The Pokémon Company has officially announced that Sirfetch’d, known as the Wild Duck Pokémon, will join the roster of playable fighters in Pokémon Unite on January 30, 2026.
This latest update continues the company’s commitment to expanding the fast-growing Pokémon Unite MOBA, available on both Nintendo Switch and mobile platforms.
Pokémon Unite, developed by TiMi Studio Group in partnership with The Pokémon Company, has continued to see robust content updates and a steady increase in its active player base since its initial launch on July 21, 2021, for Nintendo Switch and later for mobile devices on September 22, 2021.
With millions of downloads and a thriving esports scene, the addition of Sirfetch’d is expected to keep both new and veteran players engaged. In an official statement shared across Twitter and Pokémon Unite’s social channels on January 22, 2026, The Pokémon Company confirmed, "Sirfetch’d is coming to #PokemonUNITE on January 30! Stay tuned for more details soon!" While specific information regarding Sirfetch’d’s unique abilities, gameplay style, or battle role has not yet been revealed, the announcement has generated significant excitement among the game's community and competitive scene. Sirfetch’d, which first appeared in the mainline Pokémon series as an evolution of Galarian Farfetch’d in Pokémon Sword and Shield, quickly became a fan favorite for its distinctive design and fighting-type move set.
Its debut in Pokémon Unite follows a well-established pattern of broadening character selection, offering fans new strategies and team compositions on the game's signature maps. This addition reinforces Pokémon Unite’s reputation for keeping its gameplay experience fresh and competitive.
Since its release, Pokémon Unite has consistently introduced new Pokémon, balance patches, and themed battle pass content, helping it maintain a strong presence on the Nintendo eShop and mobile app stores worldwide.
The title has also frequently been highlighted during major Nintendo Direct presentations, reflecting its continued popularity in the company’s portfolio. Stay tuned for future updates from The Pokémon Company, as detailed insight into Sirfetch’d’s role, moves, and impact on team-based play in Pokémon Unite is expected closer to launch.
Players can expect to access Sirfetch’d in both the Nintendo Switch and mobile versions of Pokémon Unite starting January 30, 2026.
This latest update continues the company’s commitment to expanding the fast-growing Pokémon Unite MOBA, available on both Nintendo Switch and mobile platforms.
Pokémon Unite, developed by TiMi Studio Group in partnership with The Pokémon Company, has continued to see robust content updates and a steady increase in its active player base since its initial launch on July 21, 2021, for Nintendo Switch and later for mobile devices on September 22, 2021.
With millions of downloads and a thriving esports scene, the addition of Sirfetch’d is expected to keep both new and veteran players engaged. In an official statement shared across Twitter and Pokémon Unite’s social channels on January 22, 2026, The Pokémon Company confirmed, "Sirfetch’d is coming to #PokemonUNITE on January 30! Stay tuned for more details soon!" While specific information regarding Sirfetch’d’s unique abilities, gameplay style, or battle role has not yet been revealed, the announcement has generated significant excitement among the game's community and competitive scene. Sirfetch’d, which first appeared in the mainline Pokémon series as an evolution of Galarian Farfetch’d in Pokémon Sword and Shield, quickly became a fan favorite for its distinctive design and fighting-type move set.
Its debut in Pokémon Unite follows a well-established pattern of broadening character selection, offering fans new strategies and team compositions on the game's signature maps. This addition reinforces Pokémon Unite’s reputation for keeping its gameplay experience fresh and competitive.
Since its release, Pokémon Unite has consistently introduced new Pokémon, balance patches, and themed battle pass content, helping it maintain a strong presence on the Nintendo eShop and mobile app stores worldwide.
The title has also frequently been highlighted during major Nintendo Direct presentations, reflecting its continued popularity in the company’s portfolio. Stay tuned for future updates from The Pokémon Company, as detailed insight into Sirfetch’d’s role, moves, and impact on team-based play in Pokémon Unite is expected closer to launch.
Players can expect to access Sirfetch’d in both the Nintendo Switch and mobile versions of Pokémon Unite starting January 30, 2026.
