Ferroseed: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP44119–151198–292

Atk5063–11294–218

Def9199–157168–309

SpA2439–8347–161

SpD8695–151159–298

Spe1027–6822–130

Total305Higher than 17% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def.

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Type matchups

GrassSteelshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×

Fire

2×

Fighting

Resists

½×

DragonElectricFairyNormalPsychicRockSteelWater

¼×

Grass

Immune to

0×

Poison

Takes normal damage from 6 types

FlyingGroundBugGhostIceDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 10); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+68Max62No SP30Min27Scarf102Tailwind136

At max Speed, Ferroseed outspeeds 1 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Pokémon making contact with this Pokémon lose 1/8 of their max HP.
Everything about Iron Barbs →
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Ferrothorn Togedemaru

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexLC

Evolution

#0597FerroseedGrassSteel
1. Level 40
  #0598FerrothornGrassSteel

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 12

1HardenRaises the user's Defense by 1.NormalStatus——30

1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

5Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.SteelPhys5095%35

10Pin MissileHits 2-5 times in one turn.BugPhys2595%20

15IngrainTraps/grounds user; heals 1/16 max HP per turn.GrassStatus——20

20Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.SteelSpec80100%10

25Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

30Self-DestructHits adjacent Pokémon. The user faints.NormalPhys200100%5

35Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15

41CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

45Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%5

50ExplosionHits adjacent Pokémon. The user faints.NormalPhys250100%5

TM / HM / TR 29

TM07Pin MissileHits 2-5 times in one turn.BugPhys2595%20

TM11Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10

TM14Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM20Self-DestructHits adjacent Pokémon. The user faints.NormalPhys200100%5

TM21RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM24SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM28Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10

TM31AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15

TM34Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM42RevengePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.FightingPhys60100%10

TM50Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

TM57PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.DarkPhys50100%10

TM58AssurancePower doubles if target was damaged this turn.DarkPhys60100%10

TM76RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TR08Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TR20SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TR23SpikesHurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers.GroundStatus——20

TR26EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15

TR52Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%5

TR57Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TR59Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TR65Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10

TR70Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.SteelSpec80100%10

TR74Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TR76Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20

Egg moves 5

EggAcid Spray100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2.PoisonSpec40100%20

EggGravity5 turns: no Ground immunities, 1.67× accuracy.PsychicStatus——5

EggKnock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20

EggLeech Seed1/8 of target's HP is restored to user every turn.GrassStatus—90%10

EggToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.PoisonStatus—90%10

Tutor 2

TutorSteel BeamUser loses 50% max HP.SteelSpec14095%5

TutorSteel RollerFails if there is no terrain active. Ends the terrain.SteelPhys130100%5

Biology

Ferroseed stick to the roofs and walls of caves. When it is threatened, it attacks by shooting a barrage of spikes, giving it a chance to escape by rolling away.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Thorn Seed Pokémon
: Unova · Black & White
Color: Gray

: —

Original Unova#103Updated Unova#175Coastal Kalos#069Galar#189Crown Tundra#179

Mossy caves are their preferred dwellings. Enzymes contained in mosses help Ferroseed’s spikes grow big and strong.
Shield
It defends itself by launching spikes, but its aim isn’t very good at first. Only after a lot of practice will it improve.
Sword
It absorbs the iron it finds in the rock while clinging to the ceiling. It shoots spikes when in danger.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire
They stick their spikes into cave walls and absorb the minerals they find in the rock.
White
When threatened, it attacks by shooting a barrage of spikes, which gives it a chance to escape by rolling away.
Black · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English: Ferroseed
Japanese: テッシード
Japanese (romaji): Tesseed
Korean: 철시드
Chinese (Traditional): 種子鐵球
Chinese (Simplified): 种子铁球
French: Grindur
German: Kastadur
Spanish: Ferroseed
Italian: Ferroseed

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Training

: 1 Def
: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 61
: Medium

Breeding

: GrassMineral
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Lakeside CaveWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Lakeside CaveWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65

Shield 17 areas

Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Bridge Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Dappled Grove (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dappled Grove (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dusty Bowl (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Mirror (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Giant's Seat (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Seat (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Seat (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Route 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15
Stony Wilderness (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stony Wilderness (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Sword 17 areas

Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Bridge Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Dappled Grove (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dappled Grove (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dusty Bowl (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Mirror (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Giant's Seat (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Seat (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Seat (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Route 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15
Stony Wilderness (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stony Wilderness (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Y 4 areas

Friend Safari (Steel)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Glittering Cave (unknown area 303)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 15–17
Glittering Cave (unknown area 304)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 15–17
Reflection Cave (unknown area 305)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 21–23

X 4 areas

Friend Safari (Steel)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Glittering Cave (unknown area 303)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 15–17
Glittering Cave (unknown area 304)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 15–17
Reflection Cave (unknown area 305)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 21–23

White 2 3 areas

Chargestone Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–27
Chargestone Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–30
Chargestone Cave (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–31

Black 2 3 areas

Chargestone Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–27
Chargestone Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–30
Chargestone Cave (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–31

White 3 areas

Chargestone Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–25
Chargestone Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–26
Chargestone Cave (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–27

Black 3 areas

Chargestone Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–25
Chargestone Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–26
Chargestone Cave (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–27

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.