Farfetch'd · Base Set 2, what to know.
About the Farfetch'd card
Numbered 40 of 130 in Base Set 2, released in February 2000, Farfetch'd is an Uncommon, a Basic Colorless-type carrying 50 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Farfetch'd needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Sugimori is the lead character designer of Pokémon itself, so his card art carries the tight, on-model look that defined how the creatures appear in the games.
Printed on the card, the Farfetch'd Pokédex entry reads: "The sprig of green onions it holds is its weapon. This sprig is used much like a metal sword."
About Farfetch'd in the Pokémon world
A duck Pokémon that always carries a leek. Notably one of the few Gen 1 Pokémon that never received an evolution until Galarian Farfetch'd in Gen 8. Jungle Uncommon. Sentimental collector pick.
What is Farfetch'd worth?
Farfetch'd is an Uncommon, so raw copies are inexpensive and easy to find. The value is in condition: a genuine PSA 10, especially 1st Edition, can still reach a surprising figure for an otherwise common card. The live price above breaks it down by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Base Set 2 produced Unlimited prints. For Farfetch'd, the print variant can change the price several times over, so identify it before you buy.
Grading and condition
Farfetch'd grades forgivingly, but the same centering and edge standards apply. Pack-fresh raw copies are easy to find, which makes a clean PSA 10 submission a low-cost way to learn how the cardstock behaves under grading.
If you are collecting Farfetch'd
Raw copies of Farfetch'd are inexpensive enough that grading rarely pays unless you have a clearly pack-fresh example. For set completion, a clean sleeved Farfetch'd is the practical move.
