What is Ferrothorn's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Ferrothorn's maximum CP is 2,656 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Ferrothorn good in Pokémon GO?

Ferrothorn has 158 Attack, 223 Defense, and 179 Stamina. It has niche uses depending on the meta.

Can Ferrothorn be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes, shiny Ferrothorn is available in Pokémon GO.

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Ferroseed Klink

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Hundo CP Values

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Raids

Lv. 20

1,258 - 1,326 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

1,572 - 1,658 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

2,632 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

1,258 - 1,326 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

943 - 995 CP

Ferrothorn

#598 · Unova

GrassSteel

☁️ Sunny Boost

Base Stats

Attack 158

Defense 223

Stamina 179

Total: 560

Pokémon Info

Max CP	2,656
Generation	Unova (Gen 5)
Buddy Distance	3km
Released	✅ Yes
Shiny	✨ Yes
Shadow	❌ No

About Ferrothorn

Ferrothorn is a Grass/Steel-type Pokémon from Unova (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 2,656 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Ferrothorn has base stats of 158 Attack, 223 Defense, and 179 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 560.

With a strong Defense stat of 223, Ferrothorn is a solid defensive choice for gym defense and PvP battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.

In Sunny weather, Ferrothorn receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Ferrothorn is 3km per candy.

🔄 Evolution Chain

Ferroseed

#597

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🍬 50

Ferrothorn

#598

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Bullet Seed	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Metal Claw STAB	Steel	8	+6	11.4	-	-	-

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
Power Whip STAB	Grass	90	-50	-	90	-50
Flash Cannon STAB	Steel	100	-65	-	110	-65
Acid Spray	-	-	-	-	-	-
Thunder	Electric	100	-60	-	100	-60
Mirror Shot	-	-	-	-	-	-

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Ferrothorn takes increased damage from these types:

Fire 2.56×

Fighting 1.6×

Resistances

Ferrothorn takes reduced damage from these types:

Grass 0.391×

Poison 0.391×

Water 0.625×

Electric 0.625×

Normal 0.625×

Psychic 0.625×

Rock 0.625×

Dragon 0.625×

Steel 0.625×

Fairy 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Ferrothorn

Top Pokémon to use when battling Ferrothorn in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
2	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
3	Reshiram	Dragon Fire	275	211	205	4,620
4	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
5	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
6	Volcarona	Bug Fire	264	189	198	4,155
7	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231
8	Sneasler	Fighting Poison	259	158	190	3,686
9	Mienshao	Fighting	258	127	163	3,101
10	Volcanion	Fire Water	252	216	190	4,151

🏆 Ferrothorn PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	0	13	13	25	1,500
2	0	14	12	25	1,499
3	0	12	13	25	1,497
4	0	10	15	25	1,498
5	1	10	13	25	1,500
6	0	15	10	25	1,495
7	0	15	11	25	1,498
8	0	13	12	25	1,496
9	0	11	13	25	1,494
10	0	11	14	25	1,497

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	6	15	15	50	2,495
2	7	13	15	50	2,500
3	6	14	15	50	2,490
4	7	14	14	50	2,498
5	8	15	15	49	2,498
6	5	15	15	50	2,480
7	6	15	14	50	2,489
8	7	15	13	50	2,497
9	7	12	15	50	2,494
10	6	13	15	50	2,485

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Ferrothorn IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVs	Wild L30	Research L15	Raid L20	WB L25	Max L40	L50
100% (15/15/15)	1,990	995	1,326	1,658	2,321	2,632
98% (15/15/14)	1,985	992	1,323	1,654	2,315	2,625
96% (15/14/15)	1,986	993	1,323	1,654	2,316	2,626
93% (14/14/14)	1,969	984	1,312	1,641	2,297	2,605
91% (15/13/13)	1,971	985	1,314	1,642	2,300	2,607
87% (13/13/13)	1,948	974	1,299	1,623	2,273	2,577
82% (12/12/12)	1,928	964	1,285	1,606	2,249	2,550
80% (10/15/15)	1,932	966	1,288	1,610	2,254	2,556
67% (10/10/10)	1,887	943	1,258	1,572	2,201	2,496
0% (0/0/0)	1,690	845	1,126	1,408	1,971	2,235

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Ferrothorn with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	2,632 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	2,321 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	1,258 - 1,326 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	1,572 - 1,658 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	1,258 - 1,326 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	943 - 995 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Ferrothorn with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	32	26	2,321
2	2,321	27	2,321
3	2,321	28	2,321
4	2,321	29	2,321
5	313	30	1,990
6	2,321	31	2,321
7	2,321	32	2,321
8	2,321	33	2,321
9	2,321	34	2,321
10	663	35	2,155
11	2,321	36	2,321
12	2,321	37	2,321
13	2,321	38	2,321
14	2,321	39	2,321
15	995	40	2,321
16	2,321	41	2,321
17	2,321	42	2,321
18	2,321	43	2,321
19	2,321	44	2,321
20	1,326	45	2,483
21	2,321	46	2,321
22	2,321	47	2,321
23	2,321	48	2,321
24	2,321	49	2,321
25	1,658	50	2,632

📖 Complete Ferrothorn Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Ferrothorn (#598) is a Grass/Steel-type Pokémon from the Unova region (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,656 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Ferrothorn can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Ferrothorn in 2026.

📊 Ferrothorn Stats Analysis

Ferrothorn's Attack stat is 158 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Ferrothorn may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 223 Defense (Excellent) and 179 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 560. This gives Ferrothorn reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Grass-type Pokémon, Ferrothorn's stat distribution favors defense.

⚔️ Best Ferrothorn Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Ferrothorn depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Bullet Seed (Fast) with Power Whip (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Ferrothorn has 2 Fast Attacks and 5 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Ferrothorn PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Ferrothorn can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Grass/Steel typing provides useful matchups against Grass, Poison, Water-type threats while being weak to Fire, Fighting types.

Ultra League (2500 CP)

In Ultra League, Ferrothorn reaches 2,321 CP at Level 40. Its bulk allows it to survive key matchups.

Master League

In Master League, Ferrothorn faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Ferrothorn Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Ferrothorn's effectiveness depends on its typing and 158 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Ferrothorn use Fire, Fighting-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Ferrothorn in Pokémon GO

Ferrothorn can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Sunny/Clear weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Ferrothorn Evolution Guide

Ferrothorn is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

Ferroseed (#597)
Ferrothorn (#598) ← current — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Ferrothorn in Pokémon GO

Shiny Ferrothorn is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Ferrothorn gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,572 - 1,658 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Ferrothorn

Q: What is Ferrothorn's max CP?
A: 2,632 CP at Level 50, or 2,321 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Ferrothorn good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.

Q: Can Ferrothorn be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Ferrothorn is available.

Q: What is Ferrothorn weak to?
A: Fire, Fighting-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Bullet Seed + Power Whip for optimal DPS.

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.