Ferroseed may be based on cockleburs, durians, or conkers, seeds from horse-chestnut trees or datura, all of which are known for their tough skin and thorns. It may also be based on a mace or flail.
Ferroseed may be a combination of ferr- (a stem meaning iron in several languages including Latin) and seed.
Tesseed may be a combination of 鉄 tetsu (iron) and seed.
No: 597
English Name: Ferroseed
Japanese Name: Tesshido
Generation: 5
Type: Grass, Steel
Species: Thorn Seed Pokémon
Abilities: Iron Barbs, Anticipation (hidden ability)
Evolution: Ferroseed > Ferrothorn
Ferroseed is a cave-dwelling Pokémon resembling a durian. 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.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Black: When threatened, it attacks by shooting a barrage of spikes, which gives it a chance to escape by rolling away.
Pokemon White: They stick their spikes into cave walls and absorb the minerals they find in the rock.
Pokemon Black 2: It absorbs the iron it finds in the rock while clinging to the ceiling. It shoots spikes when in danger.
pokemon White 2: It absorbs the iron it finds in the rock while clinging to the ceiling. It shoots spikes when in danger.
Pokemon X: When threatened, it attacks by shooting a barrage of spikes, which gives it a chance to escape by rolling away.
Pokemon Y: It absorbs the iron it finds in the rock while clinging to the ceiling. It shoots spikes when in danger.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: When threatened, it attacks by shooting a barrage of spikes, which gives it a chance to escape by rolling away.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: It absorbs the iron it finds in the rock while clinging to the ceiling. It shoots spikes when in danger.
