Sirfetchd is not a GO Battle League staple, but it still has a place for collectors and raiders.
As a Fighting-type Pokémon with 248/176/158 base stats, it it ranks among the better Bug-type attackers (#9), a solid budget option if you don't have the premium picks.
Stats
Rankings
Fury Cutter
Brave Bird
Counter
Close Combat
Fury Cutter
Brave Bird
Fury Cutter
Brave Bird
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Sirfetchd's best offensive moveset is Fury Cutter combined with Brave Bird, achieving 15.9 DPS and 263 TDO as a Bug-type attacker (ranked #9, Tier B). Alternatively, Sirfetchd can serve as a Fighting-type attacker with Counter and Close Combat (#25, Tier C).
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Counter (13 DPS), while Fury Cutter generates energy the fastest (16 EPS).
Evolution
Forms & Variants
Raid Guide
Sirfetchd as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsSirfetchd is not currently available as a raid boss. When Sirfetchd returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Sirfetchd from raids would have 1706 CP at level 20, or 2132 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Sirfetchd
Sirfetchd is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Sirfetchd as Raid Counter
Sirfetchd is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Sirfetchd
Sirfetchd evolves from Farfetchd (Galarian) using 50 Candy.
A Shadow version of Sirfetchd is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Sirfetchd knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Sirfetchd as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.
Sirfetchd Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Sirfetchd in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Sirfetchd from raids or eggs will show 1,706 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Sirfetchd is a Fighting-type Pokemon with a stat total of 582. With its high Attack stat (248), Sirfetchd is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type moves when using Sirfetchd. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Sirfetchd's performance.
Sirfetchd's moves get a damage boost in Cloudy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy. With 4 charged moves available, a second move gives Sirfetchd much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Sirfetchd?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Situational
Sirfetchd is a solid but not elite Bug-type attacker, sitting at Tier B (#9) in raid performance. With a max CP of 3,375 and base stats of 248/176/158, it can fill a role on your team if you lack stronger Bug-type counters. The best moveset is Fury Cutter paired with Brave Bird. Consider investing if you need a Bug-type attacker now, but hold off on XL Candy investment as better alternatives exist. A useful stepping stone rather than an endgame pick.
Shadow vs Regular: Shadow Sirfetchd deals 20% more damage but takes ~20% more. For raids, Shadow is generally the better investment. For PvP, evaluate matchups carefully — the bulk loss can be significant.