Where can I find Ferrothorn in SoulGold?

Ferrothorn cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

What type is Ferrothorn?

Ferrothorn is a grass/steel-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Ferrothorn learn in SoulGold?

Ferrothorn can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

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 isn't found in the wild. You'll need to evolve, trade, or breed to get one.

Level Up Moves (14)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
0	Power WhipLevel: 0Power Whip	grass	120	85	10
0	Power WhipLevel: 0Power Whip	Violently lashes the foe with vines or tentacles.
1	Power WhipLevel: 1Power Whip	grass	120	85	10
1	Power WhipLevel: 1Power Whip	Violently lashes the foe with vines or tentacles.
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	35	0	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	HardenLevel: 1Harden	normal	0	0	30
1	HardenLevel: 1Harden	Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
1	Metal ClawLevel: 1Metal Claw	steel	50	95	35
1	Metal ClawLevel: 1Metal Claw	A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack.
1	Pin MissileLevel: 1Pin Missile	bug	0	0	20
1	Pin MissileLevel: 1Pin Missile	Sharp pins are fired to strike 2 to 5 times.
15	IngrainLevel: 15Ingrain	grass	0	0	20
15	IngrainLevel: 15Ingrain	Lays roots that restore HP. The user can't switch out.
20	Flash CannonLevel: 20Flash Cannon	steel	80	100	10
20	Flash CannonLevel: 20Flash Cannon	Releases a blast of light that may lower Sp. Def.
25	Iron HeadLevel: 25Iron Head	steel	80	100	15
25	Iron HeadLevel: 25Iron Head	Slams the foe with a hard head. May cause flinching.
30	Self DestructLevel: 30Self Destruct	normal	0	100	5
30	Self DestructLevel: 30Self Destruct	Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.
35	Iron DefenseLevel: 35Iron Defense	steel	0	0	15
35	Iron DefenseLevel: 35Iron Defense	Hardens the body's surface to sharply raise Defense.
43	CurseLevel: 43Curse	ghost	0	0	10
43	CurseLevel: 43Curse	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
49	Gyro BallLevel: 49Gyro Ball	steel	1	100	5
49	Gyro BallLevel: 49Gyro Ball	A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes.
56	ExplosionLevel: 56Explosion	normal	0	100	5
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	0	100	30
Bullet SeedBullet Seed	Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe.
Leech SeedLeech Seed	grass	0	90	10
Leech SeedLeech Seed	Plants a seed on the foe to steal HP on every turn.
SpikesSpikes	ground	0	0	20
SpikesSpikes	Sets spikes that hurt a foe switching in.
Worry SeedWorry Seed	grass	0	100	10
Worry SeedWorry Seed	Plants a seed on the foe giving it Insomnia.
Seed BombSeed Bomb	grass	80	100	15
Seed BombSeed Bomb	A barrage of hard seeds is fired at the foe.
GravityGravity	psychic	0	0	5
GravityGravity	Gravity is intensified negating levitation.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	90	85	20
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
Stealth RockStealth Rock	rock	0	0	20
Stealth RockStealth Rock	Sets floating stones that hurt a foe switching in.
Acid SprayAcid Spray	poison	40	100	20
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	60	0	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	dark	60	100	20	TM59TM59
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	Violently swings around to hurt everyone nearby.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
CutCut	steel	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Energy BallEnergy Ball	grass	0	100	10	TM53TM53
Energy BallEnergy Ball	Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlashFlash	normal	0	0	20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	steel	80	100	10	TM91TM91
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	Releases a blast of light that may lower Sp. Def.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	0	100	0	TM87TM87
Giga DrainGiga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Grass KnotGrass Knot	grass	1	100	20	TM86TM86
Grass KnotGrass Knot	A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes.
Gyro BallGyro Ball	steel	1	100	5	TM74TM74
Gyro BallGyro Ball	A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	0	0	15	TM76TM76
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Nature PowerNature Power	normal	1	0	20	TM96TM96
Nature PowerNature Power	The type of attack varies depending on the location.
PaybackPayback	dark	50	100	10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	An attack that gains power if the user moves last.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	80	100	20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	90	85	20	HM09HM09
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	0	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	70	100	15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	0	0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
ThunderThunder	electric	0	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	0	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	0	0	20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.