Forretress.
BST 465 · bug / steel
Forretress is weak to Fire and resists Normal, Grass, Ice, Psychic, Bug, Dragon, Steel, Fairy and is immune to Poison.
Forretress base stats
BST 465 · ranges at level 100Forretress weaknesses and resistances
damage taken · Bug / Steel dual typingForretress abilities
2 total · 1 hiddenForretress evolution line
2 stages
Best Forretress moves
gen 9 learnset · sorted by base powerForretress moves
gen 9 · 98 moves · 19 level-up · 62 TM/HM · 17 tutorForretress Pokédex entries
6 generations · newest firstWhen something approaches it, it fires off fragments of its steel shell in attack. This is not a conscious action but a conditioned reflex.
In the moment that it gulps down its prey, the inside of its shell is exposed, but to this day, no one has ever seen that sight.
It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.
It remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.
Forretress conceals itself inside its hardened steel shell. The shell is opened when the Pokémon is catching prey, but it does so at such a quick pace that the shell’s inside cannot be seen.
It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.
It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.
Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside this shell is a total mystery.
It remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.
FORRETRESS conceals itself inside its hardened steel shell. The shell is opened when the POKéMON is catching prey, but it does so at such a quick pace that the shell’s inside cannot be seen.
It keeps itself inside its steel shell. The shell is opened when it is catching prey, but it is so quick that the shell’s inside cannot be seen.
It remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.
Its entire body is shielded by a steel- hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery.
Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery.
It remains immova bly rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.
Usually found hanging on to a fat tree trunk. It shoots out bits of its shell when it sees action.
Forretress species data
gen II species · breeding and trainingAbout Forretress
Forretress is a Bug and Steel-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2 (Johto). When something approaches it, it fires off fragments of its steel shell in attack. This is not a conscious action but a conditioned reflex. Forretress stands 1.2 m (3'11") tall and weighs 125.8 kg (277.3 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.
Forretress base stats
Forretress has a base stat total of 465, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is Defense at 140 (excellent), while its lowest is Speed at 40 (below average). Forretress serves as a bulky physical attacker. Forretress is slow with a base Speed of 40.
Forretress weaknesses and resistances
As a Bug and Steel-type, Forretress is weak to Fire (4x)-type moves, resists Normal, Grass (¼x), Ice, Psychic, Bug, Dragon, Steel, Fairy-type attacks, and is completely immune to Poison-type moves. This gives Forretress 1 weakness, 8 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Forretress abilities
Forretress's abilities include Sturdy, Overcoat. Sturdy prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP. Its Hidden Ability is Overcoat, which protects against damage from weather.
Forretress moves and learnset
Forretress can learn 98 moves in Generation 9, including 19 by leveling up, 62 via TM/HM, and 17 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Steel Beam (Steel, 140 power), Bug Buzz (Bug, 90 power), Flash Cannon (Steel, 80 power), Iron Head (Steel, 80 power). For coverage, Forretress can learn Explosion (Normal), Self Destruct (Normal), Giga Impact (Normal).
Training Forretress
Forretress has a moderate capture rate of 75 (29.4%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Forretress yields 2 Defense EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Forretress belongs to the Bug egg group. Forretress is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Pineco → Forretress).
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