As a Grass/Steel type, Ferrothorn has 2 weaknesses, 9 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 2 other Pokémon share the Grass/Steel typing.

Base stats

HP: 74
Attack: 94
Defense: 131
Sp. Atk: 54
Sp. Def: 116
Speed: 20
Total: 489

Ferrothorn has a base stat total of 489, higher than 58% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (131). With Attack (94) well above Sp. Atk (54), it works best as a physical attacker. At 20 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 74 HP, 131 Defense and 116 Sp. Def it is bulky.

Ferrothorn can have the abilities Iron Barbs and Anticipation.

How to beat Ferrothorn

The best way to beat Ferrothorn is with Fire moves, which deal 4× damage. Fighting moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Poison moves have no effect on it and Normal, Rock, Steel, Water, Grass, Electric, Psychic, Dragon and Fairy moves are resisted.

Good counters: Heatran hits for 4× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Grass and Steel moves. Ho-Oh hits for 4× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Grass and Steel moves. Reshiram hits for 4× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Grass and Steel moves.

Evolution

Ferrothorn is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Ferroseed → Ferrothorn), evolving from Ferroseed.

Best counters to Ferrothorn

Other Grass/Steel Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Ferrothorn weak to?

As a Grass/Steel type, Ferrothorn takes super-effective damage from Fire (4×) and Fighting moves.

What is Ferrothorn resistant to?

Ferrothorn resists Normal, Rock, Steel, Water, Electric, Psychic, Dragon, Fairy and Grass (¼×) moves. It is immune to Poison.

What are the best counters to Ferrothorn?

Strong type-based picks include Heatran, Ho-Oh and Reshiram, which hit Ferrothorn with super-effective attacks.