#0598 · Gen 5 · 489 BST
Ferrothorn
It fights by swinging around its three spiky feelers. A hit from these steel spikes can reduce a boulder to rubble.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
149/102/135/66/122/36
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
181/160/201/116/184/79
Abilities
The Pokémon can sense an opposing Pokémon's dangerous moves.
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 Ferrothorn
Ferrothorn is a Grass/Steel-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with a Base Stat Total of 489. It fights by swinging around its three spiky feelers. A hit from these steel spikes can reduce a boulder to rubble.
Best stat: Defense (131 base)
Ferrothorn's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 94 base Attack and 20 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
- Anticipation
How to use Ferrothorn competitively
Open the damage calculator with Ferrothorn selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Ferrothorn appears in the species dropdown. Drop Ferrothorn into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0598 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 5 |
| Type | Grass / Steel |
| Abilities | Iron Barbs, Anticipation |
| Base Stat Total | 489 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 74 / 94 / 131 / 54 / 116 / 20 |