Ferroseed Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Ferroseed in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Ferroseed
Ferroseed is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass/Steel typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 68.421 DPS.
Ferroseed can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Ferroseed is weak to Fire (double weak!), Fighting -type attacks. Avoid using Grass, Dragon, Electric-type moves as Ferroseed resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Ferroseed is Mega Blaziken (68.421 DPS), Blacephalon (67.333 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (66.526 DPS).
Catching Ferroseed: After defeating Ferroseed, the catch encounter will have a CP between 505 and 551 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 629-685 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Ferroseed from raids will have exactly 551 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Ferroseed?
The best counter for Ferroseed is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 68.421 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (67.333 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (66.526 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Ferroseed?
Ferroseed can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Ferroseed weak to?
Ferroseed is weak to Fire (double weak), Fighting-type attacks. It resists Grass, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Ferroseed be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Ferroseed's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Ferroseed from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Ferroseed from raids will have 551 CP at level 20, or 685 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 505. If you see 551 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Ferroseed worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Ferroseed is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Ferroseed?
For the best moveset for Ferroseed itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Ferroseed stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Ferroseed without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Ferroseed can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (67.333 DPS) and Reshiram (58.143 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Ferroseed in raids?
Weather boost information for Ferroseed is not currently available. Grass-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.