Farfetch’d (Base Set 2 #40) Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

Farfetch’d from the Base Set 2 is a Basic, Colorless-type Pokémon card with 50 HP. It features two attacks: Leek Slap, which requires a coin flip and can only be used once per game while Farfetch’d remains in play, and Pot Smash, a straightforward attack dealing 30 damage. The card has a Fighting resistance (-30), a Lightning weakness (×2), and a retreat cost of 1. It is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and classified as Uncommon rarity. The card’s legality status is unknown.

Key Printings

• Set: Base Set 2
• Card Number: 40
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• HP: 50
• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic

Variants & Identifiers

This printing of Farfetch’d does not have any known print variants. It is identified by its set code “base4” and card number 40. The card is part of the Base Set 2 series, which reprints cards from the original Base Set with updated artwork and layout.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this Farfetch’d card:
– Store in a protective sleeve and a rigid top-loader or binder.
– Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
– Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
– Handle with clean hands to prevent oils and dirt from damaging the card surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Base Set 2: This set reintroduced many classic Pokémon cards with updated artwork and layout. Farfetch’d #40 is a Basic Colorless-type Pokémon with modest HP and simple but strategic attacks, reflecting its original design and playstyle.

Identifiers Table

Flavor Text:
“The sprig of green onions it holds is its weapon. This sprig is used much like a metal sword.”

Legality: unknown