farfetchd-galar #10166
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farfetchd-galar
Generation I · #10166 — Wild Duck Pokémon
Galarian Farfetch'd is a Fighting-type regional variant of the original Normal/Flying-type Farfetch'd, native to the Galar region introduced in Generation VIII. Designated as Pokédex #0083, this reimagined form represents a dramatic departure from its Kantonian ancestor, transforming the iconic duck Pokémon into a formidable martial artist. Unlike its counterpart, Galarian Farfetch'd weighs a considerably heavier 42.0 kg—nearly triple the Kantonian form's 15.0 kg—while maintaining the same height of 0.8 meters, suggesting a more muscular and battle-ready physique. The shift from Normal/Flying to pure Fighting-type reflects a complete redesign of Farfetch'd's combat philosophy, emphasizing melee combat prowess over aerial maneuvers. With a base stat total of 377 identical to its original form, Galarian Farfetch'd redistributes these points to emphasize physical Attack at 95 (up from 90) while sacrificing Speed, reduced from 60 to 55, indicating a more ground-based fighting style rather than aerial evasion.
Base Stats
Height
0.8m
Weight
42.0kg
Category
Wild Duck Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
brown
Shape
wings
Habitat
grassland
Abilities
Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.
Lets the Pokémon's normal and fighting moves hit ghost Pokémon.
Farfetchd-galar Biology & Physical Characteristics
Galarian Farfetch'd maintains the general avian silhouette of its Kantonian counterpart but with striking behavioral and physical adaptations reflective of its Fighting-type nature. The species retains its characteristic duck-like appearance and the iconic plant stick it carries, but this implement has evolved into a genuine weapon rather than a mere accessory. The Galarian form appears more compact and muscular, with a demeanor suggesting discipline and martial training. The species classification remains the Wild Duck Pokémon, acknowledging its waterfowl origins despite its radical type transformation. Its gender ratio remains perfectly balanced at 50% male and 50% female, and it belongs to the Flying and Ground egg groups, suggesting its avian heritage persists beneath its martial training. The Pokédex entries from earlier generations maintain relevance—the plant stick remains central to Farfetch'd's identity, whether as a source of nourishment or as the essential tool for territorial defense described in Gold version's entry about using "its own stick to thwart" intruders.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Farfetchd-galar Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Galarian Farfetch'd maintains a perfectly even gender distribution with 50% males and 50% females, reflecting no particular sexual dimorphism or breeding preference within the species. The species belongs to the Flying and Ground egg groups, the same classification as its Kantonian counterpart, suggesting that despite its radical type transformation, its breeding compatibility remains consistent with avian and terrestrial Pokémon. With a base happiness of 70 and a capture rate of 45, Galarian Farfetch'd shows moderate friendliness and moderate capture difficulty, suggesting it forms reasonable bonds with trainers while remaining somewhat independent in the wild. The hatch counter of 20 cycles translates to approximately 4,884-5,140 steps before an egg produces a hatchling, placing it within the medium range for breeding timelines. Growth follows the Medium Fast experience rate, the same as its Kantonian form, meaning it reaches level 100 after 1,000,000 experience points. The identical breeding mechanics between forms suggest that while environmental and cultural factors shaped their type assignments and physical development, their fundamental reproductive biology remained unchanged, reinforcing that Galarian Farfetch'd represents an adaptation rather than a fundamentally different species.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
ultra sun ultra moon
tm01
sun moon
tm03
yellow
tm03
crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm03
red blue
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
blue japan
tm03
red green japan
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm07
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm08
red blue
tm08
gold silver
tm08
crystal
tm08
yellow
tm08
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm08
red green japan
tm08
blue japan
tm11
platinum
tm11
xd
+270 more TMs/HMs
farfetchd-galar's Evolution Chain
