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{{Unknown Pokémon}}
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jname=テッシード |
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tmname=Tesshido |
{{Pokémon Infobox
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|name=Ferroseed
art=BW |
|jname=テッシード
pron=<sc>''{{{pron|tes-shi-do}}}''</sc>  |
|jtranslit=Tesshīdo
species=<!--とげのみ-->Thorny Leech |
|tmname=Tesseed
typen=2 |
|category=Thorn Seed
type1=Grass |
|typebox=1
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|type1=Grass
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|type2=Steel
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|ability1=Iron Barbs
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|egggroupn=2
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|egggroup1=Grass
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|pokefordex=ferroseed
([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''テッシード''' ''Tesshido'') is a dual-type {{2t|Grass|Steel}} Pokémon introduced in [[Generation V]].
|generation=5
|friendship=70
}}
'''Ferroseed''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''テッシード''' ''Tesseed'') is a dual-type {{2t|Grass|Steel}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation V]].


It evolves into {{p|Nattorei}} starting at level 40.
It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Ferrothorn}} starting at [[level]] 40.


==Biology==
==Biology==
===Physiology===
Ferroseed is a cave-dwelling {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} resembling a {{wp|durian}}. It has many green thorns around its body that are used for protection. It has a metallic body with black stripes and polygonal spots, along with small yellow eyes with black pupils.  
Tesshido is similar in appearance to a {{wp|durian}}. Both are spherical "plants" that have many thorns around their bodies that are used for protection. Tesshido have metallic bodies with band-like stripes and green thorns. They also have two small yellow eyes with black pupils.


====Gender differences====
Ferroseed prefer living in mossy caves. It can stick its spikes into cave walls to absorb the minerals from the rocks. If threatened, it can shoot a barrage of spikes so it can escape by rolling away. Ferroseed's aim at throwing spikes will not be good at first, requiring practice to improve it. As seen in the [[BW081|anime]], Ferroseed can absorb nutrients from rocks and use them to grow moss for oxygen; different rocks create different types of moss with a variety of effects. Notably, its spikes can grow big and strong from consuming the moss. Absorbing nutrients from rocks that come from [[Chargestone Cave]] yields disastrous results.
None.


===Special abilities===
===Evolution===
It uses moves to increase its defenses, such as {{m|Curse}} and {{m|Iron Defense}}, as well as supporting moves such as {{m|Ingrain}}, {{m|Leech Seed}}, {{m|Spikes}}, and {{m|Stealth Rock}}. Its spherical shape allows it to execute moves such as {{m|Gyro Ball}} and {{m|Rollout}}, and it can also use {{m|Explosion}}.
Ferroseed evolves into {{p|Ferrothorn}}.


===Behavior===
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]].)
 
{{evobox-2
===Habitat===
|type1=Grass
Tesshido live in caves.
|type2=Steel
 
|no1=0597
===Diet===
|name1=Ferroseed
{{main|Pokémon food}}
|type1-1=Grass
Tesshido apparently eat minerals.
|type2-1=Steel
|evo1=
|no2=0598
|name2=Ferrothorn
|type1-2=Grass
|type2-2=Steel}}


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
 
[[File:Ferroseed anime.png|thumb|250px|Ferroseed in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
===Major appearances===
===Major appearances===
Ferroseed debuted in ''[[BW081|Crisis at Ferroseed Research!]]'', where [[Professor Malveaux]] was conducting research on them using electric stones from [[Chargestone Cave]]. However, the experiment went out of control, resulting in moss spreading around the [[Ferroseed Research Institute]].


