Dittobase

Home

Games

Pokémon GO
Pokopia
Pokémon Unite

Cards

TCG Pocket
Pokémon TCG

Main Series

Legends Z-A
Scarlet & Violet
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Sword and Shield
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
X and Y
Black and White
FireRed and LeafGreen
Crystal
Gold and Silver
Yellow
Red and Blue

Tools

X and Y

Game

X and Y

News

Updates for this game hub

Guides

Kalos mechanics and tips

Pokédex

Stats, moves, and locations

Moves

Power, accuracy, and learners

Abilities

Effects and Pokémon lists

Items

Bags, machines, and effects

Ferroseed

#597 in the X and Y Pokédex • Thorn Seed Pokémon

Pokémon X

When threatened, it attacks by shooting a barrage of spikes, which gives it a chance to escape by rolling away.

Pokémon Y

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

Pokédexes

Coastal Kalos #69

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

#597

Level 40

Ferrothorn

Ferrothorn

#598

Pokémon X

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Steel)

Walking in tall grass or a cave3033%

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 1

Pokémon Y

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Steel)

Walking in tall grass or a cave3033%

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 1

Galvantula

Ferrothorn

Ferroseed normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Ferroseed sprite

Shiny

Ferroseed

Thorn Seed Pokémon

#597
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

NormalWaterElectricPsychicRockDragonSteelFairy
Sticky BarbSticky Barb
Pokémon X: 5%
Pokémon Y: 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.

6RolloutRockPhysical309020

The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful 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. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

18Pin MissileBugPhysical259520

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 compared to the target, the greater the move’s power.

26Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

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

30Mirror ShotSteelSpecial658510

The user lets loose a flash of energy at the target from its polished body. This 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.

43Iron HeadSteelPhysical8010015

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

47PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

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

52Flash CannonSteelSpecial8010010

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

55ExplosionNormalPhysical2501005

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.

Bullet SeedGrassPhysical2510030

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

GravityPsychicStatus--5

Gravity is intensified for five turns, making moves involving flying unusable and negating Levitate.

Leech SeedGrassStatus-9010

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

Rock ClimbNormalPhysical908520

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

Seed BombGrassPhysical8010015

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

SpikesGroundStatus--20

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

Stealth RockRockStatus--20

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

Worry SeedGrassStatus-10010

A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making the target’s Ability Insomnia.

Class
Description
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 PowerNormalSpecial6010015

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

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

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

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

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 next turn.

TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial9010015

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This 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.

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. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

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

TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial9010010

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

TM64ExplosionNormalPhysical2501005

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

TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

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

TM69Rock PolishRockStatus--20

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

TM70FlashNormalStatus-10020

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy.

TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus-10020

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

TM74Gyro 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.

TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

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

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

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

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

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. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

TM96Nature PowerNormalStatus--20

An attack that makes use of nature’s power. Its effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Iron Barbs

Ability Slot 1

Inflicts damage to the attacker on contact.

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

Dittobase

© 2026 dittobase.com. All rights reserved.

This website is an independent platform and is not associated with, validated, backed, or sponsored by Nintendo, Game Freak, Niantic, or The Pokémon Company.

X/Y / Pokédex

Ferroseed

Ferroseed

#597 in the X and Y Pokédex • Thorn Seed Pokémon

Pokémon X

When threatened, it attacks by shooting a barrage of spikes, which gives it a chance to escape by rolling away.

Pokémon Y

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

Pokédexes

Coastal Kalos #69

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

#597

Level 40

Ferrothorn

Ferrothorn

#598

Pokémon X

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Steel)

Walking in tall grass or a cave3033%

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 1

Pokémon Y

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Steel)

Walking in tall grass or a cave3033%

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 1

Galvantula

Ferrothorn

Ferroseed normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Ferroseed sprite

Shiny

Ferroseed

Thorn Seed Pokémon

#597
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

NormalWaterElectricPsychicRockDragonSteelFairy
Sticky BarbSticky Barb
Pokémon X: 5%
Pokémon Y: 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.

6RolloutRockPhysical309020

The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful 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. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

18Pin MissileBugPhysical259520

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 compared to the target, the greater the move’s power.

26Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

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

30Mirror ShotSteelSpecial658510

The user lets loose a flash of energy at the target from its polished body. This 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.

43Iron HeadSteelPhysical8010015

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

47PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

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

52Flash CannonSteelSpecial8010010

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

55ExplosionNormalPhysical2501005

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.

Bullet SeedGrassPhysical2510030

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

GravityPsychicStatus--5

Gravity is intensified for five turns, making moves involving flying unusable and negating Levitate.

Leech SeedGrassStatus-9010

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

Rock ClimbNormalPhysical908520

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

Seed BombGrassPhysical8010015

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

SpikesGroundStatus--20

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

Stealth RockRockStatus--20

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

Worry SeedGrassStatus-10010

A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making the target’s Ability Insomnia.

Class
Description
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 PowerNormalSpecial6010015

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

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

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

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

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 next turn.

TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial9010015

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This 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.

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. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

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

TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial9010010

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

TM64ExplosionNormalPhysical2501005

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

TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

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

TM69Rock PolishRockStatus--20

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

TM70FlashNormalStatus-10020

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy.

TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus-10020

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

TM74Gyro 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.

TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

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

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

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

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

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. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

TM96Nature PowerNormalStatus--20

An attack that makes use of nature’s power. Its effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Iron Barbs

Ability Slot 1

Inflicts damage to the attacker on contact.

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

Dittobase

© 2026 dittobase.com. All rights reserved.

This website is an independent platform and is not associated with, validated, backed, or sponsored by Nintendo, Game Freak, Niantic, or The Pokémon Company.