Farfetch'd
Farfetch'd is a Normal/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Farfetch'd has a Galarian Form, introduced in Pokémon Sword/Shield, which evolves into Sirfetch'd.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0083 |
|---|---|
| Type | Normal Flying |
| Species | Wild Duck Pokémon |
| Height | 0.8 m (2′07″) |
| Weight | 15.0 kg (33.1 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Keen Eye 2. Inner Focus Defiant (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0083 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0158 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0083 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0160 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0061 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0083 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0218 (Sword/Shield) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 132 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field, Flying |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 52 | 214 | 308 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
| Defense | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
| Sp. Atk | 58 | 108 | 236 | |
| Sp. Def | 62 | 116 | 245 | |
| Speed | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
| Total | 377 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0083 |
|---|---|
| Type | Fighting |
| Species | Wild Duck Pokémon |
| Height | 0.8 m (2′07″) |
| Weight | 42.0 kg (92.6 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Steadfast Scrappy (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0083 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0158 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0083 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0160 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0061 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0083 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0218 (Sword/Shield) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 132 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field, Flying |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 52 | 214 | 308 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
| Defense | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
| Sp. Atk | 58 | 108 | 236 | |
| Sp. Def | 62 | 116 | 245 | |
| Speed | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
| Total | 377 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart

Farfetch'd
Galarian Farfetch'd
Fighting

Sirfetch'd
Fighting
Farfetch'd changes
- In Generation 1, Farfetch'd has a base Special stat of 58.
- In Generations 1-6, Farfetch'd has a base Attack of 65.
- In Generations 1-4, Farfetch'd has a base experience yield of 94.
- In Generations 5-6, Farfetch'd has a base experience yield of 123.
- In Generations 2-7, Farfetch'd has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Farfetch'd
| Red Blue |
The sprig of green onions it holds is its weapon. It is used much like a metal sword. |
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| Yellow | Lives where reedy plants grow. They are rarely seen, so it’s thought their numbers are decreasing. |
| Gold | If anyone tries to disturb where the essential plant sticks grow, it uses its own stick to thwart them. |
| Silver | If it eats the plant stick it carries as emergency rations, it runs off in search of a new stick. |
| Crystal | In order to prevent their extinction, more people have made an effort to breed these POKéMON. |
| Ruby Sapphire |
FARFETCH’D is always seen with a stick from a plant of some sort. Apparently, there are good sticks and bad sticks. This POKéMON has been known to fight with others over sticks. |
| FireRed | It always walks about with a plant stalk clamped in its beak. The stalk is used for building its nest. |
| LeafGreen | The plant stalk it holds is its weapon. The stalk is used like a sword to cut all sorts of things. |
| Emerald | It is always seen with a stick from a plant. Apparently, there are good sticks and bad sticks. This POKéMON occasionally fights with others over choice sticks. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
It can’t live without the stalk it holds. That’s why it defends the stalk from attackers with its life. |
| HeartGold | If anyone tries to disturb where the essential plant stalks grow, it uses its own stalk to thwart them. |
| SoulSilver | If it eats the plant stalk it carries as emergency rations, it runs off in search of a new stalk. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
It can’t live without the stalk it holds. That’s why it defends the stalk from attackers with its life. |
| X | The plant stalk it holds is its weapon. The stalk is used like a sword to cut all sorts of things. |
| Y | It always walks about with a plant stalk clamped in its beak. The stalk is used for building its nest. |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Farfetch’d is always seen with a stalk from a plant of some sort. Apparently, there are good stalks and bad stalks. This Pokémon has been known to fight with others over stalks. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
They live where reedy plants grow. Farfetch’d are rarely seen, so it’s thought their numbers are decreasing. |
| Sword | The stalk this Pokémon carries in its wings serves as a sword to cut down opponents. In a dire situation, the stalk can also serve as food. |
| Shield | They use a plant stalk as a weapon, but not all of them use it in the same way. Several distinct styles of stalk fighting have been observed. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It can’t live without the stalk it holds. That’s why it defends the stalk from attackers with its life. |
Galarian Farfetch'd
| Sword | The Farfetch’d of the Galar region are brave warriors, and they wield thick, tough leeks in battle. |
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| Shield | The stalks of leeks are thicker and longer in the Galar region. Farfetch’d that adapted to these stalks took on a unique form. |
Moves learned by Farfetch'd
- In other generations
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Moves learnt by level up
Farfetch'd learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peck | Flying | 35 | 100 | |
| 1 | Sand Attack | Ground | — | 100 | |
| 5 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 10 | Fury Cutter | Bug | 40 | 95 | |
| 15 | Cut | Normal | 50 | 95 | |
| 20 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 25 | Air Cutter | Flying | 60 | 95 | |
| 30 | Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
| 35 | False Swipe | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 40 | Slash | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 45 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 50 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 | |
| 55 | Leaf Blade | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 60 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 65 | Brave Bird | Flying | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Farfetch'd learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Farfetch'd gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covet | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| Curse | Ghost | — | — | |
| Feather Dance | Flying | — | 100 | |
| Feint | Normal | 30 | 100 | |
| Final Gambit | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| Flail | Normal | — | 100 | |
| Gust | Flying | 40 | 100 | |
| Leaf Blade | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
| Night Slash | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| Revenge | Fighting | 60 | 100 | |
| Simple Beam | Normal | — | 100 | |
| Sky Attack | Flying | 140 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Farfetch'd is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Work Up | Normal | — | — | |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 23 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 46 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 47 | Steel Wing | Steel | 70 | 90 | |
