Farfetch’d Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Farfetch’d official artwork
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Farfetch’d

Wild Duck Pokémon

NORMALFLYING

The stalk this Pokémon carries in its wings serves as a sword to cut down opponents. In a dire situation, the stalk can also serve as food.

Farfetch’d Pokédex brings together the essential information for Farfetch’d, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Farfetch’d is National Pokédex #83 and was introduced in Generation I. It is a Normal and Flying-type Pokémon.

This Farfetch’d Pokédex covers Farfetch’d across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. The stalk this Pokémon carries in its wings serves as a sword to cut down opponents. In a dire situation, the stalk can also serve as food.

Farfetch’d at a glance

Type
NORMALFLYING
Weak to
ELECTRIC2×ICE2×ROCK2×
Best base stat
Attack — 90
Abilities
Keen Eye, Inner ♀ocus, Defiant (Hidden)
Next evolution
Sirfetch’d — Three Critical Hits

Farfetch’d Pokédex overview

Farfetch’d has the Normal and Flying typing, it belongs to Generation I, its Pokédex classification is the Wild Duck Pokémon. The stalk this Pokémon carries in its wings serves as a sword to cut down opponents. In a dire situation, the stalk can also serve as food. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Farfetch’d Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Farfetch’d quick facts

Height
0.8 m
Weight
15.0 kg
Generation
Generation I
Growth rate
Medium
Capture rate
45
Base happiness
70

Farfetch’d Pokédex type and weaknesses

Farfetch’d is weak to Electric, Ice and Rock. It resists Grass and Bug. It is immune to Ground and Ghost. These matchups come from Farfetch’d's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Farfetch’d and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Farfetch’d type effectiveness

Damage taken when Farfetch’d is hit by each type:

Weak to

ELECTRIC2×ICE2×ROCK2×

Resists

GRASS½×BUG½×

Immune to

GROUND0×GHOST0×

Based on Normal / Flying typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Farfetch’d Pokédex stats

Farfetch’d has a base stat total of 377, with Attack as its highest listed base stat at 90. In the Farfetch’d Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Farfetch’d is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Farfetch’d base stats

Hp52
Attack90
Defense55
Special Attack58
Special Defense62
Speed60
Total377

Farfetch’d Pokédex abilities

Farfetch’d can have Keen Eye, Inner ♀ocus and Defiant as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Farfetch’d functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Farfetch’d abilities

Keen Eye

Prevents accuracy from being lowered.

Inner ♀ocus

Prevents flinching.

Defiant Hidden

Raises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered.

Farfetch’d Pokédex evolution

Farfetch’d evolves into Sirfetch’d (Three Critical Hits). The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Farfetch’d evolution family

Three Critical Hits

Farfetch’d evolution requirements

Farfetch’d Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Farfetch’d has 2 forms shown on this Farfetch’d Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

Farfetch’d normal artwork
Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Farfetch’d.

Farfetch’d forms

Farfetch’d artwork

Farfetch’d

NORMALFLYING
Abilities
Keen Eye, Inner ♀ocus, Defiant
Base stat total
377
Height
0.8 m
Weight
15.0 kg

Farfetch’d Pokédex game appearances

Farfetch’d appears in 27 Pokémon titles, including Black, Black 2, Blue, Crystal, Diamond and Emerald. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Farfetch’d appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Farfetch’d game availability

BlackGame data
Black 2Game data
BlueWild encounter
CrystalWild encounter
DiamondWild encounter
EmeraldGame data
FireredGame data
GoldWild encounter
HeartgoldWild encounter
LeafgreenGame data
Lets Go EeveeWild encounter
Lets Go PikachuWild encounter
PearlWild encounter
PlatinumWild encounter
RedWild encounter
RubyGame data
SapphireGame data
ShieldWild encounter
SilverWild encounter
SoulsilverWild encounter
SwordWild encounter
WhiteGame data
White 2Game data
XWild encounter
XdWild encounter
YWild encounter
YellowWild encounter

This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.

Where can you find Farfetch’d?

The locations below show where Farfetch’d can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.

