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Farfetch'd (Japanese: カモネギ Kamonegi) is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

In Galar, Farfetch'd has a Fighting-type regional form. Galarian Farfetch'd evolves into Sirfetch'd after landing three critical hits in a single battle, even if it faints.

Biology

Farfetch'd is an avian Pokémon that resembles a light brown duck with a white underbelly. It has a flat, yellow beak, brown eyes, a V-shaped black marking on its forehead similar to a unibrow, and a three-feather crest on top of its head. Its wings are as big as its body and appear to be prehensile enough to substitute for hands. It has yellow legs with webbed feet and a stubby tail.

Farfetch'd is always seen carrying a leek stalk or spring onion. It carries this sprig in its wings, but sometimes chooses to hold it in its beak or feet instead. Unable to live without its stick, Farfetch'd will defend the stalk with its life. Losing it can leave Farfetch'd defenseless. Known uses for the stick include use as a weapon, nesting material, and emergency food source. It is selective about which sticks it will use and has been known to fight over good ones. Farfetch'd is found in temperate grasslands. Farfetch'd is the only known Pokémon capable of learning Cut in Sword and Shield.

Galarian Farfetch'd is a deeper shade of brown, with a more prominent black mark on its head. The leek it carries with its wings is much larger in Galar than the leeks that Farfetch'd use in other regions. Its body has developed a much stronger frame that gives it the strength required to carry its leek. However, the sheer mass of it makes it hard for Farfetch'd to fly. It is renowned for its courage in battle and can use their leeks like swords or javelins.

Farfetch'd and its evolved form Sirfetch'd are the only Pokémon capable of using the Leek item.

In the anime

Major appearances

In Dreams Are Made of These!, a Farfetch'd proved hard for Goh to catch, hitting Goh's Poké Ball back at him twice before getting caught on the third attempt.

In JN027, Ash caught a Galarian Farfetch'd that he encountered while in Wyndon.

Other

In So Near, Yet So Farfetch'd, Keith used a Farfetch'd to help steal other Trainers' Pokémon, including Misty's and Team Rocket's. It was used in a battle against Ash and battled Bulbasaur before losing to Misty and her Psyduck.

In A Way Off Day Off, multiple Farfetch'd lived on a deserted island, which is the home of many different fruit trees.

In A Farfetch'd Tale, Sylvester was trying to learn to make Charcoal by using his Farfetch'd's Cut attack.

In Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl!, seven Farfetch'd would appear whenever Crystal whistles.

In Smells Like Team Spirit!, Holly used a Farfetch'd against Ash and Paul during the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition. Farfetch'd teamed up with Croagunk and battled Staravia and Torterra, but it was knocked out by Torterra's Hyper Beam.

In To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!, Wilkinson entered the Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament with his Farfetch'd.

In Pathways to Performance Partnering!, Nini has a Farfetch'd that she uses with her Smoochum in Pokémon Showcases.

Minor appearances

In Pikachu's Vacation, a Farfetch'd was at the Pokémon Theme Park.

A Farfetch'd appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

In Tricks of the Trade, a Farfetch'd was at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Palmpona.

A Farfetch'd appeared in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

In Weekend Warrior, a Coordinator's Farfetch'd competed in the Silver Town Pokémon Contest.

In Three Jynx and a Baby!, five Farfetch'd lived in a lake.

Five Farfetch'd appeared in Second Time's the Charm!.

A Coordinator's Farfetch'd appeared in Thinning the Hoard!.

Multiple Farfetch'd made a brief cameo in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

A Farfetch'd appeared in A Rivalry to Gible On!.

A Farfetch'd appeared in A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!.

A Farfetch'd appeared in A Jolting Switcheroo!.

In A Battle by Any Other Name!, a Trainer's Farfetch'd competed in the Poké Puff Contest.

A Farfetch'd appeared in Heroes - Friends and Faux Alike!.

A Farfetch'd appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.

A Farfetch'd appeared in Dreaming a Performer's Dream!.

A Trainer's Farfetch'd appeared in Forming a More Perfect Union!.

A Farfetch'd appeared in I Choose You!.

Two Farfetch'd appeared in a flashback in Enter Pikachu!.

In Destination: Coronation!, six Farfetch'd jumped out of a bush near the Cerise Laboratory, followed by a Psyduck.

In JN033, a Gentleman traded his Farfetch'd, nicknamed "Oshō-kun", for a Spearow nicknamed "Oni-chan".

