Pokémon type
Grass
Steel
Boosted in Sunny / Clear and Snow weather
Ferroseed weaknesses
Ferroseed is weak to Fighting-type moves, and doubly weak to Fire-type moves.
Ferroseed
#597 (Unova)
Best moveset for Ferroseed
The best moves for Ferroseed are Metal Claw and Flash Cannon when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Metal Claw and Iron Head deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
14.4DPS
48DPS
Defending
14.4DPS
29.1DPS
Trainer Battles
3.5EPT
2.04DPE
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Ferroseed family. Ferroseed evolves into Ferrothorn for 50 Candy.
- Purified Pokémon cost less to evolve: Ferroseed for 45 Candy.
Game images
Ferroseed, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Ferroseed is a Grass & Steel Pokémon. It is weak to Fire and Fighting moves. Ferroseed's best moveset is Metal Claw & Flash Cannon and it has a Max CP of 1,064. Ferroseed evolves into Ferrothorn.
About
"It absorbs the iron it finds in the rock while clinging to the ceiling. It shoots spikes when in danger."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Claw | 6 | 14.4 |
| Tackle | 5 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gyro Ball | 85 | 2 | 2.04 |
| Iron Head | 60 | 2 | 1.44 |
| Flash Cannon | 100 | 1 | 1.2 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Metal Claw
14.4 DPS
|
Flash Cannon
48 DPS
|
5.3 | 100% |
|
Metal Claw
14.4 DPS
|
Iron Head
36 DPS
|
5.2 | 97% |
|
Metal Claw
14.4 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
5.1 | 95% |
|
Metal Claw
14.4 DPS
|
Gyro Ball
29.1 DPS
|
5 | 94% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Flash Cannon
48 DPS
|
4.6 | 86% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Iron Head
36 DPS
|
4.5 | 85% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Gyro Ball
29.1 DPS
|
4.5 | 84% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
4.3 | 80% |
|
Metal Claw
14.4 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
4.1 | 77% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
3.1 | 59% |
Counters & Raids
Top Ferroseed counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Ferroseed Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.04
- 2 0.04
- 3 0.04
- 4 0.04
- 5 0.04
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Delphox with Fire Spin and Mystical Fire+.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
82 |
| Defense |
|
155 |
| Stamina |
|
127 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 112 |
| Level 50 | 119 |
Average size
| Height | 0.6 m |
| Weight | 18.8 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 75,000 |
| Candy | 75 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 3,000 |
| Candy | 3 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
403 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
537 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
806 |
|
Level 40 |
941 |
|
Level 50 |
1,064 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 672 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 874 |