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
Egg Group
Steps to Hatch
Effort Values Yielded
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Base Experience
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Ferroseed #189 | Level 40 | ![]() Ferrothorn #190 |

Normal

Shiny
Ferroseed
Thorn Seed Pokémon


HP
44
Attack
50
Defense
91
Sp. Atk
24
Sp. Def
86
Speed
10
Total
305
Type Chart
Weaknesses
Takes 4× from

Takes 2× from

Resistances
Takes 0× from

Takes 0.25× from

Takes 0.5× from









| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 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. |
| 5 | Metal Claw | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 | The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat. |
| 10 | Pin Missile | ![]() | Physical | 25 | 95 | 20 | Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row. |
| 15 | Ingrain | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays roots that restore its HP on every turn. Because it’s rooted, it can’t switch out. |
| 20 | Flash Cannon | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user gathers all its light energy and releases it all at once. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| 25 | Iron Head | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch. |
| 30 | Self-Destruct | ![]() | Physical | 200 | 100 | 5 | The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move. |
| 35 | Iron Defense | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat. |
| 41 | Curse | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
| 45 | Gyro Ball | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 5 | The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power. |
| 50 | Explosion | ![]() | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 | The user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Spray | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 | The user spits fluid that works to melt the target. This harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Gravity | ![]() | Status | - | - | 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 Off | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | 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 Seed | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn. |
| Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM07 | Pin Missile | ![]() | Physical | 25 | 95 | 20 | Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row. |
| TM11 | Solar Beam | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn. |
| TM14 | Thunder Wave | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 20 | The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. |
| TM20 | Self-Destruct | ![]() | Physical | 200 | 100 | 5 | The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move. |
| TM21 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM24 | Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| TM25 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM28 | Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| TM31 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM34 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves. |
| TM39 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM42 | Revenge | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | This attack move’s power is doubled if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn. |
| TM50 | Bullet Seed | ![]() | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 | The user forcefully shoots seeds at the target two to five times in a row. |
| TM57 | Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. |
| TM58 | Assurance | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled. |
| TM76 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. |
| TR08 | Thunderbolt | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TR20 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TR23 | Spikes | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team’s feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle. |
| TR26 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TR46 | Iron Defense | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat. |
| TR52 | Gyro Ball | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 5 | The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power. |
| TR57 | Poison Jab | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target. |
| TR59 | Seed Bomb | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above. |
| TR65 | Energy Ball | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TR70 | Flash Cannon | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user gathers all its light energy and releases it all at once. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TR74 | Iron Head | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch. |
| TR76 | Stealth Rock | ![]() | Status | - | - | 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 Beam | ![]() | Special | 140 | 95 | 5 | The user fires a beam of steel that it collected from its entire body. This also damages the user. |
| Steel Roller | ![]() | Physical | 130 | 100 | 5 | 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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