Shadow Ferroseed

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

Shadow Ferroseed's maximum Combat Power stat is 1064 CP, and its best Pokémon GO moves are Metal Claw and Iron Head. Shadow Ferroseed encounters are boosted during Sunny and Snow weather. Shiny Shadow Ferroseed is not yet available.

StatsStats

Max CP1064 CP
Attack82 ATK
Defense155 DEF
Stamina127 HP
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedNo

Shadow Ferroseed Type Chart

Shadow Ferroseed takes increased damage from:Shadow Ferroseed takes increased damage from:
256%
  • Fire
160%
  • Fighting
Shadow Ferroseed takes reduced damage from:Shadow Ferroseed takes reduced damage from:
63%
  • Dragon
  • Electric
  • Fairy
  • Normal
  • Poison
  • Psychic
  • Rock
  • Steel
  • Water
39%
  • Grass

Shadow Ferroseed's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid AttackerNot ranked
Gym DefenderGym DefenderNot ranked
Steel Steel-type Attacker
Metal Claw / Iron Head
F TierExternal Link#182

Regular and Shiny Shadow Ferroseed

Shadow Ferroseed's best moves and movesets

Moves
Shadow Ferroseed's best moveset is Metal Claw and Iron Head, with 6.18 DPS (damage per second) and 51.1 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Snow weather.
  • DPS6.18
  • TDO51.09
  • Weather
    • snow
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.SteelMetal Claw SteelIron Head 6.1851.19.8
      2.SteelMetal Claw SteelGyro Ball 6.0650.19.6
      3.SteelMetal Claw SteelFlash Cannon 5.7947.89.1
      4.NormalTackle SteelIron Head 5.1842.98.2
      5.NormalTackle SteelGyro Ball 5.1842.88.2
      6.NormalTackle SteelFlash Cannon 4.6438.37.3
      7.NormalTackle NormalFrustration 00-
      8.SteelMetal Claw NormalFrustration 00-
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Shadow Ferroseed's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow 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 Shadow Ferroseed has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      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 Moves

      • 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
        Energy70

        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 ↗
      • 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
        Energy60

        Effects
        Gyro Ball has no special effects.
        See Gyro Ball details page ↗
      • NormalFrustrationDamage10Energy33Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Frustration
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage10
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage10
        Energy70

        Effects
        Frustration has no special effects.
        See Frustration details page ↗

      Shadow Ferroseed in the meta

      Shadow Ferroseed in the meta

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      Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Shadow Ferroseed's has 1064 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Ferroseed obtained from Raids can be encountered from 459 CP to 537 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 574 CP to 672 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow 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 catchRaids459 CP - 537 CP
      Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
      574 CP - 672 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 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 CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Shadow 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

      Pokédex information

      Unova
      Pokédex Number#597
      Height0.6 m
      Weight18.8 kg
      RegionUnova Generation 5
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      3 Candy
      100 Stardust
      Additional Move Cost
      75 Candy
      75000 Candy

      Encounter data

      No encounter data available


      How to purify Shadow Ferroseed

      Purification cost3 Candy
      3000 Stardust
      Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
      Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

      Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Ferroseed

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

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Shadow Ferroseed in Pokémon GO is 16.74%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 37.32% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 50.38%.

      CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                -16.74%19.00%24.03%28.75%
                Curve26.76%30.10%37.32%43.79%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                -24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                - 28.09%31.56%39.02%45.67%
                Curve42.91%47.52%56.87%64.55%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                - 36.74%40.94%49.69%57.14%
                Curve54.09%59.15%68.90%76.32%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Shadow Ferroseed, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                Shadow Ferroseed high resolution sprites

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                A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Ferroseed. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                Wallpaper

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                Shadow Ferroseed Pokédex entries

                Unova
                VersionsPokédex entry
                BlackWhen threatened, it attacks by shooting a barrage of spikes, which gives it a chance to escape by rolling away.
                WhiteThey stick their spikes into cave walls and absorb the minerals they find in the rock.
                Black 2, White 2It absorbs the iron it finds in the rock while clinging to the ceiling. It shoots spikes when in danger.
                X, Omega RubyWhen threatened, it attacks by shooting a barrage of spikes, which gives it a chance to escape by rolling away.
                Y, Alpha SapphireIt absorbs the iron it finds in the rock while clinging to the ceiling. It shoots spikes when in danger.
                SwordIt defends itself by launching spikes, but its aim isn’t very good at first. Only after a lot of practice will it improve.
                ShieldMossy caves are their preferred dwellings. Enzymes contained in mosses help Ferroseed’s spikes grow big and strong.

                Frequently Asked Questions

                What are Shadow Ferroseed’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

                What are the best moves for Shadow Ferroseed in Pokémon GO?

                The best moves for Shadow Ferroseed in Pokémon GO are Metal Claw and Iron Head. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 6.18 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 51.087.

                How does Shadow Ferroseed perform in Raids?

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

                How does Shadow Ferroseed rank as a Grass-type attacker?

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

                How does Shadow Ferroseed rank as a Steel-type attacker?

                Shadow Ferroseed is an F-Tier Steel-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

                What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Ferroseed?

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

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

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

                Can Shadow Ferroseed be shiny in Pokémon GO?

                Shadow Ferroseed cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

                Can Shadow Ferroseed Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

                Shadow Ferroseed cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

                List of Shadow Ferroseed costumes

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                A list of Shadow Ferroseed costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                No costume sprites available