# Ferrothorn - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in National Dex

> Find the best Ferrothorn builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Ferrothorn Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Usage** | 19% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Ferrothorn)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Ferrothorn
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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## Common Moves
- **Leech Seed**: 71.814%
- **Stealth Rock**: 60.476%
- **Power Whip**: 59.197%
- **Knock Off**: 47.558%
- **Spikes**: 47.145%
- **Gyro Ball**: 39.746%
- **Iron Head**: 25.921%
- **Thunder Wave**: 21.310%
- **Body Press**: 10.406%
- **Other**: 16.427%

## Common Abilities
- **Iron Barbs**: 100.000%
- **Anticipation**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 46.537%
- **Shed Shell**: 26.226%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 16.449%
- **Chople Berry**: 10.399%
- **Other**: 0.388%

## Common Teammates
- **Zapdos**: 45.380%
- **Greninja**: 36.936%
- **Pelipper**: 36.441%
- **Swampert-Mega**: 35.348%
- **Tapu Fini**: 33.435%
- **Gliscor**: 20.528%

## FAQ for Ferrothorn in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Ferrothorn?
The most common moves for Ferrothorn are Leech Seed, Stealth Rock, Power Whip, Knock Off. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Ferrothorn?
Ferrothorn is frequently paired with Zapdos, Greninja, Pelipper, Swampert-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Ferrothorn?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Ferrothorn?
The top build for Ferrothorn features a **Careful** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/24/0/232/0`. This configuration accounts for 16.011% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Ferrothorn?
Ferrothorn is most effectively run with the ability **Iron Barbs** (100.000%) and the item **Leftovers** (46.537%).

### What is the most common role for Ferrothorn?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Ferrothorn often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gen8nationaldex-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Ferrothorn?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 74 |
| Attack | 94 |
| Defense | 131 |
| Sp. Atk | 54 |
| Sp. Def | 116 |
| Speed | 20 |
| **BST** | **489** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Ferrothorn on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Ferrothorn) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Ferrothorn
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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