User:Cukie Gherkin/Farfetch'd and Sirfetch'd

Cukie Gherkin/Farfetch'd and Sirfetch'd
Cukie Gherkin/Farfetch'd and Sirfetch'd
Pokémon character
In-universe information
Species	Pokémon

Conception and development

Sirfetch'd is a species of fictional creatures called Pokémon created for the Pokémon media franchise. Developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo, the Japanese franchise began in 1996 with the video games Pokémon Red and Green for the Game Boy, which were later released in North America as Pokémon Red and Blue in 1998.^[1] In these games and their sequels, the player assumes the role of a Trainer whose goal is to capture and use the creatures' special abilities to combat other Pokémon. Some Pokémon can transform into stronger species through a process called evolution via various means, such as exposure to specific items.^[2] Each Pokémon have one or two elemental types, which define its advantages and disadvantages when battling other Pokémon.^[3] A major goal in each game is to complete the Pokédex, a comprehensive Pokémon encyclopedia, by capturing, evolving, and trading with other Trainers to obtain individuals from all Pokémon species.^[2]

Sirfetch'd evolves from Farfetch'd, a duck that carries a leek.^{[citation needed]} Farfetch'd was originally intended to receive an evolution in Pokémon Gold and Silver called Madame, which was not known until later when development information about these games leaked.^{[citation needed]}

Design

Appearances

Sirfetch'd first appeared in Pokémon Sword and Shield, though players of Pokémon Shield cannot catch it in the wild and must instead trade for it from Pokémon Sword or another game featuring Sirfetch'd that can trade with it.^[4]

Critical reception

Farfetch'd was generally viewed negatively due particularly to its poor capabilities in battle;^[5] however, Sirfetch'd was received better.

Paste staff expressed surprise that Farfetch'd became a "gallant, suave heroic type," regarding Sirfetch'd as one of the best Pokémon.^[6]

References

^ Hilliard, Kyle (December 25, 2016). "Pokémon Red & Blue – A Look Back At The 20-Year Journey To Catch 'Em All". Game Informer. Archived from the original on October 1, 2023. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
^ ^a ^b Allison, Anne (May 2006). Millennial Monsters: Japanese Toys and the Global Imagination. University of California Press. pp. 192–197. ISBN 9780520938991.
^ Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook. Scholastic Inc. July 28, 2015. p. 5. ISBN 9780545795661.
^ Caruso, Michael (May 15, 2020). "Pokémon: 10 Things About Sirfetch'd That You Missed". The Gamer. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
^ Sterling, James Stephanie (June 26, 2008). "Thirty rubbish Pokemon: Red/Blue edition". Destructoid. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
^ Slackie, Kevin; Taveras, Moises (June 6, 2023). "The 150 Best Pokémon". Paste. Retrieved December 20, 2023.

External links

Sirfetch'd on Pokemon.com
Cukie Gherkin/Farfetch'd and Sirfetch'd at Bulbapedia, a Pokémon wiki

List

[1] Hilliard, Kyle (December 25, 2016). "Pokémon Red & Blue – A Look Back At The 20-Year Journey To Catch 'Em All". Game Informer. Archived from the original on October 1, 2023. Retrieved January 22, 2024.

[millenial-2] Allison, Anne (May 2006). Millennial Monsters: Japanese Toys and the Global Imagination. University of California Press. pp. 192–197. ISBN 9780520938991.

[3] Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook. Scholastic Inc. July 28, 2015. p. 5. ISBN 9780545795661.

[4] Caruso, Michael (May 15, 2020). "Pokémon: 10 Things About Sirfetch'd That You Missed". The Gamer. Retrieved December 25, 2023.

[5] Sterling, James Stephanie (June 26, 2008). "Thirty rubbish Pokemon: Red/Blue edition". Destructoid. Retrieved December 25, 2023.

[6] Slackie, Kevin; Taveras, Moises (June 6, 2023). "The 150 Best Pokémon". Paste. Retrieved December 20, 2023.

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