Farfetch’d Collector’s Guide: HeartGold SoulSilver #19

Character Intro

Farfetch’d from the HeartGold SoulSilver set is a Rare card numbered 19. With 60 HP and the attack Spin Turn, it’s a straightforward, charming pickup for collectors who appreciate clean, utility-focused basics.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Resistance: Fighting (-20)
• Attacks:
• Collect: Draw 2 cards (Cost: 1 Colorless)
• Spin Turn: Deals 20 damage and switches Farfetch’d with a Benched Pokémon (Cost: 1 Colorless)
• Flavor Text: “If it eats the plant stalk it carries as emergency rations, it runs off in search of a new stalk.”
• Illustrator: Aya Kusube
• Set: HeartGold SoulSilver (hgss1)
• Card Number: 19
• Rarity: Rare

Key Printings

This exact printing of Farfetch’d appears in the HeartGold SoulSilver set as card number 19. It is a Rare card with no evolutions or abilities, focusing on simple but strategic attacks.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include its set code “hgss1” and its rarity as Rare. The card features a single retreat cost and a regulation mark is not present.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its simple attacks and low HP suggest it is more suited for casual play or collection rather than competitive use.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant illustration by Aya Kusube, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity, handle with clean hands and keep it in a stable environment to avoid damage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HeartGold SoulSilver (hgss1): This set features Farfetch’d as a Basic Colorless Pokémon with straightforward attacks and a charming flavor text. It fits well into collections focusing on the Johto region or Colorless-type Pokémon.