Farfetch’d encounter locations

65 records

GameLocationMethodLevelChanceConditions
BlueVermilion City AreaNpc Trade3–100100%Trade Spearow
CrystalJohto Route 43 AreaWalk1620%Time Day
CrystalJohto Route 43 AreaWalk1620%Time ♂orning
DiamondSinnoh Route 221 AreaWalk2820%Swarm Yes
GoldJohto Route 38 AreaWalk1610%Swarm No, Time Day
GoldJohto Route 38 AreaWalk1610%Swarm No, Time ♂orning
GoldJohto Route 38 AreaWalk1610%Swarm Yes
GoldJohto Route 39 AreaWalk1610%Time Day
GoldJohto Route 39 AreaWalk1610%Time ♂orning
HeartgoldJohto Route 38 AreaWalk165%Time ♂orning
HeartgoldJohto Route 38 AreaWalk165%Time Day
HeartgoldJohto Route 39 AreaWalk165%Time ♂orning
HeartgoldJohto Route 39 AreaWalk165%Time Day
HeartgoldJohto Route 47 AreaWalk3520%Swarm No, Time ♂orning
HeartgoldJohto Route 47 AreaWalk3520%Swarm No, Time Day
HeartgoldJohto Route 48 AreaWalk2520%Time ♂orning
HeartgoldJohto Route 48 AreaWalk2520%Time Day
HeartgoldJohto Safari Zone WetlandWalk1510%Time Day, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
HeartgoldJohto Safari Zone WetlandWalk1510%Time ♂orning, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
HeartgoldJohto Safari Zone WetlandWalk1610%Time Day, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
HeartgoldJohto Safari Zone WetlandWalk1610%Time ♂orning, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
HeartgoldJohto Safari Zone WetlandWalk1710%Time ♂orning, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
HeartgoldJohto Safari Zone WetlandWalk1710%Time Day, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
HeartgoldJohto Safari Zone WetlandWalk4110%Johto Safari Blocks ♀orest ♂in 3
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 12 AreaOverworld31–36100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 13 AreaOverworld33–38100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 12 AreaOverworld31–36100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 13 AreaOverworld33–38100%—
PearlSinnoh Route 221 AreaWalk2820%Swarm Yes
PlatinumSinnoh Route 221 AreaWalk2820%Swarm Yes
PlatinumSinnoh Route 221 AreaWalk2920%Swarm Yes
RedVermilion City AreaNpc Trade3–100100%Trade Spearow
ShieldIsle Of Armor Caves AreaNpc Trade15100%Trade ♀arfetchd Galar
SilverJohto Route 38 AreaWalk1610%Swarm No, Time Day
SilverJohto Route 38 AreaWalk1610%Swarm No, Time ♂orning
SilverJohto Route 38 AreaWalk1610%Swarm Yes
SilverJohto Route 39 AreaWalk1610%Time Day
SilverJohto Route 39 AreaWalk1610%Time ♂orning
SoulsilverJohto Route 38 AreaWalk1610%Time ♂orning, Radio Off
SoulsilverJohto Route 38 AreaWalk165%Time Day
SoulsilverJohto Route 39 AreaWalk1610%Time ♂orning, Radio Off
SoulsilverJohto Route 39 AreaWalk165%Time Day
SoulsilverJohto Route 47 AreaWalk3520%Swarm No, Time ♂orning
SoulsilverJohto Route 47 AreaWalk3520%Swarm No, Time Day
SoulsilverJohto Route 48 AreaWalk2420%Time ♂orning
SoulsilverJohto Route 48 AreaWalk2420%Time Day
SoulsilverJohto Safari Zone WetlandWalk1510%Time Day, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
SoulsilverJohto Safari Zone WetlandWalk1510%Time ♂orning, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
SoulsilverJohto Safari Zone WetlandWalk1610%Time Day, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
SoulsilverJohto Safari Zone WetlandWalk1610%Time ♂orning, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
SoulsilverJohto Safari Zone WetlandWalk1710%Time ♂orning, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
SoulsilverJohto Safari Zone WetlandWalk1710%Time Day, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
SoulsilverJohto Safari Zone WetlandWalk4110%Johto Safari Blocks ♀orest ♂in 3
SwordIsle Of Armor Caves AreaNpc Trade15100%Trade ♀arfetchd Galar
XFriend Safari ♀lyingWalk3033%Friend Safari Slot 1
XKalos Route 22 AreaWalk710%—
XKalos Route 22 AreaYellow ♀lowers2610%—
XdCitadark Isle 1fSnag36100%—
YFriend Safari ♀lyingWalk3033%Friend Safari Slot 1
YKalos Route 22 AreaWalk710%—
YKalos Route 22 AreaYellow ♀lowers2610%—
YellowKanto Route 12 AreaWalk264%—
YellowKanto Route 12 AreaWalk311%—
YellowKanto Route 13 AreaWalk264%—
YellowKanto Route 13 AreaWalk311%—

Farfetch’d Pokédex moves

The Farfetch’d Pokédex lists 146 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Farfetch’d move explorer

