Stats & Training
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.
By swinging around its three spiky feelers and shooting spikes, it can obliterate an opponent.
They attach themselves to cave ceilings, firing steel spikes at targets passing beneath them.
Ferrothorn Weakness
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 |
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Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Whimsicott builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Ferrothorn View Gastrodon builds →Scald10-12% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityFlowerveil ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Ferrothorn View Florges builds →Moonblast12-14% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Ferrothorn View Quagsire builds →Scald7-8% Earthquake18-22% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Ferrothorn View Alomomola builds →Scald4-5% | ||
X & Y Evolution
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 59 partners from the Plant and Mineral egg groups. Notable egg moves include Acid Spray, Bullet Seed, Gravity and 6 more.
X & Y Ferrothorn Best Moveset
The build centers on Spikes 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 Sp. Def
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
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Ferrothorn in X & Y
No wild encounters for Ferrothorn. The 2-stage line runs through Ferroseed, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 40 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Ferrothorn in X & Y
The path to Ferrothorn starts with Ferroseed at Lv. 15-22 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch FerroseedGlittering Cave - 1FXGrass Lv.15-17 CaveCommonEarlyShaking spotGlittering Cave - 1FYGrass Lv.15-17 CaveCommonEarlyShaking spotGlittering Cave - 3D AreaXGrass Lv.15-17 CaveRareEarlyShaking spotGlittering Cave - 3D AreaYGrass Lv.15-17 CaveRareEarlyShaking spotReflection Cave - 1FYGrass Lv.22 CaveUncommonMidShaking spotReflection Cave - 1FXGrass Lv.22 CaveUncommonMidShaking spot
Step 2Ferrothorn ✓
Ferrothorn Guide
For X & Y, we rate Ferrothorn A-Tier: a strong pick in X & Y's competitive scene. At 489 BST, it fits the hazard setter role. Leech Seed with Leftovers is the standard set.
In X & Y, 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 hazard setter.
In X & Y, the best way to handle Ferrothorn: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Fire and Fighting-type attackers hit hardest.
Game Availability
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