Is Ferrothorn viable in Gen 8 1v1?

Ferrothorn is ranked #4 in Gen 8 1v1 with 10.33% usage according to Smogon Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 data.

Ferrothorn in Gen 8 1v1

Gen 8 1v1 · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Apr 2026 - Jun 2026

#0598 Ferrothorn

GrassSteel

USAGE 10.3% #4

ABILITYAnticipation

BASE STATS

HP 74

ATK 94

DEF 131

SPA 54

SPD 116

SPE 20

BST489

TYPE MATCHUPS

4×

Fire

2×

Fighting

½×

NormalWaterElectricPsychicRockDragonSteelFairy

¼×

Grass

0×

Poison

Moves

Gyro Ball 99.8% Power Whip 52.3% Leech Seed 50.2% Body Press 45.3% Iron Defense 41.0% Endure 24.0% Payback 22.6% Knock Off 18.0%

Items

Chople Berry 40.9% Assault Vest 30.2% Custap Berry 24.0% Choice Band 4.3% Lum Berry 0.3% Occa Berry 0.2% Rocky Helmet 0.1% Leftovers 0.1%

Abilities

Anticipation0.0%

Common Teammates

Smogon does not compute Checks & Counters data for this format. Use the type matchup chart above to find potential checks.

Ranked #4 with 10.33% usage. Sorted by reliability score.