Forretress

Pokédex data

National № 0205
Type
Bug
Steel
Species Bagworm Pokémon
Abilities 1. Sturdy
Overcoat (hidden ability)
Local № 094 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
094 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
269 (U.Sun/U.Moon)
259 (Scarlet/Violet)

Training

EV yield 2 Defense
Catch rate75
Base Friendship 70 (Higher than normal)
Base Exp.163
Growth RateMedium

Breeding

Egg Groups Bug
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4864–5140 steps)

Base stats

HP 75
260 354
Attack 90
166 306
Defense 140
256 416
Sp. Atk 60
112 240
Sp. Def 60
112 240
Speed 40
76 196
Total465MinMax
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Evolution chart

#0204
Pineco
Bug
(Level 31)

Forretress changes

Moves learned by Forretress

In other generations

Moves learnt by level up

Forretress learns the following moves in Pokémon Gold & Silver at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Tackle
normal
40100
1Self-Destruct
normal
200100
1Protect
normal
8Self-Destruct
normal
200100
15Take Down
normal
9085
22Rapid Spin
normal
50100
29Bide
normal
39Explosion
normal
250100
49Spikes
ground
59Double-Edge
normal
120100
No moves.

Egg moves

Forretress learns the following moves via breeding in Gold & Silver.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Forretress can be taught these attacks in Gold & Silver from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Forretress is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Gold & Silver.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Strength
normal
80100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Forretress is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Gold & Silver.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
02Headbutt
normal
70100
03Curse
ghost
04Rollout
rock
3090
06Toxic
poison
90
08Rock Smash
fighting
40100
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
12Sweet Scent
normal
100
13Snore
normal
50100
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
19Giga Drain
grass
75100
20Endure
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
27Return
normal
100
32Double Team
normal
34Swagger
normal
85
35Sleep Talk
normal
37Sandstorm
rock
40Defense Curl
normal
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Forretress learns the following moves in Pokémon Crystal at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Tackle
normal
40100
1Self-Destruct
normal
200100
1Protect
normal
8Self-Destruct
normal
200100
15Take Down
normal
9085
22Rapid Spin
normal
50100
29Bide
normal
39Explosion
normal
250100
49Spikes
ground
59Double-Edge
normal
120100
No moves.

Egg moves

Forretress learns the following moves via breeding in Crystal.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Forretress can be taught these attacks in Crystal from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Forretress is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Crystal.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Strength
normal
80100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Forretress is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Crystal.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
02Headbutt
normal
70100
03Curse
ghost
04Rollout
rock
3090
06Toxic
poison
90
08Rock Smash
fighting
40100
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
12Sweet Scent
normal
100
13Snore
normal
50100
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
19Giga Drain
grass
75100
20Endure
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
27Return
normal
100
32Double Team
normal
34Swagger
normal
85
35Sleep Talk
normal
37Sandstorm
rock
40Defense Curl
normal
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Forretress learns the following moves in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Tackle
normal
40100
1Self-Destruct
normal
200100
1Protect
normal
8Self-Destruct
normal
200100
15Take Down
normal
9085
22Rapid Spin
normal
50100
29Bide
normal
39Explosion
normal
250100
49Spikes
ground
59Double-Edge
normal
120100
No moves.

Egg moves

Forretress learns the following moves via breeding in Ruby & Sapphire.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Forretress can be taught these attacks in Ruby & Sapphire from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Forretress is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Strength
normal
80100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Forretress is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
16Light Screen
psychic
17Protect
normal
19Giga Drain
grass
75100
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
26Earthquake
ground
100100
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
32Double Team
normal
33Reflect
psychic
37Sandstorm
rock
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Forretress learns the following moves in Pokémon Emerald at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Tackle
normal
40100
1Self-Destruct
normal
200100
1Protect
normal
8Self-Destruct
normal
200100
15Take Down
normal
9085
22Rapid Spin
normal
50100
29Bide
normal
39Explosion
normal
250100
49Spikes
ground
59Double-Edge
normal
120100
No moves.

