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Ferrothorn

#104 in the Black and White Pokédex • Thorn Pod Pokémon

Pokémon Black

It fights by swinging around its three spiky feelers. A hit from these steel spikes can reduce a boulder to rubble.

Pokémon White

They attach themselves to cave ceilings, firing steel spikes at targets passing beneath them.

Pokédexes

Original Unova #104

Egg Group

GrassMineral

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

2 Def

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

90

Base Experience

171
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Ferroseed

Ferroseed

#103

Level 40

Ferrothorn

Ferrothorn

#104

Ferroseed

Klink

Ferrothorn normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Ferrothorn sprite

Shiny

Ferrothorn

Thorn Pod Pokémon

#104
GrassSteel

Height

1 m

Weight

110 kg

Base XP

171

Abilities

Iron BarbsAnticipation

HP

74

Attack

94

Defense

131

Sp. Atk

54

Sp. Def

116

Speed

20

Total

489

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 4× from

Fire

Takes 2× from

Fighting

Resistances

Takes 0× from

Poison

Takes 0.25× from

Grass

Takes 0.5× from

NormalWaterElectricPsychicRockGhostDragonDarkSteel
Sticky BarbSticky Barb
Pokémon Black: 5%
Pokémon White: 5%
Class
Description
StartTackleNormalPhysical5010035

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.

StartHardenNormalStatus--30

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

StartCurseGhostStatus--10

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

StartRolloutRockPhysical309020

The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.

StartRock ClimbNormalPhysical908520

The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. It may also confuse the target.

6RolloutRockPhysical309020

The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.

9CurseGhostStatus--10

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

14Metal ClawSteelPhysical509535

The target is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

18Pin MissileBugPhysical148520

Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.

21Gyro BallSteelPhysical-1005

The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.

26Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

30Mirror ShotSteelSpecial658510

The user looses a flash of energy at the target from its polished body. It may also lower the target’s accuracy.

35IngrainGrassStatus--20

The user lays roots that restore its HP on every turn. Because it is rooted, it can’t switch out.

38Self-DestructNormalPhysical2001005

The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move.

40Power WhipGrassPhysical1208510

The user violently whirls its vines or tentacles to harshly lash the target.

46Iron HeadSteelPhysical8010015

The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. It may also make the target flinch.

53PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

61Flash CannonSteelSpecial8010010

The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

67ExplosionNormalPhysical2501005

The user explodes to inflict damage on those around it. The user faints upon using this move.

Class
Description
HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.

TM01Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.

TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial9510015

A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

TM25ThunderElectricSpecial1207010

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial8010010

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

TM64ExplosionNormalPhysical2501005

The user explodes to inflict damage on those around it. The user faints upon using this move.

TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

TM69Rock PolishRockStatus--20

The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.

TM70FlashNormalStatus-10020

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.

TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus-10020

A weak electric charge is launched at the target. It causes paralysis if it hits.

TM74Gyro BallSteelPhysical-1005

The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--30

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.

TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target.

TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial-10020

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the damage.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM91Flash CannonSteelSpecial8010010

The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Iron Barbs

Ability Slot 1

Inflicts damage to the Pokémon on contact.

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

Anticipation

Hidden Ability

Senses a foe’s dangerous moves.

Notifies all trainers upon entering battle if an opponent has a super-effective move, Self-Destruct, Explosion, or a one-hit KO move.

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B/W / Pokédex

Ferrothorn

Ferrothorn

#104 in the Black and White Pokédex • Thorn Pod Pokémon

Pokémon Black

It fights by swinging around its three spiky feelers. A hit from these steel spikes can reduce a boulder to rubble.

Pokémon White

They attach themselves to cave ceilings, firing steel spikes at targets passing beneath them.

Pokédexes

Original Unova #104

Egg Group

GrassMineral

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

2 Def

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

90

Base Experience

171
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Ferroseed

Ferroseed

#103

Level 40

Ferrothorn

Ferrothorn

#104

Ferroseed

Klink

Ferrothorn normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Ferrothorn sprite

Shiny

Ferrothorn

Thorn Pod Pokémon

#104
GrassSteel

Height

1 m

Weight

110 kg

Base XP

171

Abilities

Iron BarbsAnticipation

HP

74

Attack

94

Defense

131

Sp. Atk

54

Sp. Def

116

Speed

20

Total

489

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 4× from

Fire

Takes 2× from

Fighting

Resistances

Takes 0× from

Poison

Takes 0.25× from

Grass

Takes 0.5× from

NormalWaterElectricPsychicRockGhostDragonDarkSteel
Sticky BarbSticky Barb
Pokémon Black: 5%
Pokémon White: 5%
Class
Description
StartTackleNormalPhysical5010035

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.

StartHardenNormalStatus--30

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

StartCurseGhostStatus--10

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

StartRolloutRockPhysical309020

The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.

StartRock ClimbNormalPhysical908520

The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. It may also confuse the target.

6RolloutRockPhysical309020

The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.

9CurseGhostStatus--10

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

14Metal ClawSteelPhysical509535

The target is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

18Pin MissileBugPhysical148520

Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.

21Gyro BallSteelPhysical-1005

The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.

26Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

30Mirror ShotSteelSpecial658510

The user looses a flash of energy at the target from its polished body. It may also lower the target’s accuracy.

35IngrainGrassStatus--20

The user lays roots that restore its HP on every turn. Because it is rooted, it can’t switch out.

38Self-DestructNormalPhysical2001005

The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move.

40Power WhipGrassPhysical1208510

The user violently whirls its vines or tentacles to harshly lash the target.

46Iron HeadSteelPhysical8010015

The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. It may also make the target flinch.

53PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

61Flash CannonSteelSpecial8010010

The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

67ExplosionNormalPhysical2501005

The user explodes to inflict damage on those around it. The user faints upon using this move.

Class
Description
HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.

TM01Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.

TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial9510015

A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

TM25ThunderElectricSpecial1207010

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial8010010

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

TM64ExplosionNormalPhysical2501005

The user explodes to inflict damage on those around it. The user faints upon using this move.

TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

TM69Rock PolishRockStatus--20

The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.

TM70FlashNormalStatus-10020

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.

TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus-10020

A weak electric charge is launched at the target. It causes paralysis if it hits.

TM74Gyro BallSteelPhysical-1005

The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--30

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.

TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target.

TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial-10020

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the damage.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM91Flash CannonSteelSpecial8010010

The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Iron Barbs

Ability Slot 1

Inflicts damage to the Pokémon on contact.

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

Anticipation

Hidden Ability

Senses a foe’s dangerous moves.

Notifies all trainers upon entering battle if an opponent has a super-effective move, Self-Destruct, Explosion, or a one-hit KO move.

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