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Ferrothorn Team Builder

Ferrothorn is a Gen 5 Grass / Steel Pokemon. In this team builder, it is best treated as a wall, coverage, or support option while you check how the rest of the team covers its weaknesses. Start with Ferrothorn, then use the builder to see what teammates help cover the rough spots.

GrassSteelWallCoverageSupport

Ferrothorn at a glance

Generation

Gen 5

Types

Grass / Steel

Roles

Wall, Coverage, Support

Base stat total

489

Species

Ferrothorn

Form

Base form

Availability

Direct version data

Version records

4

Ferrothorn brings a Grass/Steel typing and a 489 base stat total to the table. The practical question: which teammates can absorb Fire and Fighting hits, and which matchups does this typing already cover for the rest of the team?

Ferrothorn's weaknesses

FireFighting

What Ferrothorn resists

NormalWaterElectricGrassPsychicRockDragonSteelFairy

Immune to

Poison

Where you can use Ferrothorn

Pokemon ShowdownBlack & White
  • Direct version records exist for Ferrothorn, so the broad game mapping is stronger than a generation-only estimate.
  • Planning contexts include Black & White.
  • 4 source version records are attached to this Pokemon entry.

Team pitfalls when building around Ferrothorn

  • Do not stack too many teammates that are also weak to fire and fighting.
  • Defensive Pokemon still need offensive partners; avoid building a team that cannot pressure key types.