About Ferrothorn
Ferrothorn (Pokédex #0598) is a Grass/Steel-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 5. It is officially classified as the Thorn Pod Pokémon. It fights by swinging around its three spiky feelers. A hit from these steel spikes can reduce a boulder to rubble.
As a Grass/Steel-type POKEMON, Ferrothorn has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It has a 4× weakness to Fire — these moves deal quadruple damage and should always be avoided in battle. It takes double damage from Fighting moves. Conversely, Ferrothorn is completely immune to Poison — these moves deal zero damage regardless of power. It resists Normal, Water, Electric, Psychic, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy moves, taking only half damage from them.
Ferrothorn's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 489 (solid). Full distribution: HP 74 · ATK 94 · DEF 131 · SP.ATK 54 · SP.DEF 116 · SPD 20. Its standout stat is DEF (131), which makes it best suited for physical defense roles. Its abilities are Iron barbs, Anticipation, with Anticipation as its hidden ability.
Ferrothorn stands 1.0 m (39") tall and weighs 110.0 kg (242.5 lbs). Capture rate: 90/255 (moderate to catch). Growth rate: Medium. Egg groups: Plant, Mineral.
Ferrothorn is part of the Ferroseed → Ferrothorn evolution line (2-stage). Ferrothorn is the final evolved form — the strongest stage of this line.
Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Ferroseed. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.
