Ferroseed

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Ferroseed is a Grass and Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Grass and Steel-type Pokémon, Ferroseed is especially weak against Fire-type moves, and weak against Fighting-type moves.

Ferroseed's maximum Combat Power stat is 1064 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Metal Claw / Iron Head. Ferroseed encounters are boosted during Sunny and Snow weather. Shiny Ferroseed is available! ✨

Ferroseed Stats and Max CP

82 ATK
155 DEF
127 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1064 CP
Lvl 40
941 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
672 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
537 CP
Lvl 15 Research
403 CP

Ferroseed's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Little CupLittle Cup
Great LeagueGreat League

Ferroseed Type Chart

Ferroseed takes increased damage from:Ferroseed takes increased damage from:

FireFire256.0%
FightingFighting160.0%

Ferroseed takes reduced damage from:Ferroseed takes reduced damage from:

GrassGrass39.1%
DragonDragon62.5%
ElectricElectric62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
NormalNormal62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%
PsychicPsychic62.5%
RockRock62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Ferroseed best moveset

Moves

Metal Claw + Iron Head

Ferroseed's best moveset is Metal Claw and Iron Head, with 5.36 DPS (damage per second) and 68.0 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Snow weather.
CogSimulation settings
    Opponent
    A neutral benchmark that ignores type matchups, so all movesets are compared equally.Uses the selected Pokémon's typing and defensive stats.
    Selected opponent
    Dummy boss
    #
    Fast Attack
    Charged Attack
    DPS
    TDO
    Score 🔽
    1.SteelMetal Claw SteelIron Head 5.3668.04.48
    2.SteelMetal Claw SteelFlash Cannon 5.2466.54.38
    3.SteelMetal Claw SteelGyro Ball 5.2166.14.35
    4.NormalTackle SteelIron Head 4.6358.73.87
    5.NormalTackle SteelGyro Ball 4.6058.33.84
    6.NormalTackle SteelFlash Cannon 4.3955.63.66

    Fast Attacks

    • NormalTackleDamage5Energy5Duration0.5s
      Toggle more information for move: Tackle
      Type effectiveness chart
      • 62.5%
        • RockRock
        • SteelSteel
      • 39.1%
        • GhostGhost
      Gym and Raid Battles
      Damage5
      Energy5
      Weather boost
      • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
      Duration0.5s
      Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
      Trainer Battles
      Damage3
      Energy3

      Effects
      Tackle has no special effects.
      See Tackle details page ↗
    • SteelMetal ClawDamage6Energy5Duration0.5s
      Toggle more information for move: Metal Claw
      Type effectiveness chart
      • 160.0%
        • RockRock
        • IceIce
        • FairyFairy
      • 62.5%
        • SteelSteel
        • FireFire
        • WaterWater
        • ElectricElectric
      Gym and Raid Battles
      Damage6
      Energy5
      Weather boost
      • snowSnow
      Duration0.5s
      Damage window0.2s - 0.4s
      Trainer Battles
      Damage5
      Energy7

      Effects
      Metal Claw has no special effects.
      See Metal Claw details page ↗

    Charged Attacks

    • SteelGyro BallDamage85Energy50Duration3.5s
      Toggle more information for move: Gyro Ball
      Type effectiveness chart
      • 160.0%
        • RockRock
        • IceIce
        • FairyFairy
      • 62.5%
        • SteelSteel
        • FireFire
        • WaterWater
        • ElectricElectric
      Gym and Raid Battles
      Damage85
      Energy50
      Weather boost
      • snowSnow
      Duration3.5s
      Damage window3.2s - 3.5s
      Trainer Battles
      Damage80
      Energy50

      Effects
      Gyro Ball has no special effects.
      See Gyro Ball details page ↗
    • SteelFlash CannonDamage100Energy100Duration2.5s
      Toggle more information for move: Flash Cannon
      Type effectiveness chart
      • 160.0%
        • RockRock
        • IceIce
        • FairyFairy
      • 62.5%
        • SteelSteel
        • FireFire
        • WaterWater
        • ElectricElectric
      Gym and Raid Battles
      Damage100
      Energy100
      Weather boost
      • snowSnow
      Duration2.5s
      Damage window1.4s - 2.3s
      Trainer Battles
      Damage110
      Energy65