Farfetchd-galar Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Galarian Farfetch'd represents a crucial early stage in an exclusive evolutionary line unique to the Galar region. The evolution into Sirfetch'd, its powerful evolved form, requires an unusually demanding condition: landing three critical hits in a single battle without switching out or losing. This mechanic mirrors the species' martial discipline and combat-oriented nature, rewarding trainers who can master precise, devastating strikes. The critical hit requirement represents a thematic evolution mechanic—much like a martial artist must prove their mastery through precise technique, Farfetch'd must demonstrate its combat proficiency through perfectly executed attacks. Upon meeting this requirement, Galarian Farfetch'd evolves into Sirfetch'd, a pure Fighting-type Pokémon that becomes significantly more powerful. The Kantonian Farfetch'd lacks any evolution path, remaining as a standalone Pokémon despite its long history across multiple generations, making the Galarian variant's evolutionary potential another testament to how regional adaptation can unlock evolutionary pathways. This exclusive evolution line has made Galarian Farfetch'd a symbol of the Galar region's innovative approach to Pokémon adaptation and trainer progression.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Farfetchd-galar Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Galarian Farfetch'd exhibits a distinctly different behavioral pattern from its Kantonian ancestor, embodying the discipline and focused aggression typical of Fighting-type Pokémon. Where the original Farfetch'd was known to squabble over the quality of plant sticks, the Galarian form has weaponized this natural behavior into a martial discipline, treating its stick as both a tool of combat and a symbol of status. The species maintains a habitat preference for areas with reedy plants, as noted in earlier Pokédex entries suggesting they are rarely seen with declining populations, but in Galar they have found refuge in specific regional locations where their fighting culture flourishes. This form demonstrates remarkable focus and dedication—trainers report that Galarian Farfetch'd exhibits unwavering concentration during battles, consistent with the Steadfast ability shared by many dedicated combat-oriented Pokémon. The transformation from a somewhat timid, potentially endangered waterfowl to a respected martial combatant suggests that the Galar region's culture of Pokémon training has fundamentally shaped this regional variant's development and behavioral traits.
Pokedex Entries
Generation I
The sprig of green onions it holds is its weapon. It is used much like a metal sword.
Lives where reedy plants grow. They are rarely seen, so it's thought their numbers are decreasing.
Generation II
If anyone tries to disturb where the essential plant sticks grow, it uses its own stick to thwart them.
If it eats the plant stick it carries as emer gency rations, it runs off in search of a new stick.
In order to pre vent their extinction, more people have made an effort to breed these POKéMON.
Generation III
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.
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.
It always walks about with a plant stalk clamped in its beak. The stalk is used for building its nest.
The plant stalk it holds is its weapon. The stalk is used like a sword to cut all sorts of things.
Generation IV
It can’t live without the stalk it holds. That’s why it defends the stalk from attackers with its life.
If anyone tries to disturb where the essential plant stalks grow, it uses its own stalk to thwart them.
If it eats the plant stalk it carries as emergency rations, it runs off in search of a new stalk.
Generation V
It can’t live without the stalk it holds. That’s why it defends the stalk from attackers with its life.
It can’t live without the stalk it holds. That’s why it defends the stalk from attackers with its life.
Generation VI
The plant stalk it holds is its weapon. The stalk is used like a sword to cut all sorts of things.
It always walks about with a plant stalk clamped in its beak. The stalk is used for building its nest.
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.
Generation VII
They live where reedy plants grow. Farfetch’d are rarely seen, so it’s thought their numbers are decreasing.
Generation VIII
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.
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.
Farfetchd-galar Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Farfetch'd originates from the English phrase 'far-fetched,' referring to something implausibly exaggerated or unlikely—a fitting description for a duck that constantly carries a plant stick and has somehow survived for generations dependent on this single tool. In Japanese, the species is called Kamonegi, combining 'Kamo' (duck) with 'Negi' (green onion or leek), directly referencing the plant stick central to its identity. The Galarian form retains this nomenclature while embodying a completely different cultural interpretation: where the original represents an unlikely survivor clutching its precious plant, the Galarian variant reimagines this dependency as a practiced martial art. The design philosophy behind Galarian Farfetch'd suggests the region recognized the species' aggressive potential and cultivated it into a legitimate combatant, with the stick transforming from survival necessity into a refined weapon. The transformation reflects cultural differences between Kanto and Galar, suggesting that regional attitudes toward Pokémon can fundamentally reshape their capabilities and roles. The heavier weight and muscular appearance imply extensive physical training and conditioning, as if Galar's trainers discovered latent Fighting-type potential within the species and developed it through systematic cultivation.
