Ferrothornin Pokémon SoulGold

grasssteel

Pokédex Entry

Thorn Pod Pokémon

It fights by swinging around its three spiky feelers and shooting spikes. A hit from these steel spikes can reduce a boulder to rubble.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

GrassSteel

Dex

#598

Abilities

Iron Barbs(Primary)

Hurts to touch.

Anticipation(Secondary)

Senses dangerous moves.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

grass, mineral

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball8.9%

Great Ball12.1%

Ultra Ball14.9%

Base Exp

171

EV Yield

2 Defense

Wild Held Items

Stickybarb(5%)

Weak To

fire ×4fighting ×2

Resists

normal ×0.5water ×0.5electric ×0.5grass ×0.25psychic ×0.5rock ×0.5dragon ×0.5steel ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Immune To

poison

Evolution Chain

Ferroseed

Base form

→

Ferrothorn

Level up Ferroseed to Lv. 40

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How to Obtain

Ferrothorn has no wild encounters recorded in this game. Evolve ferroseed to get one.

Level Up Moves (14)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
0	Power WhipLevel: 0Power Whip	grass	PWR120	ACC85	PP10
0	Power WhipLevel: 0Power Whip	Violently lashes the foe with vines or tentacles.
1	Power WhipLevel: 1Power Whip	grass	PWR120	ACC85	PP10
1	Power WhipLevel: 1Power Whip	Violently lashes the foe with vines or tentacles.
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	PWR35	ACC0	PP35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	HardenLevel: 1Harden	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
1	HardenLevel: 1Harden	Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
1	Metal ClawLevel: 1Metal Claw	steel	PWR50	ACC95	PP35
1	Metal ClawLevel: 1Metal Claw	A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack.
1	Pin MissileLevel: 1Pin Missile	bug	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
1	Pin MissileLevel: 1Pin Missile	Sharp pins are fired to strike 2 to 5 times.
15	IngrainLevel: 15Ingrain	grass	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
15	IngrainLevel: 15Ingrain	Lays roots that restore HP. The user can't switch out.
20	Flash CannonLevel: 20Flash Cannon	steel	PWR80	ACC100	PP10
20	Flash CannonLevel: 20Flash Cannon	Releases a blast of light that may lower Sp. Def.
25	Iron HeadLevel: 25Iron Head	steel	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
25	Iron HeadLevel: 25Iron Head	Slams the foe with a hard head. May cause flinching.
30	Self DestructLevel: 30Self Destruct	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
30	Self DestructLevel: 30Self Destruct	Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.
35	Iron DefenseLevel: 35Iron Defense	steel	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
35	Iron DefenseLevel: 35Iron Defense	Hardens the body's surface to sharply raise Defense.
43	CurseLevel: 43Curse	ghost	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
43	CurseLevel: 43Curse	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
49	Gyro BallLevel: 49Gyro Ball	steel	PWR1	ACC100	PP5
49	Gyro BallLevel: 49Gyro Ball	A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes.
56	ExplosionLevel: 56Explosion	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
56	ExplosionLevel: 56Explosion	Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.

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Egg Moves (9)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Bullet SeedBullet Seed	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
Bullet SeedBullet Seed	Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe.
Leech SeedLeech Seed	grass	PWR0	ACC90	PP10
Leech SeedLeech Seed	Plants a seed on the foe to steal HP on every turn.
SpikesSpikes	ground	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
SpikesSpikes	Sets spikes that hurt a foe switching in.
Worry SeedWorry Seed	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
Worry SeedWorry Seed	Plants a seed on the foe giving it Insomnia.
Seed BombSeed Bomb	grass	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
Seed BombSeed Bomb	A barrage of hard seeds is fired at the foe.
GravityGravity	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
GravityGravity	Gravity is intensified negating levitation.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
Stealth RockStealth Rock	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
Stealth RockStealth Rock	Sets floating stones that hurt a foe switching in.
Acid SprayAcid Spray	poison	PWR40	ACC100	PP20
Acid SprayAcid Spray	Sprays a hide-melting acid. Sharply reduces Sp. Def.

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TM/HM Moves (38)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM59TM59
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	Violently swings around to hurt everyone nearby.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
CutCut	steel	PWR50	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Energy BallEnergy Ball	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM53TM53
Energy BallEnergy Ball	Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlashFlash	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	steel	PWR80	ACC100	PP10	TM91TM91
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	Releases a blast of light that may lower Sp. Def.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM87TM87
Giga DrainGiga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Grass KnotGrass Knot	grass	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM86TM86
Grass KnotGrass Knot	A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes.
Gyro BallGyro Ball	steel	PWR1	ACC100	PP5	TM74TM74
Gyro BallGyro Ball	A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM76TM76
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Nature PowerNature Power	normal	PWR1	ACC0	PP20	TM96TM96
Nature PowerNature Power	The type of attack varies depending on the location.
PaybackPayback	dark	PWR50	ACC100	PP10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	An attack that gains power if the user moves last.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20	HM09HM09
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
RoundRound	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
StrengthStrength	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
ThunderThunder	electric	PWR0	ACC70	PP10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.