Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Sirfetchd
Say it: SI-rfe-tchd
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Sirfetch’d is the Wild Duck Pokémon — Fighting from Galarian Farfetch’d (10 Excellent Throws in a row). In Pokémon GO it is a Fighting attacker and Great League pick with Counter + Close Combat / Leaf Blade / Brave Bird. Fighting helps against Normal, Rock, Steel, Ice, and Dark; Flying, Psychic, and Fairy hit Fighting hard. Evolve Galarian Farfetch’d or catch Sirfetch’d from events.
Say it: SI-rfe-tchd
Sirfetch’d (#865) is a Fighting Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the final form of Galarian Farfetch’d. Trainers use it as a Fighting attacker and PvP pick with Counter / Fury Cutter + Close Combat / Leaf Blade / Brave Bird / Night Slash. Against Sirfetch’d, lead with Flying, Psychic, or Fairy. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Sirfetchd is a Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0865. Use the Fighting type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Counter + Close Combat / Leaf Blade is the usual kit; Brave Bird adds Flying coverage. Shadow Sirfetch’d is the DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing. Leaf Blade is a Galarian Farfetch’d Community Day move — confirm on your copy.
Type matchups
- Fighting moves hit Normal, Ice, Rock, Dark, and Steel hard.
When Sirfetchd is your opponent, Flying, Psychic, Fairy hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 248
- Defense
- 176
- Stamina
- 158
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Rayquaza · beats Flying
Dragon Tail + Dragon Ascent
- 2. Shadow Staraptor · beats Flying
Wing Attack + Brave Bird
- 3. Yveltal · beats Flying
Gust + Oblivion Wing
- 4. Mega Pidgeot · beats Flying
Gust + Brave Bird
- 5. Staraptor · beats Flying
Wing Attack + Brave Bird
- 6. Braviary · beats Flying
Air Slash + Brave Bird
- 7. Honchkrow · beats Flying
Peck + Sky Attack
- 8. Tornadus (Incarnate) · beats Flying
Air Slash + Hurricane
- 9. Moltres · beats Flying
Wing Attack + Sky Attack
- 10. Zapdos · beats Flying
Thunder Shock + Drill Peck
- 11. Unfezant · beats Flying
Air Slash + Sky Attack
- 12. Swellow · beats Flying
Wing Attack + Brave Bird
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Honchkrow · beats Flying
Peck + Sky Attack
- 2. Staraptor · beats Flying
Wing Attack + Brave Bird
- 3. Swellow · beats Flying
Wing Attack + Brave Bird
- 4. Togekiss · beats Flying
Air Slash + Aerial Ace
- 5. Noivern · beats Flying
Air Slash + Hurricane
- 6. Pidgeot · beats Flying
Air Slash + Brave Bird
- 7. Fearow · beats Flying
Peck + Sky Attack
- 8. Dodrio · beats Flying
Feint Attack + Drill Peck
- 9. Crobat · beats Flying
Air Slash + Air Cutter
- 10. Skarmory · beats Flying
Air Slash + Brave Bird
- 11. Pelipper · beats Flying
Wing Attack + Hurricane
- 12. Talonflame · beats Flying
Peck + Brave Bird
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Sirfetch’d’s always-available TM pool. Leaf Blade is a Galarian Farfetch’d Community Day exclusive — Elite TM if your copy is missing it.
Fast
- Counter · Standard
Fighting energy / default
- Fury Cutter · Standard
Bug energy / PvP
Charged
- Close Combat · Standard
Best Fighting nuke
- Leaf Blade · Community Day / Elite TM
Grass coverage / PvP
- Brave Bird · Standard
Flying coverage
- Night Slash · Standard
Dark / bait
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- counter
- fury cutter
Charged
- close combat
- brave bird
- leaf blade
- night slash
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #457 of 954 · CP 1492
Counter + Brave Bird
- Ultra League · rank #356 of 747 · CP 2474
Counter + Brave Bird
- Master League · rank #203 of 1023 · CP 3375
Counter + Brave Bird
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.