      Effects
      Flash Cannon has no special effects.
      See Flash Cannon details page ↗
    • SteelIron HeadDamage60Energy50Duration2.0s
      Toggle more information for move: Iron Head
      Type effectiveness chart
      • 160.0%
        • RockRock
        • IceIce
        • FairyFairy
      • 62.5%
        • SteelSteel
        • FireFire
        • WaterWater
        • ElectricElectric
      Gym and Raid Battles
      Damage60
      Energy50
      Weather boost
      • snowSnow
      Duration2.0s
      Damage window1.4s - 1.8s
      Trainer Battles
      Damage70
      Energy50

      Effects
      Iron Head has no special effects.
      See Iron Head details page ↗
    Pokédex informationMore information

    The following chart shows Ferroseed's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Ferroseed's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

    Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Ferroseed has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

    Ferroseed in the meta

    Ferroseed in the meta

    PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

    82 ATK. Enough said! 🙇

    ⚔️ RaidsGrass and Steel aren’t top attacking types unless the Pokémon has high stats. Ferrothorn doesn’t cut it, my friend! 😕

    🛡️ GymsLight a match and this Pokémon is out! 🔥

    PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

    Recommended moves

    It’s full of thorns, but they don’t hurt 😂

    🧸 Little Cup – It’s… usable. Cottonee, Shadow Dratini, Shelmet… they go down to Ferrothorn. Moreover, it’s kind of bulky ✅.

    🔵 Great LeagueThrow it away. Far away 😅.

    🟡 Ultra LeagueLeave it alone, lol.

    🟣 Master LeagueWhy tick off Dragons by trying to poke a thorn? 😆.

    Pokédex information

    Unova
    Pokédex Number#597
    Height0.6 m
    Weight18.8 kg
    RegionGeneration 5
    Can be tradedAllowed
    Buddy distance3 km
    ReleasedYes
    Shiny releasedYes
    Pokémon Home transferAllowed
    Base Catch Rate20%
    Base Flee Rate0%
    Catch rewards
    Candy3
    Stardust100
    Additional Move Cost
    Candy75
    Stardust75000

    Evolution Chart

    More information

    Ferroseed family

    A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Ferroseed in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

    Ferroseed Pokémon GOFerroseed
    Ferrothorn Pokémon GOFerrothorn
    Shadow Ferroseed Pokémon GOShadow Ferroseed
    Shadow Ferrothorn Pokémon GOShadow Ferrothorn
    Size information
    XXSXSMXLXXL
    Ferroseed scaled to 0.42294117647058826x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Ferroseed scaled to 0.42647058823529416x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Ferroseed scaled to 0.6029411764705883x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmFerroseed scaled to 0.7794117647058824x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Ferroseed scaled to 0.9558823529411765x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
    0.29 m0.3 m0.6 m0.9 m1.2 m

    Ferroseed's height ranges from 0.29 m to 1.2 m, with the average being 0.6 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

    Size bounds

    This table shows the size bounds of Ferroseed in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

    SizeLower boundUpper bound
    XXS0.294 m0.3 m
    0′12″0′12″
    XS0.3 m0.6 m
    0′12″1′12″
    M0.45 m0.75 m
    1′06″2′06″
    XL0.75 m0.9 m
    2′06″2′11″
    XXL0.9 m1.2 m
    2′11″3′11″
    Encounter data
    Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
    Movement Timer10s
    Jump Time1s
    Attack Probability10.0%
    Attack Timer29s
    Dodge Probability15.0%
    Dodge Duration0.0s
    Dodge Distance1
    Min Action Frequency1s
    Max Action Frequency2s

    Ferroseed CP Chart

    CP Chart

    Ferroseed's has 1064 max CP (at Level 50). A Ferroseed obtained from Raids can be encountered from 493 CP to 537 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 617 CP to 672 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Ferroseed can be found in the 370 CP to 403 CP range.

