Pokémon counters guide

Best Counters for Ferroseed

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Ferroseed.

Ferroseed

#0597

Quick answer

Fire is the strongest answer because both Grass and Steel are weak to Fire, creating a 4x weakness. Fighting are strong secondary attacking types.

Best move types

Fire×4 Fighting×2

Biggest weakness

Fire×4

Type matchup table

Fire4x

Fighting2x

Ice1x

Ground1x

Flying1x

Bug1x

Ghost1x

Dark1x

Grass0.25x

Normal0.5x

Water0.5x

Electric0.5x

Psychic0.5x

Rock0.5x

Dragon0.5x

Steel0.5x

Fairy0.5x

Poison0x

Recommended practical counters

Volcarona

#0637

Best overallResists both STABsFast pressure

BugFire

Deals 4x damage with Fire-type attacks
Has STAB Fire-type attacks
Resists the target's Grass 0.25x, Steel 0.5x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typeFire×4

Safe into Grass 0.25x, Steel 0.5x

135 offense · 100 Speed

Chandelure

#0609

Resists both STABsStrong special attackerBudget option

GhostFire

Deals 4x damage with Fire-type attacks
Has STAB Fire-type attacks
Resists the target's Grass 0.5x, Steel 0.5x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup

Best typeFire×4

Safe into Grass 0.5x, Steel 0.5x

145 offense · 80 Speed

Darmanitan

#0555

Resists both STABsStrong physical attackerBudget option

Fire

Deals 4x damage with Fire-type attacks
Has STAB Fire-type attacks
Resists the target's Grass 0.5x, Steel 0.5x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup

Best typeFire×4

Safe into Grass 0.5x, Steel 0.5x

140 offense · 95 Speed

Cinderace

#0815

Resists both STABsFast pressureBudget option

Fire

Deals 4x damage with Fire-type attacks
Has STAB Fire-type attacks
Resists the target's Grass 0.5x, Steel 0.5x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typeFire×4

Safe into Grass 0.5x, Steel 0.5x

116 offense · 119 Speed

Charizard

#0006

Resists both STABsFast pressureBudget option

FireFlying

Deals 4x damage with Fire-type attacks
Has STAB Fire-type attacks
Resists the target's Grass 0.25x, Steel 0.5x STAB attacks
Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typeFire×4

Safe into Grass 0.25x, Steel 0.5x

109 offense · 100 Speed

Ceruledge

#0937

Resists both STABsStrong physical attackerBudget option

FireGhost

Deals 4x damage with Fire-type attacks
Has STAB Fire-type attacks
Resists the target's Grass 0.5x, Steel 0.5x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup

Best typeFire×4

Safe into Grass 0.5x, Steel 0.5x

125 offense · 85 Speed

Delphox

#0655

Resists both STABsFast pressureBudget option

FirePsychic

Deals 4x damage with Fire-type attacks
Has STAB Fire-type attacks
Resists the target's Grass 0.5x, Steel 0.5x STAB attacks
Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typeFire×4

Safe into Grass 0.5x, Steel 0.5x

114 offense · 104 Speed

Magmortar

#0467

Resists both STABsStrong special attackerBudget option

Fire

Deals 4x damage with Fire-type attacks
Has STAB Fire-type attacks
Resists the target's Grass 0.5x, Steel 0.5x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup

Best typeFire×4

Safe into Grass 0.5x, Steel 0.5x

125 offense · 83 Speed

Typhlosion-Hisui

#0157

Resists both STABsBudget option

FireGhost

Deals 4x damage with Fire-type attacks
Has STAB Fire-type attacks
Resists the target's Grass 0.5x, Steel 0.5x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup

Best typeFire×4

Safe into Grass 0.5x, Steel 0.5x

119 offense · 95 Speed

Armarouge

#0936

Resists both STABsStrong special attackerBudget option

FirePsychic

Deals 4x damage with Fire-type attacks
Has STAB Fire-type attacks
Resists the target's Grass 0.5x, Steel 0.5x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup

Best typeFire×4

Safe into Grass 0.5x, Steel 0.5x

125 offense · 75 Speed

Centiskorch

#0851

Resists both STABsBudget option

FireBug

Deals 4x damage with Fire-type attacks
Has STAB Fire-type attacks
Resists the target's Grass 0.25x, Steel 0.5x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup

Best typeFire×4

Safe into Grass 0.25x, Steel 0.5x

115 offense · 65 Speed

Flareon

#0136

Resists both STABsStrong physical attackerBudget option

Fire

Deals 4x damage with Fire-type attacks
Has STAB Fire-type attacks
Resists the target's Grass 0.5x, Steel 0.5x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup

Best typeFire×4

Safe into Grass 0.5x, Steel 0.5x

130 offense · 65 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Charizard-Mega Y

#0006

Theoretical optionMega optionResists both STABs

FireFlying

Deals 4x damage with Fire-type attacks
Has STAB Fire-type attacks
Resists the target's Grass 0.25x, Steel 0.5x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typeFire×4

