Nothing fancy in Farfetch'd's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 1 Attack EV per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Farfetch'd's Normal/Flying typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric, Ice, and Rock. It shrugs off Ground and Ghost-type attacks completely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Ghost |
Rhyperior can KO Farfetch'd with Stone Edge (199-235%). Kyurem threatens a KO with Draco Meteor (101-119%). Regieleki's Thunderbolt also KOs at 193-227%.
 Rhyperior GroundRock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Farfetch'd View Rhyperior builds →Stone Edge 2x199-235%KO | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLoaded Dice NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Farfetch'd View Kyurem builds →Icicle Spear 2x33-39% Draco Meteor101-119%KO | ||
 Regieleki Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTransistor ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Farfetch'd View Regieleki builds →Volt Switch 2x150-176%KO Electroweb 2x118-139%KO Thunderbolt 2x193-227%KO | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Farfetch'd View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon103-121%KO Volt Switch 2x180-211%KO Thunderbolt 2x231-272%KO | ||
 Baxcalibur DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThermalexchange ItemLoaded Dice NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Farfetch'd View Baxcalibur builds →Ice Shard 2x83-97% Icicle Spear 2x52-61% | ||
Farfetch'd is what Farfetch'd becomes. Breed it for Farfetch'd eggs (average hatch time). A massive partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Farfetch'd to get Farfetchd eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground and Flying egg groups.
Stick and Defiant form the backbone. Farfetch'd invests max HP and Attack EVs to play its physical attacker role properly, and Adamant nature pushes Attack higher. Close Combat handles the heavy lifting on offense. The remaining moves rounds it out.
Best Build
Farfetch'd best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Close Combat
- Leaf Blade
- Focus Energy
- Dual Wingbeat
Recommended Teammates
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Tailwind
- Simple Beam
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Close Combat
- Leaf Blade
- Quick Attack
- Dual Wingbeat
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Brave Bird
- Swords Dance
- Roost
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
Try selecting a different game/generation filter, or check back later.
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
The level-up pool tells the story here. Farfetch'd learns Leaf Blade and Brave Bird naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Coverage across 7 types extends the reach beyond that.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
You'll want to breed for Covet and Curse on Farfetch'd. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Sky Attack and Brave Bird, they expand what Farfetch'd can actually threaten in practice.
You'll want to breed for Covet and Curse on Farfetch'd. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Sky Attack and Brave Bird, they expand what Farfetch'd can actually threaten in practice.
The level-up pool tells the story here. Farfetch'd learns Sky Attack and Fly naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Poison and Grass coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.
Farfetch'd doesn't appear in Legends: Z-A. Transfer it from Red, Yellow, or Brilliant Diamond to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
high spawn rates across 10 locations for Farfetch'd in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Best Locations to Catch Farfetch'd in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
walking encounters for Farfetch'd across 10 spots at Lv. 28-63. The catch is that Shining Pearl and Brilliant Diamond don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
moderate rates across 2 encounter spots for Farfetch'd. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Best Locations to Catch Farfetch'd in Sword & Shield
Farfetch'd starts showing up in late-game routes at moderate rates across 4 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Farfetch'd in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
Which version you're playing matters for Farfetch'd. 4 walking spots at Lv. 31-38 spread across Let's Go Eevee and Let's Go Pikachu, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
At 377 BST, Farfetch'd is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Not competitive in its current form.
Watch for Raikou (Electric), Lapras (Ice), and Aerodactyl (Rock) when using Farfetch'd. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.
Keen Eye prevents accuracy from being lowered. That's the one you want on Farfetch'd. Defiant is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Inner Focus works too if your team needs something different.
Farfetch'd is a physical attacker with base 90 Attack. Fragile, can't afford to take many hits, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Farfetch'd at 377 BST is a stepping stone. Evolve it when you can for a real stat jump.
Available since Red & Blue, Farfetchd appears in 20 games spanning 10 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Galarian form in Generation 8.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGalarian
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves