Spearow (#021)
Spearow (#021) is a Normal/Flying-type Tiny bird Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Spearow in Route 3, Route 4, Route 9, and Route 10 and more; the best odds are in the tall grass of Route 3 (44.5%, Lv 5–8). It evolves into Fearow at level 20. Its best stat is Speed (70), and its base stat total of 231 ranks #141 of 151.

Spearow feeds on bugs in grassy areas, and it must beat its short wings rapidly just to stay in the air.
Where to find Spearow in Pokémon Red
- Route 3: tall grass, Lv 5–8, 44.5% of encounters.
- Route 16: tall grass, Lv 20–22, 39.8% of encounters.
- Route 17: tall grass, Lv 20–22, 39.8% of encounters.
- Route 18: tall grass, Lv 20–22, 39.8% of encounters.
- Route 4: tall grass, Lv 8–12, 34.8% of encounters.
- Route 9: tall grass, Lv 13–17, 34.8% of encounters.
- Route 10: tall grass, Lv 13–17, 34.8% of encounters.
- Route 11: tall grass, Lv 13–17, 34.8% of encounters.
- Route 23: tall grass, Lv 26, 15.2% of encounters.
- Route 22: tall grass, Lv 3–5, 10.2% of encounters.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 40 | #119 of 151 | |
| Attack | 60 | #98 of 151 | |
| Defense | 30 | #143 of 151 | |
| Special | 31 | #139 of 151 | |
| Speed | 70 | #66 of 151 | |
| Total | 231 | #141 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Spearow
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Electric Ice Rock |
| ½× (resists) | Grass Bug |
| ¼× (double resistance) | — |
| 0× (immune) | Ground Ghost |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Peck | Flying | 35 | 100% | 35 |
| Start | Growl | Normal | — | 100% | 40 |
| 9 | Leer | Normal | — | 100% | 30 |
| 15 | Fury Attack | Normal | 15 | 85% | 20 |
| 22 | Mirror Move | Flying | — | 100% | 20 |
| 29 | Drill Peck | Flying | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 36 | Agility | Psychic | — | 100% | 30 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM02 | Fly | Flying | 70 |
| TM02 | Razor Wind | Normal | 80 |
| TM04 | Whirlwind | Normal | — |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM39 | Swift | Normal | 60 |
| TM43 | Sky Attack | Flying | 140 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Spearow in Pokémon Red?
You can catch Spearow in Route 3, Route 4, Route 9, and Route 10 and more; the best odds are in the tall grass of Route 3 (44.5%, Lv 5–8).
What type is Spearow?
Spearow is Normal/Flying type. It takes double damage from Electric, Ice, and Rock and is immune to Ground and Ghost.
What level does Spearow evolve?
Spearow evolves into Fearow at level 20.
What moves does Spearow learn?
Spearow starts with Peck and Growl and learns Leer (Lv 9), Fury Attack (Lv 15), Mirror Move (Lv 22), Drill Peck (Lv 29), and Agility (Lv 36) by leveling up. It can learn 14 TMs and HMs.
What are Spearow's base stats?
HP 40, Attack 60, Defense 30, Special 31, Speed 70, for a total of 231.
What's the catch rate of Spearow?
Spearow's catch rate is 255 out of 255, so it is easy to catch.