Ferroseed

テッシード

Tesshiido

Generation

Generation V

Pokédex

Index

Coastal Kalos

103/175

069

Evolves

From

None

Into

Ferrothorn

Footprint

Cry

Ferroseed (Japanese: テッシード Tesshiido) is a Grass/Steel-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Biology

Physiology

Ferroseed is a small oval-shaped metallic Pokémon that resembles a spiked acorn. Ferroseed have three horizontal black lines encircling it, and many sharp green thorns covering its body. Its eyes are yellow and have green rims around them.

Behavior

Ferroseed are one of the main hazards spelunkers face when exploring mineral-rich caverns. These heavy Pokémon can be found stuck to the walls and ceilings of caves, absorbing minerals through their spikes. When they have finished draining one location of nutrients, they will roll (on walls) or drop down (from ceilings) to new locations—hikers must constantly be aware of what is above them, since Ferroseed can and will drop without any notice; in Chargestone Cave of the Unova region, injuries from falling Ferroseed actually are the most common cause of harm.

Though unintentionally dangerous, Ferroseed are actually rather docile Pokémon. They won't attack unless attacked first, and even when faced an aggressor, the most a Ferroseed will do is release a burst of spikes being rolling away to safety. Their aim is quite poor without practice, however. Though their spikes make them very poor movers, Ferroseed can actually spin in place quickly by balancing themselves on the point of a single spike like a top. They have been known to lodge themselves into rocks in this manner. Recently, scientists have discovered that Ferrossed not only absorb minerals from stone through their spikes, but also vital nutrients from the moss that covers cave walls and ceilings.

Natural abilities

Ferroseed can shoot a barrage of spikes from its body when attacked, allowing it to flee by rapidly rolling away.

Evolution

Ferroseed evolves into Ferrothorn at level 40.

Game Info

Game Locations

Locations
Version(s)	Area(s)	Rarity
Black and White	Chargestone Cave 1F	Uncommon
X and Y	Reflection Cave, Glittering Cave	Uncommon
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire	Trade	None
Sun and Moon	Transfer	None

Pokédex Entries

Black
When threatened, it attacks by shooting a barrage of spikes, which gives it a chance to escape by rolling away.
White
They stick their spikes into cave walls and absorb the minerals they find in the rock.
Black 2
It absorbs the iron that it finds in the rock while clinging to the ceiling. It shoots spikes when in danger.
White 2
It absorbs the iron that it finds in the rock while clinging to the ceiling. It shoots spikes when in danger.
X
When threatened, it attacks by shooting a barrage of spikes, which gives it a chance to escape by rolling away.
Y
It absorbs the iron it finds in the rock while clinging to the ceiling. It shoots spikes when in danger.
Omega Ruby
When threatened, it attacks by shooting a barrage of spikes, which gives it a chance to escape by rolling away.
Alpha Sapphire
It absorbs the iron it finds in the rock while clinging to the ceiling. It shoots spikes when in danger.
Sword
It defends itself by launching spikes, but its aim isn't very good at first. Only after a lot of practice will it improve.
Shield
Mossy caves are their preferred dwellings. Enzymes contained in mosses help Ferroseed's spikes grow big and strong.

Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration VII
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
1	Tackle	40	100%	35	Normal	Physical
1	Harden	—	—%	30	Normal	Status
6	Rollout	30	90%	20	Rock	Physical
9	Curse	—	—%	10	Ghost	Status
14	Metal Claw	50	95%	35	Steel	Physical
18	Pin Missile	25	95%	20	Bug	Physical
21	Gyro Ball	—	100%	5	Steel	Physical
26	Iron Defense	—	—%	15	Steel	Status
30	Mirror Shot	65	85%	10	Steel	Special
35	Ingrain	—	—%	20	Grass	Status
38	Self-Destruct	200	100%	5	Normal	Physical
43	Iron Head	80	100%	15	Steel	Physical
47	Payback	50	100%	10	Dark	Physical
52	Flash Cannon	80	100%	10	Steel	Special
55	Explosion	250	100%	5	Normal	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category	Contest Category	Appeal	Jam
1	Tackle	50	100%	35	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
1	Harden	—	—%	30	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
6	Rollout	30	90%	20	Rock	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
9	Curse	—	—%	10	Ghost	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
14	Metal Claw	50	95%	35	Steel	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
18	Pin Missile	25	95%	20	Bug	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
21	Gyro Ball	—	100%	5	Steel	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
26	Iron Defense	—	—%	15	Steel	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
30	Mirror Shot	65	85%	10	Steel	Special		2 ♥	3 ♥
35	Ingrain	—	—%	20	Grass	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
38	Self-Destruct	200	100%	5	Normal	Physical		8 ♥	0 ♥
43	Iron Head	80	100%	15	Steel	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
47	Payback	50	100%	10	Dark	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
52	Flash Cannon	80	100%	10	Steel	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
55	Explosion	250	100%	5	Normal	Physical		8 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
1	Tackle	50	100%	35	Normal	Physical
1	Harden	—	—%	30	Normal	Status
6	Rollout	30	90%	20	Rock	Physical
9	Curse	—	—%	10	Ghost	Status
14	Metal Claw	50	95%	35	Steel	Physical
18	Pin Missile	14	85%	20	Bug	Physical
21	Gyro Ball	—	100%	5	Steel	Physical
26	Iron Defense	—	—%	15	Steel	Status
30	Mirror Shot	65	85%	10	Steel	Special
35	Ingrain	—	—%	20	Grass	Status
38	Selfdestruct	200	100%	5	Normal	Physical
43	Iron Head	80	100%	15	Steel	Physical
47	Payback	50	100%	10	Dark	Physical
52	Flash Cannon	80	100%	10	Steel	Special
55	Explosion	250	100%	5	Normal	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM22	Solar Beam	120	100%	10	Grass	Special
TM24	Thunderbolt	90	100%	15	Electric	Special
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM53	Energy Ball	90	100%	10	Grass	Special
TM64	Explosion	250	100%	5	Normal	Physical
TM66	Payback	50	100%	10	Dark	Physical
TM69	Rock Polish	—	—%	20	Rock	Status
TM73	Thunder Wave	—	90%	20	Electric	Status
TM74	Gyro Ball	—	100%	5	Steel	Physical
TM84	Poison Jab	80	100%	20	Poison	Physical
TM87	Swagger	—	85%	15	Normal	Status
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM91	Flash Cannon	80	100%	10	Steel	Special
TM96	Nature Power	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
TM01	Hone Claws	—	—%	15	Dark	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	3 ♥
TM22	Solar Beam	120	100%	10	Grass	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM24	Thunderbolt	90	100%	15	Electric	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM53	Energy Ball	90	100%	10	Grass	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM64	Explosion	250	100%	5	Normal	Physical		8 ♥	0 ♥
TM66	Payback	50	100%	10	Dark	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM69	Rock Polish	—	—%	20	Rock	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM70	Flash	—	100%	20	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM73	Thunder Wave	—	100%	20	Electric	Status		1 ♥	3 ♥
TM74	Gyro Ball	—	100%	5	Steel	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM84	Poison Jab	80	100%	20	Poison	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM91	Flash Cannon	80	100%	10	Steel	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM94	Rock Smash^XY	40	100%	15	Fighting	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM94	Secret Power^ORAS	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM96	Nature Power	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
HM06	Rock Smash^ORAS	40	100%	15	Fighting	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
TM01	Hone Claws	—	—%	15	Dark	Status
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status
TM10	Hidden Power	—	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM22	Solar Beam	120	100%	10	Grass	Special
TM24	Thunderbolt	95	100%	15	Electric	Special
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM53	Energy Ball	80	100%	10	Grass	Special
TM64	Explosion	250	100%	5	Normal	Physical
TM66	Payback	50	100%	10	Dark	Physical
TM69	Rock Polish	—	—%	20	Rock	Status
TM70	Flash	—	100%	20	Normal	Status
TM73	Thunder Wave	—	100%	20	Electric	Status
TM74	Gyro Ball	—	100%	5	Steel	Physical
TM84	Poison Jab	80	100%	20	Poison	Physical
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM91	Flash Cannon	80	100%	10	Steel	Special
TM94	Rock Smash	40	100%	15	Fighting	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