===Minor appearances===
===Minor appearances===
In ''[[JN044|Sword and Shield: "From Here to Eternatus!"]]'', one of the {{tc|Macro Cosmos's|Macro Cosmos employees}} used a Ferroseed to confront [[Sonia]], only for [[Raihan]] to appear and defeat it with his {{p|Duraludon}} in [[JN045|the next episode]].
A Trainer's Ferroseed appeared in [[HZ039]].
===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW081|Ferroseed|Ash's Pokédex|Ferroseed, the Thorn Seed Pokémon. Ferroseed absorb minerals from rock by penetrating the walls of caves using their spikes.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Chargestone Cave Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Ferroseed in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
Ferroseed was first seen being released by its Trainer after [[Ghetsis]]'s speech in [[Accumula Town]] in ''[[PS466|An Odd Speech]]''.
A Ferroseed appeared in ''[[PS493|Underground Showdown]]''.
A Ferroseed appeared in a fantasy in ''[[PS507|A Misunderstanding]]''.
{{-}}


==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
{{main|Tesshido (TCG)}}
{{main|Ferroseed (TCG)}}


==Game data==
==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
{{Dex/Header|type=Grass|type2=Steel}}
|type=Grass
{{Dex/NA|gen=V}}
|type2=Steel
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=103|label1={{gameIcon|Bl}}{{gameIcon|W}}:|reg2=Unova|num2=175|label2={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
|gen=5
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Black|t=FFF|entry=When threatened, it attacks by shooting a barrage of spikes, which gives it a chance to escape by rolling away.}}
|blackdex={{tt|危険を察知するとトゲをいっせいに発射して反撃。そのすきに転がして逃げる。| When it sense danger it counter-attacks by shooting out its spikes all at once. In that opening it then rolls and runs away.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=White|entry=They stick their spikes into cave walls and absorb the minerals they find in the rock.}}
 
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It absorbs the iron it finds in the rock while clinging to the ceiling. It shoots spikes when in danger.}}
|whitedex={{tt|ほらあなの かべに トゲを つきさし はりつく。いわに ふくまれる こうぶつを きゅうしゅうする。|It stabs its spikes into cave walls to cling to them. It absorbs the minerals in rocks.}}
|}
}}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=069|label1=Coastal|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=When threatened, it attacks by shooting a barrage of spikes, which gives it a chance to escape by rolling away.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=It absorbs the iron it finds in the rock while clinging to the ceiling. It shoots spikes when in danger.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=When threatened, it attacks by shooting a barrage of spikes, which gives it a chance to escape by rolling away.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=It absorbs the iron it finds in the rock while clinging to the ceiling. It shoots spikes when in danger.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=189|reg2=Galar|num2=179|label2=Crown Tundra|reg3=Sinnoh|reg4=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=It defends itself by launching spikes, but its aim isn't very good at first. Only after a lot of practice will it improve.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=Mossy caves are their preferred dwellings. Enzymes contained in mosses help Ferroseed's spikes grow big and strong.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}


===Game locations===
===Game locations===
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====In side games====
====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Grass|type2=Steel}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=PokéPark 2|link=PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond|color={{grass color}}|area=[[Crag Area]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Toy Collection#A Very Chaotic Battle!|Toy Collection: A Very Chaotic Battle!]], [[Chill Battle#Unidentified Flying Objects|Chill Battle: Unidentified Flying Objects]]}}
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{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Graucus Hall|Graucus Hall: Stage 456]]}}
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====In events====
=====[[Wild Area News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Grass|type2=Steel|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17, 30|September 1 to 30, 2020|link=Wild Area News#September 1 to 30, 2020}}
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===Held items===
===Held items===
{{HeldItems
{{HeldItems/header|type=Grass|type2=Steel}}
|type=grass|type2=steel
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black|White|tcolor1=fff|Pokémon Black and White Versions}}
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{{HeldItems/Items1|Sticky Barb|5|rows=4}}
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{{HeldItems/Games2|Black 2|White 2|tcolor1=fff|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|X|Y|tcolor1=FFF|Pokémon X and Y}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sword|Shield|Pokémon Sword and Shield}}
|}


===Stats===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
{{BaseStats
type=Grass|
|type=Grass
type2=Steel|
|type2=Steel
HP=44|
|HP=44
Attack=50|
|Attack=50
Defense=91|
|Defense=91
SpAtk=24|
|SpAtk=24
SpDef=86|
|SpDef=86
Speed=10}}
|Speed=10}}


