How to get Ferroseed in Pokemon Go & can it be Shiny?

Ferroseed’s dual Grass/Steel-type combination gives it an outstanding amount of resistances in Pokemon Go.

The peculiar-looking Ferroseed first appeared in Pokemon Black & White, which took place in the Unova region.

Ferroseed and its evolution, Ferrothorn debuted in Pokemon Go alongside other Gen 5 Pokemon at the start of the Unova Unveiling event in 2019. So, if you are still missing one, here are all the ways you can catch Ferroseed in the game.

How to get Ferroseed in Pokemon Go

Since it first appeared in the game, Ferroseed has been obtainable through many different methods. However, there are only three ways players can currently catch one:

• As a wild encounter
• As a Shadow Pokemon from Team GO Rocket Grunt encounters (“You’re no match for my iron will!”)

Ferroseed will be featured as a wild encounter during the upcoming Strength of Steel event alongside other spawns, such as Magnemite, Togedemaru, and Beldum. Strength of Steel will occur from Thursday, July 25, at 10 am to Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at 8 pm local time.

Previously, Ferroseed was featured through an Incense Day event on May 26, 2024. This small but powerful creature also hatched from 10 km Eggs at one point, and players could get it as a reward for completing Field Research tasks such as “Catch 5 Pokemon: Test Your Mettle” or Special/Timed Research Tasks like “An Instinctive Hero – 2nd part: Spin 20 PokeStops and Gyms.”

How to evolve Ferroseed into Ferrothorn in Pokemon Go

The evolution process for Ferroseed is quite straightforward. It only has one stage and doesn’t need any special items, requirements, or Buddy tasks.

To evolve Ferroseed into Ferrothron players just need to feed it 50 Ferroseed Candy.

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Remember that if you’re low on Candy, you can use Pinap Berries to double the candies you get per catch. Additionally, you can send your extra Ferroseed to Professor Willow or set it up as your Buddy.

Can Ferroseed be Shiny in Pokemon Go?

Yes, Ferroseed can be Shiny in Pokemon Go. This variation was introduced into the game during the Pokemon Go Special Weekend event in November 2020.

Remember that spotting one of these special variants is not easy, as you’ll have to tap on as many wild Pokemon as you can until you find it. Luckily, Shiny Ferroseed is easily recognizable, thanks to its blue spikes.

Pokemon Go Ferroseed stats, moves, resistances & weaknesses

As a dual Grass/Steel-type Pokemon, Ferroseedhas the following stats:

Ferroseed Fast Moves

• Tackle (Normal)
• Metal Claw (Steel/STAB)

Ferroseed Charged Moves

• Flash Cannon (Steel/STAB)
• Iron Head (Steel/STAB)
• Gyro Ball (Steel/STAB)

Ferroseed resistances

• Grass
• Dragon
• Electric
• Fairy
• Normal
• Poison
• Psychic
• Rock
• Steel
• Water

Ferroseed weaknesses

• Fire
• Fighting

That’s everything you need to know to catch a Ferroseed in Pokemon Go. For more game content, check out our other guides like the best Pokemon Go catching tips as well as how to get Best Buddy status. Additionally, you can take a look at our list of the best Pokemon in Pokemon Go.