Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
Competitive Information for Spearow [Diamond/Pearl]
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Weakness Chart for Normal/Flying-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
Grass
0.5x
2x
0x
0.5x
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
0x
2x
2x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Spearow? These builds are optimized for Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Spearow is here! This astounding Pokémon is Normal and Flying-typed and ready to shine! Spearow is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It can be quite a contender in the LC tier (Little Cup). It is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock-typed attacks. Want to master Spearow's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Ready for single battles? Spearow is a prestigious Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to overwhelm foes with forceful physical attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Spearow from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Spearow's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Keen Eye, prevents other pokemon from lowering Spearow's accuracy stat stage.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil). ◆ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness). ◆ Sky Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 140-base power Flying-type move (charges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit). ◆ Drill Peck is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Flying-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage. ◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Spearow switches out after damaging the target). ◆ Steel Wing is a physical 70-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Spearow's defense by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Spearow? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Diamond/Pearl Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Diamond/Pearl metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Spearow stands out as a noteworthy Physical Sweeper in double battles. This moveset focuses to overwhelm foes with potent physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Spearow from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Spearow's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Keen Eye, prevents other pokemon from lowering Spearow's accuracy stat stage.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil). ◆ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness). ◆ Sky Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 140-base power Flying-type move (charges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit). ◆ Drill Peck is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Flying-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage. ◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Spearow switches out after damaging the target). ◆ Steel Wing is a physical 70-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Spearow's defense by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Spearow can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Spearow.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Spearow can perform in Diamond/Pearl. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive DP Move and Ability Combos for Spearow
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
Move: Assurance + Item: Rocky Helmet
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Quick Attack
Moves that Break Screens: Defog
Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Spearow's stats
Agility
Ominous Wind
Steel Wing
Most notable and possible best moves for Spearow
Baton Pass
Protect
Rest
Roost
Toxic
U-turn
Common Effort Values for Spearow in Diamond and Pearl
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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