Farfetch'd is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
Type: Normal / Flying
Abilities:
- Keen Eye: Prevents other Pokémon from lowering its accuracy.
- Inner Focus: Protects the Pokémon from flinching.
- Defiant (Hidden Ability): Boosts the Pokémon's Attack stat sharply when its stats are lowered.
Physical Characteristics:
- Resembles a duck with brown plumage.
- Distinctive feature is the stalk of a green leek it carries, which it uses as a weapon.
- White underbelly and a yellow beak.
- Short wings and a long tail with black markings.
- Black "eyebrows" that give it a discerning expression.
Behavior and Habitat:
- Prefers wetland environments such as marshes and rivers.
- Known for its intelligence and ability to use its leek in combat.
- Often seen sharpening its leek, suggesting meticulous care and strategy in its use.
- Highly territorial and protective of its leek, which it regards as a prized possession.
- Forms strong bonds with trainers it trusts.
In Battle:
- Known for its strategic and skillful use of its leek, which enhances its critical hit ratio.
- Notable moves include Brave Bird, Leaf Blade, and Knock Off.
- Utilizes both Normal and Flying-type moves, making it versatile against various opponents.
- Strong against Bug, Grass, and Fighting types due to its Flying-type attributes.
- Vulnerable to Electric, Rock, and Ice-type moves.
Evolution:
- Farfetch'd does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon in its standard form.
- In the Galar region, Farfetch'd has a unique regional form, Galarian Farfetch'd, which is a pure Fighting type.
- Galarian Farfetch'd evolves into Sirfetch’d after landing three critical hits in a single battle.
Interesting Facts:
- Often associated with the phrase "A wild goose chase," referencing its elusive nature in the Pokémon world.
- Its leek is both a weapon and a food source, underscoring its resourcefulness.
- Part of the original 151 Pokémon from the Kanto region.
- Its Galarian form and subsequent evolution are inspired by medieval European knights, emphasizing its valor and combat prowess.
- Featured prominently in various Pokémon media, including games, anime, and manga.