Spearow debuted in Pokemon Red and Green in 1996 as the Tiny Bird Pokemon, a Normal and Flying type known for its bad temper and loud cry. It became famous early when a flock of Spearow attacked Ash and Pikachu in the very first episode of the Pokemon anime, cementing its image as an angry swarm threat rather than a friendly bird. Its game cry, a compressed electronic screech created for the Game Boy hardware, has since been ripped and reused in fan videos, battle recreations, and meme edits.