Ferrothorn #0598
| Typing | GrassSteel |
| Abilities | Anticipation - Hidden |
| Classification | The Thorn Pod Pokémon |
| National ID | #0598 |
| Regional ID | #0180 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork

Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Stat Range | |
| HP | 74 | 134—181 | |
| Attack | 94 | 89—160 | |
| Defense | 131 | 122—201 | |
| Sp. Attack | 54 | 53—116 | |
| Sp. Defense | 116 | 108—184 | |
| Speed | 20 | 22—79 | |
| Total | 489 | Calculated Stat Range |
Evolutionary Family
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Grass Mineral |
| Egg Cycles | 20 |
| Egg Steps | 5120 - Generations II, III, and VII 5100 - Generations IV 5140 - Generations V and VI 5100 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 2560 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet |
| Gender Ratio | 50.20% 49.80% |
| Height | 1.0 m (3'3") |
| Weight | 110.0 kg (242.5 lbs.) |
Battle Information
Pokédex Entries
"This Pokémon scrapes its spikes across rocks, and then uses the tips of its feelers to absorb the nutrients it finds within the stone." "Its spikes are harder than steel. This Pokémon crawls across rock walls by stabbing the spikes on its feelers into the stone." | |
"By swinging around its three spiky feelers and shooting spikes, it can obliterate an opponent." "They attach themselves to cave ceilings, firing steel spikes at targets passing beneath them." | |
"They attach themselves to cave ceilings, firing steel spikes at targets passing beneath them." "By swinging around its three spiky feelers and shooting spikes, it can obliterate an opponent." | |
"It fights by swinging around its three spiky feelers. A hit from these steel spikes can reduce a boulder to rubble." "They attach themselves to cave ceilings, firing steel spikes at targets passing beneath them." | |
Learnset
Learnset via Level-up
Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| 1 | 50 | 95 | Steel | Phys. | |
| 1 | 25 | 95 | Bug | Phys. | |
| 1 | 120 | 85 | Grass | Phys. | |
| 1 | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| 15 | — | — | Grass | Stat. | |
| 20 | 80 | 100 | Steel | Spec. | |
| 25 | 80 | 100 | Steel | Phys. | |
| 30 | 200 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| 35 | — | — | Steel | Stat. | |
| 43 | — | — | Ghost | Stat. | |
| 49 | 1 | 100 | Steel | Phys. | |
| 56 | 250 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
Learnset via Evolution
Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 | 85 | Grass | Phys. |
Egg Moves
Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 100 | Poison | Spec. | |
| — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| 65 | 100 | Dark | Phys. | |
| — | 90 | Grass | Stat. | |
| — | 90 | Poison | Stat. |
Tutor Moves
Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 | 95 | Steel | Spec. | |
| 130 | 100 | Steel | Phys. |
Tutor moves can only be learned by visiting a special Move Tutor.
Learnset via TM
TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM000 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM007 | 25 | 95 | Bug | Phys. | |
| TM008 | 150 | 90 | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM008 | 90 | 100 | Electric | Spec. | |
| TM009 | 150 | 90 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM009 | 110 | 70 | Electric | Spec. | |
| TM011 | 120 | 100 | Grass | Spec. | |
| TM014 | — | 90 | Electric | Stat. | |
| TM020 | 200 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM020 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM021 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| TM023 | — | — | Ground | Stat. | |
| TM024 | 50 | 100 | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM025 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM026 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM027 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM028 | 75 | 100 | Grass | Spec. | |
| TM031 | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM032 | — | — | Rock | Stat. | |
| TM034 | — | — | Fire | Stat. | |
| TM039 | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM042 | 60 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. | |
| TM046 | — | — | Steel | Stat. | |
| TM050 | 25 | 100 | Grass | Phys. | |
| TM052 | 1 | 100 | Steel | Phys. | |
| TM057 | 50 | 100 | Dark | Phys. | |
| TM057 | 80 | 100 | Poison | Phys. | |
| TM058 | 60 | 100 | Dark | Phys. | |
| TM059 | 80 | 100 | Grass | Phys. | |
| TM065 | 90 | 100 | Grass | Spec. | |
| TM065 | 70 | 100 | Ghost | Phys. | |
| TM070 | 80 | 100 | Steel | Spec. | |
| TM072 | 120 | 85 | Grass | Phys. | |
| TM074 | 80 | 100 | Steel | Phys. | |
| TM076 | 60 | 100 | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM076 | — | — | Rock | Stat. | |
| TM077 | 1 | 100 | Grass | Spec. | |
| TM079 | 1 | 100 | Steel | Phys. | |
| TM081 | 60 | 100 | Ground | Phys. | |
| TM097 | 60 | 100 | Dark | Phys. | |
| TM099 | 80 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
Transfer Moves
Name | Origin Games | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BW B2W2 ORAS XY SM USUM | 60 | — | Flying | Phys. | |
ORAS USUM | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
ORAS XY SM USUM | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
BW B2W2 ORAS XY | 50 | 95 | Normal | Phys. | |
BW B2W2 ORAS XY SM USUM | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
B2W2 ORAS USUM | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
BW B2W2 ORAS XY | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. | |
BW B2W2 ORAS XY SM USUM | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
BW B2W2 ORAS XY SM USUM | 60 | 100 | Normal | Spec. | |
BW B2W2 ORAS XY | — | — | Dark | Stat. | |
B2W2 ORAS USUM | — | — | Electric | Stat. | |
BW B2W2 ORAS XY SM USUM | 65 | 85 | Steel | Spec. | |
ORAS XY SM USUM | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
BW B2W2 ORAS XY SM USUM | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
BW B2W2 ORAS XY SM USUM | 90 | 85 | Normal | Phys. | |
BW B2W2 ORAS XY SM USUM | — | — | Rock | Stat. | |
BW B2W2 ORAS XY | 40 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. | |
BW B2W2 ORAS XY SM USUM | 30 | 90 | Rock | Phys. | |
ORAS | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
BW B2W2 ORAS XY | 80 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
BW B2W2 ORAS XY SM USUM | — | 85 | Normal | Stat. | |
BW B2W2 ORAS XY SM USUM | — | 100 | Grass | Stat. |
Transfer moves require transferring the Pokémon from a previous generation where it could learn the move.
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII
What does each category mean?
Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.
Obtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.
Evolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.
Event Only available through some sort of event or distribution.
Transfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites

Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites

Main Sprite

