Physical
Balanced
60Speed · Below Avg

Is Farfetch'd Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?

Farfetch'd with AbilityKeen Eye or AbilityInner Focus blocks accuracy drops or flinching. Neither ability changes the core problem: Farfetch'd's stats are too low to compete past the early game. Available through an in-game trade. A novelty that doesn't earn a permanent team slot in FRLG.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadTEEGEGEEEEETEBrockGym 1MistyGym 2FarfetchdIn-Game TradeSurgeGym 3ErikaGym 4KogaGym 5SabrinaGym 6BlaineGym 7GiovanniGym 8LoreleiE4BrunoE4AgathaE4LanceE4TerryChamp*
Brock
Gym 1
Tough

Brock's team hits Farfetch'd's weaknesses hard.

Even
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleDefense Curl
Risky
Onix
Lv 14
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleBindRock Tomb
Misty
Gym 2
Even

Farfetch'd trades roughly evenly with Misty's team.

Even
Staryu
Lv 18
Water
Illuminate
TackleHardenRecoverWater Pulse
Even
Starmie
Lv 21
WaterPsychic
Illuminate
SwiftRecoverRapid SpinWater Pulse
Lt. Surge
Gym 3
Even

Farfetch'd trades roughly evenly with Lt. Surge's team.

Even
Voltorb
Lv 21
Electric
Soundproof
Sonic BoomTackleScreechShock Wave
Even
Pikachu
Lv 18
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
Risky
Raichu
Lv 24
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
Erika
Gym 4
Good

Farfetch'd has the type edge here and should clean up Erika's team.

You Win
Victreebel
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Stun SporeAcidPoison PowderGiga Drain
Easy KO
Tangela
Lv 24
Grass
Chlorophyll
Poison PowderConstrictIngrainGiga Drain
You Win
Vileplume
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Sleep PowderAcidStun SporeGiga Drain
Koga
Gym 5
Even

Farfetch'd trades roughly evenly with Koga's team.

Even
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
Levitate
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Even
Muk
Lv 39
Poison
Stench
MinimizeSludgeAcid ArmorToxic
Even
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
Levitate
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Even
Weezing
Lv 43
Poison
Levitate
TackleSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Sabrina
Gym 6
Good

Farfetch'd has the type edge here and should clean up Sabrina's team.

You Win
Kadabra
Lv 38
Psychic
Synchronize
PsybeamReflectFuture SightCalm Mind
You Win
Mr Mime
Lv 37
PsychicFairy
Soundproof
BarrierPsybeamBaton PassCalm Mind
You Win
Venomoth
Lv 38
BugPoison
Shield Dust
PsybeamGustLeech LifeSupersonic
Even
Alakazam
Lv 43
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicRecoverFuture SightCalm Mind
Blaine
Gym 7
Even

Farfetch'd trades roughly evenly with Blaine's team.

You Win
Growlithe
Lv 42
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
You Win
Ponyta
Lv 40
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
Even
Rapidash
Lv 42
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
Even
Arcanine
Lv 47
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
Giovanni
Gym 8
Even

Farfetch'd trades roughly evenly with Giovanni's team.

Even
Rhyhorn
Lv 45
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
Even
Dugtrio
Lv 42
Ground
Sand Veil
SlashSand TombMud SlapEarthquake
Even
Nidoqueen
Lv 44
PoisonGround
Poison Point
Body SlamDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
Risky
Nidoking
Lv 45
PoisonGround
Poison Point
ThrashDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
Even
Rhyhorn
Lv 50
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
Lorelei
Elite Four
Even

Farfetch'd trades roughly evenly with Lorelei's team.

Even
Dewgong
Lv 52
WaterIce
Thick Fat
Ice BeamSurfHailSafeguard
Even
Cloyster
Lv 51
WaterIce
Shell Armor
SpikesProtectHailDive
Even
Slowbro
Lv 52
WaterPsychic
Oblivious
Ice BeamSurfAmnesiaYawn
Even
Jynx
Lv 54
IcePsychic
Oblivious
Ice PunchDouble SlapLovely KissAttract
Risky
Lapras
Lv 54
WaterIce
Water Absorb
Confuse RayIce BeamSurfBody Slam
Bruno
Elite Four
Even

Farfetch'd trades roughly evenly with Bruno's team.

