Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- II (Johto)
- Color
- Purple
- Shape
- Ball
- Habitat
- Forest
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 75 (29.4%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Bug
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 163
- EV Yield
- 2 Def
- Height
- 1.2 m (3'11")
- Weight
- 125.8 kg (277.3 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Bug/Steel dual typing.
Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Protects against damage from weather.
Generation VI
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.
Generation VII
When 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.
Show older entries (Gen II, III, IV, V)
Generation II
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.
Generation III
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.
Generation IV
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.
Generation V
It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.
Level Up
19 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| 1 | Toxic Spikes | poi | N | — | — | 20 |
| 8 | Self Destruct | nor | P | 200 | 100% | 5 |
| 9 | Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 15 | Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 20 | Reflect | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| 22 | Rapid Spin | nor | P | 50 | 100% | 40 |
| 23 | Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| 23 | Rollout | roc | P | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| 36 | Payback | dar | P | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| 42 | Explosion | nor | P | 250 | 100% | 5 |
| 46 | Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| 49 | Spikes | gro | N | — | — | 20 |
| 50 | Gyro BallSTAB | ste | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| 59 | Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 62 | Magnet Rise | ele | N | — | — | 10 |
| 67 | Zap Cannon | ele | S | 120 | 50% | 5 |
| 70 | Heavy SlamSTAB | ste | P | — | 100% | 10 |
TM / HM
62 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Press | fig | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Bug BuzzSTAB | bug | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Bulldoze | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Drill Run | gro | P | 80 | 95% | 10 |
| Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Earthquake | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Explosion | nor | P | 250 | 100% | 5 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Flash CannonSTAB | ste | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Giga Drain | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Gravity | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Gyro BallSTAB | ste | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Hard PressSTAB | ste | P | 0 | 100% | 10 |
| Heavy SlamSTAB | ste | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Ice Spinner | ice | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Iron HeadSTAB | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| LungeSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Metal Sound | ste | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| Pain Split | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Payback | dar | P | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| Poison Jab | poi | P | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| PounceSTAB | bug | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Reflect | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Reversal | fig | P | — | 100% | 15 |
| Rock Blast | roc | P | 25 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Rollout | roc | P | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| Sand Tomb | gro | P | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| Seed Bomb | gra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Smart StrikeSTAB | ste | P | 70 | — | 10 |
| Solar Beam | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Spikes | gro | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Steel BeamSTAB | ste | S | 140 | 95% | 5 |
| Stone Edge | roc | P | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| Struggle BugSTAB | bug | S | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| Toxic Spikes | poi | N | — | — | 20 |
| Venoshock | poi | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| Volt Switch | ele | S | 70 | 100% | 20 |
Move Tutor
17 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Drill Run | gro | P | 80 | 95% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Explosion | nor | P | 250 | 100% | 5 |
| Giga Drain | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Gravity | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Magnet Rise | ele | N | — | — | 10 |
| Pain Split | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rollout | roc | P | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| Self Destruct | nor | P | 200 | 100% | 5 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Forretress
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Forretress
Forretress is a Bug and Steel-type Pokemon 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 Pokemon.
Forretress Base Stats
Forretress has a base stat total of 465, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokemon. 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 & Resistances
As a Bug and Steel-type, Forretress is weak to Fire (4x)-type moves, resists Normal, Grass (¼x), Ice, Psychic, Bug, Dragon, Dark, Steel, Fairy-type attacks, and is completely immune to Poison-type moves. This gives Forretress 1 weakness, 9 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 & 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).
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Forretress. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Forretress, or use the team builder to see how Forretress fits into your squad.
