While most trainers evolve Farfetch'd into its evolution immediately, the unevolved form can still contribute in the right matchup. Ground and Ghost moves can't touch it, and only 3 types hit it super-effectively. Known as the Wild Duck Pokemon.
You won't find a real weakness in Farfetch'd's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Wild Duck Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 1 Attack EV, on 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.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
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.
How to Evolve
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.
Stick buys the setup turn. Farfetch'd clicks Swords Dance, then starts cleaning with Quickattack and the remaining moves. Jolly nature with max Attack and Speed EVs makes sure nothing tanks a boosted hit comfortably.
Best Build
Best Farfetch'd Moveset
- Quick Attack
- Iron Tail
- Swords Dance
- Hidden Power Flying
Recommended Teammates
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
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
No wild encounters for Farfetch'd in Emerald. It's available in Red, Yellow, or Brilliant Diamond and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
At 352 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 65 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