Introduced in generation five, with the Pokemon Black and White games, Ferroseed is a dual type grass and steel Pokemon. It is the first stage in its two stage evolution line and evolves into Ferrothorn when it reaches the level threshold. Ferroseed is classified by the Pokedex as the “Thorn Seed Pokemon” which indicates its general design. This guide will showcase Ferroseed’s capabilities in battle, its appearances in the anime, as well as other general facts about Ferroseed.
About Ferroseed
As a generation five Pokemon, Ferroseed first appeared in the Black and White season of the anime in the episode Crisis at Ferroseed Research!. In this episode, Professor Malveaux used them for conducting research on electric stones from Chargestone Cave. Ferroseed is the first stage evolution of its two stage evolution line and it evolves into Ferrothorn when it reaches level 40. The Pokedex mentions that Ferroseed will protect itself when threatened by shooting a barrage of spikes.
| First appearance in anime | Pokemon the Series: Black and White Crisis at Ferroseed Research! |
| First appearance in game | Pokemon Black and White |
| Region | Unova |
| Evolution | Base evolution of Ferrothorn, not known to evolve from any other Pokemon |
| 1st Evo level | 40 |
| 2nd Evo level | N/A |
| Pokedex Entry | When threatened, it attacks by shooting a barrage of spikes, which gives it a chance to escape by rolling away. |
Ferroseed Base Stats
| HP | 62 |
| ATTACK | 48 |
| DEFENCE | 66 |
| SP. ATTACK | 59 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 57 |
| SPEED | 49 |
| TOTAL | 341 |
Appearance
Ferroseed is a small, round Pokémon that resembles a spiky steel egg. Most of its body is gray with green thorns covering its body. There are two yellow eyes on its face with black pupils but it has no visible appendages. However, when it is standing upright, it seems to balance on one of its spikes. Ferroseed is a cave-dwelling Pokemon and can be found with other steel or rock type Pokemon. Ferroseed is a small Pokemon at 2 feet, or 0.6 meters, tall.
Behavior
As a cave-dwelling Pokemon, Ferroseed can be seen using its spikes to attach to cave walls in order to absorb minerals from the rocks. When it is threatened, it will launch a barrage of spikes in all directions so that it can escape. As a part grass type Pokemon, Ferroseed prefers mossy caves, perhaps to feel more at home. Ferroseed are calm Pokemon and will leave you alone if they are left alone. The Pokedex mentions that it will defend itself by launching spikes, but it does not have good aim.
Strengths and Weaknesses
As the base evolution Pokemon of its evolution line, Ferroseed is not particularly powerful. Its defensive capabilities are stellar, but it lacks a good health pool or ability to deal significant damage. Ferroseed is also incredibly slow, keeping its use exclusive to the defensive side of combat. As a dual type grass and steel Pokemon, Ferroseed takes 2x damage from fighting type moves and 4x damage from fire type moves. It is immune to poison types and is resistant against normal, rock, steel, water, electric, psychic, dragon, and fairy type moves. It is also resistant against grass type moves and takes a quarter of the normal damage from them.
Best Moveset
While Ferroseed is a base evolution Pokemon, it is actually strong enough to compete at higher tiers than simply LC (Little Cup) brackets. Its powerful defensive typing, strong lineup of defensive stats, and the accessibility it has to a defensive Pokemon’s movepool make for a powerful defensive Pokemon. Consider running Spikes/Stealth Rock, Gyro Ball/Knock Off, Leech Seed, and Protect/Thunder Wave. Spikes and Stealth Rock are interchangeable as your hazard of choice, Gyro Ball/Knock Off can be used offensively, Leech Seed provides some sustainability, and Protect/Thunder Wave are interchangeable depending on which type of defensive play you prefer.
| Spikes/Stealth Rock | Gyro Ball/Knock Off |
| Leech Seed | Protect/Thunder Wave |
How to Catch Ferroseed in Pokemon Go?
If you would like to obtain a Ferroseed in Pokemon Go, there are a few different ways of doing so. You can find Ferroseed spawning in the wild, at a boosted rate, near parks, farmlands, forests, hiking trails, gardens, and other grassy areas. Ferroseed can be hatched from 10 km egg and while Ferroseed has appeared as a tier one raid boss, you cannot find Ferrothorn as a raid boss at Pokemon Gyms. In order to evolve your Ferroseed into a Ferrothorn, you will need 50 candies. There are many different ways to obtain a Ferroseed in Pokemon Go, you will just need to take the first opportunity that comes your way.
Trivia
- Ferroseed has the lowest base speed stat of all steel type Pokemon in the franchise.
- The inspiration for Ferroseed’s design is likely based on cockleburs or durians.
- The name Ferroseed is a combination of the words ferrous (containing iron) and seed.
FAQ
At what level does Ferroseed evolve?
Ferroseed will evolve into Ferrothorn once it reaches level 40. There are no special conditions to fulfill for this evolution and you can expect your Ferroseed to evolve by simply training it against other Pokemon. Once Ferroseed reaches this level threshold, you just need to allow the evolution animation to play without pressing the “B” button.
How good is Ferroseed?
Ferroseed is one of the stronger defensive Pokemon available in the entire franchise. It only becomes more defensively capable after it evolves and it has one of the strongest defensive typings available. This paired with a good moveset of abilities makes Ferroseed a Pokemon that can survive the strongest offensive Pokemon.
Who is good against Ferroseed?
As a dual type grass and steel Pokemon, you will want to use fighting or fire types against Ferroseed. Its physical defense is stronger than its special defense, but not by much, you will still want to consider super effective moves rather than attempting to whittle down Ferroseed. Get rid of it quickly and use fire and fighting types to beat Ferroseed.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you now know just about everything there is to know about this “Thorn Seed Pokemon”. Ferroseed and its evolution are some of the most powerful defensive Pokemon in the entire franchise. The combination of its defensive typing, movepool, and distribution of defensive stats makes Ferroseed difficult to remove from battle. Reserve a slot on your team for Ferroseed if you want a defensive dual type grass and steel Pokemon.