===Type effectiveness===
===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
{{TypeEffectiveness
type1=Grass|
|type1=Grass
type2=Steel|
|type2=Steel
Normal= 50 |
|Normal=50
Fighting= 200 |
|Fighting=200
Flying= 100 |
|Flying=100
Poison= 0 |
|Poison=0
Ground= 100 |
|Ground=100
Rock= 50 |
|Rock=50
Bug= 100 |
|Bug=100
Ghost= 50 |
|Ghost=100
Steel= 50 |
|Steel=50
|Fire=400
|Water=50
|Grass=25
|Electric=50
|Psychic=50
|Ice=100
|Dragon=50
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|steel=yes
|newpoison=2
|gen5dark=yes
|gen5ghost=yes
|olddark=½
|oldghost2=½}}


Fire= 400 |
===Learnset===
Water= 50 |
Ferroseed is available in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}.
Grass= 25 |
Electric= 50 |
Psychic= 50 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 50 |
Dark= 50
}}


===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Tesshido|Grass|Steel|5|5}}
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Ferroseed|Grass|Steel|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Harden|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Harden|Normal|Status|||30}}
{{learnlist/level5|6|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|5|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|9|Curse|Ghost|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|10|Pin Missile|Bug|Physical|25|95|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|14|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|15|Ingrain|Grass|Status|||20}}
{{learnlist/level5|18|Pin Missile|Bug|Physical|14|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|20|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|21|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|&mdash;|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|25|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|26|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|30|Self-Destruct|Normal|Physical|200|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|30|Mirror Shot|Steel|Special|65|85|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|35|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|||15}}
{{learnlist/level5|35|Ingrain|Grass|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|41|Curse|Ghost|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/level5|38|Selfdestruct|Normal|Physical|200|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level8|45|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical||100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|43|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|50|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|47|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Ferroseed|Grass|Steel|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|52|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|55|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Tesshido|Grass|Steel|5|5}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Tesshido|Grass|Steel|5|5}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Ferroseed|Grass|Steel|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM07|Pin Missile|Bug|Physical|25|95|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM14|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status||90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM20|Self-Destruct|Normal|Physical|200|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM22|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM28|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM31|Attract|Normal|Status||100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM42|Revenge|Fighting|Physical|60|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM50|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM53|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM57|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM64|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM58|Assurance|Dark|Physical|60|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM69|Rock Polish|Rock|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR08|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR23|Spikes|Ground|Status|||20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM74|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|&mdash;|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM84|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR46|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|||15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR52|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical||100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM91|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR57|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR59|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Tesshido|Grass|Steel|5|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR65|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR70|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR74|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR76|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Ferroseed|Grass|Steel|5}}


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Tesshido|grass|steel|5|5}}
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Ferroseed|Grass|Steel|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|102|Exeggcute}}{{MSP|187|Hoppip}}{{MSP|188|Skiploom}}{{MSP|189|Jumpluff}}{{MSP|192|Sunflora}}|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30|Cool|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|568|Trubbish}}{{MSP/8c|569|Garbodor}}{{MSP/8c|841|Flapple}}|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|476|Probopass}}|Gravity|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|Beauty|2}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|874|Stonjourner}}|Gravity|Psychic|Status|||5}}
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{{learnlist/breedf|Tesshido|grass|steel|5|5}}


====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Tesshido|grass|steel|5|5}}
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Ferroseed|Grass|Steel|5}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|95|5||'''|yes|no}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Tesshido|grass|steel|5|5}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Steel Roller|Steel|Physical|130|100|5||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Ferroseed|Grass|Steel|5}}


