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No. 0598 · Generation V · Unova

Ferrothorn

The Thorn Pod Pokémon

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.

Grass Steel

It fights by swinging around its three spiky feelers. A hit from these steel spikes can reduce a boulder to rubble.

Height1.0 m

Weight110.0 kg

AbilitiesIron Barbs

HiddenAnticipation

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 489. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 74

Attack 94

Defense 131

Sp. Attack 54

Sp. Defense 116

Speed 20

Total489

489 base stat total, the 364th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 76th among Grass-types.

131 base Defense, Ferrothorn's strongest stat, ranking 14th of 189 Grass-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

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.

GO Attack158

GO Defense223

GO Stamina179

Max CP (L40)2,321

Max CP (L50)2,624

Best buddy (L51)2,656

Raid catch CP 1,258–1,326 (L20). Weather boosted 1,572–1,658 (L25).

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Competitive

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.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #352 80.6 score

Ultra League #193 83.7 score

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Quick answers

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.

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