Ferroseed (Pokémon)


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Ferroseed (Japanese: テッシード Tesseed) is a dual-type  introduced in Generation V.

It evolves into starting at level 40.

Biology
Ferroseed is a cave-dwelling Pokémon resembling a. It has many green thorns around its body that are used for protection. It has a metallic body with band-like stripes, along with small yellow eyes with black pupils. It can stick its spikes into cave walls to absorb the minerals from the rocks. If threatened, it can shoot a barrage of spikes so it can escape by rolling away. It absorbs minerals from rocks.

Major appearances
Ferroseed debuted in Crisis at Ferroseed Research!, where Professor Malveaux was conducting research on them using electric stones from Chargestone Cave. However, the experiment went out of control, resulting in moss spreading about.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Ferroseed was first seen being released by its Trainer after Ghetsis's speech in Accumula Town in An Odd Speech.

A Ferroseed appeared in Underground Showdown.

A Ferroseed appeared in a fantasy in A Misunderstanding.

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Trivia

 * No other Pokémon have the same Egg Group combination as Ferroseed and its.
 * Ferroseed has the lowest base stat of all  and  Pokémon.
 * It also has the lowest base of any Grass-type Pokémon.
 * From Generation VI onward, Ferroseed's Hidden Ability is same as its first Ability,, unlike its evolution which has a different Hidden Ability, . A Ferroseed with Iron Barbs as its Hidden Ability can be bred to produce more Ferroseed with Iron Barbs as their Hidden Ability.

Origin
Ferroseed may be based on s, s, or conkers, seeds from or, all of which are known for their tough skin and thorns. It may also be based on a or.

Name origin
Ferroseed may be a combination of ferr- (a stem meaning  in several languages including Latin) and seed.

Tesseed may be a combination of 鉄 tetsu (iron) and seed.