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.
Ferroseed is a Grass and Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 941 CP and is weak to Fire and Fighting-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Metal Claw / Iron Head. It is boosted by Sunny and Snow weather. Its shiny form is available.
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Ferroseed takes increased damage from:
Fire256.0%
Fighting160.0%
Ferroseed takes reduced damage from:
Grass39.1%
Dragon62.5%
Electric62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Normal62.5%
Poison62.5%
Psychic62.5%
Rock62.5%
Steel62.5%
Water62.5%
| 1. | Metal Claw | Iron Head | 4.48 | 5.36 | 68.0 |
| 2. | Metal Claw | Flash Cannon | 4.38 | 5.24 | 66.5 |
| 3. | Metal Claw | Gyro Ball | 4.36 | 5.21 | 66.1 |
| 4. |  Tackle | Iron Head | 3.87 | 4.63 | 58.7 |
| 5. | Tackle | Gyro Ball | 3.84 | 4.60 | 58.3 |
| 6. | Tackle | Flash Cannon | 3.67 | 4.39 | 55.6 |
Tackle
5
5
0.5s
| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 5 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 3 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 3 |
Metal Claw650.5s| Damage | 6 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 5 |
| Weather boost |
|
| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.2s - 0.4s |
| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 7 |
Gyro Ball85503.5s| Damage | 85 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
|
| Duration | 3.5s |
| Damage window | 3.2s - 3.5s |
| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
Flash Cannon1001002.5s| Damage | 100 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
|
| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.4s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 110 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 65 |
Iron Head60502.0s| Damage | 60 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
|
| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.4s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 85 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
The following chart shows Ferroseed's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged 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 Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged 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 reaches a maximum of 941 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 493–537 CP, rising to 617–672 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 370–403 CP.
 Max CP | 941 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 370 CP - 403 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 493 CP - 537 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 493 CP - 537 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 617 CP - 672 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Ferroseed Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 CP | 2 | 41 CP | 3 | 70 CP |
| 4 | 98 CP | 5 | 126 CP | 6 | 155 CP |
| 7 | 183 CP | 8 | 212 CP | 9 | 240 CP |
| 10 | 269 CP | 11 | 295 CP | 12 | 322 CP |
| 13 | 349 CP | 14 | 376 CP | 15 | 403 CP |
| 16 | 430 CP | 17 | 457 CP | 18 | 484 CP |
| 19 | 510 CP | 20 | 537 CP | 21 | 564 CP |
| 22 | 591 CP | 23 | 618 CP | 24 | 645 CP |
| 25 | 672 CP | 26 | 699 CP | 27 | 726 CP |
| 28 | 753 CP | 29 | 779 CP | 30 | 806 CP |
| 31 | 820 CP | 32 | 833 CP | 33 | 847 CP |
| 34 | 860 CP | 35 | 874 CP | 36 | 887 CP |
| 37 | 900 CP | 38 | 914 CP | 39 | 927 CP |
| 40 | 941 CP | 41 | 953 CP | 42 | 965 CP |
| 43 | 977 CP | 44 | 989 CP | 45 | 1001 CP |
| 46 | 1014 CP | 47 | 1026 CP | 48 | 1038 CP |
| 49 | 1051 CP | 50 | 1064 CP |
More information
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Ferroseed's Grass and Steel-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Ferroseed.
Grass SteelMega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega 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 Bonus –While 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
| Pokédex Number | #597 |
|---|---|
| Height | 0.6 m |
| Weight | 18.8 kg |
| Region | Generation 5 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  3 100 |
| Additional Move Cost | 7575000 |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Ferroseed |
|  Ferrothorn |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Ferroseed in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Ferroseed
Ferrothorn
Shadow Ferroseed
Shadow FerrothornFerroseed'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.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | |  | | |
| 0.29 m | 0.3 m | 0.6 m | 0.9 m | 1.2 m |
This table shows the size bounds of Ferroseed in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.294 m | 0.3 m |
| 0′12″ | 0′12″ | |
| XS | 0.3 m | 0.6 m |
| 0′12″ | 1′12″ | |
| M | 0.45 m | 0.75 m |
| 1′06″ | 2′06″ | |
| XL | 0.75 m | 0.9 m |
| 2′06″ | 2′11″ | |
| XXL | 0.9 m | 1.2 m |
| 2′11″ | 3′11″ |
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 10s |
| Jump Time | 1s |
| Attack Probability | 10.0% |
| Attack Timer | 29s |
| Dodge Probability | 15.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
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.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Ferroseed. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Black | When threatened, it attacks by shooting a barrage of spikes, which gives it a chance to escape by rolling away. |
| White | They stick their spikes into cave walls and absorb the minerals they find in the rock. |
| Black 2, White 2 | It absorbs the iron it finds in the rock while clinging to the ceiling. It shoots spikes when in danger. |
| X, Omega Ruby | When threatened, it attacks by shooting a barrage of spikes, which gives it a chance to escape by rolling away. |
| Y, Alpha Sapphire | It absorbs the iron it finds in the rock while clinging to the ceiling. It shoots spikes when in danger. |
| Sword | It defends itself by launching spikes, but its aim isn’t very good at first. Only after a lot of practice will it improve. |
| Shield | Mossy caves are their preferred dwellings. Enzymes contained in mosses help Ferroseed’s spikes grow big and strong. |
The best moves for Ferroseed in Pokémon GO are Metal Claw and Iron Head. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 5.36 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 68.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Grass and Steel-type Pokémon are weak to Fire and Fighting-type moves. They take reduced damage from Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel, Water, and Grass-type moves.
Ferroseed’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 941 CP and 1,064 CP at Level 50.
Ferroseed can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Ferroseed cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
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.
Regular Ferroseed
Shiny Ferroseed
