ferroseed
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Summary
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.
Pokémon Sprites
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Evolution Chain
Moves
Level Up
- Level 1: Tackle
- Level 1: Harden
- Level 6: Rollout
- Level 9: Curse
- Level 14: Metal Claw
- Level 18: Pin Missile
- Level 21: Gyro Ball
- Level 26: Iron Defense
- Level 30: Mirror Shot
- Level 35: Ingrain
- Level 38: Self Destruct
- Level 43: Iron Head
- Level 47: Payback
- Level 52: Flash Cannon
- Level 55: Explosion
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Flavor Text Entries
- 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.