Sirfetch'd Best Moveset
Among the highest non-Mega physical Attack stats at 135. Fighting TermStab fires at 65 Speed cooldowns with devastating force per swing. 95 Defense absorbs physical return fire. 62/82 HP and Sp. Def are the gaps. The moveset competes with Mega forms on raw physical power alone.
Sirfetch'd sat at B-Tier in Gen VIII. This was Sirfetch'd's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Scrappy with Leek, favoring a Adamant nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Sirfetch'd best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Knock Off
- First Impression
- Close Combat
- Leaf Blade
Recommended Teammates
Sirfetch'd Weakness
Flying, Psychic, and Fairy 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
What is Sirfetch'd Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Sirfetch'd
Staraptor's Double-Edge hits Sirfetch'd for 60-70%. Gardevoir's Moonblast also KOs at 108-128%.
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDarkaura ItemLife Orb NatureNaive Moves
Damage vs Sirfetch'd View Yveltal builds →Dark Pulse20-24% Sucker Punch13-16% | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sirfetch'd View Staraptor builds →Close Combat40-47% U Turn12-14% Double Edge60-70% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTrace ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sirfetch'd View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x108-128%KO Psychic 2x103-121%KO | ||
 Togekiss Fairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sirfetch'd View Togekiss builds →Air Slash 2x83-98% Dazzling Gleam 2x89-105%KO | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDesolateland ItemRedorb NatureJolly Moves View Groudon-Primal builds →
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Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
How to Get Sirfetch'd
Sirfetch'd isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Farfetch'd from Red & Blue, Yellow, or Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. The evolution path from Farfetch'd to Sirfetch'd is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Sirfetch'd in LZA
Step 1Obtain Farfetch'dLATER APPEARANCEfrom Red & BlueNot TradeableAppears in Red & Blue via In-game trade · Vermilion City · Trade for (give Spearow). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom YellowNot TradeableAppears in Yellow via Walking · Route 13. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Walking · Route 39. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom CrystalNot TradeableAppears in Crystal via Walking · Route 43. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom FireRed & LeafGreenNot TradeableAppears in FireRed & LeafGreen via In-game trade · Vermilion City · Trade for (give Spearow). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Route 221 · Swarm active. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Sirfetch'd ✓
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 SwSh
Step 1Catch Farfetch'dRoute 5Lv.19-21OverworldSwordRate 5%All WeatherGiant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldSwordRate 5%Overcast- Step 2Sirfetch'd ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Sirfetch'd egg.
Base Stats
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.
Only Farfetch’d that have survived many battles can attain this evolution. When this Pokémon’s leek withers, it will retire from combat.
Sirfetch'd Guide
We rate Sirfetch'd B-Tier: a solid choice for the right team. 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.
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.
Run Firstimpression, Close Combat, Meteorassault, and Knock Off on Sirfetch'd. Firstimpression is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the cannon role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Sirfetchd joined the series in Sword & Shield and has been available in 2 titles so far. With 3 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves