Ferroseed
TL;DR. Ferroseed is a grass/steel-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 305. When threatened, it attacks by shooting a barrage of spikes, which gives it a chance to escape by rolling away.
When threatened, it attacks by shooting a barrage of spikes, which gives it a chance to escape by rolling away.
Stat spread.
Total of 305. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Ferroseed in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Ferroseed reaches 941 CP at level 40 and 1,076 CP as a best buddy.
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Ferroseed in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Ferroseed across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #1097 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Ferroseed.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Ferroseed, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Ferroseed?
Ferroseed is a Grass/Steel-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Ferroseed weak to?
Ferroseed takes 4× damage from Fire. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fighting.
What is Ferroseed resistant to?
Ferroseed is immune to Poison. It also resists Normal, Water, Electric, Psychic, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy, Grass.
How does Ferroseed evolve?
Ferroseed evolves into Ferrothorn (Level 40).
What generation is Ferroseed from?
Ferroseed was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0597.
What are Ferroseed's base stats?
Ferroseed has HP 44, Attack 50, Defense 91, Special Attack 24, Special Defense 86, and Speed 10. Total base stat total: 305.
What are Ferroseed's abilities?
Ferroseed can have the ability Iron Barbs.
Is Ferroseed legendary or mythical?
No. Ferroseed is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Ferroseed's best stat?
Ferroseed's highest base stat is Defense at 91, which ranks 68th of 189 Grass-type Pokémon.
Is Ferroseed good?
Ferroseed has a base stat total of 305, the 833rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 162nd among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Ferroseed as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Ferroseed is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Ferroseed vs. the average Grass-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 189 Grass-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Ferroseed | Grass avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 44 | 68 | -24 |
| Attack | 50 | 80 | -30 |
| Defense | 91 | 83 | +8 |
| Special Attack | 24 | 72 | -48 |
| Special Defense | 86 | 74 | +12 |
| Speed | 10 | 60 | -50 |
| Total | 305 | 437 | -132 |
Ferroseed appears in 12 games.
Every mainline release where Ferroseed is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Ferroseed in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 6 games have a known habitat.
Ferroseed appears in 3 episodes.
From BW081 (2012-05-31) through JN045 (2020-11-13).
TCG Pocket appearances
3 Ferroseed cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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