It appears to be based on durian plants. Its vines resemble military flails. The vines also resemble a fully-grown brier plant, just as its unevolved form resembles a seed. It could also be based on the tribulus, which is a species of thorny plants whose name, during Roman times, also meant caltrops, which is a thorny metallic weapon used to puncture the feet of invading soldiers. Also, the “tri-” in tribulus means “three”, which is also the same number of pods Ferrothorn has.
Ferrothorn is a combination of ferrum (Latin for iron) and thorn (a protective spine found on many plants).
Nutrey may be a combination of nut and rey (Spanish for king), 鈴 rei (bell), or trey (Italian for three anglicized, referring to its three appendages).
No: 598
English Name: Ferrothorn
Japanese Name: Nattorei
Generation: 5
Type: Grass, Steel
Species: Thorn Pod Pokémon
Abilities: Iron Barbs, Anticipation (hidden ability)
Evolution: Ferroseed > Ferrothorn
Ferrothorn is a Pokémon resembling a flattened durian. Its metallic body is covered in thorns, with three black stripes circling its width, the middle stripe having triangular decorations below the eyes of Ferrothorn. Its eyes have green rims, yellow scleras, and dark pupils. There is a green spike at the top of its body, and extending around it are vine-like, long green appendages tipped with spiky metal disks. It can use these appendages to either cling to ceilings of its cave or walk around. When hanging, it can attack its prey underneath by shooting spikes.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Black: It fights by swinging around its three spiky feelers. A hit from these steel spikes can reduce a boulder to rubble.
Pokemon White: They attach themselves to cave ceilings, firing steel spikes at targets passing beneath them.
Pokemon Black 2: By swinging around its three spiky feels and shooting spikes, it can obliterate an opponent.
pokemon White 2: By swinging around its three spiky feels and shooting spikes, it can obliterate an opponent.
Pokemon X: By swinging around its three spiky feelers and shooting spikes, it can obliterate an opponent.
Pokemon Y: They attach themselves to cave ceilings, firing steel spikes at targets passing beneath them.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: By swinging around its three spiky feelers and shooting spikes, it can obliterate an opponent.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: They attach themselves to cave ceilings, firing steel spikes at targets passing beneath them.