====Special moves====
====By [[transfer]] from another generation====
 
{{learnlist/prevgenh/8|Ferroseed|Grass|Steel|5}}
===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ferroseed|5|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ferroseed|5|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ferroseed|5|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5|V=yes<!--tutor-->|VI=yes<!--tutor-->|VII=yes<!--tutor-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ferroseed|5|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ferroseed|5|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ferroseed|5|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ferroseed|5|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ferroseed|5|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|—|—|10|V=yes<!--tutor-->|VI=yes<!--tutor-->|VII=yes<!--tutor-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ferroseed|5|Mirror Shot|Steel|Special|65|85|10||'''|V=yes<!--level-->|VI=yes<!--level-->|VII=yes<!--level-->|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ferroseed|5|Nature Power|Normal|Status|—|—|20|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ferroseed|5|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ferroseed|5|Rock Climb|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|V=yes<!--breed-->|VI=yes<!--breed-->|VII=yes<!--breed-->|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ferroseed|5|Rock Polish|Rock|Status|—|—|20|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ferroseed|5|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM,TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ferroseed|5|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20|V=yes<!--level-->|VI=yes<!--level-->|VII=yes<!--level-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ferroseed|5|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|VI=yes<!--TM-->|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ferroseed|5|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ferroseed|5|Worry Seed|Grass|Status|—|100|10|V=yes<!--breed,tutor-->|VI=yes<!--breed,tutor-->|VII=yes<!--breed,tutor-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgenf/8|Ferroseed|Grass|Steel|5}}


===Side game data===
===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Grass|type2=Steel}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Grass
|att=1
|def=3
|speed=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=597
|walk=1.67
|hp=46
|attack=68
|defense=57
|speed=40
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=597
|pad=Ferroseed are rough and curious, but they are surprisingly cool. They can't go back to the place where they were without help.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=597
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=597|num=627
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Barrier Bash
|skilldesc=Removes one barrier-type disruption without fail.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=597
|hatch=10 km
|buddy=3
|candy=Ferroseed
|evocandy=50
|stamina=127
|attack=82
|defense=155
|fast={{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Metal Claw}}
|special={{m|Gyro Ball}}, {{m|Flash Cannon}}, {{m|Iron Head}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}


===Evolution===
===Evolution data===
{{evobox
{{evobox-2
|family=Normal
|type1=Grass
|sprite1=597
|type2=Steel
|name1=Tesshido
|no1=0597
|name1=Ferroseed
|type1-1=Grass
|type1-1=Grass
|type2-1=Steel
|type2-1=Steel
|evotype1=Level
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 40}}
|level1=40
|no2=0598
|sprite2=598
|name2=Ferrothorn
|name2=Nattorei
|type1-2=Grass
|type1-2=Grass
|type2-2=Steel
|type2-2=Steel}}
}}


===Sprites===
===Sprites===
{{Sprite |
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Grass|type2=Steel}}
type=grass |
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=V}}
type2=steel |
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=597}}
gen=5 |
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=597|crop=65}}
gender=none |
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=597|crop=66}}
name=Tesshido |
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=597|crop=102}}
ndex=597
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0597}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|597|Ferroseed}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* No other Pokémon have the same [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|type combination]] as Tesshido and its {{p|Nattorei|evolved form}}.
* No other {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} have the same [[Egg Group]] combination as Ferroseed and its evolved form.
* No other Pokémon has the same [[egg group]] combination as Tesshido and its {{p|Nattorei|evolved form}}.
** Ferroseed and its evolution are the only Steel-type Pokémon in the {{egg3|Grass}}.
* Tesshido is both the slowest {{type|Grass}} Pokémon and the slowest {{type|Steel}} Pokémon.
* Ferroseed has the lowest base {{stat|Speed}} stat of all {{type|Steel}} Pokémon.
* Despite being Grass-type, it cannot learn any damaging Grass-type moves by level up.
** It also ties with {{p|Gossifleur}} for the lowest base {{stat|Speed}} stat of all {{t|Grass}}-type Pokémon.
* Tesshido can learn {{m|Metal Claw}} and {{m|Hone Claws}} despite having no visible hands.
** It also has the lowest base {{stat|Special Attack}} stat of all Grass-type Pokémon.
** Ironically, Tesshido cannot learn {{m|Rapid Spin}}, despite its battle animation showing it constantly spinning.
* From [[Generation VI]] onward, Ferroseed's Hidden Ability is the same as its first [[Ability]], {{a|Iron Barbs}}, unlike its evolved form, which has a different Hidden Ability, {{a|Anticipation}}. A Ferroseed with Iron Barbs as its Hidden Ability can evolve into an Anticipation Ferrothorn and can be [[Pokémon breeding|bred]] to produce more Ferroseed with Iron Barbs as their Hidden Ability.
* According to [[Ken Sugimori]], {{p|Foongus}}, {{p|Amoonguss}}, Ferroseed, and {{p|Ferrothorn}} were all designed by the same designer.<ref name=ND205>''Nintendo Dream'' Vol. 205, May 2011 ([https://web.archive.org/web/20110402003550/http://shellspider.blog101.fc2.com/blog-entry-562.html Shellspider's blog (Japanese)], [http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream/ Translation by Dr. Lava])</ref>


