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.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
Farfetch'd is what Farfetch'd becomes. Breed it for Farfetch'd eggs (average hatch time). Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time.
How to Evolve
Breed with Farfetch'd to get Farfetchd eggs easily using 66 partners from the Ground and Flying egg groups. Notable egg moves include Flail, Foresight, Gust and 3 more.
Baton Pass keeps your team's momentum going. Farfetch'd doesn't need to stay in long, Stick provides extra utility and flexible EVs EVs make every visit count. Return threatens on the way out. An ability adds passive value.
Best Build
Best Farfetch'd Moveset
- Agility
- Baton Pass
- Return
- Hidden Power Rock
Recommended Teammates
You'll want to breed for Flail and Foresight on Farfetch'd. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Fly and Slash, they expand what Farfetch'd can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
6 encounter spots for Farfetch'd at decent spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations
You can catch Farfetch'd through 6 walking encounters from Lv. 16+, but availability differs between Gold and Silver. Some spots are exclusive to one 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.
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