#0598
— Thorn Pod Pokémon
Ferrothorn
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Ferrothorn is a grass/steel-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Defense — at 489 BST it is a typical total for competitive play, with slow (base 20) and a physical attacking profile. Its Iron Barbs ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Ferrothorn. Build around what Ferrothorn actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Ferrothorn is a Grass/Steel-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Ferrothorn is a Grass/Steel-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Fire, Fighting. It resists Grass, Normal, Water, Electric, Psychic, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy. It is immune to Poison.
- Fire4× damage
- Fighting2× damage
- Grass0.25× damage
- Normal0.5× damage
- Water0.5× damage
- Electric0.5× damage
- Psychic0.5× damage
- Rock0.5× damage
- Dragon0.5× damage
- Steel0.5× damage
- Fairy0.5× damage
- Poison0× damage
To counter Ferrothorn in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Fire or Fighting moves and can withstand its Grass/Steel STAB attacks.
Fire-type counters
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