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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Shiny release
Shiny Ferroseed first appeared on November 7, 2020, during Special Weekend 2020 Mexico.
- Ferroseed
- Ferrothorn by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Oct 7 to Nov 3, 2025, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 7 to Nov 3, 2025 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jun 7 to Jun 11, 2025 | 1-star | Instrumental Wonders |
| Dec 15 to Dec 28, 2024 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Nov 4 to Nov 11, 2024 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Oct 2 to Oct 4, 2024 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Apr 10 to Apr 18, 2024 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
Ferroseed in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Ferroseed across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #1117 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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
How to get Ferroseed.
Every main-series game Ferroseed is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildRoute 4, Bridge Field, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness
- RaidBridge Field, Dappled Grove, Dusty Bowl, Giant's Mirror, Giant's Seat, Hammerlocke Hills, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
- WildLakeside Cave (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- WildReflection Cave, Glittering Cave
- WildFriend Safari (Steel) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildChargestone Cave
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildChargestone Cave
- WildChargestone Cave (N's Pokémon)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword and Shield. From HOME it can move into Sword and Shield.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Ferroseed appears in 4 episodes.
From BW081 (2012-05-31) through HZ149 (2026-09-11).
TCG Pocket appearances
Ferroseed in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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