#0597 · Thorn Seed Pokémon
Ferroseed
Ferroseed›
FerrothornCommunity tiers (you can vote in all four)
Classic
Rank #168 · 6 votes · median A
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Rank #178 · 9 votes · median A
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Endless
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Tier history
3 recorded changes · 6 votes
8 recorded changes · 9 votes
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Game data
Abilities
- Iron Barbs
The Pokémon’s iron barbs damage attackers that hit it with contact moves for ⅛ of their max HP.
- AnticipationHidden
When the Pokémon enters a battle, it senses whether the opponents know any one-hit KO moves or moves that are super effective against it.
The Pokémon’s rough skin damages attackers that hit it with contact moves for ⅛ of their max HP.
Egg moves
- SynthesisGrassStatus— · —
The user produces energy through photosynthesis, restoring ½ of its max HP. In harsh sunlight, ⅔ of its max HP will be restored instead. In all other weather conditions, ¼ of its max HP will be restored instead.
- Ceaseless EdgeDarkPhysical65 pow · 90%
The user slashes a sharpened blade at the target, leaving splinters under the target as spikes. Opposing Pokémon that land on these spikes when switching into battle will receive damage equal to ⅛ of their max HP. Up to 3 layers can be set, with each layer increasing the damage taken.
- Spiky ShieldGrassStatus— · —
The user protects itself from incoming moves for the turn. Any attackers that use contact moves against the user during this turn take damage equal to ⅛ of their max HP. With each consecutive use, this move’s chance of success becomes ⅓ of what it was before.
- Sappy SeedGrassPhysical100 pow · 90%Rare egg move
The user grows a gigantic stalk that scatters seeds to attack the target. At the end of every turn, ⅛ of the target’s max HP gets absorbed by the user or any Pokémon that takes its place in battle.
Base stats
Ferroseed · BST 305
Ferrothorn · BST 489
Unlock costs
Candy needed for a cost-3 starter:
- Passive ability
- 35 🍬
- Cost reductions
- 20 / 50 🍬
- Same-species egg
- 25 🍬
- The price only drops once you have hatched enough Ferroseed eggs: 22 🍬 after 20 hatches, 18 🍬 after 40 hatches, 12 🍬 after 80 hatches.
- Friendship needed per candy
- 75
Expensive starters ask for fewer candies, but earn them far more slowly: Ferroseed needs 75 friendship per candy, while a cost-1 starter earns one every 25.