Iron Defense
Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to this Pokémon during your opponent's next turn.
Emerging Powers
Ferrothorn
73/98 90 HP · Metal · Uncommon
English card price
0.86 €
30-day average · general reference
We do not have the Near Mint average for the English print yet. Meanwhile this is the Cardmarket 30-day average, which mixes every language and condition (updated 01/11/2026).
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| Number | 73/98 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Category | Pokemon |
| Stage | Stage1 |
| Evolves from | Ferroseed |
| Type | |
| Weakness | Fire ×2 |
| Resistance | Psychic -20 |
| Retreat cost | 3 |
| Legality | Standard: No · Expanded: Yes |
| Finishes | Normal |
| Illustrator | Masakazu Fukuda |
What to know about this card
- It is card 73 of the 98 in the official Emerging Powers checklist. If you are completing the set, mark it in your collection to keep track.
- Rarity: Uncommon. The symbol in the bottom corner confirms it at a glance, as explained in Pokémon card rarities explained.
- Artwork by Masakazu Fukuda. Some collectors chase every card by the same artist: how to start (in Spanish).
Attacks
ColorlessColorless
Power Whip
Does 10 damage for each Energy attached to this Pokémon to one of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Flavour text
It fights by swinging around its three spiky feelers. A hit from these steel spikes can reduce a boulder to rubble.
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