    Max CPMax CP1064 CP
    Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
    Field ResearchResearch370 CP - 403 CP
    Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
    Pokémon EggEggs493 CP - 537 CP
    Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
    Raid catchRaids493 CP - 537 CP
    Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
    617 CP - 672 CP
    Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
    InfoMore information
    • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
    • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
    • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
    • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

    Max Combat Power per Level chart

    Ferroseed Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

    LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
    113 CP241 CP370 CP
    498 CP5126 CP6155 CP
    7183 CP8212 CP9240 CP
    10269 CP11295 CP12322 CP
    13349 CP14376 CP15403 CP
    16430 CP17457 CP18484 CP
    19510 CP20537 CP21564 CP
    22591 CP23618 CP24645 CP
    25672 CP26699 CP27726 CP
    28753 CP29779 CP30806 CP
    31820 CP32833 CP33847 CP
    34860 CP35874 CP36887 CP
    37900 CP38914 CP39927 CP
    40941 CP41953 CP42965 CP
    43977 CP44989 CP451001 CP
    461014 CP471026 CP481038 CP
    491051 CP501064 CP

    Mega Pokémon that boost Ferroseed

    Photobomb

    A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Ferroseed's Grass and Steel-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Ferroseed.

    Grass Grass

    Steel Steel

    Pokédex informationMore information

    Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

    Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

    Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
    • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
    • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
    • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

    Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

    Catch Rates

    Ferroseed Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

    StardustCandyCandy XL
    LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Ferroseed Candy296 Ferroseed Candy XL
    LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Ferroseed Candy10 Ferroseed Candy XL
    LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Ferroseed Candy-
    LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Ferroseed Candy-
    LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Ferroseed Candy-
    LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Ferroseed Candy-
    LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Ferroseed Candy-
    LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Ferroseed Candy-
    LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Ferroseed Candy-

    Ferroseed Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Ferroseed from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Ferroseed in Pokémon GO.

