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Ferroseed

#189 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Thorn Seed Pokémon

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.

Pokédexes

Galar #189Crown Tundra #179

Egg Group

GrassMineral

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

1 Def

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

255

Base Experience

61
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Ferroseed

Ferroseed

#189

Level 40

Ferrothorn

Ferrothorn

#190

Galvantula

Ferrothorn

Ferroseed normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Ferroseed sprite

Shiny

Ferroseed

Thorn Seed Pokémon

#189
GrassSteel

Height

0.6 m

Weight

18.8 kg

Base XP

61

Abilities

Iron Barbs

HP

44

Attack

50

Defense

91

Sp. Atk

24

Sp. Def

86

Speed

10

Total

305

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
Class
Description
StartTackleNormalPhysical4010035

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.

5Metal ClawSteelPhysical509535

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

10Pin MissileBugPhysical259520

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

15IngrainGrassStatus--20

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

20Flash CannonSteelSpecial8010010

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

25Iron HeadSteelPhysical8010015

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

30Self-DestructNormalPhysical2001005

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

35Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

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

41CurseGhostStatus--10

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

45Gyro BallSteelPhysical-1005

The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power.

50ExplosionNormalPhysical2501005

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

Class
Description
Acid SprayPoisonSpecial4010020

The user spits fluid that works to melt the target. This harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat.

GravityPsychicStatus--5

This move enables Flying-type Pokémon or Pokémon with the Levitate Ability to be hit by Ground-type moves. Moves that involve flying can’t be used.

Knock OffDarkPhysical6510020

The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.

Leech SeedGrassStatus-9010

A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.

ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

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

Class
Description
TM07Pin MissileBugPhysical259520

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

TM11Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

TM14Thunder WaveElectricStatus-9020

The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.

TM20Self-DestructNormalPhysical2001005

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

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM28Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM34Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM42RevengeFightingPhysical6010010

This attack move’s power is doubled if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.

TM50Bullet SeedGrassPhysical2510030

The user forcefully shoots seeds at the target two to five times in a row.

TM57PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

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

TM58AssuranceDarkPhysical6010010

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TR08ThunderboltElectricSpecial9010015

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

TR23SpikesGroundStatus--20

The user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team’s feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle.

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TR46Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

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

TR52Gyro BallSteelPhysical-1005

The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power.

TR57Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

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

TR59Seed BombGrassPhysical8010015

The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.

TR65Energy BallGrassSpecial9010010

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

TR70Flash CannonSteelSpecial8010010

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

TR74Iron HeadSteelPhysical8010015

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

TR76Stealth RockRockStatus--20

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Class
Description
Steel BeamSteelSpecial140955

The user fires a beam of steel that it collected from its entire body. This also damages the user.

Steel RollerSteelPhysical1301005

The user attacks while destroying the terrain. This move fails when the ground hasn’t turned into a terrain.

Iron Barbs

Ability Slot 1

Inflicts damage on the attacker upon contact with iron barbs.

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

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SwSh / Pokédex

Ferroseed

Ferroseed

#189 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Thorn Seed Pokémon

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.

Pokédexes

Galar #189Crown Tundra #179

Egg Group

GrassMineral

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

1 Def

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

255

Base Experience

61
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Ferroseed

Ferroseed

#189

Level 40

Ferrothorn

Ferrothorn

#190

Galvantula

Ferrothorn

Ferroseed normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Ferroseed sprite

Shiny

Ferroseed

Thorn Seed Pokémon

#189
GrassSteel

Height

0.6 m

Weight

18.8 kg

Base XP

61

Abilities

Iron Barbs

HP

44

Attack

50

Defense

91

Sp. Atk

24

Sp. Def

86

Speed

10

Total

305

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
Class
Description
StartTackleNormalPhysical4010035

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.

5Metal ClawSteelPhysical509535

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

10Pin MissileBugPhysical259520

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

15IngrainGrassStatus--20

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

20Flash CannonSteelSpecial8010010

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

25Iron HeadSteelPhysical8010015

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

30Self-DestructNormalPhysical2001005

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

35Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

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

41CurseGhostStatus--10

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

45Gyro BallSteelPhysical-1005

The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power.

50ExplosionNormalPhysical2501005

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

Class
Description
Acid SprayPoisonSpecial4010020

The user spits fluid that works to melt the target. This harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat.

GravityPsychicStatus--5

This move enables Flying-type Pokémon or Pokémon with the Levitate Ability to be hit by Ground-type moves. Moves that involve flying can’t be used.

Knock OffDarkPhysical6510020

The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.

Leech SeedGrassStatus-9010

A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.

ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

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

Class
Description
TM07Pin MissileBugPhysical259520

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

TM11Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

TM14Thunder WaveElectricStatus-9020

The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.

TM20Self-DestructNormalPhysical2001005

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

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM28Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM34Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM42RevengeFightingPhysical6010010

This attack move’s power is doubled if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.

TM50Bullet SeedGrassPhysical2510030

The user forcefully shoots seeds at the target two to five times in a row.

TM57PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

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

TM58AssuranceDarkPhysical6010010

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TR08ThunderboltElectricSpecial9010015

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

TR23SpikesGroundStatus--20

The user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team’s feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle.

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TR46Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

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

TR52Gyro BallSteelPhysical-1005

The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power.

TR57Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

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

TR59Seed BombGrassPhysical8010015

The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.

TR65Energy BallGrassSpecial9010010

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

TR70Flash CannonSteelSpecial8010010

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

TR74Iron HeadSteelPhysical8010015

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

TR76Stealth RockRockStatus--20

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Class
Description
Steel BeamSteelSpecial140955

The user fires a beam of steel that it collected from its entire body. This also damages the user.

Steel RollerSteelPhysical1301005

The user attacks while destroying the terrain. This move fails when the ground hasn’t turned into a terrain.

Iron Barbs

Ability Slot 1

Inflicts damage on the attacker upon contact with iron barbs.

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

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