Damage	7
Energy	13
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 0.9s

Damage	5
Energy	13

Damage	6
Energy	5
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.2s - 0.4s

Damage	5
Energy	7

Damage	100
Energy	100
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.3s - 2.3s

Damage	100
Energy	60

Damage	90
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.1s - 2.3s

Damage	90
Energy	50

Damage	20
Energy	50
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	2.1s - 2.8s

Damage	20
Energy	45

Damage	50
Energy	33
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.9s - 2.3s

Damage	35
Energy	35

Damage	100
Energy	100
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.4s - 2.3s

Damage	110
Energy	65

Ferrothorn

Ferrothorn is a Grass- and Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Ferrothorn has a maximum CP of 2,624. It is weak to Fire and Fighting-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Ferrothorn is Bullet Seed and Power Whip.

Ferrothorn Stats and Max CP

158 ATK

223 DEF

179 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

2624 CP

Lvl 40

2321 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

1658 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

1326 CP

Lvl 15 Research

995 CP

Ferrothorn's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Gym Defender

Grass-type

Steel-type

Great League

Ultra League

Ferrothorn Type Chart

Ferrothorn takes increased damage from:

Fire256.0%

Fighting160.0%

Ferrothorn takes reduced damage from:

Grass39.1%

Dragon62.5%

Electric62.5%

Fairy62.5%

Normal62.5%

Poison62.5%

Psychic62.5%

Rock62.5%

Steel62.5%

Water62.5%

Ferrothorn best moveset

Bullet Seed + Power Whip

Bullet Seed

Power Whip

The best Grass-type moveset for Ferrothorn is Bullet Seed and Power Whip (9.67 DPS, 235.2 TDO). In raids, Ferrothorn ranks #130 among Grass-type attackers (D Tier).

10 of 10 matches

Data table

1.	Metal Claw	Power Whip	9.81	10.79	262.6
2.	Bullet Seed	Power Whip	8.78	9.67	235.2
3.	Metal Claw	Flash Cannon	8.46	9.32	226.6
4.	Metal Claw	Thunder	7.89	8.68	211.2
5.	Metal Claw	Mirror Shot	7.56	8.32	202.5
6.	Bullet Seed	Flash Cannon	6.82	7.51	182.8
7.	Bullet Seed	Mirror Shot	6.49	7.14	173.8
8.	Metal Claw	Acid Spray	6.19	6.81	165.8

Rows per page1–8 of 10

Fast Attacks

Bullet Seed7131.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 7
Energy 13
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.8s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 5
Energy 13

Effects
Bullet Seed has no special effects.
See Bullet Seed details page ↗
Metal Claw650.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Rock160%
Ice160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 6
Energy 5
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.2s - 0.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 5
Energy 7

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

Damage	7
Energy	13
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 0.9s

Damage	5
Energy	13

Damage	6
Energy	5
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.2s - 0.4s

Damage	5
Energy	7

Charged Attacks

Thunder1001002.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Ground39.1%
Grass62.5%
Electric62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 100
Energy 100
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.3s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 100
Energy 60

Effects
Thunder has no special effects.
See Thunder details page ↗
Power Whip90502.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 90
Energy 50
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.1s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 50

Effects
Power Whip has no special effects.
See Power Whip details page ↗
Acid Spray20503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Poison62.5%
Ground62.5%
Rock62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 20
Energy 50
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 2.1s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 20
Energy 45

Effects
Special
Acid Spray has a 100.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 33.3%
See Acid Spray details page ↗
Mirror Shot50332.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Rock160%
Ice160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 50
Energy 33
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.9s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 35
Energy 35

Effects
Special
Mirror Shot has a 30.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
See Mirror Shot details page ↗
Flash Cannon1001002.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Rock160%
Ice160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 100
Energy 100
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.4s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 110
Energy 65

Effects
Flash Cannon has no special effects.
See Flash Cannon details page ↗

Damage	100
Energy	100
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.3s - 2.3s

Damage	100
Energy	60

Damage	90
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.1s - 2.3s

Damage	90
Energy	50

Damage	20
Energy	50
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	2.1s - 2.8s

Damage	20
Energy	45

Damage	50
Energy	33
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.9s - 2.3s

