While most trainers evolve Farfetch'd into its evolution immediately, the unevolved form has a niche with Eviolite boosting its defenses. Ground and Ghost moves can't touch it, and only 3 types hit it super-effectively. Known as the Wild Duck Pokemon.
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 Weakness
GoodFarfetch'd's Normal/Flying typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric, Ice, and Rock moves. It shrugs off Ground and Ghost-type attacks completely.
Farfetch'd is what Farfetch'd becomes. Breed it for Farfetch'd eggs (average hatch time). No compatible partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time.
How to Evolve
Breed with Farfetch'd to get Farfetchd eggs easily from the Ground and Flying egg groups. Notable egg moves include Covet, Curse, Feather Dance and 11 more.
Best Build
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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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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
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.
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.
Farfetch'd evolves into Sirfetchd through a special method. Farfetch'd is the base form of this evolutionary line.
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. But the speed tells the real story — at base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Farfetch'd appears in 20 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Available since Red & Blue, Farfetchd appears in 20 games spanning 9 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Galarian form in Generation 8.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwShGalarian
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A