’s evolution into Fearow to strengthen their team, especially considering the improved stats and capabilities Fearow brings to battles. In Pokémon games, players can facilitate Spearow’s evolution by leveling it up through battles and gaining experience points.
Spearow’s evolution into Fearow represents a significant progression in its growth, both physically and in terms of battling prowess. Trainers often look forward to this evolution to enhance their Pokémon team’s strength and versatility.
Appearances
Anime Main Appearances
In “Pokémon – I Choose You!”, a flock of Spearow attacked Ash after he accidentally struck their leader with a rock. The same Spearow returned as a Fearow in “Pallet Party Panic!” and reappeared in “I Choose You!” set in an alternate timeline.
Other appearences include the episode “The Lost Lapras” where a Trainer commanded a Spearow to attack a Lapras. When Ash and Pikachu intervened to protect Lapras, Spearow fought Pikachu but fled with its Trainer after Tracey appeared, sketched them, and compared their training. Tracey noted that the Spearow was vitamin-deficient. In “Destination: Coronation!” Goh pursued a Spearow on his way to the Vermilion Gym and caught it off-screen. The Spearow has since appeared in various episodes of “Pokémon Journeys: The Series”.
Anime Minor Appearances
In “Sparks Fly for Magnemite” a Spearow was seen in Gringey City’s Pokémon Center. Another appeared in a fantasy in “Dig Those Diglett!”. In “The Breeding Center Secret” a Spearow was featured. In “Showdown at the Po-ké Corral” one Spearow lived at Professor Oak‘s Laboratory. During the Indigo Plateau Conference battle in “Friends to the End” a Spearow was spotted, though its owner was unknown.
A flashback in “The Lost Lapras” included a Spearow. A wild Spearow was seen in “Pikachu’s Rescue Adventure”. In “The Fortune Hunters” Butch and Cassidy stole a Spearow. Brock imagined five Spearow in “A Better Pill to Swallow”. In “That’s Just Swellow” a Spearow took part in the Crossgate PokéRinger competition. A Coordinator’s Spearow appeared in “Hi Ho Silver Wind!” and in “Three Jynx and a Baby!”.
A flashback in “Gathering the Gang of Four!” included a Spearow. A Coordinator’s Spearow participated in the Terracotta Contest in “Once More With Reeling!”. In “Not on MY Watch Ya Don’t!” Team Rocket hypnotized and kidnapped a Spearow. In “Riding the Winds of Change” Officer Jenny and Nurse Joy used a Spearow to blow a Gligar away from the city. Two Spearow appeared in “Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 1 and Part 2”. A flashback in “Pika and Goliath!” featured a Spearow.
Multiple Spearow featured in these episodes:
- ”Charmander – The Stray Pokémon”
- ”The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!”
- ”The Power of One” (disturbed by Lawrence III)
- ”Fighting Flyer with Fire” (seen attacking Team Rocket members)
- ”Freeze Frame”
- ”Celebi: The Voice of the Forest”
- ”Fly Me to the Moon” (seen attacking Orville)
- ”Great Bowls of Fire!” ( Dragon Holy Land’s residents)
- ”A Staravia Is Born!”
- ”DP030”
- ”Luxray Vision!” (in a flashback)
- ”Historical Mystery Tour!” (in Xatu’s Forest)
- ”Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction” (in Allearth Forest)
- ”Deceiving Appearances!” (at Aether Paradise)
- ”Don’t Ignore the Small Stufful!” (released back into the wild)
- ”Betrayed, Bothered, and Beleaguered!”
- ”Distant Blue Sky!”
In “That’s Why the Litten is a Scamp!” four Spearow were featured. In “Dewpider Ascending!” a Spearow chased a wild Dewpider but was hit with Bubble. Two Spearow appeared in “The Power of Us”. Six wild Spearow were seen in “Alola, Kanto!” and another six in a flashback in “Enter Pikachu!”. Three Spearow showed up in “Legend? Go! Friends? Go!” and in “Trade, Borrow, and Steal!” a girl traded her Spearow, nicknamed Speary, for a Gentleman’s Farfetch’d, nicknamed Dux.
A Trainer’s Spearow appeared in the following episodes:
- ”Mewtwo Strikes Back”
- ”The Joy of Pokémon” (treated by the Nurse Joy)
- ”An Old Family Blend!” (participated in the Lily of the Valley Conference)
- ”Foggy Pokémon Orienteering!” and ”Battling Into the Hall of Fame!” (in the Pokémon Summer Camp)
- ”A Shocking Grocery Run!”
- ”Securing the Future!”
- ”The Dealer of Destruction!”
- ”Battle Royal 151!” (participated in the Battle Royal)
- ”Take My Thief! Please!”
A Spearow lived on Cero Island in “Getting More Than You Battled For!”. In “Heroes Unite!” a flock of Spearow chased Ash, Goh, and Chloe but fell asleep when Eevee used Yawn. A Spearow appeared in “Bearing Down Easy!” and it reappeared in a flashback in “Ash and Latios”. Another Spearow was seen in “The Same Moon, Now and Forever!”. In “The Door That Never Opens” Roy battled a Spearow with his Fuecoco and won. Lastly, a Spearow appeared in “HZ035”.
