Ferrothorn (#0598) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP74134–181258–352

Atk9489–160173–315

Def131122–201240–397

SpA5453–116101–227

SpD116108–184213–364

Spe2022–7940–152

Total489Higher than 64% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 20). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+79Max72No SP40Min36Scarf118Tailwind158

At max Speed, Ferrothorn outspeeds 2 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fire4×Fighting2×

Resists

Grass¼×Dragon½×Electric½×Fairy½×Normal½×Psychic½×Rock½×Steel½×Water½×

Immune to

Poison0×

Takes normal damage from 6 types

FlyingGroundBugGhostIceDark

Abilities

Iron Barbs
Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.
AnticipationHidden ability
Notifies all trainers upon entering battle if an opponent has a super-effective move, Self-Destruct, Explosion, or a one-hit KO move.

Competitive

National DexOU

11.5% of teams · rank #14 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630+ rating · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Leftovers
Ability: Iron Barbs
Nature: Impish
EVs: 252 HP / 80 Def / 176 SpD

Leech Seed
Stealth Rock
Power Whip
Knock Off

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players9.88%
Rated 1500+11.5%
Rated 1630+11.5%
Rated 1760+8.53%

Usage by month

Oct 202511.5%

Moves

Leech Seed94.7%
Stealth Rock51.7%
Power Whip50.4%
Knock Off47.5%
Gyro Ball47%
Spikes46.5%
Body Press25.3%
Thunder Wave14.3%
Protect11.3%
Iron Head5.1%

Items

Leftovers79.1%
Rocky Helmet18%
Chople Berry1%
Eject Button0.8%
Focus Sash0.3%
Choice Band0.2%

Abilities

100%
0%

EV spreads

Impish 252 HP / 80 Def / 176 SpD18.2%
Relaxed 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD16.3%
Sassy 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD4.2%
Relaxed 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 Def3.2%
Impish 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def3.2%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

#0597FerroseedGrassSteel
1. Level 40#0598FerrothornGrassSteel

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

EvoPower WhipInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys12085%10

1HardenRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——30

1Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

1Pin MissileHits 2-5 times in one turn.BugPhys2595%20

1Power WhipInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys12085%10

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

15IngrainPrevents the user from leaving battle. User regains 1/16 of its max HP every turn.GrassStatus——20

20Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

25Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

30Self-DestructUser faints.NormalPhys200100%5

35Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

43CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

49Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

56ExplosionUser faints.NormalPhys250100%5

TM / HM / TR 41

TM07Pin MissileHits 2-5 times in one turn.BugPhys2595%20

TM08Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM09Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM11Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM14Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM20Self-DestructUser faints.NormalPhys200100%5

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM28Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM31AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TM32SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM34Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM42RevengeInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.FightingPhys60100%10

TM50Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

TM57PaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10

TM58AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10

TM65Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM81BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM97Brutal SwingInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DarkPhys60100%20

TR00Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TR08ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TR09ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR23SpikesScatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.GroundStatus——20

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TR52Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

TR57Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TR59Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TR65Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TR70Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

TR72Power WhipInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys12085%10

TR74Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TR76Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TR77Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TR79Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

TR99Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10

Tutor 2

TutorSteel BeamInflicts damage, and the user takes damage equal to half of its max HP, rounded up.SteelSpec14095%5

TutorSteel RollerEnds the effect of Electric, Grassy, Misty, or Psychic Terrains. Fails if no Terrain is active.SteelPhys130100%5

Pokédex entries

Category: Thorn Pod Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Gray
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#104Updated Unova#176Coastal Kalos#070Galar#190Crown Tundra#180

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

Names around the world

Japanese: ナットレイ
Japanese (romaji): Nutrey
Korean: 너트령
Chinese (Traditional): 堅果啞鈴
Chinese (Simplified): 坚果哑铃
French: Noacier
German: Tentantel
Spanish: Ferrothorn
Italian: Ferrothorn

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Def
Catch rate: 90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 171
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: GrassMineral
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 5 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Crown Shrine (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Giant's Foot (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Lakeside CaveSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 67
Slippery Slope (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 5 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Crown Shrine (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Giant's Foot (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Lakeside CaveSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 67
Slippery Slope (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Shield 12 areas

Bridge FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 40–60
Bridge Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Dusty BowlWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Seat (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Seat (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Sword 12 areas

Bridge FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 40–60
Bridge Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Dusty BowlWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Seat (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Seat (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60