Ferrothorn (Pokémon)


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Ferrothorn (Japanese: ナットレイ Nutrey) is a dual-type  introduced in Generation V.

It evolves from starting at level 40.

Biology
Ferrothorn is a Pokémon resembling a flattened durian. Its metallic body is covered in thorns, with three black stripes circling its width, the middle stripe having triangular decorations below the eyes of Ferrothorn. Its eyes have green rims, yellow scleras, and dark pupils. There is a green spike at the top of its body, and extending around it are vine-like, long green appendages tipped with spiky metal disks. It can use these appendages to either cling to ceilings of its cave or walk around. When hanging, it can attack its prey underneath by shooting spikes.

Major appearances
Ferrothorn debuted in Iris and the Rogue Dragonite!, under the ownership of the Officer Jenny at Undella Town. It was used in an attempt to capture a that was causing problems in the town.

A Ferrothorn appeared in The Road to Humilau!, under the ownership of 🇺🇳. He used it during his Gym against Marlon, where it defeated his  before losing to. Ferrothorn made further appearances during the Vertress Conference in Curtain Up, Unova League!, Mission: Defeat Your Rival!, Lost at the League!, and Cameron's Secret Weapon!.

Minor appearances
A Ferrothorn appeared in the ending credits of Eevee & Friends.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
In Hallway Hijinks, a Ferrothorn was seen under the ownership of a, who was one of the 32 qualified participants in the Unova Pokémon League.

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Trivia

 * No other Pokémon have the same Egg Group combination as Ferrothorn and its pre-evolved form.
 * Ferrothorn is tied with for the highest base  stat of all  Pokémon.
 * Ferrothorn is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 489.

Origin
It appears to be based on plants. Its vines resemble. The vines also resemble a fully-grown brier plant, just as its resembles a seed. It could also be based on the, which is a species of thorny plants whose name, during Roman times, also meant , which is a thorny metallic weapon used to puncture the feet of invading soldiers. Also, the "tri-" in tribulus means "three", which is also the same number of pods Ferrothorn has.

Name origin
Ferrothorn is a combination of "ferrous" (meaning contains iron) and thorn (a protective spine found on many plants).

Nutrey may be a combination of nut and rey (Spanish for king), 鈴 rei (bell), or trey (Italian for three anglicized, referring to its three appendages).