146 moves shown

LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPMethod
1Brave BirdFLYINGPhysical12010015Level Up
1FeintNORMALPhysical3010010Level Up
1Fury CutterBUGPhysical409520Level Up
1LeerNORMALStatus—10030Level Up
1Mirror ♂oveFLYINGStatus——20Level Up
1PeckFLYINGPhysical3510035Level Up
1Poison JabPOISONPhysical8010020Level Up
1Quick AttackNORMALPhysical4010030Level Up
1Sand AttackGROUNDStatus—10015Level Up
4Focus EnergyNORMALStatus——30Level Up
7Fury AttackNORMALPhysical158520Level Up
9Aerial AceFLYINGPhysical60—20Level Up
9CutNORMALPhysical509530Level Up
9Knock OffDARKPhysical6510020Level Up
13Razor LeafGRASSPhysical559525Level Up
19SlashNORMALPhysical7010020Level Up
21Air CutterFLYINGSpecial609525Level Up
22AgilityPSYCHICStatus——30Level Up
23Swords DanceNORMALStatus——20Level Up
31Air SlashFLYINGSpecial759515Level Up
33Night SlashDARKPhysical7010015Level Up
35False SwipeNORMALPhysical4010040Level Up
37AcrobaticsFLYINGPhysical5510015Level Up
40Sky AttackFLYINGPhysical140905Level Up
55Leaf BladeGRASSPhysical9010015Level Up
—AcrobaticsFLYINGPhysical5510015Machine
—Aerial AceFLYINGPhysical60—20Machine
—AgilityPSYCHICStatus——30Machine
—Air SlashFLYINGSpecial759515Machine
—AttractNORMALStatus—10015Machine
—Baton PassNORMALStatus——40Machine
—BideNORMALPhysical——10Machine
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Machine
—Brave BirdFLYINGPhysical12010015Machine
—Brutal SwingDARKPhysical6010020Machine
—CaptivateNORMALStatus—10020Machine
—Close CombatFIGHTINGPhysical1201005Machine
—ConfideNORMALStatus——20Machine
—CurseGHOSTStatus——10Machine
—CutNORMALPhysical509530Machine
—DefogFLYINGStatus——15Machine
—DetectFIGHTINGStatus——5Machine
—Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Machine
—Double TeamNORMALStatus——15Machine
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Machine
—FacadeNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—False SwipeNORMALPhysical4010040Machine
—FlyFLYINGPhysical909515Machine
—Focus EnergyNORMALStatus——30Machine
—FrustrationNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—HeadbuttNORMALPhysical7010015Machine
—Heat WaveFIRESpecial959010Machine
—Helping HandNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Hidden PowerNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Iron TailSTEELPhysical1007515Machine
—Leaf BladeGRASSPhysical9010015Machine
—MimicNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Mud SlapGROUNDSpecial2010010Machine
—Natural GiftNORMALPhysical—10015Machine
—PluckFLYINGPhysical6010020Machine
—Poison JabPOISONPhysical8010020Machine
—ProtectNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Psych UpNORMALStatus——10Machine
—RageNORMALPhysical2010020Machine
—Razor WindNORMALSpecial8010010Machine
—ReflectPSYCHICStatus——20Machine
—RestPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—RetaliateNORMALPhysical701005Machine
—ReturnNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—RevengeFIGHTINGPhysical6010010Machine
—RoostFLYINGStatus——5Machine
—RoundNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Secret PowerNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Skull BashNORMALPhysical13010010Machine
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Machine
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Machine
—Solar BladeGRASSPhysical12510010Machine
—Steel WingSTEELPhysical709025Machine
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Sunny DayFIREStatus——5Machine
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Machine
—SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Machine
—Swords DanceNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Take DownNORMALPhysical908520Machine
—ThiefDARKPhysical6010025Machine
—Throat ChopDARKPhysical8010015Machine
—ToxicPOISONStatus—9010Machine
—U TurnBUGPhysical7010020Machine
—UproarNORMALSpecial9010010Machine
—WhirlwindNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Work UpNORMALStatus——30Machine
—CovetNORMALPhysical6010025Egg
—CurseGHOSTStatus——10Egg
—Feather DanceFLYINGStatus—10015Egg
—FeintNORMALPhysical3010010Egg
—Final GambitFIGHTINGSpecial—1005Egg
—First ImpressionBUGPhysical9010010Egg
—FlailNORMALPhysical—10015Egg
—ForesightNORMALStatus——40Egg
—GustFLYINGSpecial4010035Egg
—Leaf BladeGRASSPhysical9010015Egg
—Mirror ♂oveFLYINGStatus——20Egg
—Mud SlapGROUNDSpecial2010010Egg
—Night SlashDARKPhysical7010015Egg
—Quick AttackNORMALPhysical4010030Egg
—RevengeFIGHTINGPhysical6010010Egg
—RoostFLYINGStatus——5Egg
—Simple BeamNORMALStatus—10015Egg
—Sky AttackFLYINGPhysical140905Egg
—Steel WingSTEELPhysical709025Egg
—Trump CardNORMALSpecial——5Egg
—Air CutterFLYINGSpecial609525Tutor
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Tutor
—CovetNORMALPhysical6010025Tutor
—DefogFLYINGStatus——15Tutor
—Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Tutor
—Dual WingbeatFLYINGPhysical409010Tutor
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—Fury CutterBUGPhysical409520Tutor
—HeadbuttNORMALPhysical7010015Tutor
—Heat WaveFIRESpecial959010Tutor
—Helping HandNORMALStatus——20Tutor
—Iron TailSTEELPhysical1007515Tutor
—Knock OffDARKPhysical6510020Tutor
—Laser ♀ocusNORMALStatus——30Tutor
—Last ResortNORMALPhysical1401005Tutor
—MimicNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—Mud SlapGROUNDSpecial2010010Tutor
—Ominous WindGHOSTSpecial601005Tutor
—Psych UpNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—RoostFLYINGStatus——5Tutor
—Sky AttackFLYINGPhysical140905Tutor
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Tutor
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Tutor
—SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Tutor
—Swords DanceNORMALStatus——20Tutor
—TailwindFLYINGStatus——15Tutor
—Throat ChopDARKPhysical8010015Tutor
—TwisterDRAGONSpecial4010020Tutor
—UproarNORMALSpecial9010010Tutor
—Aerial AceFLYINGPhysical60—20Xd Purification
—Baton PassNORMALStatus——40Xd Purification
—SlashNORMALPhysical7010020Xd Purification
—Swords DanceNORMALStatus——20Xd Purification

