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Ferroseed (Japanese: テッシード Tesseed) is a dual-type Grass/Steel Pokémon.
It evolves into Ferrothorn starting at level 40.
Biology
Physiology
Ferroseed is similar in appearance to a durian. Both are spherical "plants" that have many thorns around their bodies that are used for protection. Ferroseed have metallic bodies with band-like stripes and green thorns. They also have two small yellow eyes with black pupils.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Ferroseed can stick their spikes into cave walls to absorb the minerals from the rocks.
Behavior
When threatened, Ferroseed attacks by shooting a barrage of spikes, which gives it a chance to escape by rolling away.
Habitat
Ferroseed live in caves.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Ferroseed absorb minerals from rocks.
In the anime
Major appearances
Ferroseed made its debut appearance in Crisis at Ferroseed Research!.
Minor appearances
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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BW081
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Ferroseed
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Ash's Pokédex
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Ferroseed, the Thorn Seed Pokémon. Ferroseed absorb minerals from rock by penetrating the walls of caves using their spikes.
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Ferroseed was first seen being released by its Trainer after Ghetsis' speech in Accumula Town.
In the TCG
- Main article: Ferroseed (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Generation V
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Black
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When threatened, it attacks by shooting a barrage of spikes, which gives it a chance to escape by rolling away.
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White
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They stick their spikes into cave walls and absorb the minerals they find in the rock.
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Black 2
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It absorbs the iron it finds in the rock while clinging to the ceiling. It shoots spikes when in danger.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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X
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When threatened, it attacks by shooting a barrage of spikes, which gives it a chance to escape by rolling away.
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Y
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It absorbs the iron it finds in the rock while clinging to the ceiling. It shoots spikes when in danger.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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In side games
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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44
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104 - 151
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198 - 292
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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91
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86 - 157
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168 - 309
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24
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26 - 83
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47 - 161
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86
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81 - 151
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159 - 298
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10
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13 - 68
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22 - 130
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Total: 305
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ferroseed
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ferroseed
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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Side game data
Pokémon Pinball
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Pokémon Pinball RS
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Pokémon Trozei!
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
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Body size: 1
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Recruit rate: 0%
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Friend Area: Beau Plains
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Phrases
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51%-100% HP
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My HP is between 51% and 100%.
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26%-50% HP
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My HP is between 26% and 50%.
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1%-25% HP
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My HP is between 1% and 25%.
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Level up
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I leveled up.
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Partner phrases
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51%-100% HP
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<name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
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26%-50% HP
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<name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
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1%-25% HP
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<name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
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Level up
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I leveled up.
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky
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Pokémon Ranger
Group: Normal
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Poké Assist:
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None
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Field move:
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None
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Loops: 0
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Min. exp.: 0
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Max. exp.: 0
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Browser entry
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This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
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Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group: Normal
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Poké Assist:
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None
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Field move:
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None
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Browser entry
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This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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Normal
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None
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Past
( Normal )
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None
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Past
(Electrify ×1)
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Browser entry
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This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
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N/A
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Not Available
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Defense
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Speed
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N/A
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Not Available
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Defense
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Speed
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Attack
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●
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Defense
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Speed
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●
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Attack
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Not Available
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Defense
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Speed
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Attack
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Not Available
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Defense
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Speed
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Attack
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Not Available
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Defense
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Speed
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PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
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PokéPark Pad entry:
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This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
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PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
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Strong:
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Weak:
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PokéPark Pad entry:
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Ferroseed are rough and curious, but they are surprisingly cool. They can't go back to the place where they were without help.
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HP:
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Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
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Attack:
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Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
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Defense:
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Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
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Speed:
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Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
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Does not evolve.
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Range: 0
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Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}
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Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
Origin
Ferroseed may be based on cockleburs, durians, or conkers, seeds from horse-chestnut trees or datura, all of which are known for their tough skin and thorns. It may also be based on a mace or flail.
Name origin
Ferroseed is a combination of ferrum (Latin for iron) or ferro (Portuguese and Italian for iron) and seed.
Tesseed may be a combination of 鉄 tetsu (iron) and seed.
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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テッシード Tesseed
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From 鉄 tetsu and seed
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French
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Grindur
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From grain and dur
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Spanish
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Ferroseed
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Same as English name
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German
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Kastadur
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From Kastanie and durrus
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Italian
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Ferroseed
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Same as English name
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Korean
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철시드 Cheolsideu
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From 철 cheol and seed
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Mandarin Chinese
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種子鐵球 / 种子铁球 Zhǒngzǐtiěqiú
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From 種子 zhǒngzǐ and 鐵球 tiěqiú
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Cantonese Chinese
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External links
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