ferroseed

Ferroseed is a dual-type Grass/Steel Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Type: Grass / Steel

Abilities:

• Iron Barbs: Inflicts damage to the attacker on contact
• Anticipation (Hidden Ability): Senses an opponent’s dangerous moves

Physical Characteristics:

• Resembles a small, round seed with a metallic body
• Covered in thorn-like spikes
• Has two eyes with yellow irises and small pupils
• Its outer shell is green and gray, with spikes protruding from the surface

Behavior and Habitat:

• Typically found in caves and abandoned mines
• Attaches to cave walls, absorbing nutrients from minerals
• Known for its defensive nature, it remains immobile to conserve energy
• Uses its spikes to deter predators

In Battle:

• Highly defensive Pokémon with excellent resistance to many types
• Signature moves include Iron Defense and Gyro Ball
• Effective against Rock, Water, and Fairy types due to its type advantages
• Vulnerable to Fire and Fighting types
• Often used to set up hazards like Spikes

Evolution:

• Evolves into Ferrothorn starting at level 40

Interesting Facts:

• Inspired by burrs and iron ore, reflecting its Grass/Steel typing
• Known for its extraordinary defense capabilities in various competitive formats
• The Iron Barbs ability makes it a strategic choice for passive damage
• Despite its immobile nature, it plays a crucial role in disrupting opponents' strategies

Ferroseed remains a staple in many defensive and stall teams, valued for its ability to absorb hits and retaliate with its unique abilities and moves.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Black: When threatened, it attacks by shooting a barrage of spikes, which gives it a chance to escape by rolling away.
• White: They stick their spikes into cave walls and absorb the minerals they find in the rock.
• Black-2: It absorbs the iron it finds in the rock while clinging to the ceiling. It shoots spikes when in danger.
• White-2: It absorbs the iron it finds in the rock while clinging to the ceiling. It shoots spikes when in danger.
• X: When threatened, it attacks by shooting a barrage of spikes, which gives it a chance to escape by rolling away.
• Y: It absorbs the iron it finds in the rock while clinging to the ceiling. It shoots spikes when in danger.
• Omega-Ruby: When threatened, it attacks by shooting a barrage of spikes, which gives it a chance to escape by rolling away.
• Alpha-Sapphire: It absorbs the iron it finds in the rock while clinging to the ceiling. It shoots spikes when in danger.
• Sword: It defends itself by launching spikes, but its aim isn’t very good at first. Only after a lot of practice will it improve.
• Shield: Mossy caves are their preferred dwellings. Enzymes contained in mosses help Ferroseed’s spikes grow big and strong.