Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- V (Unova)
- Color
- Gray
- Shape
- Ball
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 255 (100.0%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Plant, Mineral
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 61
- EV Yield
- 1 Def
- Height
- 0.6 m (1'12")
- Weight
- 18.8 kg (41.4 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Grass/Steel dual typing.
Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.
Generation VI
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.
Generation VIII
It 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.
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Generation V
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.
Level Up
13 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Harden | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 14 | Metal ClawSTAB | ste | P | 50 | 95% | 35 |
| 18 | Pin Missile | bug | P | 25 | 95% | 20 |
| 35 | Ingrain | gra | N | — | — | 20 |
| 35 | Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| 38 | Self Destruct | nor | P | 200 | 100% | 5 |
| 41 | Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| 43 | Iron HeadSTAB | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 45 | Gyro BallSTAB | ste | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| 47 | Payback | dar | P | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| 52 | Flash CannonSTAB | ste | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 55 | Explosion | nor | P | 250 | 100% | 5 |
TM / HM
31 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assurance | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| Attract | nor | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Bullet SeedSTAB | gra | P | 25 | 100% | 30 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Energy BallSTAB | gra | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Explosion | nor | P | 250 | 100% | 5 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Flash CannonSTAB | ste | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Giga DrainSTAB | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Gyro BallSTAB | ste | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Iron HeadSTAB | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Payback | dar | P | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| Pin Missile | bug | P | 25 | 95% | 20 |
| Poison Jab | poi | P | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Revenge | fig | P | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| Round | nor | S | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| Seed BombSTAB | gra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Self Destruct | nor | P | 200 | 100% | 5 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Solar BeamSTAB | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Spikes | gro | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| Thunderbolt | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Toxic | poi | N | — | 90% | 10 |
Egg Moves
9 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Spray | poi | S | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| Bullet SeedSTAB | gra | P | 25 | 100% | 30 |
| Gravity | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Knock Off | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Leech Seed | gra | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| Seed BombSTAB | gra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Spikes | gro | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Toxic | poi | N | — | 90% | 10 |
Move Tutor
11 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giga DrainSTAB | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Gravity | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Iron HeadSTAB | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Knock Off | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Seed BombSTAB | gra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Steel BeamSTAB | ste | S | 140 | 95% | 5 |
| Steel RollerSTAB | ste | P | 130 | 100% | 5 |
Items that wild Ferroseed may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Ferroseed
Damage Calculator
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Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
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Where To Catch
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Stat Calculator
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About Ferroseed
Ferroseed is a Grass and Steel-type Pokemon 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 Pokemon.
Ferroseed Base Stats
Ferroseed has a base stat total of 305, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. 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 & 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, Dark, Steel, Fairy-type attacks, and is completely immune to Poison-type moves. This gives Ferroseed 2 weaknesses, 10 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 & 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 above 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.
