Farfetch'd (Japanese: カモネギ Kamonegi) is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
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. Kantonian Farfetch'd is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
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 it with its life. Losing the stalk can leave Farfetch'd defenseless, and it will seek out a new one to replace it. Known uses for the stick include use as a weapon, nesting material, and emergency food source. When using the stalk to attack, Farfetch'd wields and uses it like a sword to cut through things. There are several different fighting styles involving Farfetch'd's leek. 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 where reedy plants grow, guarding the plants from anyone trying to disturb them. However, Farfetch'd is rarely seen, and thus it is thought that its numbers are decreasing, and that it is at risk of extinction. According to sources such as Pokémon the Series and the Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia, its population decline is caused by humans who hunted it down for food; one popular recipe suggested cooking it with its own leek. There have been attempts at breeding in order to increase the Farfetch'd population. In the Pikachu short Pikachu's Vacation, Farfetch'd are shown to be able to swim like real-life ducks.
Farfetch'd and Sirfetch'd are the only known Pokémon capable of using the Leek item.
Forms
Farfetch'd has a regional form: Galarian Farfetch'd.
In Galar, Farfetch'd is a deeper shade of brown, with a more prominent black mark on its head and a much more unfriendly look on its face. The leek it carries with its wings is much larger in Galar than the leeks that Farfetch'd use in other regions, although whether it is related to the Large Leek used as a curry ingredient is unknown.
Galarian Farfetch'd's body has developed a much stronger frame that gives it the strength required to carry its leek. However, this sheer mass makes it hard for it to fly. It is renowned for its courage in battle and can use its leek like swords or javelins. As a result of surviving and experiencing many different battles, Galarian Farfetch'd develops the ability to evolve into Sirfetch'd.
Evolution
Galarian Farfetch'd evolves into Sirfetch'd. Kantonian Farfetch'd is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
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
Generation I
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Kanto #083
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Red(JPN)
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(This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
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Green
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Red(ENG)
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The sprig of green onions it holds is its weapon. It is used much like a metal sword.
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Blue
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Yellow
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Lives where reedy plants grow. They are rarely seen, so it's thought their numbers are decreasing.
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Stadium
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Always carries the stalk of an unidentified plant. The stalk is said to be used for making a nest or as a weapon.
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Generation II
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Johto #158
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Gold
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If anyone tries to disturb where the essential plant sticks grow, it uses its own stick to thwart them.
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Silver
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If it eats the plant stick it carries as emergency rations, it runs off in search of a new stick.
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Crystal
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In order to prevent their extinction, more people have made an effort to breed these Pokémon.
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Stadium 2
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If anyone tries to disturb where the essential plant sticks grow, it uses its own stick to thwart them. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted) If it eats the plant stick it carries as emergency rations, it runs off in search of a new stick. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
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Generation III
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Hoenn #—
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Kanto #083
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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It always walks about with a plant stalk clamped in its beak. The stalk is used for building its nest.
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LeafGreen
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The plant stalk it holds is its weapon. The stalk is used like a sword to cut all sorts of things.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #—
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Johto #160
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Diamond
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It can't live without the stalk it holds. That's why it defends the stalk from attackers with its life.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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If anyone tries to disturb where the essential plant stalks grow, it uses its own stalk to thwart them.
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SoulSilver
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If it eats the plant stalk it carries as emergency rations, it runs off in search of a new stalk.
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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It can't live without the stalk it holds. That's why it defends the stalk from attackers with its life.
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White
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Black 2
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It can't live without the stalk it holds. That's why it defends the stalk from attackers with its life.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Central #061
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Hoenn #—
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X
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The plant stalk it holds is its weapon. The stalk is used like a sword to cut all sorts of things.
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Y
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It always walks about with a plant stalk clamped in its beak. The stalk is used for building its nest.
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Omega Ruby
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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.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Generation VIII
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Galar #218
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Sinnoh #—
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Hisui #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
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Sword
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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.
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Shield
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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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Brilliant Diamond
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It can't live without the stalk it holds. That's why it defends the stalk from attackers with its life.
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Shining Pearl
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Galarian Farfetch'd
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Sword
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The Farfetch'd of the Galar region are brave warriors, and they wield thick, tough leeks in battle.
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Shield
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The stalks of leeks are thicker and longer in the Galar region. Farfetch'd that adapted to these stalks took on a unique form.
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Game locations
In side games
In events
In-game events
- Galarian Farfetch'd
Games
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Event
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Gigantamax
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Location
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Level
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Distribution period
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Sh
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Wild Area News
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No
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hide
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30, 40
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March 19 to 25, 2020
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Held items
Farfetch'd
Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.
Galarian Farfetch'd
Stats
Base stats
Farfetch'd
Generations I-VI
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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52
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112 - 159
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214 - 308
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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58
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56 - 121
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108 - 236
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62
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60 - 125
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116 - 245
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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Total: 352
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 58.