===Origin===
===Origin===
Tesshido may be based on {{wp|durian}}s or conkers, seeds from {{wp|Aesculus hippocastanum|horse-chestnut trees}}, both of which are known for their tough skin and thorns. It may also be based on a {{wp|mace (club)|mace}} or {{wp|flail (weapon)|flail}}.
Ferroseed is based on certain plants whose seeds stick to clothing,<ref name=ND205/> such as {{wp|Xanthium|cockleburs}}, {{wp|Arctium|burdocks}}, or {{wp|Galium aparine|cleavers}}. It may also be based on {{wp|durian}}s, conkers (seeds from {{wp|Aesculus hippocastanum|horse-chestnut trees}}), or {{wp|datura}} fruits, all of which are known for their tough skin and thorns. It may also be based on a {{wp|mace (bludgeon)|mace}} or {{wp|flail (weapon)|flail}}.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Its name is likely a combination of ''tetsu'', iron, and シード ''shīdo'', seed.
Ferroseed may be a combination of ''ferrous'' (containing iron) and ''seed''.


<!--==In other languages==
Tesseed may be a combination of 鉄 ''tetsu'' (iron) and ''seed''.
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]:
 
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]:
==In other languages==
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]:
{{Other languages|type=Grass|type2=Steel
|ja=テッシード ''Tesseed''|jameaning=From {{tt|鉄 ''tetsu''|iron}} and ''seed''
|fr=Grindur|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|grain|seed}}'' and ''{{tt|dur|hard}}''
|es=Ferroseed|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Kastadur|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Kastanie|chestnut}}'' and ''{{tt|durus|Latin for 'hard'}}''
|it=Ferroseed|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=철시드 ''Cheolseed''|komeaning=From {{tt|철 (鐵) ''cheol''|iron}} and ''seed''
|zh_cmn=種子鐵球 / 种子铁球 ''Zhǒngzǐtiěqiú''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|種子 / 种子 ''zhǒngzǐ''|seed}} and {{tt|鐵球 / 铁球 ''tiěqiú''|iron ball}}
|zh_yue=種子鐵球 ''Júngjítitkàuh''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|種子 ''júngjí''|seed}} and {{tt|鐵球 ''titkàuh''|iron ball}}
|hi=लौसीडो ''Lauseedo''|himeaning=From {{tt|लोहा ''lohā''|iron}} and ''seed''
|ru=Ферросид ''Ferrosid''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=เทสซีด ''Thetsit''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
<br clear="left">
 
==References==
<references/>


==External links==
==External links==


==Notes==
{{-}}
<references />-->
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Grass|type2=Steel}}
{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Galvantula | next=Nattorei| prevnum=596| nextnum=598| type=Grass|type2=Steel }}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Grass|prevnum=0596|prev=Galvantula|nextnum=0598|next=Ferrothorn}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}


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[[de:Kastadur]]
[[pl:Tesshido]]
[[es:Ferroseed]]
[[pt:Tesshido (pokémon)]]-->
[[fr:Grindur]]
 