Learnable Moves
Farfetchd-galar can learn 50 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| assurance | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| brave bird | flying | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| brutal swing | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| close combat | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| counter | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| covet | normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| defog | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| detect | fighting | Status | — | — | 5 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| dual wingbeat | flying | Physical | 40 | 90 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| feint | normal | Physical | 30 | 100 | 10 |
| final gambit | fighting | Special | — | 100 | 5 |
| flail | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| focus energy | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| fury cutter | bug | Physical | 40 | 95 | 20 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| leaf blade | grass | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| leer | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| night slash | dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| peck | flying | Physical | 35 | 100 | 35 |
| poison jab | poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| quick attack | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| quick guard | fighting | Status | — | — | 15 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| retaliate | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| revenge | fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| sand attack | ground | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| simple beam | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| sky attack | flying | Physical | 140 | 90 | 5 |
| slam | normal | Physical | 80 | 75 | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar blade | grass | Physical | 125 | 100 | 10 |
| steel wing | steel | Physical | 70 | 90 | 25 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| superpower | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| throat chop | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
Farfetchd-galar Competitive Battle Guide
Galarian Farfetch'd occupies a unique competitive niche as an early-game Fighting-type with emphasis on physical offense and defensive stability. Its Attack stat of 95 makes it the highest stat among all its base values, making physical moves its most reliable offensive option. With 377 total base stats distributed across its capabilities, Galarian Farfetch'd presents interesting strategic possibilities despite not being a competitive powerhouse at higher levels. Its Steadfast ability provides incremental Speed boosts after being struck by moves that cause flinching, offering a defensive utility that rewards careful play in competitive environments. The hidden ability Scrappy, which allows Normal and Fighting-type moves to hit Ghost Pokémon, provides crucial offensive coverage and type flexibility that bypasses one of Fighting-type's traditional weaknesses. Defensively, Galarian Farfetch'd's stats are evenly distributed with 55 Defense and 62 Special Defense, making it reasonably durable but not exceptional. Its reduced Speed of 55 compared to 60 in other forms creates strategic limitations in competitive play, forcing trainers to consider priority moves or Speed-boosting natures. The evolution into Sirfetch'd represents a significant power spike, making Galarian Farfetch'd primarily valuable as a stepping stone toward that more formidable form rather than as a standalone competitive choice.
Commonly Asked Questions About Farfetchd-galar
What type is Farfetchd-galar?
Farfetchd-galar is a fighting type Pokemon.
What does Farfetchd-galar evolve into?
Farfetchd-galar does not evolve into any other Pokemon. It is the final form in its evolution line.
What are Farfetchd-galar's weaknesses?
Farfetchd-galar is weak to flying, psychic and fairy type moves.
Farfetchd-galar Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Galarian Farfetch'd has captured the imagination of the Pokémon community as a bold example of regional form innovation and creative reimagining of established Pokémon. The radical transformation from a timid, plant-dependent waterfowl into a disciplined martial artist resonates with themes prevalent throughout the Galar region's culture. The species became iconic in Pokémon Sword and Shield's narrative, appearing prominently in Wild Area encounters and becoming a popular choice for players seeking a unique Fighting-type companion with nostalgic connections to Generation I. In the Pokémon anime, Goh's Farfetch'd became a significant character, eventually evolving into Sirfetch'd and demonstrating the three critical hits evolution mechanic to audiences. The regional form generated discussion about how geographic and cultural differences could fundamentally transform Pokémon species, introducing players to the concept of regional adaptation beyond simple aesthetic changes. Galarian Farfetch'd merchandise, including plushies emphasizing its martial arts stance with the stick held prominently, became popular among collectors. The species exemplifies how traditional Pokémon can be reimagined for modern generations while maintaining thematic connections to their origins, making it a symbol of the franchise's ability to innovate while respecting its legacy.
Where to Find Farfetchd-galar in Every Pokémon Game
Galarian Farfetch'd is exclusively available in the Galar region, introduced in Pokémon Sword and Shield for Nintendo Switch. In these games, it can be encountered in the Wild Area and various grassland environments throughout Galar, with encounters becoming more common in specific areas during certain weather conditions. The species has a Pokédex number of #0218 in the regional Galar Pokédex and #0083 in the National Pokédex, indicating its position within the regional progression. With a capture rate of 45, it presents moderate difficulty in the wild, requiring standard Poké Balls or status-condition application for efficient capturing. Trainers can breed Galarian Farfetch'd with compatible partners from its egg groups to produce additional individuals, making it accessible through breeding once one has been caught. The species is not available in earlier generation games or in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee, which feature only the Kantonian form. It has appeared in subsequent games featuring Galar region Pokémon, though its availability varies by title. The exclusive regional nature and its unique evolutionary requirements have made Galarian Farfetch'd a sought-after addition for completionists and players interested in the full scope of regional form diversity introduced in Generation VIII.