ferroseed

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

Type: Grass / Steel

Abilities:

• Iron Barbs: Inflicts damage to attackers using moves that require physical contact.
• Anticipation (Hidden Ability): Alerts the Pokémon if the foe knows any supereffective or OHKO moves.

Physical Characteristics:

• Ferroseed resembles a seed or a small, spiky orb.
• It has a hard, metallic shell with several thorn-like spikes protruding from its body.
• The main body is grayish-green with darker green markings and a pair of eyes that appear perpetually half-closed.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Ferroseed typically dwells in caves or rocky areas, often found clinging to walls or ceilings.
• It uses its spikes to anchor itself firmly into surfaces, absorbing nutrients from rocks.
• It remains motionless most of the time, conserving energy and using its spikes defensively.

In Battle:

• Ferroseed is known for its defensive capabilities, boasting high Defense and Special Defense stats.
• It utilizes moves like Leech Seed, Iron Defense, and Stealth Rock to outlast opponents.
• Its Grass/Steel typing makes it resistant to many types, though it is vulnerable to Fire and Fighting moves.
• Notable moves include Gyro Ball, which is more powerful when the user is slower, and Power Whip for strong Grass-type damage.

Evolution:

• Ferroseed evolves into Ferrothorn starting at level 40.

Interesting Facts:

• Ferroseed's design is based on durian fruit and seeds, which are both known for their hard outer shell and spiky texture.
• Its Iron Barbs ability makes it useful for discouraging physical attackers.
• Ferroseed's habitat in caves and rocky environments makes it adept at blending in with natural surroundings, providing both camouflage and protection.

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.