Farfetchd
Normal/Flying-type, Generation 1. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 380.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Air Slash Leaf Blade
Same-type attack bonus on Air Slash. Leaf Blade costs 33 energy for 70 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Farfetchd takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 380
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 706 CP
Farfetchd moves
3 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Slash Best STAB | Flying | 12 | 8 | 1.0s | 12 | 8 |
| Fury Cutter | Bug | 4 | 8 | 0.5s | 8 | 16 |
| Cut STAB Elite | Normal | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace STAB | Flying | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Air Cutter STAB | Flying | 55 | 50 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.10 |
| Leaf Blade Best | Grass | 70 | 33 | 2.5s | 28 | 2.12 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Slash | Flying | 9 | 9 | 2 | 4.50 | 4.50 |
| Fury Cutter | Bug | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Cut | Normal | 3 | 2 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | — |
| Air Cutter | Flying | 45 | 35 | 1.29 | Buff / debuff |
| Leaf Blade | Grass | 70 | 35 | 2.00 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Air Slash (12 DPS); Fury Cutter builds energy fastest (16 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Farfetchd is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Farfetchd
How to get Farfetchd
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Farfetchd knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 28 | 1,068 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 28 | 1,156 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 673 | 724 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 837 | 900 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 673 | 724 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 509 | 547 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 673 | 724 |
Is Farfetchd good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Farfetchd has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (115 Defense / 141 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Farfetchd deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Partly Cloudy and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 17 |
| Lv 2 | 54 |
| Lv 3 | 92 |
| Lv 4 | 129 |
| Lv 5 | 166 |
| Lv 6 | 204 |
| Lv 7 | 241 |
| Lv 8 | 278 |
| Lv 9 | 316 |
| Lv 10 | 353 |
| Lv 11 | 388 |
| Lv 12 | 423 |
| Lv 13 | 459 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 494 |
| Lv 15 | 529 |
| Lv 16 | 565 |
| Lv 17 | 600 |
| Lv 18 | 635 |
| Lv 19 | 671 |
| Lv 20 | 706 |
| Lv 21 | 741 |
| Lv 22 | 777 |
| Lv 23 | 812 |
| Lv 24 | 847 |
| Lv 25 | 883 |
| Lv 26 | 918 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 953 |
| Lv 28 | 989 |
| Lv 29 | 1,024 |
| Lv 30 | 1,059 |
| Lv 31 | 1,077 |
| Lv 32 | 1,095 |
| Lv 33 | 1,112 |
| Lv 34 | 1,130 |
| Lv 35 | 1,148 |
| Lv 36 | 1,165 |
| Lv 37 | 1,183 |
| Lv 38 | 1,201 |
| Lv 39 | 1,218 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,236 |
| Lv 41 | 1,252 |
| Lv 42 | 1,267 |
| Lv 43 | 1,283 |
| Lv 44 | 1,299 |
| Lv 45 | 1,315 |
| Lv 46 | 1,331 |
| Lv 47 | 1,348 |
| Lv 48 | 1,364 |
| Lv 49 | 1,381 |
| Lv 50 | 1,397 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0083
- Height
- 0.80 m
- Weight
- 15.00 kg
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0083_POKEMON_FARFETCHD
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Farfetchd in Pokemon GO?
Farfetchd's best moveset is Air Slash (fast) with Leaf Blade (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Farfetchd's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Farfetchd takes super effective damage from Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves. It resists Ghost, Ground, Bug, Grass, so avoid those types against it.
What is Farfetchd's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Farfetchd reaches 1,397 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,236 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Farfetchd?
A perfect 15/15/15 Farfetchd shows 706 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 883 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Farfetchd better than regular Farfetchd?
Shadow Farfetchd deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Farfetchd in Pokemon GO?
Farfetchd spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Farfetchd be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Farfetchd depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.