Ferrothorn
TL;DR. Ferrothorn is a grass/steel-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 489. It fights by swinging around its three spiky feelers. A hit from these steel spikes can reduce a boulder to rubble.
It fights by swinging around its three spiky feelers. A hit from these steel spikes can reduce a boulder to rubble.
Stat spread.
Total of 489. 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.
Ferrothorn 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, Ferrothorn reaches 2,321 CP at level 40 and 2,656 CP as a best buddy.
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Ferrothorn in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Ferrothorn across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #352 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Ferrothorn.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Ferrothorn, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Ferrothorn?
Ferrothorn is a Grass/Steel-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Ferrothorn weak to?
Ferrothorn takes 4× damage from Fire. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fighting.
What is Ferrothorn resistant to?
Ferrothorn is immune to Poison. It also resists Normal, Water, Electric, Psychic, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy, Grass.
How does Ferrothorn evolve?
Ferrothorn evolves from Ferroseed (Level 40). Ferrothorn is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Ferrothorn from?
Ferrothorn was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0598.
What are Ferrothorn's base stats?
Ferrothorn has HP 74, Attack 94, Defense 131, Special Attack 54, Special Defense 116, and Speed 20. Total base stat total: 489.
What are Ferrothorn's abilities?
Ferrothorn can have the ability Iron Barbs, plus the Hidden Ability Anticipation.
Is Ferrothorn legendary or mythical?
No. Ferrothorn is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Ferrothorn's best stat?
Ferrothorn's highest base stat is Defense at 131, which ranks 14th of 189 Grass-type Pokémon.
Is Ferrothorn good?
Ferrothorn has a base stat total of 489, the 364th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 76th among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Ferrothorn 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 Ferrothorn is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Ferrothorn vs. the average Grass-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 189 Grass-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Ferrothorn | Grass avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 74 | 68 | +6 |
| Attack | 94 | 80 | +14 |
| Defense | 131 | 83 | +48 |
| Special Attack | 54 | 72 | -18 |
| Special Defense | 116 | 74 | +42 |
| Speed | 20 | 60 | -40 |
| Total | 489 | 437 | +52 |
Ferrothorn appears in 12 games.
Every mainline release where Ferrothorn 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
Ferrothorn isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Ferrothorn is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
Ferrothorn appears in 11 episodes.
From BW089 (2012-07-26) through JN080 (2021-09-10).
- BW089 Iris and the Rogue Dragonite! Black & White 2012-11-24
- BW094 The Road to Humilau! Black & White 2013-01-05
- BW103 Curtain Up, Unova League! Black & White 2013-03-09
- BW104 Mission: Defeat Your Rival! Black & White 2013-03-16
- BW105 Lost at the League! Black & White 2013-03-23
- BW107 Cameron's Secret Weapon! Black & White 2013-04-06
- BW108 A Unova League Evolution! Black & White 2013-04-13
- XY110 An Electrifying Rage! XY 2016-06-11
- JN044 Sword and Shield: Journeys 2021-03-05
- JN045 Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken! Journeys 2021-03-05
- JN080 Trial on a Golden Scale! Journeys 2022-05-26
TCG Pocket appearances
3 Ferrothorn cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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