Defense leads and Speed gets almost nothing. That's Ferrothorn's stat line in a nutshell. 3 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Defense EVs.
This Pokémon scrapes its spikes across rocks, and then uses the tips of its feelers to absorb the nutrients it finds within the stone.
Its spikes are harder than steel. This Pokémon crawls across rock walls by stabbing the spikes on its feelers into the stone.
Type-wise, Ferrothorn takes extra damage from Fire and Fighting. Watch out for Fire attacks, those deal 4x damage. Poison moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. With 9 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Ferrothorn's overall bulk (74/131/116) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| 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 |
Incineroar can KO Ferrothorn with Flare Blitz (114-135%). Mienfoo's High Jump Kick hits Ferrothorn for 48-56%. Volcarona's Heat Wave also KOs at 130-153%.
 Incineroar FireDark | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSafetygoggles NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Ferrothorn View Incineroar builds →Knock Off15-18% Flare Blitz 4x114-135%KO | ||
 Mienfoo Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Ferrothorn View Mienfoo builds →Knock Off8-10% U Turn9-10% High Jump Kick 2x48-56% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Ferrothorn View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave 4x130-153%KO | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Ferrothorn View Conkeldurr builds →Mach Punch 2x30-36% Drain Punch 2x56-66% Knock Off16-19% Facade9-10% | ||
Evolved from Ferroseed. Ferrothorn is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. Attack grew the most through evolution (+44 over Ferroseed), and Ferrothorn peaks at 489 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Ferrothorn to get Ferroseed eggs easily using 89 partners from the Plant and Mineral egg groups.
The build centers on Stealth Rock and survivability. Leftovers means passive recovery each turn, and HP-heavy investment EVs give Ferrothorn the bulk to set up repeatedly. Iron Barbs adds another layer of staying power.
Best Build
Ferrothorn best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Knock Off
- Spikes
- Gyro Ball
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Gyro Ball
- Leech Seed
- Protect
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Power Whip
- Gyro Ball
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Protect
- Gyro Ball
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Power Whip
- Gyro Ball
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Protect
- Gyro Ball
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Gyro Ball
- Spikes
- Power Whip
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Gyro Ball
- Stealth Rock
- Power Whip
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs carry this one. Ferrothorn learns Steel Roller and Power Whip naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Bug and Normal and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Stall teams hate this. Ferrothorn can spread damage across 10 types, with Normal and Rock punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Power Whip and Solar Beam keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Stall teams hate this. Ferrothorn can spread damage across 10 types, with Normal and Rock punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Power Whip and Solar Beam keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Stall teams hate this. Ferrothorn can spread damage across 10 types, with Normal and Rock punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Power Whip and Solar Beam keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
2 encounter spots for Ferrothorn at moderate rates starting from late-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Ferrothorn in Sword & Shield
To get Ferrothorn, start by catching Ferroseed through walking encounters at Lv. 13-65. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch FerroseedRoute 4ShieldGrass Lv.13-15 Route1%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 4SwordGrass Lv.13-15 Route1%EarlyAll WeatherMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrass Lv.26-2810%MidSnowstormMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrass Lv.26-2810%MidSnowstormBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-285%MidNormal WeatherBridge FieldSwordGrass Lv.26-285%MidIntense SunBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-285%MidSnowstormBridge FieldSwordGrass Lv.26-285%MidSnowingBridge FieldSwordGrass Lv.26-285%MidSandstormBridge FieldSwordGrass Lv.26-285%MidRainingBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-285%MidThunderstormBridge FieldSwordGrass Lv.26-285%MidHeavy FogBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-285%MidIntense SunBridge FieldSwordGrass Lv.26-285%MidOvercastBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-285%MidSnowingBridge FieldSwordGrass Lv.26-285%MidNormal WeatherBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-285%MidSandstormBridge FieldSwordGrass Lv.26-285%MidSnowstormBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-285%MidRainingBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-285%MidHeavy FogBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-285%MidOvercastBridge FieldSwordGrass Lv.26-285%MidThunderstormStony WildernessSwordOverworld Lv.28-305%MidSnowstormStony WildernessShieldOverworld Lv.28-305%MidSnowstormStony Wilderness - 2SwordOverworld Lv.28-305%MidSnowstormStony Wilderness - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.28-305%MidSnowstormStony Wilderness - 3SwordOverworld Lv.28-305%MidSnowstormStony Wilderness - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.28-305%MidSnowstormLakeside CaveShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Cave10%PostAll WeatherLakeside CaveSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Cave10%PostAll Weather
Step 2Ferrothorn ✓Dusty BowlShieldGrass Lv.40-4510%LateSnowstormDusty BowlSwordGrass Lv.40-4510%LateSnowstormor evolve from Ferroseed (Step 1)
Ferrothorn isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Ferroseed from Black, Black 2, or Sword. The evolution path from Ferroseed to Ferrothorn is covered in the steps below.
No wild encounters for Ferrothorn in Sun & Moon. Bring Ferroseed over from Black, Black 2, or Sword, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
No wild encounters for Ferrothorn in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Bring Ferroseed over from Black, Black 2, or Sword, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Ferrothorn in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Step 1Obtain FerroseedCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Ferrothorn ✓
We rate Ferrothorn B-Tier: a solid choice for the right team. At 489 BST, it fits the trick room role. Base 131 Defense stands out.
Ferrothorn's biggest threats include Infernape (Fire) and Lucario (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Infernape is the most dangerous since Fire moves deal 4x damage. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. At base 20 Speed, Ferrothorn won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Iron Barbs is the go-to ability for Ferrothorn. It damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact. Its hidden ability Anticipation can work in specific setups.
Base 20 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Ferrothorn is leaning toward the physical side (base 94 Attack). Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a trick room.
The core moveset is Leech Seed, Stealth Rock, Knock Off, and Powerwhip. Leech Seed leads at 23% usage. This set covers the trick room role with a mix of damage and utility.
Ferrothorn joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves