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Ferroseed in Pokémon Black and White: locations, stats and moves

Find Ferroseed’s original Black and White encounter records, Generation V Grass/Steel typing, base stats, abilities, evolution family and level-up moves.

Edition covered

Original Black and White; their sequels have different routes and encounter availability.

01

Generation V identity and base stats

Ferroseed is Unova #103 and National #597. Its original Black and White typing is Grass / Steel. These figures describe the standard form in the original Nintendo DS games.

The illustration uses a standard Generation V sprite; colour, gender or seasonal forms can differ in the cartridge.

Ferroseed
Ferroseed: standard Generation V sprite, Unova #103.
Ferroseed Generation V base stats
StatBase value
HP44
Attack50
Defense91
Sp. Atk24
Sp. Def86
Speed10
Total305
02

Where to obtain it in Black and White

Check the version and method columns before travelling. An encounter listed as a gift or stationary interaction does not mean Ferroseed appears in ordinary grass. Level ranges combine matching slots within the same recorded condition.

The following records are filtered to Black and White. The table preserves separate seasons and special conditions. These are documented locations, not a promise that every encounter is available at the start of the story.

Encounter methods · Legendary and event requirements · Gifts, fossils and trades

Ferroseed recorded Black and White encounters
Location / areaVersionMethodLevelCondition
Chargestone Cave 1FBlackGrass / cave walking24–25No condition recorded
Chargestone Cave 1FWhiteGrass / cave walking24–25No condition recorded
Chargestone Cave B1FBlackGrass / cave walking25–26No condition recorded
Chargestone Cave B1FWhiteGrass / cave walking25–26No condition recorded
Chargestone Cave B2FBlackGrass / cave walking26–27No condition recorded
Chargestone Cave B2FWhiteGrass / cave walking26–27No condition recorded
03

Evolution family and original requirements

Ferroseed evolution family
FromIntoOriginal method
FerroseedFerrothornLevel 40

Friendship evolution uses the original Generation V threshold. Trades require a compatible second game and system; trading an Everstone holder prevents the evolution.

Full evolution guide and stone locations

04

Abilities and breeding reference

Ferroseed ability slots
AbilitySlot / availability
Iron BarbsRegular ability

A Hidden Ability in the data is not proof of an obtainable original-game specimen. Some Hidden Abilities were never released in Generation V; the starter Contrary/Reckless/Shell Armor slots and Litwick-line Shadow Tag cannot be treated as ordinary Black/White catches.

Ferroseed breeding and training facts
PropertyValue
Gender ratio50% female / 50% male
Egg group(s)Grass / Mineral
Base hatch cycles20
Experience growthMedium Fast
Base capture rate255 / 255 (not a percentage chance)
EV yield when defeatedDefense +1

The No Eggs / Undiscovered group cannot produce Eggs. An Egg move must be inherited through an eligible parent in these original games; it is not automatically learned by every caught specimen.

Original breeding, EV, IV and nature rules

05

Original Black and White level-up moves

Ferroseed Black and White level-up learnset
LevelMove
1 / starting moveHarden
1 / starting moveTackle
6Rollout
9Curse
14Metal Claw
18Pin Missile
21Gyro Ball
26Iron Defense
30Mirror Shot
35Ingrain
38Self Destruct
43Iron Head
47Payback
52Flash Cannon
55Explosion

Level 1 entries are starting or reminder moves, not a guarantee that a later caught specimen already knows all of them. Evolution timing can change which moves are learned before the evolved form takes over. The Move Reminder charges a Heart Scale.

06

Compatible TMs and HMs

Ferroseed original compatible machines
MachineMoveTypeCategory
TM01Hone ClawsDarkStatus
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus
TM17ProtectNormalStatus
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical
TM22SolarbeamGrassSpecial
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical
TM44RestPsychicStatus
TM48RoundNormalSpecial
TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial
TM64ExplosionNormalPhysical
TM66PaybackDarkPhysical
TM69Rock PolishRockStatus
TM70FlashNormalStatus
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus
TM74Gyro BallSteelPhysical
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus
TM91Flash CannonSteelSpecial
TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical

Compatibility is filtered to the original Black/White version group. TM95 appears only as compatibility data: its Lock Capsule was never officially distributed. HMs must be removed by the Move Deleter.

All original TM/HM locations, power, accuracy and PP

07

Egg moves and related species

Recorded original Egg moves: Leech Seed, Spikes, Bullet Seed, Gravity, Worry Seed, Seed Bomb, Rock Climb, Stealth Rock.

Return to Ferroseed in the illustrated regional Pokédex.

FIELD NOTE

Use the exact Black or White method and condition before hunting Ferroseed. Event prerequisites and evolution-only species need a different collection plan from ordinary wild encounters.

References