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP049 Farfetch'd Ash's Pokédex Farfetch'd, a Wild Duck Pokémon. Farfetch'd makes a delicious meal, especially when cooked with leek. Because of this, Farfetch'd is nearly extinct.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP098 Farfetch'd Ash's Pokédex Farfetch'd, the Wild Duck Pokémon. This extremely rare Pokémon can always be found holding a leek, or green onion, which it uses to build its nest.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP052 Farfetch'd Dawn's Pokédex Farfetch'd, the Wild Duck Pokémon. Using the green onion that it holds like a sword, Farfetch'd can slice through a variety of objects.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry XY050 Farfetch'd Serena's Pokédex Farfetch'd, the Wild Duck Pokémon. Farfetch'd uses the stalk it holds as a weapon, wielding it like a sword to cut a variety of objects.

In the manga

In the Pocket Monsters DP manga

A Farfetch'd appeared in PMDP29.

In the Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon manga

A Farfetch'd appeared in Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Farfetch'd debuted in Just a Spearow Carrier, under the ownership of a Trainer. They were seen together at the Indigo Plateau.

In Extricated from Exeggutor, a wild Farfetch'd was saved by Yellow after getting attacked by a group of Exeggutor while it was trying to find its nest. Afterwards, Yellow helped it try to find its nest and it later helped Yellow from escape the Exeggutor and Oddish. Later, it finally found its nest with the help of Yellow and bade farewell to her and Pika.

A Farfetch'd appeared in You Ain't Nothin' but a Houndour, under the ownership of a boy living in Azalea Town. Both the boy and Farfetch'd fell victim to the onslaught of the Masked Man's Pokémon in the depths of Ilex Forest.

In A Flaaffy Kerfuffle, Bill was seen using a Farfetch'd as a mode of transport. It later helped Bill escape from Staryu, but it got trapped with him. They were later rescued by Crystal in Surrounded by Staryu.

In The Last Battle XIII, a Farfetch'd was sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

In Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming, Emerald used a Farfetch'd during his Battle Factory challenge.

The Battle Factory rented a Farfetch'd, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in Skirting Around Surskit I.

A Farfetch'd appeared in Out-Odding Oddish, under the ownership of a Pokéathlon participant.

A Farfetch'd appeared in a fantasy in PASS01.

Sōdo's Ransun was caught as a Galarian Farfetch'd, as revealed in a flashback in PASS05.

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry Pokémon Adventures PS103 Defends areas where leeks grow. Uses stalks in battle.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

A Farfetch'd appeared in For Pikachu's Sake!! The Search For The Missing Farfetch'd.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

Shu's rival Ryoma owns a Farfetch'd, which first appeared in A Farfetch'd Fencing Match!.

A Farfetch'd appeared in a background collage in Catch the Poliwag!.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

A Farfetch'd appeared in Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament!, where it was one of the Pokémon that took part in a baseball match.

In the TCG

Other appearances

Farfetch'd appears as a Spirit.

Game data

NPC appearances

Gold, Silver, and Crystal: The charcoal makers of Azalea Town own a Farfetch'd. However, it won't listen to the apprentice and runs off in the Ilex Forest. Herding it back to him earns the player an HM01 (Cut).

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Farfetch'd is one of the teachers at the school in Serene Village. He is serious about what he does, but his lessons are frequently interrupted. During summer vacation, he goes missing due to some mischievous ghosts, but he is returned without being harmed.

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

In events

In-game events

Held items

Farfetch'd

Galarian Farfetch'd

Stats

Base stats

Kantonian Farfetch'd

Generations I-VI

Generation VII onward

Galarian Farfetch'd

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

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Galarian Farfetch'd

Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: Damaged

normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Learnset

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Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII Game Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Sw Sh IoA Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 40 90% 10 Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Farfetch'd

indicates a move that gets when used by Farfetch'd Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Farfetch'd

indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Farfetch'd Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Galarian Farfetch'd

Generation VIII Other generations: None Game Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Sw Sh IoA Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 40 90% 10 Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Farfetch'd

indicates a move that gets when used by Farfetch'd Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Farfetch'd

Side game data

Galarian Farfetch'd

Evolution

Farfetch'd

Galarian Farfetch'd

Sprites

Trivia

Origin

Farfetch'd seems to be based on a duck. It may be inspired by the Japanese saying 「鴨が葱を背負って来る」, literally translating to "a duck comes bearing bunching onions". As a saying, it means "something surprising but convenient". The phrase can be shortened simply to 「鴨葱」.

Galarian Farfetch'd is likely inspired by a hammer throw athlete due to the way it wields its leek, such as swinging it in a circular motion during its attacks. It may also be based on a javelin thrower.

Name origin

Farfetch'd is derived from far-fetched, meaning unbelievable, perhaps relating to Farfetch'd's rarity or the "far-fetched" theme of its Japanese name.

Kamonegi is a combination of 鴨 kamo (wild duck) and 葱 negi (bunching onion). Additionally, 鴨葱 kamonegi is an abbreviation of the proverb 「鴨が葱をしょって来る」 ("a duck comes bearing bunching onions"), which means "something surprising but convenient".

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