Ferroseed
Grass/Steel-type, Generation 5. Evolves into Ferrothorn for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Metal Claw Flash Cannon
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Flash Cannon costs 100 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Ferroseed takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 364
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 537 CP
Ferroseed moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Claw Best STAB | Steel | 6 | 5 | 0.5s | 12 | 10 |
| Tackle | Normal | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flash Cannon Best STAB | Steel | 100 | 100 | 2.5s | 40 | 1.00 |
| Gyro Ball STAB | Steel | 85 | 50 | 3.5s | 24.3 | 1.70 |
| Iron Head STAB | Steel | 60 | 50 | 2.0s | 30 | 1.20 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Claw | Steel | 5 | 7 | 1 | 5.00 | 7.00 |
| Tackle | Normal | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flash Cannon | Steel | 110 | 65 | 1.69 | — |
| Gyro Ball | Steel | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Iron Head | Steel | 70 | 50 | 1.40 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Metal Claw (12 DPS); Metal Claw builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Ferroseed is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Ferroseed
How to get Ferroseed
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Ferroseed knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 21 | 813 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 21 | 880 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 505 | 551 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 629 | 685 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 505 | 551 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 382 | 416 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 505 | 551 |
Is Ferroseed good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Ferroseed has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (155 Defense / 127 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Ferroseed deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Snow weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 13 |
| Lv 2 | 41 |
| Lv 3 | 70 |
| Lv 4 | 98 |
| Lv 5 | 126 |
| Lv 6 | 155 |
| Lv 7 | 183 |
| Lv 8 | 212 |
| Lv 9 | 240 |
| Lv 10 | 269 |
| Lv 11 | 295 |
| Lv 12 | 322 |
| Lv 13 | 349 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 376 |
| Lv 15 | 403 |
| Lv 16 | 430 |
| Lv 17 | 457 |
| Lv 18 | 484 |
| Lv 19 | 510 |
| Lv 20 | 537 |
| Lv 21 | 564 |
| Lv 22 | 591 |
| Lv 23 | 618 |
| Lv 24 | 645 |
| Lv 25 | 672 |
| Lv 26 | 699 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 726 |
| Lv 28 | 753 |
| Lv 29 | 779 |
| Lv 30 | 806 |
| Lv 31 | 820 |
| Lv 32 | 833 |
| Lv 33 | 847 |
| Lv 34 | 860 |
| Lv 35 | 874 |
| Lv 36 | 887 |
| Lv 37 | 900 |
| Lv 38 | 914 |
| Lv 39 | 927 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 941 |
| Lv 41 | 953 |
| Lv 42 | 965 |
| Lv 43 | 977 |
| Lv 44 | 989 |
| Lv 45 | 1,001 |
| Lv 46 | 1,014 |
| Lv 47 | 1,026 |
| Lv 48 | 1,038 |
| Lv 49 | 1,051 |
| Lv 50 | 1,064 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0597
- Height
- 0.60 m
- Weight
- 18.80 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0597_POKEMON_FERROSEED
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Ferroseed in Pokemon GO?
Ferroseed's best moveset is Metal Claw (fast) with Flash Cannon (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Ferroseed's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Ferroseed takes super effective damage from Fire, Fighting-type moves. It is double weak to Fire (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Grass, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Ferroseed's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Ferroseed reaches 1,064 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 941 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Ferroseed?
A perfect 15/15/15 Ferroseed shows 537 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 672 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Ferroseed better than regular Ferroseed?
Shadow Ferroseed deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Ferroseed in Pokemon GO?
Ferroseed spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Ferroseed be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Ferroseed depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.