High risk, high reward with Sirfetch'd. The offense is outstanding but the bulk won't survive much — 62 base HP is the weak link. Only weak to Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. Introduced in Gen 8. Relies on priority moves or Scarf to keep up.
Attack and Defense carry most of Sirfetch'd's stat budget. HP's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 2 Attack EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Sirfetch'd Weakness
AvgFlying, Psychic, and Fairy-type moves hit Sirfetch'd for super-effective damage. With 62 HP and balanced defenses, Sirfetch'd can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
Evolved from Farfetch'd. Sirfetch'd is the final form in this two-stage line. A massive partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. Attack grew the most through evolution (+45 over Farfetchd), and Sirfetch'd peaks at 507 total stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Sirfetch'd to get Farfetchd eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground and Flying egg groups.
The recommended build leans into Sirfetch'd's strengths as a physical attacker. Leek provides extra utility, and max HP and Attack EVs back that up. Scrappy rounds out the package.
Best Build
Best Sirfetch'd Moveset
- First Impression
- Close Combat
- Meteor Assault
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Sirfetch'd picks up Leaf Blade and Brave Bird along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add coverage across 7 types, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Sirfetch'd picks up Counter and Covet only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Meteor Assault and Close Combat while coverage across 7 types adds range.
Sirfetch'd isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Farfetch'd from Red, Yellow, or Brilliant Diamond. The evolution path from Farfetch'd to Sirfetch'd is covered in the steps below.
No wild encounters for Sirfetch'd. The 2-stage line runs through Farfetch'd, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Sirfetch'd in Sword & Shield
Step 1Catch Farfetch'dMODERATERoute 5OverworldLv.19-215%MidRouteAll WeatherMODERATEGiant's MirrorOverworldLv.28-305%MidOvercast
Step 2Sirfetch'd ✓
We rate Sirfetch'd C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. At 507 BST, it fits the cannon role. Base 135 Attack stands out.
Watch for Aerodactyl (Flying), Espeon (Psychic), and Sylveon (Fairy) when using Sirfetch'd. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.
Farfetchd evolves into Sirfetch'd through a special method. Sirfetch'd is the fully evolved form. At 507 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
Steadfast raises Speed one stage upon flinching — that's the one you want on Sirfetch'd. Scrappy is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
At base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Sirfetch'd is a physical attacker with base 135 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a cannon.
Sirfetch'd can be found in Legends: Z-A and Sword & Shield.
Sirfetchd joined the series in Sword & Shield and has been available in 2 titles so far. With 2 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
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 VIIISwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A