Breeding Generation VII
Move	Father	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
Acid Spray	Trubbish, Garbodor	40	100%	20	Poison	Special
Bullet Seed	Exeggcute, Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff, Sunflora	25	100%	30	Grass	Physical
Gravity	Probopass	—	—%	5	Psychic	Status
Leech Seed	Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Exeggcute, Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff, Sunkern, Sunflora, Shroomish, Breloom, Roselia, Cacnea, Cacturne, Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra, Cherubi, Cherrim, Snivy, Servine, Serperior, Cottonee, Whimsicott, Phantump, Trevenant, Comfey	—	90%	10	Grass	Status
Rock Climb	Ferrothorn	90	85%	20	Normal	Physical
Seed Bomb	Bulbasaur, Exeggutor, Sunkern, Shroomish, Breloom	80	100%	15	Grass	Physical
Spikes	Cacnea, Cacturne, Klefki	—	—%	20	Ground	Status
Stealth Rock	Geodude, Geodude, Graveler, Graveler, Golem, Golem, Onix, Steelix, Roggenrola, Boldore, Gigalith, Dwebble, Crustle	—	—%	20	Rock	Status
Worry Seed	Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Exeggcute, Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff, Sunkern, Sunflora, Shroomish, Cherubi, Cherrim	—	100%	10	Grass	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation VI
Move	Father	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category	Contest Category	Appeal	Jam
Acid Spray	Trubbish, Garbodor	40	100%	20	Poison	Special		2 ♥	1 ♥
Bullet Seed	Exeggcute, Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff, Sunflora	25	100%	30	Grass	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
Gravity	Probopass	—	—%	5	Psychic	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
Leech Seed	Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Exeggcute, Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff, Sunkern, Sunflora, Shroomish, Breloom, Roselia, Cacnea, Cacturne, Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra, Cherubi, Cherrim, Snivy, Servine, Serperior, Cottonee, Whimsicott, Phantump, Trevenant	—	90%	10	Grass	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
Rock Climb	Ferrothorn	90	85%	20	Normal	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
Seed Bomb	Bulbasaur, Exeggutor, Sunkern, Shroomish, Breloom	80	100%	15	Grass	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Spikes	Cacnea, Cacturne, Klefki	—	—%	20	Ground	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
Stealth Rock	Geodude, Graveler, Golem, Onix, Steelix, Roggenrola, Boldore, Gigalith, Dwebble, Crustle	—	—%	20	Rock	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
Worry Seed	Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Exeggcute, Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff, Sunkern, Sunflora, Shroomish, Cherubi, Cherrim	—	100%	10	Grass	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation V
Move	Father	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
Bullet Seed	Exeggcute, Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff, Sunflora	25	100%	30	Grass	Physical
Gravity	Probopass	—	—%	5	Psychic	Status
Leech Seed	Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Exeggcute, Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff, Sunkern, Sunflora, Shroomish, Breloom, Roselia, Cacnea, Cacturne, Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra, Cherubi, Cherrim, Snivy, Servine, Serperior, Cottonee, Whimsicott	—	90%	10	Grass	Status
Rock Climb	Ferrothorn	90	85%	20	Normal	Physical
Seed Bomb	Bulbasaur, Exeggutor, Sunkern, Shroomish, Breloom	80	100%	15	Grass	Physical
Spikes	Cacnea, Cacturne	—	—%	20	Ground	Status
Stealth Rock	Geodude, Graveler, Golem, Onix, Steelix, Roggenrola, Boldore, Gigalith, Dwebble, Crustle	—	—%	20	Rock	Status
Worry Seed	Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Exeggcute, Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff, Sunkern, Sunflora, Shroomish, Cherubi, Cherrim	—	100%	10	Grass	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Tutoring

Tutoring Generation VII
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
Endeavor ^USUM	—	100%	5	Normal	Physical
Giga Drain ^USUM	75	100%	10	Grass	Special
Gravity ^USUM	—	—%	5	Psychic	Status
Iron Defense ^USUM	—	—%	15	Steel	Status
Iron Head ^USUM	80	100%	15	Steel	Physical
Knock Off ^USUM	65	100%	20	Dark	Physical
Magnet Rise ^USUM	—	—%	10	Electric	Status
Seed Bomb ^USUM	80	100%	15	Grass	Physical
Snore ^USUM	50	100%	15	Normal	Special
Stealth Rock ^USUM	—	—%	20	Rock	Status
Worry Seed ^USUM	—	100%	10	Grass	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category	Contest Category	Appeal	Jam
Endeavor ^ORAS	—	100%	5	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
Giga Drain ^ORAS	75	100%	10	Grass	Special		1 ♥	4 ♥
Gravity ^ORAS	—	—%	5	Psychic	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
Iron Defense ^ORAS	—	—%	15	Steel	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
Iron Head ^ORAS	80	100%	15	Steel	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Knock Off ^ORAS	65	100%	25	Dark	Physical		2 ♥	3 ♥
Magnet Rise ^ORAS	—	—%	10	Electric	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
Seed Bomb ^ORAS	80	100%	15	Grass	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Snore ^ORAS	50	100%	15	Normal	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
Stealth Rock ^ORAS	—	—%	20	Rock	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
Worry Seed ^ORAS	—	100%	10	Grass	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
Endeavor	—	100%	5	Normal	Physical
Giga Drain	75	100%	10	Grass	Special
Gravity	—	—%	5	Psychic	Status
Iron Defense	—	—%	15	Steel	Status
Iron Head	80	100%	15	Steel	Physical
Magnet Rise	—	—%	10	Electric	Status
Seed Bomb	80	100%	15	Grass	Physical
Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
Snore	40	100%	15	Normal	Special
Stealth Rock	—	—%	20	Rock	Status
Worry Seed	—	100%	10	Grass	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Stats

Ferroseed's Stats
HP	44
Attack	50
Defense	91
Sp. Atk	24
Sp. Def	86
Speed	10
Total	305

Sprites

Battle Animation Sprites

Anime

Ferroseed (BW083)

Trivia

Due to the abundance of spiked thorns on Ferroseed's body, it can be difficult to pet it in the Pokémon-Amie. Touching these thorns will hurt the player character's hand.
Starting in Generation VI, Ferroseed's model is completely still in battle unless attacking.

Origin

Ferroseed appears to be based on cockleburs, durians, or seeds from horse-chestnut trees or datura, all of which are known for their rough, durable skin and sharp thorns. Given its Steel typing, it may also be based on a mace.

Etymology

Ferroseed comes from ferrum (Latin for "iron") and seed.

Its Japanese name, Tesseed, may be a combination of 鉄 (tetsu, iron) and seed.

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