Manga Appearances
These are some of Spearow’s manga appearences:
“The Electric Tale of Pikachu,”
In “Pikachu, I See You!”, Ash once again shields Pikachu from a hostile pack of Spearow, reminiscent of the series’ debut. Additionally, in the manga, he secures their leader, Fearow.
Magical Pokémon Journey
In the ”How Do You Do, Pikachu?”, the first chapter Magical Pokémon Journey manga, Spearow appeared.
Movie adaptations
In the manga adaptation of ”Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction” (the first movie of Pokémon the Series: XY and the seventeenth Pokémon movie overall) and in ”Celebi: a Timeless Encounter” a Spearow appeared. Also in the first chapter of Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! Remix – ICYR1 multiple Spearow appeared.
Pokémon Adventures
Professor Oak’s Spearow showcased remarkable strength, defeating a powerful Blastoise with its Mirror Move in “Just a Spearow Carrier.” Later, Oak used Spearow in a crucial battle against Yellow, eventually evolving into Fearow.
In a flashback in “Growing Out of Gengar,” two Spearow faced displacement after the Power Plant’s abandonment. Additionally, a Spearow participated in the fight in Ilex Forest during “The Last Battle XIII.”
Furthermore, a Trainer’s Spearow appeared in “Weavile Wobbles But It Won’t Fall Down” at the Safari Zone, and three Spearow attacked Nebby on Mahalo Trail in “The Decision and the Tournament of Six.”
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
In ”A Promise Given to Miltank”, the thirteenth chapter a Spearow appeared. Also in ”Let’s Fight for the Future!!”, the twenty-third and final chapter of the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga appeares a Spearow owned by Trainer.
Pokémon Gotta Catch ‘Em All
Tomio, a rival of Shu has a Spearow in this manga. A Spearow also appeares in ”A Match For Pokémon”, the third chapter of the Pokémon Gotta Catch ‘Em All manga.
Game data
Stats
Location
| Game version | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue | Route 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23 |
| Pokémon Yellow | Routes 3, 4, 9, 16, 18, 22 |
| Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver | Route 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 22, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46 |
| Pokémon Crystal | Route 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 22, 33, 35, 42, 44, 46, Azalea Town |
| Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire | Trade |
| Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen | Route 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, Canyon Entrance, Cape Brink, Kindle Road, Mt. Ember, Ruin Valley, Treasure Beach, Water Path |
| Pokémon Emerald | Trade |
| Pokémon Colosseum | Trade |
| Pokémon XD | Phenac Stadium |
| Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl | Routes 225 and 226 |
| Pokémon Platinum | Routes 225 |
| Pokémon HeartGold and Pokémon SoulSilver | Route 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 16, 22, 33, 42, 44, 45, 46, 47, Azalea Town, Vermilion City |
| Pokémon Black and Pokémon White | Breed Fearow |
| Pokémon Black 2 and Pokémon White 2 | Breed Fearow |
| Pokémon X and Pokémon Y | Friend Safari |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | Trade |
| Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon | Route 2, 3, Poké Pelago |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon | Route 2, 3 |
| Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! | Route 3, 4, 9, 10, 22, 23 |
| Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield | Unobtainable |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl | Route 225, 226 |
| Legends Arceus | Unobtainable |
| Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Unobtainable |
Spearow's origin name
Spearow’s names across different languages often reflect the bird-like and sometimes aggressive qualities of Spearow, emphasizing its connection to the sparrow species in various cultural contexts.
English: The English name “Spearow” is a combination of “spear” and “sparrow.” This reflects the Pokémon’s bird-like appearance and suggests a connection to the sparrow species.
Japanese: In Japanese, Spearow is known as “オニスズメ” (Onisuzume). The Japanese name is a combination of “oni” (demon) and “suzume” (sparrow). This reflects a more menacing or aggressive aspect, possibly alluding to Spearow’s feisty nature.
German: In German, Spearow is named “Habitak”. The German name appears to be a combination of “habicht” (hawk) and “spatz” (sparrow), highlighting the bird-like qualities of Spearow.
French: In French, Spearow is called “Piafabec.” The French name seems to be derived from “piaf” (slang for bird) and “bec” (beak), emphasizing Spearow’s avian characteristics.
Spanish: In Spanish, Spearow is referred to as “Pidgey”. The Spanish name is shared with another Pokémon, Pidgey. This is a case where the English name “Spearow” is replaced by the English name of a different Pokémon in the Spanish version.
Italian: In Italian, Spearow is named “Spearow.” The Italian name is the same as the English name, reflecting the bird-like nature of the Pokémon.
Korean: In Korean, Spearow is known as “깨비참” (Kkaebicham). The Korean name combines “깨비” (Kkaebi, meaning sparrow) and “참” (cham, meaning bird), highlighting its bird-like features.
Chinese (Simplified): In Simplified Chinese, Spearow is named “烈雀” (Lièquè). The Chinese name can be translated as “fiery sparrow,” suggesting a dynamic and energetic nature.
Chinese (Traditional): In Traditional Chinese, Spearow is named “烈雀” (Lièquè) as well, similar to the Simplified Chinese version.