Damage	35
Energy	35

Damage	100
Energy	100
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.4s - 2.3s

Damage	110
Energy	65

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Ferrothorn can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Ferrothorn can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Ferrothorn CP Chart

At Level 50, Ferrothorn maxes out at 2,624 CP. Raid catches are 1,258 to 1,326 CP, or 1,572 to 1,658 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 943 to 995 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	2624 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	943 CP - 995 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	1258 CP - 1326 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	1258 CP - 1326 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	1572 CP - 1658 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Ferrothorn’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	32 CP	2	102 CP	3	173 CP
4	243 CP	5	313 CP	6	383 CP
7	453 CP	8	523 CP	9	593 CP
10	663 CP	11	729 CP	12	796 CP
13	862 CP	14	928 CP	15	995 CP
16	1061 CP	17	1127 CP	18	1194 CP
19	1260 CP	20	1326 CP	21	1393 CP
22	1459 CP	23	1525 CP	24	1592 CP
25	1658 CP	26	1724 CP	27	1791 CP
28	1857 CP	29	1923 CP	30	1990 CP
31	2023 CP	32	2056 CP	33	2089 CP
34	2122 CP	35	2155 CP	36	2189 CP
37	2222 CP	38	2255 CP	39	2288 CP
40	2321 CP	41	2351 CP	42	2380 CP
43	2410 CP	44	2440 CP	45	2470 CP
46	2501 CP	47	2531 CP	48	2562 CP
49	2593 CP	50	2624 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with 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, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Ferrothorn

Mega Pokémon that boost Ferrothorn’s Grass and Steel-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Ferrothorn.

Grass

Steel

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

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.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#598
Height	1 m
Weight	110 kg
Region	Generation 5
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	3 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	5 300
Additional Move Cost	75 75000

Family and Evolution

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Ferroseed	50 Candy	Ferrothorn

Ferroseed evolves into Ferrothorn which costs 50 Candy.

Ferrothorn family

Ferrothorn’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.49 m	0.5 m	1 m	1.5 m	2 m

Size bounds

Ferrothorn's height ranges from 0.49 m to 2 m, with the average being 1 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.49 m1′07″	0.5 m1′08″
XS	0.5 m1′08″	0.75 m2′06″
M	0.75 m2′06″	1.25 m4′01″
XL	1.25 m4′01″	1.5 m4′11″
XXL	1.5 m4′11″	2 m6′07″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 10s
Jump Time: 1.1s
Attack Probability: 10%
Attack Timer: 29s
Dodge Probability: 15%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

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	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Ferrothorn from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy and 296 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Ferrothorn

Ferrothorn high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Ferrothorn. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

Artwork and Wallpaper

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

Ferrothorn Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Black	It fights by swinging around its three spiky feelers. A hit from these steel spikes can reduce a boulder to rubble.
White	They attach themselves to cave ceilings, firing steel spikes at targets passing beneath them.
Black 2, White 2	By swinging around its three spiky feelers and shooting spikes, it can obliterate an opponent.
X, Omega Ruby	By swinging around its three spiky feelers and shooting spikes, it can obliterate an opponent.
Y, Alpha Sapphire	They attach themselves to cave ceilings, firing steel spikes at targets passing beneath them.
Sword	This Pokémon scrapes its spikes across rocks, and then uses the tips of its feelers to absorb the nutrients it finds within the stone.
Shield	Its spikes are harder than steel. This Pokémon crawls across rock walls by stabbing the spikes on its feelers into the stone.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Ferrothorn in Pokémon GO?

Ferrothorn’s best moves are Bullet Seed and Power Whip, for 9.67 DPS and 235.2 TDO.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Ferrothorn’s strengths and weaknesses?

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.

How does Ferrothorn perform in Raids?

Ferrothorn ranks #130 among Grass-type attackers (D Tier).

Ferrothorn ranks #120 among Steel-type attackers (E Tier).

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

Ferrothorn tops out at 2,321 CP at Level 40 and 2,624 CP at Level 50.

Can Ferrothorn be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Ferrothorn can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Ferrothorn Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Ferrothorn cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Ferrothorn?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Ferrothorn: 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.