Ferroseed (#0597) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP44104–151198–292

Atk5049–11294–218

Def9186–157168–309

SpA2426–8347–161

SpD8681–151159–298

Spe1013–6822–130

Total305Higher than 17% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 10). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+68Max62No SP30Min27Scarf102Tailwind136

At max Speed, Ferroseed outspeeds 1 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fire4×Fighting2×

Resists

Grass¼×Dragon½×Electric½×Fairy½×Normal½×Psychic½×Rock½×Steel½×Water½×

Immune to

Poison0×

Takes normal damage from 6 types

FlyingGroundBugGhostIceDark

Abilities

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

Competitive

National DexLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0597FerroseedGrassSteel
1. Level 40#0598FerrothornGrassSteel

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 12

1HardenRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——30

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

5Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

10Pin MissileHits 2-5 times in one turn.BugPhys2595%20

15IngrainPrevents the user from leaving battle. User regains 1/16 of its max HP every turn.GrassStatus——20

20Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

25Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

30Self-DestructUser faints.NormalPhys200100%5

35Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

41CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

45Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

50ExplosionUser faints.NormalPhys250100%5

TM / HM / TR 29

TM07Pin MissileHits 2-5 times in one turn.BugPhys2595%20

TM11Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM14Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM20Self-DestructUser faints.NormalPhys200100%5

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM28Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM31AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TM34Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM42RevengeInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.FightingPhys60100%10

TM50Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

TM57PaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10

TM58AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TR08ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR23SpikesScatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.GroundStatus——20

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TR52Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

TR57Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TR59Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TR65Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TR70Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

TR74Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TR76Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

Egg moves 5

EggAcid SprayLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.PoisonSpec40100%20

EggGravityDisables moves and immunities that involve flying or levitating for five turns.PsychicStatus——5

EggKnock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

EggLeech SeedSeeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.GrassStatus—90%10

EggToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

Tutor 2

TutorSteel BeamInflicts damage, and the user takes damage equal to half of its max HP, rounded up.SteelSpec14095%5

TutorSteel RollerEnds the effect of Electric, Grassy, Misty, or Psychic Terrains. Fails if no Terrain is active.SteelPhys130100%5

Pokédex entries

Category: Thorn Seed Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Gray
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#103Updated Unova#175Coastal Kalos#069Galar#189Crown Tundra#179

Mossy caves are their preferred dwellings. Enzymes contained in mosses help Ferroseed’s spikes grow big and strong.
Shield
It defends itself by launching spikes, but its aim isn’t very good at first. Only after a lot of practice will it improve.
Sword
It absorbs the iron it finds in the rock while clinging to the ceiling. It shoots spikes when in danger.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire
They stick their spikes into cave walls and absorb the minerals they find in the rock.
White
When threatened, it attacks by shooting a barrage of spikes, which gives it a chance to escape by rolling away.
Black · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: テッシード
Japanese (romaji): Tesseed
Korean: 철시드
Chinese (Traditional): 種子鐵球
Chinese (Simplified): 种子铁球
French: Grindur
German: Kastadur
Spanish: Ferroseed
Italian: Ferroseed

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Def
Catch rate: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 61
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: GrassMineral
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Lakeside CaveWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Lakeside CaveWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65

Shield 17 areas

Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Bridge Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Dappled Grove (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dappled Grove (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dusty Bowl (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Mirror (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Giant's Seat (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Seat (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Seat (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Route 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15
Stony Wilderness (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stony Wilderness (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Sword 17 areas

Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Bridge Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Dappled Grove (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dappled Grove (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dusty Bowl (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Mirror (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Giant's Seat (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Seat (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Seat (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Route 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15
Stony Wilderness (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stony Wilderness (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Y 4 areas

Friend Safari (Steel)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Glittering Cave (unknown area 303)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 15–17
Glittering Cave (unknown area 304)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 15–17
Reflection Cave (unknown area 305)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 21–23

X 4 areas

Friend Safari (Steel)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Glittering Cave (unknown area 303)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 15–17
Glittering Cave (unknown area 304)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 15–17
Reflection Cave (unknown area 305)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 21–23

White 2 3 areas

Chargestone Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–27
Chargestone Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–30
Chargestone Cave (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–31

Black 2 3 areas

Chargestone Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–27
Chargestone Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–30
Chargestone Cave (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–31

White 3 areas

Chargestone Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–25
Chargestone Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–26
Chargestone Cave (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–27

Black 3 areas

Chargestone Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–25
Chargestone Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–26
Chargestone Cave (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–27