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Generation VII onwards
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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52
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112 - 159
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214 - 308
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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58
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56 - 121
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108 - 236
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62
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60 - 125
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116 - 245
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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Total: 377
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Galarian Farfetch'd
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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52
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112 - 159
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214 - 308
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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58
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56 - 121
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108 - 236
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62
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60 - 125
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116 - 245
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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Total: 377
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Farfetch'd
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Galarian Farfetch'd
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Farfetch'd is available in Sword and Shield and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Farfetch'd
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Farfetch'd
- Italic 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 level-up moves from other generations
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Galarian Farfetch'd
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Farfetch'd
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Farfetch'd
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Farfetch'd
SwSh
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Farfetch'd
- Italic 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 TM moves from other generations
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BDSP
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Farfetch'd
- Italic 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 TM moves from other generations
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Galarian Farfetch'd
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Farfetch'd
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Farfetch'd
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Farfetch'd
SwSh
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Farfetch'd in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Farfetch'd in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Farfetch'd
- Italic 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 Egg moves from other generations
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BDSP
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Farfetch'd in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Farfetch'd in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Farfetch'd
- Italic 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 Egg moves from other generations
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Galarian Farfetch'd
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Farfetch'd in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Farfetch'd in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Farfetch'd
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Farfetch'd
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Farfetch'd
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Farfetch'd
- Italic 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
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Galarian Farfetch'd
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Farfetch'd
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Farfetch'd
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Galarian Farfetch'd
Galarian Farfetch'd transferred from Pokémon GO to Pokémon HOME from November 11 to November 16, 2020 erroneously use the level-up learnset of their Kantonian counterpart from Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. Galarian Farfetch'd or Sirfetch'd in Pokémon HOME, Sword, or Shield with illegal moves had their moves replaced with moves from their level-up movepool on November 16, 2020; opening Pokémon HOME at any point after that date will cause HOME to search all Sword and Shield savefiles on the console and correct the illegal movesets.
Players who transferred a Galarian Farfetch'd with any of these illegal moves cannot trade or battle online with it unless that move is deleted. These erroneous Galarian Farfetch'd otherwise function like other Galarian Farfetch'd, with Galarian Farfetch'd from GO being able to evolve into a Sirfetch'd with an illegal moveset.
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- A superscript level indicates that Farfetch'd can learn this move normally in Generation VIII
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Farfetch'd
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Farfetch'd
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By transfer from another generation
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- Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB 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 cannot be used in Sword and Shield
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
Farfetch'd
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds
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Base HP: 49
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Base Attack: 73
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Base Defense: 50
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Base Speed: 60
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Galarian Farfetch'd
Evolution data
Farfetch'd
Galarian Farfetch'd
Sprites
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
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In the anime
Main series
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 Toughing It Out!, Ash caught a Galarian Farfetch'd that he encountered while in Wyndon. In Beyond Chivalry… Aiming to be a Leek Master!, it evolved into Sirfetch'd during a battle against Rinto.
Other
Fafetch'd debuted in So Near, Yet So Farfetch'd, under the ownership of Keith, who used it 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 was revealed to own 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 Trade, Borrow, and Steal!, a Gentleman traded his Farfetch'd, nicknamed Dux, for a Spearow nicknamed Speary.
A Trainer's Farfetch'd appeared in Take My Thief! Please!.
A Farfetch'd appeared in Heroes Unite!.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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EP049
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Farfetch'd
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Ash's Pokédex
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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.
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Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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EP098
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Farfetch'd
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Ash's Pokédex
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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.
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Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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DP052
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Farfetch'd
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Dawn's Pokédex
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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.
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Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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XY050
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Farfetch'd
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Serena's Pokédex
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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.
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Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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JN027
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Farfetch'd
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Goh's Rotom Phone
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Farfetch'd, the Wild Duck Pokémon. A Fighting type. Farfetch'd always carries a leek that is twice as long and heavy as its own body and never lets go. This is the Galarian form of Farfetch'd.
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POKÉTOON
A Farfetch'd appeared in Wait for Me, Magikarp!.
Pokémon Evolutions
In The Show, a Farfetch'd briefly appeared under the ownership of a Trainer watching the Kimono Girls' performance in Ecruteak City.
In the manga
Galarian Farfetch'd in Pokémon Adventures
Pocket Monsters DP
A Farfetch'd appeared in PMDP29.
Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon
A Farfetch'd appeared in Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Lancelot
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. Afterward, Yellow helped it try to find its nest and it later helped Yellow escape from 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 Ray of Light!! Through the Crack in the Sky!.
Henry's Sirfetch'd, Lancelot, was caught as a Galarian Farfetch'd, as revealed in a flashback in Ooh Shiny!! Legendary Equipment.
Pokédex entries
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
A Farfetch'd appeared in For Pikachu's Sake!! The Search For The Missing Farfetch'd.
Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!
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!.
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
- Main article: Ash's Sirfetch'd
Ash's Galarian Farfetch'd first appeared in Solitary and Menacing!. It later evolved into Sirfetch'd.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
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
- Main article: Farfetch'd (TCG)
Other appearances
Farfetch'd appears as a Spirit.
Trivia
Sprite of Madāmu from 1997 demo
- In the 1997 Nintendo Space World demo of Pokémon Gold and Silver, Farfetch'd had an evolution, known as マダーム Madāmu, that was scrapped in the final release of the games.
- Farfetch'd and Sirfetch'd are the only Pokémon with an apostrophe in their names.
- Due to this, it is impossible to return a nicknamed Farfetch'd to its species name in the English, Spanish, or Italian versions of the Generation I and II games. This is because the apostrophe is not available as a character for nicknames.
- Due to a bug in Pokémon HOME, an unnicknamed Farfetch'd or Sirfetch'd with an English, Spanish, or Italian language of origin that is transferred into HOME will be treated as a nicknamed Pokémon, due to HOME assigning a different character for the apostrophe in the species names ("Farfetch’d" and "Sirfetch’d").
- Farfetch'd is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 377. Prior to the Attack increase it received in Pokémon X and Y, it was instead the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 352.
- Due to changes to the critical-hit formula in Generation VI, if Farfetch'd holds its signature item, the Leek, and uses a move with an increased critical-hit ratio, the move will always land as a critical hit.
- In Pokémon Emerald, Farfetch'd can learn Fury Cutter via leveling up, but not via Move Tutor. This was fixed in Platinum.
- Galarian Farfetch'd can be seen as a parallel to Galarian Corsola. They are both regional forms with a single type and can evolve once, while their original forms do not evolve. At the Stow-on-Side Stadium and during the Champion Cup Finals, Bea in Pokémon Sword uses Galarian Farfetch'd's evolution, Sirfetch'd, in her team, while Allister in Pokémon Shield uses Galarian Corsola's evolution, Cursola, in his team.
- Galarian Farfetch'd was released in Pokémon GO on June 17, 2020, shortly after Galarian Meowth and Zigzagoon. Although the latter two could evolve into Perrserker and Obstagoon upon release, respectively, Galarian Farfetch'd couldn't evolve into Sirfetch'd at the time. Sirfetch'd was later added to coincide with the release of The Crown Tundra for the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass on October 22, 2020.
- Wild Galarian Farfetch'd will not evolve if it lands three critical hits on the player's Pokémon and is then caught.[2]
Origin
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:
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 spring onions". As a saying, it means "easy target" or "golden opportunity". The phrase can be shortened to 「鴨葱」, which is transliterated the same as Farfetch'd's Japanese name (Kamonegi).
Galarian Farfetch'd was inspired by leeks in the United Kingdom growing larger and thicker than leeks in Japan.[3] The leek it carries resembles the Giant Musselburgh, a larger variant of the spring onion that was first bred in Scotland, and the wild leek, one of the national symbols of Wales. Galarian Farfetch'd itself may be inspired by a hammer throw athlete given 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. Its serious disposition and how it holds its leek over its shoulder is typical of the lone samurai archetype in modern Japanese fiction; the leek thus could be a stand-in for the ōdachi, which are large traditional Japanese swords such that samurai carrying them had to haul them over their backs.
Name origin
Farfetch'd may be derived from far-fetched, meaning unbelievable, perhaps relating to Farfetch'd's rarity or the "far-fetched" theme of its Japanese name.
Kamonegi may be a combination of 鴨 kamo (duck) and 葱 negi (spring onion) that forms the expression 鴨葱 kamo negi, an abbreviation of the proverb 「鴨が葱を背負って来る」 kamo ga negi o shottekuru (literally "a duck comes bearing spring onions") that means "easy target" or "golden opportunity".
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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カモネギ Kamonegi
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From 鴨 kamo and 葱 negi, as well as the expression 鴨葱 kamo negi
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French
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Canarticho
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From canard and artichaut
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Spanish
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Farfetch'd
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Same as English name
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German
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Porenta
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From Porree and Ente
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Italian
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Farfetch'd
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Same as English name
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Korean
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파오리 Paori
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From 파 pa and 오리 ori
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Mandarin Chinese
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大蔥鴨 / 大葱鸭 Dàcōngyā
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From 大蔥 / 大葱 dàcōng and 鴨 / 鸭 yā
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Cantonese Chinese
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大蔥鴨 Daaihchūng'aap* 火蔥鴨 Fóchūng'aap*
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From 大蔥 daaihchūng and 鴨 aap From 火蔥 fóchūng and 鴨 aap
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More languages
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Hindi
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फ़ारफ़ेच Farfetch
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Similar to English name
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Russian
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Фарфетчд Farfetchd
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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คาโมเนกิ Khamoneki
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Transcription of Japanese name
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