The Pokémon TCG Emerging Powers Ferroseed (71) is a 2011 Common Metal-type Basic card featuring the spiked Grass/Pokémon's signature defensive playstyle.
Ferroseed
2011 • Pokémon • Emerging Powers
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Description
Ferroseed is a Basic Metal-type Pokémon featured in the Pokémon Trading Card Game's Emerging Powers expansion, released in 2011. Identified as card number 71 in the set, this Common rarity card brings a distinct defensive utility to deck construction. With 50 HP, Ferroseed is designed to absorb damage and control the pace of the match rather than dealing heavy immediate offense. Its primary attack, MetalMetal Pierce, deals 20 damage, making it a reliable support unit for protecting more fragile attackers or stalling an opponent's advance. The card requires 2 Energy to retreat, a manageable cost that allows trainers to reposition it strategically without sacrificing too many resources. As a Grass-type Pokémon with Metal typing, it occupies a unique niche in the competitive landscape, offering resistances and vulnerabilities that require thoughtful play. Collectors often seek out this card to complete set collections or to appreciate the design philosophy of the early 2010s Pokémon TCG era. The card's simplicity and straightforward mechanics make it an accessible entry point for new players while remaining a relevant piece for veterans who value defensive consistency. Whether you are building a themed deck around defensive strategies or simply expanding your library, the Emerging Powers Ferroseed card offers a tangible connection to the game's evolving history. Its status as a Common card ensures wide availability, making it an easy addition for any serious collection. By focusing on the card's inherent gameplay value and historical context, collectors can appreciate the design choices that made this era of Pokémon cards so engaging. The card's enduring appeal lies in its reliable mechanics and the nostalgic value of the Emerging Powers set, which continues to influence modern deck-building trends.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Ferroseed
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Common
MAHOU
Card Stock
English
50
Metal
Basic
Fire ×2
Psychic -20
2
597
Card Text
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Attack: Pierce (20)
When threatened, it attacks by shooting a barrage of spikes, which gives it a chance to escape by rolling away.












