As a Grass/Steel type, Ferroseed has 2 weaknesses, 9 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 2 other Pokémon share the Grass/Steel typing.

Base stats

HP: 44
Attack: 50
Defense: 91
Sp. Atk: 24
Sp. Def: 86
Speed: 10
Total: 305

Ferroseed has a base stat total of 305, higher than 15% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (91). With Attack (50) well above Sp. Atk (24), it works best as a physical attacker. At 10 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 44 HP, 91 Defense and 86 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.

Ferroseed's only ability is Iron Barbs.

How to beat Ferroseed

The best way to beat Ferroseed is with Fire moves, which deal 4× damage. Fighting moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Poison moves have no effect on it and Normal, Rock, Steel, Water, Grass, Electric, Psychic, Dragon and Fairy moves are resisted.

Good counters: Heatran hits for 4× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Grass and Steel moves. Ho-Oh hits for 4× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Grass and Steel moves. Reshiram hits for 4× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Grass and Steel moves.

Evolution

Ferroseed is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Ferroseed → Ferrothorn) and evolves into Ferrothorn.

Best counters to Ferroseed

Other Grass/Steel Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Ferroseed weak to?

As a Grass/Steel type, Ferroseed takes super-effective damage from Fire (4×) and Fighting moves.

What is Ferroseed resistant to?

Ferroseed resists Normal, Rock, Steel, Water, Electric, Psychic, Dragon, Fairy and Grass (¼×) moves. It is immune to Poison.

What are the best counters to Ferroseed?

Strong type-based picks include Heatran, Ho-Oh and Reshiram, which hit Ferroseed with super-effective attacks.