Ferroseed Best Moveset
Grass/Steel typing resisting 9 types and AbilityIron Barbs damaging anything that makes physical contact give this pre-evo a defensive identity. 91/86 defenses on 44 HP give some bulk. The moveset sets MoveStealth Rock and previews Ferrothorn's S-tier dominance.
Iron Barbs plus Eviolite from Ferrothorn's pre-evolution in Gen V (Black & White). Spikes, Stealth Rock, and Leech Seed from a bulky wall that punished contact.
Best Moves
Best Build
Ferroseed best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Spikes
- Leech Seed
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen VI (X & Y). Ferrothorn was readily available and strictly better in every format. Eviolite couldn't close the gap the way it did for Dusclops.
Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Gyro Ball
- Curse
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Two gens of decline by Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Ferrothorn overshadowed it completely. Knock Off removed Eviolite, and without it Ferroseed was paper.
Wall Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Thunder Wave
- Leech Seed
- Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Three gens of decline in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). The pre-evolution that never escaped its evolution's shadow. Ferrothorn did everything better with higher stats.
Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Spikes
- Thunder Wave
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Ferroseed Weakness
Fire and Fighting moves hit Ferroseed for super-effective damage. Fire hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The upside? Poison-type moves can't touch it at all. 9 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. With 44 HP and balanced defenses, Ferroseed can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fire |
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Water, Electric, Psychic, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
What is Ferroseed Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Ferroseed
Blaziken can KO Ferroseed with Flare Blitz (186-219%). Lucario's Close Combat hits Ferroseed for 80-95%.
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Ferroseed View Blaziken builds →Close Combat 2x93-109%KO Flare Blitz 4x186-219%KO | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Ferroseed View Lucario builds →Extreme Speed9-11% Close Combat 2x80-95% Aura Sphere 2x60-71% | ||
Evolution
Ferroseed evolves into Ferrothorn. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 184 total stats over Ferroseed. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
How to Get Ferroseed
Plenty of locations for Ferroseed with moderate rates across early-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Ferroseed in SwSh
To get Ferroseed, start by catching Ferroseed through walking encounters at Lv. 13-65. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Ferroseed ✓Route 4Lv.13-15GrassRate 1%All WeatherMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassRate 10%SnowstormBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 5%SnowstormBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 5%Normal WeatherBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 5%Heavy FogBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 5%RainingBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 5%Intense SunBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 5%SnowingBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 5%OvercastBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 5%SandstormBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 5%ThunderstormStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 5%SnowstormStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldRate 5%SnowstormStony Wilderness - 3Lv.28-30OverworldRate 5%SnowstormLakeside CaveLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%All Weather
Step 2Catch or Evolve into FerrothornDusty BowlLv.40-45GrassRate 10%Snowstormor evolve from Ferroseed (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Ferroseed in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Ferroseed over from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Ferroseed in USUM
- Step 1Ferroseed ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Chargestone Cave. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Chargestone Cave. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Glittering Cave · Shaking spot. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Lakeside Cave · All Weather. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Ferrothorn
Ferroseed can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Ferroseed from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Ferroseed in SM
- Step 1Ferroseed ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Ferrothorn with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Ferroseed egg.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Chargestone Cave. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Chargestone Cave. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Glittering Cave · Shaking spot. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Lakeside Cave · All Weather. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Evolve into Ferrothorn
No wild encounters for Ferroseed in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Bring Ferroseed over from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Ferroseed in ORAS
Step 1Ferroseed ✓CARTRIDGE TRADEfrom X & YAvailableCatch in X & Y via Walking · Glittering Cave · Shaking spot, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Chargestone Cave. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Chargestone Cave. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Lakeside Cave · All Weather. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Ferrothorn
Base Stats
Ferroseed's all-in on Defense at the expense of Speed. The physical lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 1 Defense EV and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Mossy caves are their preferred dwellings. Enzymes contained in mosses help Ferroseed’s spikes grow big and strong.
Ferroseed Guide
Ferroseed does the job early-game if you need a Grass/Steel type on your team. Evolve it into Ferrothorn before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Ferroseed has appeared in 7 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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