Even
Onix
Lv 51
RockGround
Rock Head
EarthquakeRock TombIron TailRoar
You Win
Hitmonchan
Lv 53
Fighting
Keen Eye
Sky UppercutMach PunchRock TombCounter
You Win
Hitmonlee
Lv 53
Fighting
Limber
Mega KickForesightBrick BreakFacade
Risky
Onix
Lv 54
RockGround
Rock Head
Double EdgeEarthquakeIron TailSand Tomb
Even
Machamp
Lv 56
Fighting
Guts
Cross ChopBulk UpScary FaceRock Tomb
Agatha
Elite Four
Even

Farfetch'd trades roughly evenly with Agatha's team.

Even
Gengar
Lv 54
GhostPoison
Levitate
Shadow PunchConfuse RayToxicDouble Team
Even
Golbat
Lv 54
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Confuse RayPoison FangAir CutterBite
Even
Haunter
Lv 53
GhostPoison
Levitate
HypnosisDream EaterCurseMean Look
Even
Arbok
Lv 56
Poison
Intimidate
Sludge BombScreechIron TailBite
Risky
Gengar
Lv 58
GhostPoison
Levitate
Shadow BallSludge BombHypnosisNightmare
Lance
Elite Four
Tough

Lance's team hits Farfetch'd's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Gyarados
Lv 56
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Hyper BeamDragon RageTwisterBite
Even
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardDragon RageOutrage
Even
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardThunder WaveOutrage
Risky
Aerodactyl
Lv 58
RockFlying
Rock Head
Hyper BeamAncient PowerWing AttackScary Face
Risky
Dragonite
Lv 60
DragonFlying
Inner Focus
Hyper BeamSafeguardOutrageWing Attack
Terry
Champion
Even

Farfetch'd trades roughly evenly with Terry's team.

Even
Pidgeot
Lv 59
NormalFlying
Keen Eye
Aerial AceFeather DanceSand AttackWhirlwind
Even
Alakazam
Lv 57
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicFuture SightRecoverReflect
Risky
Rhydon
Lv 59
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownEarthquakeRock TombScary Face
Risky
Gyarados
Lv 59
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Hydro PumpDragon RageBiteThrash
Risky
Arcanine
Lv 61
Fire
Intimidate
Extreme SpeedFlamethrowerRoarBite
You Win
Venusaur
Lv 63
GrassPoison
Overgrow
Solar BeamSynthesisSunny DayGrowth
In-Game Trade
Available after Badge 2
Type
NormalFlying
Tier
E

Farfetchd can be received through an in-game trade on Vermilion City. Trade Spearow. Trade a Spearow in the Vermilion City house north of the Pokemon Center

View Farfetchd locations

Recommended Moves
  • After Lt. Surge
    • HM02FlyingFly13595%15
  • After Erika
    • TM43NormalSecret Power105100%20
    • TM40FlyingAerial Ace90100%20
    • LV 31NormalSwords Dance100%20
    • LV 41NormalSlash105100%20
  • After Giovanni
    • TUTORNormalDouble-Edge180100%15
  • Post-Game
    • TUTORNormalBody Slam128100%15
    • TM42NormalFacade105100%20

How to Get Farfetch'd in FireRed & LeafGreen

Trade a Spearow to the NPC in Vermilion City for Farfetch'd. Both versions, one-time deal. The only way to get one in FRLG.

Wild Farfetch'd may be holding when caught:

Stick (5% chance) A stick of leek to be held by a FARFETCH'D. It raises FARFETCH'D's critical-hit ratio.

1 location to catch Farfetch'd

Badge 3

Farfetch'd Weakness

Farfetch'd's Normal/Flying typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric, Ice, and Rock. It shrugs off Ground and Ghost-type attacks completely.

