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Ferrothorn

Ferrothorn

Galar #190 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Thorn Pod Pokémon

Ferrothorn

Galar #190 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Thorn Pod Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

HP

74

258

352

Attack

94

173

315

Defense

131

240

397

Sp. Atk

54

101

227

Sp. Def

116

213

364

Speed

20

40

152

Total

489

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.

Ferroseed

Klink

Ferrothorn normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Ferrothorn sprite

Shiny

Ferrothorn

Thorn Pod Pokémon

Galar #190
GrassSteel

Height

1 m (3'03")

Weight

110 kg (242.5 lbs)

Abilities

Iron BarbsAnticipation(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

Fire

Fighting

Resists

Poison

Grass

0.25×

Normal

0.5×

Water

0.5×

Electric

0.5×

Psychic

0.5×

Rock

0.5×

Dragon

0.5×

Steel

0.5×

Fairy

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Galar #190Crown Tundra #180
EV yield
2 Def
Catch rate
90
Base Exp.
171

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
GrassMineral
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Sword box art

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.

Pokémon Shield box art

Shield

Its spikes are harder than steel. This Pokémon crawls across rock walls by stabbing the spikes on its feelers into the stone.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Ferroseed

Ferroseed

Galar #189

Level 40

Ferrothorn

Ferrothorn

Galar #190

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartPower WhipGrassPhysical1208510

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

StartTackleNormalPhysical4010035

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

StartPin MissileBugPhysical259520

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

StartHardenNormalStatus--30

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

StartMetal ClawSteelPhysical509535

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

StartPower WhipGrassPhysical1208510

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

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.

43CurseGhostStatus--10

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

49Gyro 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.

56ExplosionNormalPhysical2501005

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

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
Description
TM07Pin MissileBugPhysical259520

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

TM08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

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.

TM32SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

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.

TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015

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

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

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

TM81BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

TM97Brutal SwingDarkPhysical6010020

The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.

TR00Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

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

TR08ThunderboltElectricSpecial9010015

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

TR09ThunderElectricSpecial1107010

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. 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.

TR72Power WhipGrassPhysical1208510

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

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.

TR77Grass KnotGrassSpecial-10020

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

TR79Heavy SlamSteelPhysical-10010

The user slams into the target with its heavy body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater the move’s power.

TR99Body PressFightingPhysical8010010

The user attacks by slamming its body into the target. The higher the user’s Defense, the more damage it can inflict on the target.

Tutors

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

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

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.

Anticipation(Hidden Ability)

The Pokémon can sense an opposing Pokémon’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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Ferroseed

#113

Klink

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