Flash Cannon
Learned at Lv. 52
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Power: 80Accuracy: 100PP: 10Special
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
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POKÉDEX No. #597
Ferroseed
Thorn Seed Pokémon
When threatened, it attacks by shooting a barrage of spikes, which gives it a chance to escape by rolling away.
Weak to
Fire×4
Fighting
Height0.6 m
Weight18.8 kg
AbilitiesIron Barbs
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP44198–292
- Attack5094–218
- Defense91168–309
- Sp. Atk2447–161
- Sp. Def86159–298
- Speed1022–130
Total305
/ 720
BST305
15 percentile (1025)-116 vs Gen 5 avg (421)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Weak toFireFighting
ResistsGrass
Normal
RockSteel
Water
Electric
Psychic
Dragon
Fairy
Immune
Poison
Full Type Defense Chart ↓Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 5
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Gray
Shape
Ball
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #597 |
| Crown Tundra | #179 |
| Galar | #189 |
| Kalos Coastal | #69 |
| Original Unova | #103 |
| Updated Unova | #175 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
61
EV Yield
+1 Defense
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
Sticky Barb
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Black, White, Black 2, White 2
Evolution Chain
→
Level 40
#598
Ferrothorn
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Weaknesses
Resistances
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Ground
Rock
Water
Ice
Fairy
Offensive Coverage
Ferroseed's Grass / Steel typing gives it 2 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ground, rock, water, ice, fairy types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
Brave
+Attack−Speed
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 305, Ferroseed plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is Defense at 91, while Speed (10) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Defensively, the Grass, Steel combination gives Ferroseed 9 resistances, 1 immunity, and 2 weaknesses to plan around. Watch out for Fire moves in particular — they land for 4× damage. Offensively it pressures 5 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
With a catch rate of 255, Ferroseed is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Defense +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.6 m
Weight
18.8 kg
TypeGrassSteel
Abilities
Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
PlantMineral
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
255
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Ferroseed?
Ferroseed is a dual-type Grass, Steel Pokémon.
What are Ferroseed's weaknesses?
Ferroseed takes 4× damage from Fire type moves and takes 2× damage from Fighting type moves. It is immune to Poison type moves.
How does Ferroseed evolve?
Ferroseed evolves into Ferrothorn at level 40. Full evolution line: Ferroseed → Ferrothorn.
What are Ferroseed's base stats?
Ferroseed has a base stat total of 305: HP 44, Attack 50, Defense 91, Sp. Atk 24, Sp. Def 86, Speed 10. Its highest stat is Defense (91).