[[it:Ferroseed]]
[[de:Tesshīdo]]
[[fr:Tesshido]]
[[ja:テッシード]]
[[ja:テッシード]]
[[zh:种子铁球]]

Latest revision as of 01:07, 24 March 2024

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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Pokémon
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Ferroseed
Thorn Seed Pokémon
テッシード
Tesseed
#0597
Ferroseed



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Grass Steel
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Ability
Iron Barbs Cacophony
Cacophony
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
255 (43.9%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Grass and Mineral
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
2'00" 0.6 m
Ferroseed
0'0" 0 m
{{{form2}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form3}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form4}}}
Weight
41.4 lbs. 18.8 kg
Ferroseed
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form2}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form3}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form4}}}
Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
Unknown
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
61
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 1
Ferroseed
0
HP
0
Atk
1
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body01.png
Footprint
F0597.png F000.png
{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
Gray
Base friendship
70
External Links

Ferroseed (Japanese: テッシード Tesseed) is a dual-type Grass/Steel Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

It evolves into Ferrothorn starting at level 40.

Biology

Ferroseed is a cave-dwelling Pokémon resembling a durian. It has many green thorns around its body that are used for protection. It has a metallic body with black stripes and polygonal spots, along with small yellow eyes with black pupils.

Ferroseed prefer living in mossy caves. It can stick its spikes into cave walls to absorb the minerals from the rocks. If threatened, it can shoot a barrage of spikes so it can escape by rolling away. Ferroseed's aim at throwing spikes will not be good at first, requiring practice to improve it. As seen in the anime, Ferroseed can absorb nutrients from rocks and use them to grow moss for oxygen; different rocks create different types of moss with a variety of effects. Notably, its spikes can grow big and strong from consuming the moss. Absorbing nutrients from rocks that come from Chargestone Cave yields disastrous results.

Evolution

Ferroseed evolves into Ferrothorn.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

0597Ferroseed.png
Unevolved
Ferroseed
 Grass  Steel 

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First evolution
Ferrothorn
 Grass  Steel 


In the anime

Ferroseed in the anime

Major appearances

Ferroseed debuted in Crisis at Ferroseed Research!, where Professor Malveaux was conducting research on them using electric stones from Chargestone Cave. However, the experiment went out of control, resulting in moss spreading around the Ferroseed Research Institute.

Minor appearances

In Sword and Shield: "From Here to Eternatus!", one of the Macro Cosmos employees used a Ferroseed to confront Sonia, only for Raihan to appear and defeat it with his Duraludon in the next episode.

A Trainer's Ferroseed appeared in HZ039.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
BW081 Ferroseed Ash's Pokédex Ferroseed, the Thorn Seed Pokémon. Ferroseed absorb minerals from rock by penetrating the walls of caves using their spikes.

In the manga

Ferroseed in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Ferroseed was first seen being released by its Trainer after Ghetsis's speech in Accumula Town in An Odd Speech.

A Ferroseed appeared in Underground Showdown.

A Ferroseed appeared in a fantasy in A Misunderstanding.

In the TCG

Main article: Ferroseed (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova
 B  W : #103
Unova
 B2  W2 : #175
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 It absorbs the iron it finds in the rock while clinging to the ceiling. It shoots spikes when in danger.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Coastal #069
Hoenn
#—
X When threatened, it attacks by shooting a barrage of spikes, which gives it a chance to escape by rolling away.
Y It absorbs the iron it finds in the rock while clinging to the ceiling. It shoots spikes when in danger.
Omega Ruby When threatened, it attacks by shooting a barrage of spikes, which gives it a chance to escape by rolling away.
Alpha Sapphire It absorbs the iron it finds in the rock while clinging to the ceiling. It shoots spikes when in danger.
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
#189
Galar
Crown Tundra #179
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus.
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.
Generation IX Paldea
#—
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black White
Chargestone Cave
Black 2 White 2
Chargestone Cave
Chargestone Cave (N's Pokémon)
Generation VI
X Y
Reflection Cave, Glittering Cave, Friend Safari (Steel)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Pokémon Bank
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Pokémon Bank
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Route 4, Bridge Field, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness
Bridge Field, Dappled Grove, Dusty Bowl, Giant's Mirror, Giant's Seat, Hammerlocke Hills, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
Expansion Pass
Lakeside Cave
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Unobtainable
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
Unobtainable


