grass type

Ferrothorn

B

#0598 · Gen 5 · BST 489

GrassSteel
Legal M-A
Usage rate
4.8%
Estimated win rate49.8%

Base stats

HP74
Atk94
Def131
SpA54
SpD116
Spe20

Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)

HP149
Atk114
Def151
SpA74
SpD136
Spe40

EV Spread Calculator

0 / 510 EVs
HP149
Atk114
Def151
SpA74
SpD136
Spe40

Stats by nature (Level 50)

HP 149 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV

NatureAtkDefSpASpDSpe
Hardy(neutral)1141517413640
Lonely125 ▲135 ▼7413640
Brave125 ▲1517413636 ▼
Adamant125 ▲15166 ▼13640
Naughty125 ▲15174122 ▼40
Bold102 ▼166 ▲7413640
Docile(neutral)1141517413640
Relaxed114166 ▲7413636 ▼
Impish114166 ▲66 ▼13640
Lax114166 ▲74122 ▼40
Timid102 ▼1517413644 ▲
Hasty114135 ▼7413644 ▲
Serious(neutral)1141517413640
Jolly11415166 ▼13644 ▲
Naive11415174122 ▼44 ▲
Modest102 ▼15181 ▲13640
Mild114135 ▼81 ▲13640
Quiet11415181 ▲13636 ▼
Bashful(neutral)1141517413640
Rash11415181 ▲122 ▼40
Calm102 ▼15174149 ▲40
Gentle114135 ▼74149 ▲40
Sassy11415174149 ▲36 ▼
Careful11415166 ▼149 ▲40
Quirky(neutral)1141517413640

Role · Legality

SupportTrick Room

Legal regulations: regulation-m-a

VGC analysis

Ferrothorn is a Grass/Steel-type Pokémon that tends to fit a support role in VGC, commonly paired with Eternatus Eternamax and checked by Heatran Mega. Figures here are estimated and matchup dependent.

Strengths

  • + Grass-type STAB options
  • + Usable bulk or offense depending on EVs
  • + Pairs well with Eternatus Eternamax

Weaknesses

  • − Depends on team support
  • − Matchup dependent
  • − Watch out for Heatran Mega

How to use this data

Use this page to understand Ferrothorn's role in the current VGC metagame. Check the base stats and Level 50 benchmarks to plan your EV spreads. Review common moves, items, abilities and Tera types to see what the community uses most. The partners section shows which Pokémon pair well with Ferrothorn, while counters and checks highlight what to watch out for in team preview.

Team building guide →Damage calculator →Matchup analysis →

Last updated: July 2026 (Regulation Set M-A). Data is based on available competitive trends and editorial review.

Common builds & options

Moves

  • grass type
    Special

    Standard special Grass STAB.

    Pow
    90
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • grass type
    Special

    Huge Grass damage; lowers user's Sp. Atk.

    Pow
    130
    Acc
    90%
    PP
    5
  • steel type
    Special

    Special Steel STAB; may lower Sp. Def.

    Pow
    80
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • steel type
    Physical

    Physical Steel STAB with a flinch chance.

    Pow
    80
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    15
  • rock type
    Physical

    Spread Rock move with a flinch chance.

    Pow
    75
    Acc
    90%
    PP
    10
  • ground type
    Physical

    Spread Ground move hitting all adjacent (incl. ally).

    Pow
    100
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10

Abilities

Iron BarbsAnticipation

Items

LeftoversSitrus BerryAssault Vest

Tera Types

Grass

Suggested usage notes

Ferrothorn performs best when its role is clearly defined in team preview. As a Support and Trick Room Pokémon, focus on positioning it where it can execute its job without being forced into unfavorable exchanges.

When teambuilding, pair Ferrothornwith Pokémon that cover its type weaknesses (see counters section below) and provide the speed control or redirection it needs to function. Review the common moves and items section for established sets, then adjust based on your team's specific needs.

How to read matchups →Team builder →

Partners · Counters · Checks

Partners

Counters

Checks

Frequently asked questions

＋Is Ferrothorn good in ChampionsVGC?

Ferrothorn can fit a support role, commonly alongside Eternatus Eternamax and kept in check by Heatran Mega. This is an estimate based on available data and does not guarantee results.

＋What types is Ferrothorn?

Ferrothorn is Grass/Steel-type.

ⓘAll figures are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee competitive results. Matchups are situational.