Farfetch’d Pokédex entries

The Farfetch’d Pokédex entries below let you compare how Farfetch’d has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

Farfetch’d Pokédex entries

GameEntry
Red

The sprig of green onions it holds is its weapon. It is used much like a metal sword.

Blue

The sprig of green onions it holds is its weapon. It is used much like a metal sword.

Yellow

Lives where reedy plants grow. They are rarely seen, so it's thought their numbers are decreasing.

Gold

If anyone tries to disturb where the essential plant sticks grow, it uses its own stick to thwart them.

Silver

If it eats the plant stick it carries as emer­ gency rations, it runs off in search of a new stick.

Crystal

In order to pre­ vent their extinction, more people have made an effort to breed these POKéMON.

Ruby

FARFETCH’D is always seen with a stick from a plant of some sort. Apparently, there are good sticks and bad sticks. This POKéMON has been known to fight with others over sticks.

Sapphire

FARFETCH’D is always seen with a stick from a plant of some sort. Apparently, there are good sticks and bad sticks. This POKéMON has been known to fight with others over sticks.

Emerald

It is always seen with a stick from a plant. Apparently, there are good sticks and bad sticks. This POKéMON occasionally fights with others over choice sticks.

Firered

It always walks about with a plant stalk clamped in its beak. The stalk is used for building its nest.

Leafgreen

The plant stalk it holds is its weapon. The stalk is used like a sword to cut all sorts of things.

Diamond

It can’t live without the stalk it holds. That’s why it defends the stalk from attackers with its life.

Pearl

It can’t live without the stalk it holds. That’s why it defends the stalk from attackers with its life.

Platinum

It can’t live without the stalk it holds. That’s why it defends the stalk from attackers with its life.

Heartgold

If anyone tries to disturb where the essential plant stalks grow, it uses its own stalk to thwart them.

Soulsilver

If it eats the plant stalk it carries as emergency rations, it runs off in search of a new stalk.

Black

It can’t live without the stalk it holds. That’s why it defends the stalk from attackers with its life.

White

It can’t live without the stalk it holds. That’s why it defends the stalk from attackers with its life.

Black 2

It can’t live without the stalk it holds. That’s why it defends the stalk from attackers with its life.

White 2

It can’t live without the stalk it holds. That’s why it defends the stalk from attackers with its life.

X

The plant stalk it holds is its weapon. The stalk is used like a sword to cut all sorts of things.

Y

It always walks about with a plant stalk clamped in its beak. The stalk is used for building its nest.

Omega Ruby

Farfetch’d is always seen with a stalk from a plant of some sort. Apparently, there are good stalks and bad stalks. This Pokémon has been known to fight with others over stalks.

Alpha Sapphire

Farfetch’d is always seen with a stalk from a plant of some sort. Apparently, there are good stalks and bad stalks. This Pokémon has been known to fight with others over stalks.

Lets Go Pikachu

They live where reedy plants grow. Farfetch’d are rarely seen, so it’s thought their numbers are decreasing.

Lets Go Eevee

They live where reedy plants grow. Farfetch’d are rarely seen, so it’s thought their numbers are decreasing.

Sword

The stalk this Pokémon carries in its wings serves as a sword to cut down opponents. In a dire situation, the stalk can also serve as food.

Shield

They use a plant stalk as a weapon, but not all of them use it in the same way. Several distinct styles of stalk fighting have been observed.

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