Safe into Grass 0.25x, Steel 0.5x

159 offense · 100 Speed

Reshiram

#0643

Theoretical optionLegendary optionResists both STABs

DragonFire

Deals 4x damage with Fire-type attacks
Has STAB Fire-type attacks
Resists the target's Grass 0.25x, Steel 0.5x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety

Best typeFire×4

Safe into Grass 0.25x, Steel 0.5x

150 offense · 90 Speed

Blaziken-Mega

#0257

Theoretical optionMega optionResists both STABs

FireFighting

Deals 4x damage with Fire-type attacks
Has STAB Fire-type attacks
Resists the target's Grass 0.5x, Steel 0.5x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typeFire×4

Safe into Grass 0.5x, Steel 0.5x

160 offense · 100 Speed

Iron Moth

#0994

Theoretical optionParadox optionResists both STABs

FirePoison

Deals 4x damage with Fire-type attacks
Has STAB Fire-type attacks
Resists the target's Grass 0.25x, Steel 0.5x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typeFire×4

Safe into Grass 0.25x, Steel 0.5x

140 offense · 110 Speed

Heatran

#0485

Theoretical optionLegendary optionResists both STABs

FireSteel

Deals 4x damage with Fire-type attacks
Has STAB Fire-type attacks
Resists the target's Grass 0.25x, Steel 0.25x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety

Best typeFire×4

Safe into Grass 0.25x, Steel 0.25x

130 offense · 77 Speed

Ho-Oh

#0250

Theoretical optionLegendary optionResists both STABs

FireFlying

Deals 4x damage with Fire-type attacks
Has STAB Fire-type attacks
Resists the target's Grass 0.25x, Steel 0.5x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety

Best typeFire×4

Safe into Grass 0.25x, Steel 0.5x

130 offense · 90 Speed

Houndoom-Mega

#0229

Theoretical optionMega optionResists both STABs

DarkFire

Deals 4x damage with Fire-type attacks
Has STAB Fire-type attacks
Resists the target's Grass 0.5x, Steel 0.5x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typeFire×4

Safe into Grass 0.5x, Steel 0.5x

140 offense · 115 Speed

Zen Galarian Darmanitan

#0555

Theoretical optionConditional formBulky switch-in

IceFire

Deals 4x damage with Fire-type attacks
Has STAB Fire-type attacks
Resists the target's Grass 0.5x STAB attacks
Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Good Speed helps apply pressure first

Best typeFire×4

Safe into Grass 0.5x

160 offense · 135 Speed

Best move types to use

Fire×4 Fighting×2

Move availability depends on game version and learnset data, so this page recommends move types rather than guaranteed moves.

Fire type page Fighting type page

Counter notes for Ferroseed

Ferroseed's Grass / Steel typing makes Fire the cleanest answer because it reaches 4x damage. Its 10 base Speed means very slow counters still need enough bulk to take a hit first.
Fighting attackers are useful secondary options when the top weakness is unavailable, but they should be chosen for safety, Speed, or team fit rather than raw multiplier alone.
Known abilities include Iron Barbs. This page does not assume ability-specific battle effects, so verify the format before relying on a single counter.
Avoid counters that are weak to Grass / Steel unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
Ferroseed does not need a separate alternate-form note for the standard National Dex matchup shown here.

What not to use

Poison×0 Grass×0.25 Normal×0.5 Water×0.5 Electric×0.5 Psychic×0.5 Rock×0.5 Dragon×0.5 Steel×0.5 Fairy×0.5

These attacking types are resisted or blocked by the defender's typing, so they are usually lower-priority choices unless they provide a special battle role.

Battle caveats

This ranking uses modern Gen 6+ type matchups, STAB value, defensive switch-in safety, and base stats.
Abilities, held items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and format rules can change real battle outcomes.
Coverage moves can punish obvious counters, so treat this as type-based guidance rather than a full matchup simulator.
Move availability depends on game version and learnset data; this page recommends attacking types rather than guaranteed moves.

Ferroseed weakness chart Ferroseed Pokédex Grass / Steel counters Fire type page Fighting type page Pokémon type chart Speed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Ferroseed?

Ferroseed is best countered by Pokémon that can use Fire (4x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Grass / Steel STAB attacks. Because this is a 4x weakness, even moderate attackers can create pressure if they can enter safely.

What type is best against Ferroseed?

Fire is the strongest attacking type against Ferroseed, dealing 4x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Ferroseed super-effectively?

Ferroseed has 2 super-effective attacking options: Fire and Fighting. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Grass / Steel STAB attacks.

Are abilities included in this counter ranking?

No. The ranking uses base typing and base stats. Abilities, items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and special move rules can change the real matchup.

Does Terastallization change Ferroseed counters?

Yes. Terastallization can replace the defensive typing used here, so the recommended counter types may change completely in formats where Tera is active.

What should I avoid using against Ferroseed?

Avoid relying on Poison, Grass, Normal, Water, and Electric attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

Best Counters for Ferroseed

Quick answer

Type matchup table

Recommended practical counters

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Counter notes for Ferroseed

What not to use

Battle caveats

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FAQ

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What type is best against Ferroseed?

How many useful attacking types hit Ferroseed super-effectively?

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Does Terastallization change Ferroseed counters?

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