The Sirfetch'd that Ash is using in the Pokémon anime is now available to download as a free Mystery Gift in Pokémon Sword and Shield on Nintendo Switch. Sirfetch'd debuted in Pokémon Sword and Shield, but it has its roots in one of the original 151 Pokémon from Pokémon Red and Blue.

Pokémon Sword and Shield introduced Galarian forms for existing Pokémon, which are Pokémon that developed differently in the environment of the Galar region. Galarian Farfetch'd was one of the new Pokémon introduced in Gen 8, being a Fighting-type variant of the original Farfetch'd from Pokémon Red and Blue. Sirfetch'd is the evolution of Galarian Farfetch'd and it has one of the most obtuse evolution methods in the series, as it needs to perform three critical hits in a single battle in order to evolve. Sirfetch'd has an easy evolution method, but players might not know about it when playing Pokémon Sword and Shield for the first time.

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The storyline in the Pokémon anime currently involves Ash taking part in the World Coronation Series, where he is facing some of the best trainers in the series. Ash currently has an incredible team of Pokémon, one of which is a Sirfetch'd that he acquired in the Pokémon Journeys series. The Pokémon Company is giving away each member of Ash's team as a Mystery Gift, and Ash's Sirfetched is in Pokémon Sword and Shield right now.

Ash's Sirfetch'd Is Now Available In Pokémon Sword & Shield

Pokemon Ash Sirfetch'd Cover

Pokémon Sword and Shield are adding Ash's team, with Sirfetch'd being the penultimate giveaway. The player needs a specific serial number to receive Ash's Sirfetch'd on their team, which has been revealed on the official Serebii Twitter page. To acquire Ash's Sirfetch'd, players have until September 22 to boot up their copy of Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield, head to the Mystery Gift menu, enter the Gift/Password section, and type H1SSATSUNEG1 into the prompt. The Sirfetch'd will then be available to download, where it will enter an empty space in the player's party or box.

Ash's Sirfetch'd is a level 80 Fighting-type Pokémon, which has the Steadfast Ability, and knows Meteor Assault, Brutal Swing, Fury Cutter, and Detect. The Sirfetch'd is also carrying the Leek item, which boosts its critical hit ratio. The fact that Galarian Farfetch'd is a Pokémon Sword exclusive Pokémon, as well as the annoying method for evolving it into Sirfetch'd, meant that many players had to trade to receive this mighty bird Pokémon when the game launched, but they can now have Ash's own personal Sirfetch'd to call their own. Players who haven't already can also receive Ash's Gengar in Pokémon Sword and Shield, as it's available until September 15. The only member of Ash's team that is left for Pokémon Sword and Shield is his Lucario, which will be available on September 16.

Source: Serebii/Twitter

  • Pokemon Sword and Shield Poster
    Pokemon: Sword and Shield
    Released:
    2019-11-15
    Developer:
    Game Freak
    Franchise:
    Pokemon
    Genre:
    Adventure, RPG
    Platform:
    Nintendo Switch
    Publisher:
    Nintendo, The Pokemon Company
    ESRB:
    E
    How Long To Beat:
    25Hours