ferrothorn

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

Type: Grass/Steel

Abilities:

• Iron Barbs: Deals damage to the opponent if they make contact with Ferrothorn.
• Anticipation (Hidden Ability): Alerts the Pokémon to certain dangerous moves.

Physical Characteristics:

• Ferrothorn resembles a durian fruit combined with a thorny vine.
• It has a metallic, spherical body covered with thorn-like protrusions.
• Its body is predominantly gray with green vines and spikes.
• Ferrothorn has three steel-tipped tentacles that it uses for movement and combat.
• Its small, red eyes are set in a yellow face, giving it a somewhat menacing appearance.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Typically inhabits caves and dense forests, where it can easily anchor itself to walls or trees.
• Ferrothorn is known for its defensive nature, often wrapping its vine-like tentacles around objects for protection or to ambush prey.
• It is not aggressive unless provoked and tends to remain stationary to conserve energy.
• In the wild, Ferrothorn is often found clinging to ceilings or branches, camouflaging itself among foliage.

In Battle:

• Ferrothorn excels as a defensive wall in battle, boasting high Defense and Special Defense stats.
• Signature moves include Power Whip, Gyro Ball, and Iron Defense.
• It is particularly effective against Rock, Fairy, and Water types due to its type advantages.
• Ferrothorn is weak against Fighting and Fire types, which can exploit its dual-type weaknesses.
• It is often used to set up entry hazards like Stealth Rock and Spikes, disrupting opponents' strategies.

Evolution:

• Ferrothorn evolves from Ferroseed starting at level 40.

Interesting Facts:

• The Iron Barbs ability makes Ferrothorn a popular choice in competitive play, as it punishes physical attackers.
• Its design is inspired by plants like the durian and various thorny vines, combined with medieval flails.
• Despite its heavy appearance, Ferrothorn can move efficiently by swinging its tentacles.
• It was first introduced in Pokémon Black and White, quickly becoming a staple in many competitive teams due to its unique typing and defensive capabilities.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Black: It fights by swinging around its three spiky feelers. A hit from these steel spikes can reduce a boulder to rubble.
• White: They attach themselves to cave ceilings, firing steel spikes at targets passing beneath them.
• Black-2: By swinging around its three spiky feelers and shooting spikes, it can obliterate an opponent.
• White-2: By swinging around its three spiky feelers and shooting spikes, it can obliterate an opponent.
• X: By swinging around its three spiky feelers and shooting spikes, it can obliterate an opponent.
• Y: They attach themselves to cave ceilings, firing steel spikes at targets passing beneath them.
• Omega-Ruby: By swinging around its three spiky feelers and shooting spikes, it can obliterate an opponent.
• Alpha-Sapphire: They attach themselves to cave ceilings, firing steel spikes at targets passing beneath them.
• Sword: This Pokémon scrapes its spikes across rocks, and then uses the tips of its feelers to absorb the nutrients it finds within the stone.
• Shield: Its spikes are harder than steel. This Pokémon crawls across rock walls by stabbing the spikes on its feelers into the stone.