Ferroseed.
BST 305 · grass / steel
Ferroseed is weak to Fire, Fighting and resists Normal, Water, Electric, Grass, Psychic, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy and is immune to Poison.
Ferroseed base stats
BST 305 · ranges at level 100Ferroseed weaknesses and resistances
damage taken · Grass / Steel dual typingFerroseed abilities
1 total · 0 hiddenFerroseed evolution line
2 stagesFerroseed evolves into Ferrothorn: level it up to 40 or higher. How to evolve Ferroseed, every game
Best Ferroseed moves
gen 8 learnset · sorted by base powerFerroseed moves
gen 8 · 64 moves · 13 level-up · 31 TM/HM · 9 egg · 11 tutorFerroseed Pokédex entries
3 generations · newest firstIt defends itself by launching spikes, but its aim isn’t very good at first. Only after a lot of practice will it improve.
Mossy caves are their preferred dwellings. Enzymes contained in mosses help Ferroseed’s spikes grow big and strong.
When threatened, it attacks by shooting a barrage of spikes, which gives it a chance to escape by rolling away.
It absorbs the iron it finds in the rock while clinging to the ceiling. It shoots spikes when in danger.
When threatened, it attacks by shooting a barrage of spikes, which gives it a chance to escape by rolling away.
They stick their spikes into cave walls and absorb the minerals they find in the rock.
It absorbs the iron it finds in the rock while clinging to the ceiling. It shoots spikes when in danger.
Ferroseed species data
gen V species · breeding and trainingAbout Ferroseed
Ferroseed is a Grass and Steel-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). It defends itself by launching spikes, but its aim isn’t very good at first. Only after a lot of practice will it improve. Ferroseed stands 0.6 m (1'12") tall and weighs 18.8 kg (41.4 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.
Ferroseed base stats
Ferroseed has a base stat total of 305, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. Its highest stat is Defense at 91 (good), while its lowest is Speed at 10 (poor). Ferroseed is slow with a base Speed of 10.
Ferroseed weaknesses and resistances
As a Grass and Steel-type, Ferroseed is weak to Fire (4x), Fighting-type moves, resists Normal, Water, Electric, Grass (¼x), Psychic, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy-type attacks, and is completely immune to Poison-type moves. This gives Ferroseed 2 weaknesses, 9 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Ferroseed abilities
Ferroseed's abilities include Iron Barbs. Iron Barbs damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.
Ferroseed moves and learnset
Ferroseed can learn 64 moves in Generation 8, including 13 by leveling up, 31 via TM/HM, 9 through breeding, and 11 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Steel Beam (Steel, 140 power), Steel Roller (Steel, 130 power), Solar Beam (Grass, 120 power), Energy Ball (Grass, 90 power). For coverage, Ferroseed can learn Explosion (Normal), Self Destruct (Normal), Thunderbolt (Electric).
Training Ferroseed
Ferroseed has a capture rate of 255 (100.0%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Ferroseed yields 1 Defense EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Ferroseed belongs to the Plant and Mineral egg groups. Ferroseed is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Ferroseed → Ferrothorn). Wild Ferroseed may be found holding Sticky Barb.
Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Ferroseed. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Ferroseed, or use the team builder to see how Ferroseed fits into your squad.
