Farfetchd – FireRed & LeafGreen (#23)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Farfetchd (#23) is a Rare card from EX - FireRed & LeafGreen released in 2004. It showcases artwork by Yukiko Baba and the Hoard attack, Search your deck for up to 2 Pokémon Tool cards and attach them to any of your Pokémon (excluding Pokémon that already have a Pokémon Tool attached to them). Shuffle your deck afterward.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.45, Cardmarket average sale is €1.26, Floor listings start near €0.08.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.45
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.02
- Recent low listing: €0.08
Card Details
- Set
- FireRed & LeafGreen
- Card Number
- 23
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Yukiko Baba
- HP
- 70
- Type
- ⭐ Colorless
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Resistances
- Fighting -30
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Sirfetch'd
Attacks & Strategy
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Hoard
[Colorless]
Search your deck for up to 2 Pokémon Tool cards and attach them to any of your Pokémon (excluding Pokémon that already have a Pokémon Tool attached to them). Shuffle your deck afterward. -
Cross-Cut
[Colorless]
— 10+
If the Defending Pokémon is an Evolved Pokémon, this attack does 10 damage plus 20 more damage.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Farfetchd from FireRed & LeafGreen (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2004, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Yukiko Baba.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Farfetchd 23 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Farfetchd's Hoard for Colorless energy. Special effect: Search your deck for up to 2 Pokémon Tool cards and attach them to any of your Pokémon (excluding Po...
Stats Overview: 70 HP • Colorless Type • Weak to Lightning ×2 • Resistant to Fighting -30
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FireRed & LeafGreen #23 ← Current | 70 | 2 attacks | Rare | $1.45 |
�📦 FireRed & LeafGreen Set Context
This Farfetchd is part of the FireRed & LeafGreen expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2004.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Yukiko Baba, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Farfetchd card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare cards from FireRed & LeafGreen are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Yukiko Baba resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Colorless typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Farfetchd 23 was released in 2004 in the FireRed & LeafGreen expansion. This set is part of the EX series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Yukiko Baba. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: FireRed & LeafGreen is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Colorless type Pokémon like Farfetchd with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Farfetchd card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Colorless energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Farfetchd works best in Colorless type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.