Farfetch'd Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Electric, Ice, Rock
0.5x (Resist)Grass, Bug
0x (Immune)Ground, Ghost
Gen III Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move

What is Farfetch'd Weak Against

Good
3Weak
2Resist
2Immune
Score+2
4xCritical
None
½xResist
¼xResist
None
0xImmune

What is Farfetch'd Strong Against

3Strong
2Resisted
0Immune
Score+1
½xResisted
0xImmune
None

Best Pokemon Against Farfetch'd

Farfetch'd Evolutions

Breeding is the whole story for Farfetch'd. A massive partner pool through two egg groups, eggs are average hatch time, and you won't need to evolve anything. It's got 8 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

No Evolution
Farfetch'd
#083Farfetch'd
Does not evolve

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Farfetch'd to get Farfetchd eggs easily using 102 partners from the Ground and Flying egg groups. Notable egg moves include Curse, Feather Dance, Flail and 5 more.

Egg Groups
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
8moves
Breed With (best first)
raichutogeticpikachunidokinggolduckampharosrhydonaltariadewgongarbokpelipperquagsire

FRLG Farfetch'd Best Moveset

90 Attack with Held ItemStick boosting critical hit rate is the entire identity, but Normal/Flying at 60 Speed with 52 HP can't survive competitive play. AbilityKeen Eye prevents accuracy drops. The moveset has a gimmick that stats too low to support it.

Best Build

Experimental
Physical Setup Sweeper
Ability
Inner Focus
Item
Stick
Best Nature for Farfetch'd
Jolly+SPE

Farfetch'd best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset

  • Quick AttackSTAB
  • Iron Tail
  • Swords DanceSTAB
  • Hidden Power FlyingSTAB

Recommended Teammates

Moves List

You'll want to breed for Curse and Feather Dance on Farfetch'd. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Double-Edge and Fly, they expand what Farfetch'd can actually threaten in practice.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Peck
D5210035Flying
Lv 6
Sand Attack
D10015Ground
Lv 11
Leer
D10030Normal
Lv 16
Fury Attack
228520Normal
Lv 21
Knock Off
D6510020Dark
Lv 26
Fury Cutter
109520Bug
Lv 31
Swords Dance
B30Normal
Lv 36
Agility
C30Psychic
Lv 41
Slash
A10510020Normal
Lv 46
False Swipe
6010040Normal

TM Moves

TM
TM40
Aerial Ace
D9020Flying
TM45
Attract
10015Normal
HM01
Cut
D759530Normal
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM42
Facade
C10510020Normal
HM02
Fly
C1059515Flying
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
9010015Normal
TM23
Iron Tail
B1007515Steel
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
TM43
Secret Power
10510020Normal
TM47
Steel Wing
D709025Steel
TM11
Sunny Day
C5Fire
TM46
Thief
D6010025Dark
TM06
Toxic
C8510Poison

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Curse
C10Ghost
Egg
Feather Dance
10015Flying
Egg
Flail
D10015Normal
Egg
Foresight
10040Normal
Egg
Gust
D6010035Flying
Egg
Mirror Move
20Flying
Egg
Quick Attack+1
B6010030Normal
Egg
Steel Wing
D709025Steel

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Body Slam
C12710015Normal
Tutor
Double-Edge
C18010015Normal
Tutor
Mimic
D10Normal
Tutor
Substitute
C10Normal
Tutor
Swords Dance
B30Normal

Base Stats

Base Stats
Avg
HP52
D
Attack65
C
Defense55
D
Sp. Atk58
D
Sp. Def62
C
Speed60
C
Total352
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging45 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height0.8 m
Weight15.0 kg
Base XP132
Abilities
Keen Eye
Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
Inner Focus
Prevents flinching.
EV Yield
HPAtk+1DefSpASpDSpe
Attack training source
Pokedex Entry

It always walks about with a plant stalk clamped in its beak. The stalk is used for building its nest.

The plant stalk it holds is its weapon. The stalk is used like a sword to cut all sorts of things.

Farfetch'd FireRed & LeafGreen Guide

  • Trade a Spearow in the Vermilion City house north of the Pokemon Center. This is an NPC trade, so the Farfetch'd you receive is yours immediately, no transfer cable needed.

Game Availability

Available since Red & Blue, Farfetchd appears in 20 games spanning 10 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Galarian form in Generation 8.

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