Spearow

Spearow offers little to nothing to distinguish itself from the myriad of Flying-type Pokemon in the tier and struggles to find a place on any serious team as a result. Access to Drill Run is appealing at face value, as it gives Spearow a tool to hit Rock- and Steel-type checks such as Onix and Magnemite hard, but similar Pokemon like Doduo and Rufflet carry moves such as Jump Kick and Superpower to deal with such Pokemon. These two Pokemon are also Spearow's most notable examples of competition, as they boast better offensive stats, access to Brave Bird, more powerful coverage moves, and in Rufflet's case, a far more useful ability in Hustle. Lastly, Spearow's paltry defenses and weaknesses to common Electric-, Rock-, and Ice-type attacks all contribute to its poor longevity.