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

Find Ferrothorn’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

Ferrothorn is Unova #104 and National #598. 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.

Ferrothorn
Ferrothorn: standard Generation V sprite, Unova #104.
Ferrothorn Generation V base stats
StatBase value
HP74
Attack94
Defense131
Sp. Atk54
Sp. Def116
Speed20
Total489
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 Ferrothorn appears in ordinary grass. Level ranges combine matching slots within the same recorded condition.

The encounter dataset has no direct original Black/White location for this species. Check the evolution family and the linked collection guide rather than assuming it cannot be obtained.

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

03

Evolution family and original requirements

Ferrothorn 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

Ferrothorn 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.

Ferrothorn breeding and training facts
PropertyValue
Gender ratio50% female / 50% male
Egg group(s)Grass / Mineral
Base hatch cycles20
Experience growthMedium Fast
Base capture rate90 / 255 (not a percentage chance)
EV yield when defeatedDefense +2

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

Ferrothorn Black and White level-up learnset
LevelMove
1 / starting moveCurse
1 / starting moveHarden
1 / starting moveRock Climb
1 / starting moveRollout
1 / starting moveTackle
6Rollout
9Curse
14Metal Claw
18Pin Missile
21Gyro Ball
26Iron Defense
30Mirror Shot
35Ingrain
38Self Destruct
40Power Whip
46Iron Head
53Payback
61Flash Cannon
67Explosion

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

Ferrothorn original compatible machines
MachineMoveTypeCategory
TM01Hone ClawsDarkStatus
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial
TM17ProtectNormalStatus
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical
TM22SolarbeamGrassSpecial
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus
TM37SandstormRockStatus
TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical
TM44RestPsychicStatus
TM48RoundNormalSpecial
TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial
TM64ExplosionNormalPhysical
TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical
TM66PaybackDarkPhysical
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical
TM69Rock PolishRockStatus
TM70FlashNormalStatus
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus
TM74Gyro BallSteelPhysical
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus
TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus
TM91Flash CannonSteelSpecial
TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical
HM01CutNormalPhysical
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical

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

No original Black/White Egg moves are recorded for this standard species.

Return to Ferrothorn in the illustrated regional Pokédex.

FIELD NOTE

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

References