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Factory: World Axle - B2F
PokéPark 2
Crag Area
Rumble U
Toy Collection: A Very Chaotic Battle!, Chill Battle: Unidentified Flying Objects
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Dragon Hill: Stage 1
Rumble World
Black Realm: Rugged Flats (All Areas)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Pinsir Sea, Jirachi SeaFinal
Generation VIII
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Graucus Hall: Stage 456


In events

Wild Area News
Games Event Gigantamax Location Level Distribution period
SwSh Wild Area News No hide 17, 30 September 1 to 30, 2020

Held items

Games Held items
Black White
Black 2 White 2
X Y
Sword Shield

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
44
104 - 151 198 - 292
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
91
86 - 157 168 - 309
24
26 - 83 47 - 161
86
81 - 151 159 - 298
10
13 - 68 22 - 130
Total:
305
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric ½×
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon ½×
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric ½×
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon ½×
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric ½×
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon ½×
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric ½×
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon ½×
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Notes:

Learnset

Ferroseed is available in Sword and Shield.

By leveling up

Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Harden Normal Status 0000 00——% 30
055 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 09595% 35
1010 Pin Missile Bug Physical 02525 09595% 20
1515 Ingrain Grass Status 0000 00——% 20
2020 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100100% 10
2525 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100100% 15
3030 Self-Destruct Normal Physical 200200 100100% 5
3535 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000 00——% 15
4141 Curse Ghost Status 0000 00——% 10
4545 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000 100100% 5
5050 Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100100% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ferroseed
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ferroseed
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM07
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TM07 Pin Missile Bug Physical 02525 095}}95% 20
TM11
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TM11 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM14
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TM14 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 090}}90% 20
TM20
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TM20 Self-Destruct Normal Physical 200200 100}}100% 5
TM21
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TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM24
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TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15
TM25
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TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM28
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TM28 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10
TM31
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TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM34
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TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM39
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TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM42
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TM42 Revenge Fighting Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
TM50
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TM50 Bullet Seed Grass Physical 02525 100}}100% 30
TM57
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TM57 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10
TM58
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TM58 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
TM76
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TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TR08
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TR08 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TR20
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TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR23
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TR23 Spikes Ground Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TR26
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TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR27
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TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR46
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TR46 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TR52
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TR52 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
TR57
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TR57 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20
TR59
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TR59 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TR65
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TR65 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR70
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TR70 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TR74
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TR74 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TR76
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TR76 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ferroseed
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ferroseed
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Trubbish
Garbodor
Flapple
Acid Spray Poison Special 40 100% 20
Stonjourner
Gravity Psychic Status —% 5
Tangela
Tangrowth
Lombre
Ludicolo
Grookey
Thwackey
Rillaboom
Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 20
Bulbasaur
Ivysaur
Venusaur
Exeggcute
Exeggutor
Exeggutor
Roselia
Roserade
Cherubi
Cherrim
Cottonee
Whimsicott
Maractus
Phantump
Trevenant
Comfey
Flapple
Appletun
Leech Seed Grass Status 90% 10
Oddish
Gloom
Vileplume
Bellossom
Roselia
Roserade
Trubbish
Garbodor
Foongus
Amoonguss
Toxic Poison Status 90% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Ferroseed in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Ferroseed in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ferroseed
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ferroseed
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Sw Sh EP BD SP Steel Beam Steel Special 140 95% 5
Sw Sh EP BD SP Steel Roller Steel Physical 130 100% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ferroseed
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ferroseed
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII
Other generations:
VI - VII - IX
 Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
V VI VII Endeavor Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
V VI VII Flash × Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
V VI VII Hone Claws Dark Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
V VI VII Magnet Rise Electric Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
V VI VII Mirror Shot × Steel Special 06565 085}}85% 10
V VI VII Nature Power Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
V VI VII Rock Climb × Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
V VI VII Rock Polish Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
V VI VII Rollout Rock Physical 03030 090}}90% 20
V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
V VI VII Worry Seed Grass Status 0000 100}}100% 10
  • Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
  • A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ferroseed
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ferroseed
  • × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack
Defense ●●●
Speed
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush597Body.png Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds Base HP: 46
Base Attack: 68 Base Defense: 57 Base Speed: 40
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
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PokéPark Pad entry:
Ferroseed are rough and curious, but they are surprisingly cool. They can't go back to the place where they were without help.
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Grass
Attack Power: ★★★★

