Ferroseed
Ferroseed is a Grass/Steel type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0597 |
|---|---|
| Type | Grass Steel |
| Species | Thorn Seed Pokémon |
| Height | 0.6 m (2′00″) |
| Weight | 18.8 kg (41.4 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Iron Barbs |
| Local № | 0103 (Black/White) 0175 (Black 2/White 2) 0069 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0189 (Sword/Shield) 0179 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 61 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Grass, Mineral |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 44 | 198 | 292 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
| Defense | 91 | 168 | 309 | |
| Sp. Atk | 24 | 47 | 161 | |
| Sp. Def | 86 | 159 | 298 | |
| Speed | 10 | 22 | 130 | |
| Total | 305 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Ferroseed changes
- In Generations 5-7, Ferroseed has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Black | When threatened, it attacks by shooting a barrage of spikes, which gives it a chance to escape by rolling away. |
|---|---|
| White | They stick their spikes into cave walls and absorb the minerals they find in the rock. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
It absorbs the iron it finds in the rock while clinging to the ceiling. It shoots spikes when in danger. |
| X Omega Ruby |
When threatened, it attacks by shooting a barrage of spikes, which gives it a chance to escape by rolling away. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
It absorbs the iron it finds in the rock while clinging to the ceiling. It shoots spikes when in danger. |
| Sword | It defends itself by launching spikes, but its aim isn’t very good at first. Only after a lot of practice will it improve. |
| Shield | Mossy caves are their preferred dwellings. Enzymes contained in mosses help Ferroseed’s spikes grow big and strong. |
Moves learned by Ferroseed
Moves learnt by level up
Ferroseed does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Ferroseed does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Ferroseed cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Ferroseed learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harden | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 5 | Metal Claw | Steel | 50 | 95 | |
| 10 | Pin Missile | Bug | 25 | 95 | |
| 15 | Ingrain | Grass | — | — | |
| 20 | Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 25 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 30 | Self-Destruct | Normal | 200 | 100 | |
| 35 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 41 | Curse | Ghost | — | — | |
| 45 | Gyro Ball | Steel | — | 100 | |
| 50 | Explosion | Normal | 250 | 100 |
Egg moves
Ferroseed learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Ferroseed gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Spray | Poison | 40 | 100 | |
| Gravity | Psychic | — | — | |
| Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
| Leech Seed | Grass | — | 90 | |
| Toxic | Poison | — | 90 |
Move Tutor moves
Ferroseed can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Roller | Steel | 130 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Ferroseed is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 | Pin Missile | Bug | 25 | 95 | |
| 11 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 14 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 20 | Self-Destruct | Normal | 200 | 100 | |
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 28 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| 31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 34 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 42 | Revenge | Fighting | 60 | 100 | |
| 50 | Bullet Seed | Grass | 25 | 100 | |
| 57 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
| 58 | Assurance | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Ferroseed is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 23 | Spikes | Ground | — | — | |
| 26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 46 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 52 | Gyro Ball | Steel | — | 100 | |
| 57 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 59 | Seed Bomb | Grass | 80 | 100 | |
| 65 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 70 | Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 74 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — |
Ferroseed sprites
Where to find Ferroseed
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Chargestone Cave |
|---|---|
| X Y |
Glittering Cave, Reflection Cave |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Route 4, Bridge Field, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness, Lakeside Cave |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Other languages
| English | Ferroseed |
|---|---|
| Japanese | テッシード (Tesseed) |
| German | Kastadur |
| French | Grindur |
| Italian | Ferroseed |
| Spanish | Ferroseed |
| Korean | 철시드 (cheolsideu) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 种子铁球 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 種子鐵球 |
| English |
Thorn Seed Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | とげのみポケモン |
| German | Dornfrucht-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Graine Épine |
| Italian | Pokémon Spinaseme |
| Spanish | Pokémon Fruto Espina |
| Korean | 가시열매포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 刺果宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 刺果寶可夢 |
Name origin
- ferrous
- of or containing iron
- seed
- premature ungrown plant

