#0597 · Gen 5 · 305 BST
Ferroseed
An early-evolution Grass/Steel-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with solid 91 base Defense. Common ability: Iron Barbs.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
119/63/99/39/95/27
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
151/112/157/83/151/68
Type effectiveness
Takes 4× damage from
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes ¼× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Ferroseed
Ferroseed is a Grass/Steel-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with a Base Stat Total of 305. An early-evolution Grass/Steel-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with solid 91 base Defense. Common ability: Iron Barbs.
Best stat: Defense (91 base)
Ferroseed's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 50 base Attack and 10 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Iron Barbs
How to use Ferroseed competitively
Open the damage calculator with Ferroseed selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Ferroseed appears in the species dropdown. Drop Ferroseed into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0597 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 5 |
| Type | Grass / Steel |
| Abilities | Iron Barbs |
| Base Stat Total | 305 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 44 / 50 / 91 / 24 / 86 / 10 |