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Farfetch'd is based on a {{wp|duck}}. It may be inspired by the Japanese saying 「{{tt|鴨が葱を背負って来る|Kamo ga negi wo shotte kuru}}」, literally translating to "a duck comes bearing {{wp|Welsh onion|bunching onions}}". As a saying, it means "something surprising but convenient". The phrase can be shortened simply to 「{{tt|鴨葱|kamo negi}}」. | Farfetch'd is based on a {{wp|duck}}. It may be inspired by the Japanese saying 「{{tt|鴨が葱を背負って来る|Kamo ga negi wo shotte kuru}}」, literally translating to "a duck comes bearing {{wp|Welsh onion|bunching onions}}". As a saying, it means "something surprising but convenient". The phrase can be shortened simply to 「{{tt|鴨葱|kamo negi}}」. | ||
Galarian Farfetch'd is likely inspired by | Galarian Farfetch'd is likely inspired by {{wp|Hammer throw|hammer throw}} {{wp|Athlete|athlete}} due to the way it wields its leek such as swinging it in a circular motion during its attacks. It may also be based on a {{wp|Javelin throw|javelin thrower}}. | ||
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