    Complete Ferroseed Power Up Costs Table
    LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
    112001 Candy- 2001 Ferroseed Candy-
    1.522001 Candy- 4002 Ferroseed Candy-
    232001 Candy- 6003 Ferroseed Candy-
    2.542001 Candy- 8004 Ferroseed Candy-
    354001 Candy- 1,2005 Ferroseed Candy-
    3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Ferroseed Candy-
    474001 Candy- 2,0007 Ferroseed Candy-
    4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Ferroseed Candy-
    596001 Candy- 3,0009 Ferroseed Candy-
    5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Ferroseed Candy-
    6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Ferroseed Candy-
    6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Ferroseed Candy-
    7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Ferroseed Candy-
    7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Ferroseed Candy-
    8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Ferroseed Candy-
    8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Ferroseed Candy-
    9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Ferroseed Candy-
    9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Ferroseed Candy-
    10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Ferroseed Candy-
    10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Ferroseed Candy-
    11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Ferroseed Candy-
    11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Ferroseed Candy-
    12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Ferroseed Candy-
    12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Ferroseed Candy-
    13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Ferroseed Candy-
    13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Ferroseed Candy-
    14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Ferroseed Candy-
    14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Ferroseed Candy-
    15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Ferroseed Candy-
    15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Ferroseed Candy-
    16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Ferroseed Candy-
    16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Ferroseed Candy-
    17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Ferroseed Candy-
    17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Ferroseed Candy-
    18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Ferroseed Candy-
    18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Ferroseed Candy-
    19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Ferroseed Candy-
    19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Ferroseed Candy-
    20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Ferroseed Candy-
    20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Ferroseed Candy-
    21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Ferroseed Candy-
    21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Ferroseed Candy-
    22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Ferroseed Candy-
    22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Ferroseed Candy-
    23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Ferroseed Candy-
    23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Ferroseed Candy-
    24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Ferroseed Candy-
    24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Ferroseed Candy-
    25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Ferroseed Candy-
    25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Ferroseed Candy-
    26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Ferroseed Candy-
    26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Ferroseed Candy-
    27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Ferroseed Candy-
    27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Ferroseed Candy-
    28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Ferroseed Candy-
    28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Ferroseed Candy-
    29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Ferroseed Candy-
    29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Ferroseed Candy-
    30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Ferroseed Candy-
    30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Ferroseed Candy-
    31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Ferroseed Candy-
    31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Ferroseed Candy-
    32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Ferroseed Candy-
    32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Ferroseed Candy-
    33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Ferroseed Candy-
    33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Ferroseed Candy-
    34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Ferroseed Candy-
    34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Ferroseed Candy-
    35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Ferroseed Candy-
    35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Ferroseed Candy-
    36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Ferroseed Candy-
    36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Ferroseed Candy-
    37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Ferroseed Candy-
    37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Ferroseed Candy-
    38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Ferroseed Candy-
    38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Ferroseed Candy-
    397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Ferroseed Candy-
    39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Ferroseed Candy-
    407910,000- 10 Ferroseed Candy XL280,000304 Ferroseed Candy10 Ferroseed Candy XL
    40.58010,000- 10 Ferroseed Candy XL290,000304 Ferroseed Candy20 Ferroseed Candy XL
    418111,000- 10 Ferroseed Candy XL301,000304 Ferroseed Candy30 Ferroseed Candy XL
    41.58211,000- 10 Ferroseed Candy XL312,000304 Ferroseed Candy40 Ferroseed Candy XL
    428311,000- 12 Ferroseed Candy XL323,000304 Ferroseed Candy52 Ferroseed Candy XL
    42.58411,000- 12 Ferroseed Candy XL334,000304 Ferroseed Candy64 Ferroseed Candy XL
    438512,000- 12 Ferroseed Candy XL346,000304 Ferroseed Candy76 Ferroseed Candy XL
    43.58612,000- 12 Ferroseed Candy XL358,000304 Ferroseed Candy88 Ferroseed Candy XL
    448712,000- 15 Ferroseed Candy XL370,000304 Ferroseed Candy103 Ferroseed Candy XL
    44.58812,000- 15 Ferroseed Candy XL382,000304 Ferroseed Candy118 Ferroseed Candy XL
    458913,000- 15 Ferroseed Candy XL395,000304 Ferroseed Candy133 Ferroseed Candy XL
    45.59013,000- 15 Ferroseed Candy XL408,000304 Ferroseed Candy148 Ferroseed Candy XL
    469113,000- 17 Ferroseed Candy XL421,000304 Ferroseed Candy165 Ferroseed Candy XL
    46.59213,000- 17 Ferroseed Candy XL434,000304 Ferroseed Candy182 Ferroseed Candy XL
    479314,000- 17 Ferroseed Candy XL448,000304 Ferroseed Candy199 Ferroseed Candy XL
    47.59414,000- 17 Ferroseed Candy XL462,000304 Ferroseed Candy216 Ferroseed Candy XL
    489514,000- 20 Ferroseed Candy XL476,000304 Ferroseed Candy236 Ferroseed Candy XL
    48.59614,000- 20 Ferroseed Candy XL490,000304 Ferroseed Candy256 Ferroseed Candy XL
    499715,000- 20 Ferroseed Candy XL505,000304 Ferroseed Candy276 Ferroseed Candy XL
    49.59815,000- 20 Ferroseed Candy XL520,000304 Ferroseed Candy296 Ferroseed Candy XL

    Sprites

    Photobomb

    Regular and Shiny Ferroseed

    Ferroseed high resolution sprites

    Ferroseed Pokédex entries

    Unova

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are Ferroseed’s strengths and weaknesses?

    As a Grass and Steel-type Pokémon, Ferroseed is especially weak against Fire-type moves, and weak against Fighting-type moves.

    What are the best moves for Ferroseed in Pokémon GO?

    The best moves for Ferroseed in Pokémon GO are Metal Claw and Iron Head. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 5.361 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 68.008.

    How does Ferroseed perform in Raids?

    Ferroseed's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

    How does Ferroseed rank as a Grass-type attacker?

    Ferroseed's performance as a Grass-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

    What Mega Pokémon boost Ferroseed?

    The following Mega Pokémon boost Ferroseed: Mega Venusaur, Mega Victreebel, Mega Sceptile, Primal Groudon, Mega Abomasnow, Mega Chesnaught, Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega Skarmory, Mega Mawile, Mega Aggron, Mega Metagross, and Mega Lucario.

    What is Ferroseed’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

    Ferroseed’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 941 CP and 1064 CP at Level 50.

    Can Ferroseed be shiny in Pokémon GO?

    Ferroseed can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

    Can Ferroseed Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

    Ferroseed cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.