Is Ferrothorn viable in Gen 8 National Dex?

Ferrothorn is ranked #4 in Gen 8 National Dex with 25.01% usage according to Smogon May 2026 - Jul 2026 data.

What beats Ferrothorn in Gen 8 National Dex?

Zapdos has the strongest conservative score in this observed May 2026 - Jul 2026 sample. The target was knocked out or switched out in 72.5% of 47.19109537767037 relevant encounters. Standard error is 6.5 points. Sets and switch conditions can change the result.

How are Ferrothorn matchup checks ranked in Gen 8 National Dex?

They are ranked by p minus four standard errors. Here, p is the observed fraction of relevant encounters where Ferrothorn was knocked out or switched out. This is not a set-specific battle guarantee.

Ferrothorn counters

Gen 8 National Dex · Sorted by p − 4 standard errors · Smogon source period May 2026 - Jul 2026 · Generated 2026-08-05

#0598 Ferrothorn

GrassSteel

USAGE 25.0% #4

ABILITYIron Barbs

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

Leech Seed 69.6% Stealth Rock 64.0% Spikes 59.5% Power Whip 55.0% Knock Off 51.2% Gyro Ball 39.9% Body Press 23.9% Iron Head 10.8%

Items

Leftovers 56.6% Shed Shell 29.2% Rocky Helmet 9.7% Chople Berry 3.7% Big Root 0.3% Eject Button 0.3% Shell Bell 0.1% Leek 0.0%

Abilities

Iron Barbs100.0%Anticipation0.0%

Common Teammates

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Explore Ferrothorn + Zapdos teams 47 score Explore Ferrothorn + Greninja teams 9 score Explore Ferrothorn + Ferrothorn teams 5 score Explore Ferrothorn + Tapu Fini teams -11 score

Leading observed checks

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Team core to explore

Ferrothorn + Pelipper 41.2% teammate usage Explore teams →

Checks & Counters

Observed target KO or switch rate is upstream p: the fraction of relevant encounters where the target was knocked out or switched out. Standard error is upstream d. The conservative score is p − 4d. These ladder observations do not prove a set-specific counter.

How to read this table

Use encounter count and standard error to judge the sample. Damage estimates below use inferred sets and remain separate from the observed ladder metric.

# Checker Encounters Conservative score Target KO or switch rate

Zapdos

ElectricFlying OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

47.191

46.5

72.5% Standard error 6.50 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Zapdos Heat Wave vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Ferrothorn: 288-340 (81.8 - 96.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Heatran

FireSteel OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

41.905

45.8

73.2% Standard error 6.85 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Heatran Magma Storm vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Ferrothorn: 468-552 (132.9 - 156.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Greninja

WaterDark SOFT CHECK View matchup

37.958

9.2

41.2% Standard error 7.99 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Greninja Dark Pulse vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Ferrothorn: 118-141 (33.5 - 40%) -- 28.7% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Ferrothorn

GrassSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

23.103

4.7

46.2% Standard error 10.37 points

DAMAGE CALC

0 Def Ferrothorn Body Press vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Ferrothorn: 116-138 (32.9 - 39.2%) -- 9.6% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Scizor-Mega

BugSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

22.753

-8.3

30.2% Standard error 9.62 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Technician Scizor-Mega Dual Wingbeat (2 hits) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Ferrothorn: 128-152 (36.3 - 43.1%) -- 99.8% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Tapu Fini

WaterFairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

24.647

-10.8

23.1% Standard error 8.49 points

DAMAGE CALCMisty Terrain

Tapu Fini Nature's Madness vs. 252 HP Ferrothorn: 176-176 (50 - 50%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Pelipper

WaterFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

25.475

-12.9

16.6% Standard error 7.38 points

DAMAGE CALCRain

0- SpA Pelipper Hurricane vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Ferrothorn: 67-79 (19 - 22.4%) -- possible 6HKO

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Landorus-Therian

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

23.829

-13.4

18.2% Standard error 7.91 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Landorus-Therian Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Ferrothorn: 154-183 (43.7 - 51.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Ranked #4 with 25.01% usage. Sorted by conservative score.