Ferrothorn: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP74149–181258–352

Atk94102–160173–315

Def131135–201240–397

SpA5466–116101–227

SpD116122–184213–364

Spe2036–7940–152

Total489Higher than 64% 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: 2 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

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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 20); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+79Max72No SP40Min36Scarf118Tailwind158

At max Speed, Ferrothorn outspeeds 2 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 →
Other Pokémon with Iron Barbs 2
Ferroseed Togedemaru
On switch-in, this Pokémon shudders if any foe has a supereffective or OHKO move.
Everything about Anticipation →
Other Pokémon with Anticipation 12
Galarian Ponyta Galarian Rapidash Eevee Barboach Whiscash Wormadam Croagunk Toxicroak Hatenna Hattrem Hatterene Flittle

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexOU

11.5% of teams · rank #14 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630+ rating · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Leftovers
Ability
Nature: Impish
EVs: 252 HP / 80 Def / 176 SpD

Leech Seed
Stealth Rock
Power Whip
Knock Off

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players9.88%
Rated 1500+11.5%
Rated 1630+11.5%
Rated 1760+8.53%

Usage by month

Oct 202511.5%

Moves

Items

Abilities

100%
0%

EV spreads

Impish 252 HP / 80 Def / 176 SpD18.2%
Relaxed 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD16.3%
Sassy 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD4.2%
Relaxed 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 Def3.2%
Impish 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def3.2%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

#0597FerroseedGrassSteel
1. Level 40
  #0598FerrothornGrassSteel

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

EvoPower WhipNo additional effect.GrassPhys12085%10

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

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

1Pin MissileHits 2-5 times in one turn.BugPhys2595%20

1Power WhipNo additional effect.GrassPhys12085%10

1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

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

43CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

49Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%5

56ExplosionHits adjacent Pokémon. The user faints.NormalPhys250100%5

TM / HM / TR 41

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

TM08Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5

TM09Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

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

TM32SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10

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

TM65Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15

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

TM81Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20

TM97Brutal SwingNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon.DarkPhys60100%20

TR00Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20

TR08Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TR09Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10

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

TR72Power WhipNo additional effect.GrassPhys12085%10

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

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

TR77Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20

TR79Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%10

TR99Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhys80100%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

It crawls across rock walls by stabbing the spikes on its feelers into the stone. It fights by swinging these around. A hit from these steel spikes can reduce a boulder to rubble.

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

Pokédex entries

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

: —

Original Unova#104Updated Unova#176Coastal Kalos#070Galar#190Crown Tundra#180

Its spikes are harder than steel. This Pokémon crawls across rock walls by stabbing the spikes on its feelers into the stone.
Shield
This Pokémon scrapes its spikes across rocks, and then uses the tips of its feelers to absorb the nutrients it finds within the stone.
Sword
By swinging around its three spiky feelers and shooting spikes, it can obliterate an opponent.
Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
They attach themselves to cave ceilings, firing steel spikes at targets passing beneath them.
White · Y · Alpha Sapphire
It fights by swinging around its three spiky feelers. A hit from these steel spikes can reduce a boulder to rubble.
Black

Names around the world

English: Ferrothorn
Japanese: ナットレイ
Japanese (romaji): Nutrey
Korean: 너트령
Chinese (Traditional): 堅果啞鈴
Chinese (Simplified): 坚果哑铃
French: Noacier
German: Tentantel
Spanish: Ferrothorn
Italian: Ferrothorn

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Training

: 2 Def
: 90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 171
: Medium

Breeding

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

Where to find

Evolves from Ferroseed: Level 40.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 5 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Crown Shrine (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Giant's Foot (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Lakeside CaveSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 67
Slippery Slope (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 5 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Crown Shrine (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Giant's Foot (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Lakeside CaveSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 67
Slippery Slope (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Shield 12 areas

Bridge FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 40–60
Bridge Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Dusty BowlWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Seat (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Seat (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Sword 12 areas

Bridge FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 40–60
Bridge Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Dusty BowlWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Seat (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Seat (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

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.