Ferroseed

#175 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Thorn Seed Pokémon

Ferroseed

#175 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Thorn Seed Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

198

292

Attack

218

Defense

168

309

Sp. Atk

161

Sp. Def

159

298

Speed

130

Total

305

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Galvantula

Ferrothorn

Normal

Shiny

Ferroseed

Thorn Seed Pokémon

#175

Height

0.6 m (2'00")

Weight

18.8 kg (41.4 lbs)

Abilities

Iron Barbs

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Ferroseed takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

4×

2×

Resists

0×

0.25×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Updated Unova #175
EV yield	1 Def
Catch rate	255
Base Exp.	61

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Grass Mineral
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

Pokémon Black 2

It absorbs the iron it finds in the rock while clinging to the ceiling. It shoots spikes when in danger.

Pokémon White 2

It absorbs the iron it finds in the rock while clinging to the ceiling. It shoots spikes when in danger.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Ferroseed #175	Level 40	Ferrothorn #176

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Black 2

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (1F)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	26	10%	-
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (1F)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	27	10%	-
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B1F)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	29	10%	-
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B1F)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	30	10%	-
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B2F)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	30	10%	-
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B2F)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	31	10%	-

White 2

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (1F)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	26	10%	-
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (1F)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	27	10%	-
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B1F)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	29	10%	-
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B1F)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	30	10%	-
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B2F)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	30	10%	-
Chargestone Cave Chargestone Cave (B2F)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	31	10%	-

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.

Sticky Barb

Black 2

White 2

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Tackle	Physical	50	100	35	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
Start	Harden	Status	-	-	30	The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
6	Rollout	Physical	30	90	20	The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.
9	Curse	Status	-	-	10	A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
14	Metal Claw	Physical	50	95	35	The target is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s Attack stat.
18	Pin Missile	Physical	14	85	20	Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.
21	Gyro Ball	Physical	-	100	5	The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.
26	Iron Defense	Status	-	-	15	The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
30	Mirror Shot	Special	65	85	10	The user looses a flash of energy at the target from its polished body. It may also lower the target’s accuracy.
35	Ingrain	Status	-	-	20	The user lays roots that restore its HP on every turn. Because it is rooted, it can’t switch out.
38	Self-Destruct	Physical	200	100	5	The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move.
43	Iron Head	Physical	80	100	15	The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. It may also make the target flinch.
47	Payback	Physical	50	100	10	If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.
52	Flash Cannon	Special	80	100	10	The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
55	Explosion	Physical	250	100	5	The user explodes to inflict damage on those around it. The user faints upon using this move.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.

		Class				Description
TM01	Hone Claws	Status	-	-	15	The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	90	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	1	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM22	Solar Beam	Special	120	100	10	A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.
TM24	Thunderbolt	Special	95	100	15	A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM48	Round	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
TM53	Energy Ball	Special	80	100	10	The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
TM64	Explosion	Physical	250	100	5	The user explodes to inflict damage on those around it. The user faints upon using this move.
TM66	Payback	Physical	50	100	10	If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.
TM69	Rock Polish	Status	-	-	20	The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.
TM70	Flash	Status	-	100	20	The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.
TM73	Thunder Wave	Status	-	100	20	A weak electric charge is launched at the target. It causes paralysis if it hits.
TM74	Gyro Ball	Physical	-	100	5	The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.
TM84	Poison Jab	Physical	80	100	20	The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM91	Flash Cannon	Special	80	100	10	The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
TM94	Rock Smash	Physical	40	100	15	The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	Class				Description
Endeavor	Physical	-	100	5	An attack move that cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.
Giga Drain	Special	75	100	10	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Gravity	Status	-	-	5	Gravity is intensified for five turns, making moves involving flying unusable and negating Levitate.
Iron Defense	Status	-	-	15	The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
Iron Head	Physical	80	100	15	The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. It may also make the target flinch.
Magnet Rise	Status	-	-	10	The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.
Seed Bomb	Physical	80	100	15	The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.
Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Snore	Special	40	100	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Stealth Rock	Status	-	-	20	The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opponent’s team. The trap hurts opponents that switch into battle.
Worry Seed	Status	-	100	10	A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making its Ability Insomnia.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Bullet Seed	Physical	25	100	30	The user forcefully shoots seeds at the target. Two to five seeds are shot in rapid succession.
Gravity	Status	-	-	5	Gravity is intensified for five turns, making moves involving flying unusable and negating Levitate.
Leech Seed	Status	-	90	10	A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.
Rock Climb	Physical	90	85	20	The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. It may also confuse the target.
Seed Bomb	Physical	80	100	15	The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.
Spikes	Status	-	-	20	The user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team’s feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle.
Stealth Rock	Status	-	-	20	The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opponent’s team. The trap hurts opponents that switch into battle.
Worry Seed	Status	-	100	10	A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making its Ability Insomnia.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Iron Barbs

Ability Slot 1

Inflicts damage to the Pokémon on contact.

Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.

#174

Galvantula

#176

Ferrothorn

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