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Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Grass
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#627
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Barrier Bash
Removes one barrier-type disruption without fail.


Pokémon GO
GO597.png Base HP: 127 Base Attack: 82 Base Defense: 155
Egg Distance: 10 km Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: Ferroseed Candy 50
Fast Attacks: Tackle, Metal Claw
Charged Attacks: Gyro Ball, Flash Cannon, Iron Head, FrustrationAs Shadow Pokémon, ReturnAs Purified Pokémon

Evolution data

0597Ferroseed.png
Unevolved
Ferroseed
 Grass  Steel 
Rare Candy
Level 40
0598Ferrothorn.png
First evolution
Ferrothorn
 Grass  Steel 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
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Spr 5b 597 s.png Spr b 5b 597 s.png Spr 5b2 597 s.png Spr b 5b2 597 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
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Spr 6o 597.png
Spr b 6o 597.png
Spr 6x 597 s.png
Spr b 6x 597 s.png
Spr 6o 597 s.png
Spr b 6o 597 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 597.png
Spr b 7s 597.png
Spr 7s 597.png
Spr b 7s 597.png
Spr 7s 597 s.png
Spr b 7s 597 s.png
Spr 7s 597 s.png
Spr b 7s 597 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Spr 8s 597.png
Spr 8s 597 s.png
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation
HOME
HOME0597.png HOME0597 s.png
597MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Ferroseed images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

  • No other Pokémon have the same Egg Group combination as Ferroseed and its evolved form.
    • Ferroseed and its evolution are the only Steel-type Pokémon in the Grass Egg Group.
  • Ferroseed has the lowest base Speed stat of all Steel-type Pokémon.
  • From Generation VI onward, Ferroseed's Hidden Ability is the same as its first Ability, Iron Barbs, unlike its evolved form, which has a different Hidden Ability, Anticipation. A Ferroseed with Iron Barbs as its Hidden Ability can evolve into an Anticipation Ferrothorn and can be bred to produce more Ferroseed with Iron Barbs as their Hidden Ability.
  • According to Ken Sugimori, Foongus, Amoonguss, Ferroseed, and Ferrothorn were all designed by the same designer.[1]

Origin

Ferroseed is based on certain plants whose seeds stick to clothing,[1] such as cockleburs, burdocks, or cleavers. It may also be based on durians, conkers (seeds from horse-chestnut trees), or datura fruits, all of which are known for their tough skin and thorns. It may also be based on a mace or flail.

Name origin

Ferroseed may be a combination of ferrous (containing iron) and seed.

Tesseed may be a combination of 鉄 tetsu (iron) and seed.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese テッシード Tesseed From tetsu and seed
France Flag.png French Grindur From grain and dur
Spain Flag.png Spanish Ferroseed Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Kastadur From Kastanie and durus
Italy Flag.png Italian Ferroseed Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 철시드 Cheolseed From 철 (鐵) cheol and seed
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 種子鐵球 / 种子铁球 Zhǒngzǐtiěqiú From 種子 / 种子 zhǒngzǐ and 鐵球 / 铁球 tiěqiú
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 種子鐵球 Júngjítitkàuh From 種子 júngjí and 鐵球 titkàuh


References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Nintendo Dream Vol. 205, May 2011 (Shellspider's blog (Japanese), Translation by Dr. Lava)

External links


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