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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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 131 partners from the Ground and Flying egg groups. Notable egg moves include Covet, Curse, Feather Dance and 9 more.
U-turn keeps your team's momentum going. Farfetch'd doesn't need to stay in long, Stick provides extra utility and max Attack and Speed EVs make every visit count. Return threatens on the way out. Innerfocus adds passive value.
Best Build
Best Farfetch'd Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Sand Attack
- Return
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
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 Last Resort and Double-Edge, they expand what Farfetch'd can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
decent spawn rates for Farfetch'd across 8 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations
You can catch Farfetch'd through 8 walking encounters from Lv. 16-35, but availability differs between HeartGold and SoulSilver. 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.
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