| 51 | Roost | Flying | — | — | |
| 54 | False Swipe | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 75 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 77 | Psych Up | Normal | — | — | |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 84 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 88 | Pluck | Flying | 60 | 100 | |
| 89 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 93 | Cut | Normal | 50 | 95 | |
| 94 | Fly | Flying | 90 | 95 | |
| 97 | Defog | Flying | — | — |
Moves learnt by level up
Farfetch'd learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peck | Flying | 35 | 100 | |
| 1 | Sand Attack | Ground | — | 100 | |
| 5 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 10 | Fury Cutter | Bug | 40 | 95 | |
| 15 | Cut | Normal | 50 | 95 | |
| 20 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 25 | Air Cutter | Flying | 60 | 95 | |
| 30 | Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
| 35 | False Swipe | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 40 | Slash | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 45 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 50 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 | |
| 55 | Leaf Blade | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 60 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 65 | Brave Bird | Flying | 120 | 100 |
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peck | Flying | 35 | 100 | |
| 1 | Sand Attack | Ground | — | 100 | |
| 5 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 10 | Fury Cutter | Bug | 40 | 95 | |
| 15 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| 20 | Brutal Swing | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 25 | Detect | Fighting | — | — | |
| 30 | Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
| 35 | Defog | Flying | — | — | |
| 40 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 45 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 50 | Slam | Normal | 80 | 75 | |
| 55 | Leaf Blade | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 60 | Final Gambit | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 65 | Brave Bird | Flying | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Farfetch'd learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Farfetch'd gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covet | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| Curse | Ghost | — | — | |
| Feather Dance | Flying | — | 100 | |
| Feint | Normal | 30 | 100 | |
| Final Gambit | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| First Impression | Bug | 90 | 100 | |
| Flail | Normal | — | 100 | |
| Gust | Flying | 40 | 100 | |
| Night Slash | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| Roost | Flying | — | — | |
| Simple Beam | Normal | — | 100 | |
| Sky Attack | Flying | 140 | 90 |
Move Tutor moves
Farfetch'd can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual Wingbeat | Flying | 40 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Farfetch'd is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | Fly | Flying | 90 | 95 | |
| 12 | Solar Blade | Grass | 125 | 100 | |
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 23 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 30 | Steel Wing | Steel | 70 | 90 | |
| 31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 34 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 40 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 41 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 42 | Revenge | Fighting | 60 | 100 | |
| 56 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
| 76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 78 | Acrobatics | Flying | 55 | 100 | |
| 79 | Retaliate | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 94 | False Swipe | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 95 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 | |
| 97 | Brutal Swing | Dark | 60 | 100 |
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Solar Blade | Grass | 125 | 100 | |
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 30 | Steel Wing | Steel | 70 | 90 | |
| 31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 34 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 41 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 42 | Revenge | Fighting | 60 | 100 | |
| 43 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 58 | Assurance | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 79 | Retaliate | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 97 | Brutal Swing | Dark | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Farfetch'd is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 01 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 12 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 13 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
| 20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 29 | Baton Pass | Normal | — | — | |
| 31 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| 35 | Uproar | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 36 | Heat Wave | Fire | 95 | 90 | |
| 50 | Leaf Blade | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 53 | Close Combat | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
| 57 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 66 | Brave Bird | Flying | 120 | 100 | |
| 85 | Work Up | Normal | — | — | |
| 95 | Throat Chop | Dark | 80 | 100 |
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 01 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 13 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
| 20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 39 | Superpower | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
| 50 | Leaf Blade | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 53 | Close Combat | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
| 57 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 66 | Brave Bird | Flying | 120 | 100 | |
| 85 | Work Up | Normal | — | — | |
| 95 | Throat Chop | Dark | 80 | 100 |
- In other generations
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Farfetch'd sprites
| Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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- See all Farfetch'd sprites
Where to find Farfetch'd
| Red Blue |
Vermilion City |
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| Yellow | Route 12, 13 |
| Gold Silver |
Route 38, 39 |
| Crystal | Route 43 |
| Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Vermilion City |
| Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Route 221 |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Route 38, 39, 47, 48 |
| Black White |
Route 1 |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y |
Route 22, Santalune City |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Route 12, 13 |
| Sword | Route 5, Giant's Mirror |
| Shield | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Route 221, Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Fountainspring Cave, Sunlit Cavern |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Farfetch'd questions
Other languages
| English | Farfetch'd |
|---|---|
| Japanese | カモネギ (Kamonegi) |
| German | Porenta |
| French | Canarticho |
| Italian | Farfetch’d |
| Spanish | Farfetch’d |
| Korean | 파오리 (paori) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 大葱鸭 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 大蔥鴨 |
| English |
Wild Duck Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | かるがもポケモン |
| German | Wildenten-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Canard Fou |
| Italian | Pokémon Selvanatra |
| Spanish | Pokémon Pato Salvaje |
| Korean | 청둥오리포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 黄嘴鸭宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 黃嘴鴨寶可夢 |
Name origin
- far-fetched
- improbable, unlikely
