Ferrothorn
Ferrothorn is a Grass/Steel type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0598 |
|---|---|
| Type | Grass Steel |
| Species | Thorn Pod Pokémon |
| Height | 1.0 m (3′03″) |
| Weight | 110.0 kg (242.5 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Iron Barbs Anticipation (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0104 (Black/White) 0176 (Black 2/White 2) 0070 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0190 (Sword/Shield) 0180 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 90 (11.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 171 |
| 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 | 74 | 258 | 352 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 94 | 173 | 315 | |
| Defense | 131 | 240 | 397 | |
| Sp. Atk | 54 | 101 | 227 | |
| Sp. Def | 116 | 213 | 364 | |
| Speed | 20 | 40 | 152 | |
| Total | 489 | 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
Ferrothorn changes
- In Generation 5, Ferrothorn does not have the Anticipation ability.
- In Generations 5-7, Ferrothorn has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Black | It fights by swinging around its three spiky feelers. A hit from these steel spikes can reduce a boulder to rubble. |
|---|---|
| White | They attach themselves to cave ceilings, firing steel spikes at targets passing beneath them. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
By swinging around its three spiky feelers and shooting spikes, it can obliterate an opponent. |
| X Omega Ruby |
By swinging around its three spiky feelers and shooting spikes, it can obliterate an opponent. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
They attach themselves to cave ceilings, firing steel spikes at targets passing beneath them. |
| Sword | This Pokémon scrapes its spikes across rocks, and then uses the tips of its feelers to absorb the nutrients it finds within the stone. |
| Shield | Its spikes are harder than steel. This Pokémon crawls across rock walls by stabbing the spikes on its feelers into the stone. |
Moves learned by Ferrothorn
Moves learnt by level up
Ferrothorn does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Ferrothorn does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Ferrothorn cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Ferrothorn learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harden | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Metal Claw | Steel | 50 | 95 | |
| 1 | Pin Missile | Bug | 25 | 95 | |
| 1 | Power Whip | Grass | 120 | 85 | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 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 | — | — | |
| 43 | Curse | Ghost | — | — | |
| 49 | Gyro Ball | Steel | — | 100 | |
| 56 | Explosion | Normal | 250 | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Ferrothorn learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Whip | Grass | 120 | 85 |
Egg moves
Ferrothorn learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Ferrothorn 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
Ferrothorn 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
Ferrothorn is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 | Pin Missile | Bug | 25 | 95 | |
| 08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 09 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 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 | |
| 32 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 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 | |
| 65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
| 76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 81 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 97 | Brutal Swing | Dark | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Ferrothorn is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 08 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 09 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
| 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 | |
| 72 | Power Whip | Grass | 120 | 85 | |
| 74 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 77 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 79 | Heavy Slam | Steel | — | 100 | |
| 99 | Body Press | Fighting | 80 | 100 |
Ferrothorn sprites
Where to find Ferrothorn
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Evolve Ferroseed |
|---|---|
| X Y |
Evolve Ferroseed |
| 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 |
Dusty Bowl |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Ferrothorn questions
- What is a good moveset for Ferrothorn?
- Why cant I nickname my ferrothorn "Spike"?
- Which Pokemon can counter Ferrothorn in rain?
- Should I put Explosion, or Thunder Wave on my Ferrothorn?
- Iron Head or Gyro Ball on Ferrothorn?
- What's better to maximize?
- Is this Ferroseed glitched?
- Ferrothorn or Escavalier?
- Wanted: A Pokemon that can OHKO and THKO some OU Steel types without Fire STAB?
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Other languages
| English | Ferrothorn |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ナットレイ (Nutrey) |
| German | Tentantel |
| French | Noacier |
| Italian | Ferrothorn |
| Spanish | Ferrothorn |
| Korean | 너트령 (neoteuryeong) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 坚果哑铃 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 堅果啞鈴 |
| English |
Thorn Pod Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | とげだまポケモン |
| German | Dornkugel-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Boule Épine |
| Italian | Pokémon Spinasfere |
| Spanish | Pokémon Bola Espina |
| Korean | 가시공포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 刺球宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 刺球寶可夢 |
Name origin
- ferrous
- of or containing iron
- thorn
- sharp spine on a plant

