Farfetch'd-galar (SS) - Competitive Movesets

Movesets for Singles

Looking for a competitive moveset for Farfetch'd-galar? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!

Get hyped for Farfetch'd-Galar, a terrific Pokémon with Fighting typing! Farfetch'd-Galar is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. In the LC tier (Little Cup), it's a fierce competitor. It is weak to Fairy, Flying, and Psychic-typed attacks. Uncover the best movesets for Farfetch'd-Galar below and optimize your gameplay!

Species: Farfetch'd-Galar
Item: Leek / Shell Bell
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Brick Break
- Brave Bird / Sky Attack
- Knock Off / Double-Edge
- Leaf Blade

Physical Sweeper Farfetch'd-Galar (Steadfast)

Dominating single battles, Farfetch'd is a remarkable Physical Sweeper. It tries to take down the opponent's team with destructive physical attacks. The Shell Bell item option is to help Farfetch'd recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge and Brave Bird. With Steadfast, if Farfetch'd flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage. Knock Off was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Leek equipped to it, if held by a farfetch’d or sirfetch’d, its critical hit ratio is raised by 2 stages.

◆ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Farfetch'd's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Brave Bird is a physical 120-base power Flying-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Sky Attack is a physical 140-base power Flying-type move (charges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Leaf Blade is a physical 90-base power Grass-type move (high critical hit ratio).

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Movesets for Doubles

Need a strong doubles moveset for Farfetch'd-galar? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!

Species: Farfetch'd-Galar
Item: Leek / Shell Bell
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Brick Break
- Brave Bird / Sky Attack
- Knock Off / Double-Edge
- Leaf Blade

Doubles Physical Sweeper Farfetch'd-Galar (Steadfast)

When it comes to double battles, Farfetch'd shines as an exceptional Physical Sweeper. This build is crafted to overwhelm foes with heavy-hitting physical attacks. The Shell Bell item option is to help Farfetch'd recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge and Brave Bird. With Steadfast, if Farfetch'd flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage. Knock Off was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Leek equipped to it, if held by a farfetch’d or sirfetch’d, its critical hit ratio is raised by 2 stages.

◆ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Farfetch'd's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Brave Bird is a physical 120-base power Flying-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Sky Attack is a physical 140-base power Flying-type move (charges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Leaf Blade is a physical 90-base power Grass-type move (high critical hit ratio).

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Movepool

Want to know what moves Farfetch'd-galar can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield generation.

Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Farfetch'd-galar.

Combo List

These are a list of several common move combinations Farfetch'd-galar can perform in Sword/Shield. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.

Competitive SS Move and Ability Combos for Farfetch'd-galar

Moves: Endure + Flail
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Move: Assurance + Item: Rocky Helmet
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Moves with Priority: Detect, Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Quick Guard, Feint, Quick Attack
Moves that Break Screens: Defog, Brick Break

Moves that boost Farfetch'd-galar's stats

Curse
Steel Wing
Swords Dance
Work Up

Most notable and possible best moves for Farfetch'd-galar

Knock Off
Protect
Rest

Common Effort Values for Farfetch'd-galar in Sword and Shield

Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
Optimize Farfetch'd-galar's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield

Usage Data

Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.

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Competitive Information for Galarian Farfetch'd [Sword/Shield]