Egg moves

Forretress learns the following moves via breeding in Emerald.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Forretress can be taught these attacks in Emerald from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Body Slam
normal
85100
Double-Edge
normal
120100
Counter
fighting
100
Mimic
normal
Defense Curl
normal
Explosion
normal
250100
Rock Slide
rock
7590
Substitute
normal
Snore
normal
50100
Endure
normal
Rollout
rock
3090
Swagger
normal
85
Sleep Talk
normal
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Forretress is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Emerald.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Strength
normal
80100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Forretress is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Emerald.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
16Light Screen
psychic
17Protect
normal
19Giga Drain
grass
75100
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
26Earthquake
ground
100100
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
32Double Team
normal
33Reflect
psychic
37Sandstorm
rock
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Forretress learns the following moves in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Tackle
normal
40100
1Self-Destruct
normal
200100
1Protect
normal
8Self-Destruct
normal
200100
15Take Down
normal
9085
22Rapid Spin
normal
50100
29Bide
normal
31Zap Cannon
electric
12050
39Explosion
normal
250100
49Spikes
ground
59Double-Edge
normal
120100
No moves.

Egg moves

Forretress learns the following moves via breeding in FireRed & LeafGreen.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Forretress can be taught these attacks in FireRed & LeafGreen from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Body Slam
normal
85100
Double-Edge
normal
120100
Counter
fighting
100
Mimic
normal
Explosion
normal
250100
Rock Slide
rock
7590
Substitute
normal
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Forretress is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Strength
normal
80100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Forretress is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
16Light Screen
psychic
17Protect
normal
19Giga Drain
grass
75100
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
26Earthquake
ground
100100
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
32Double Team
normal
33Reflect
psychic
37Sandstorm
rock
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Forretress learns the following moves in Pokémon Colosseum at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Tackle
normal
40100
1Self-Destruct
normal
200100
1Protect
normal
8Self-Destruct
normal
200100
15Take Down
normal
9085
22Rapid Spin
normal
50100
29Bide
normal
39Explosion
normal
250100
49Spikes
ground
59Double-Edge
normal
120100
No moves.

Egg moves

Forretress learns the following moves via breeding in Colosseum.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Forretress can be taught these attacks in Colosseum from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Forretress is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Colosseum.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Strength
normal
80100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Forretress is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Colosseum.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
16Light Screen
psychic
17Protect
normal
19Giga Drain
grass
75100
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
26Earthquake
ground
100100
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
32Double Team
normal
33Reflect
psychic
37Sandstorm
rock
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Forretress learns the following moves in Pokémon XD at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Tackle
normal
40100
1Self-Destruct
normal
200100
1Protect
normal
8Self-Destruct
normal
200100
15Take Down
normal
9085
22Rapid Spin
normal
50100
29Bide
normal
39Explosion
normal
250100
49Spikes
ground
59Double-Edge
normal
120100
No moves.

Egg moves

Forretress learns the following moves via breeding in XD.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Forretress can be taught these attacks in XD from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Body Slam
normal
85100
Double-Edge
normal
120100
Mimic
normal
Self-Destruct
normal
200100
Substitute
normal
Swagger
normal
85
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Forretress is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon XD.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Strength
normal
80100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Forretress is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon XD.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
16Light Screen
psychic
17Protect
normal
19Giga Drain
grass
75100
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
26Earthquake
ground
100100
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
32Double Team
normal
33Reflect
psychic
37Sandstorm
rock
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Forretress learns the following moves in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Tackle
normal
40100
1Take Down
normal
9085
1Self-Destruct
normal
200100
1Toxic Spikes
poison
1Protect
normal
6Self-Destruct
normal
200100
9Take Down
normal
9085
12Rapid Spin
normal
50100
17Bide
normal
20Natural Gift
normal
100
23Spikes
ground
28Payback
dark
50100
31Mirror Shot
steel
6585
33Explosion
normal
250100
38Iron Defense
steel
45Gyro Ball
steel
100
50Double-Edge
normal
120100
57Magnet Rise
electric
62Zap Cannon
electric
12050
No moves.

Egg moves

Forretress learns the following moves via breeding in Diamond & Pearl.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Forretress can be taught these attacks in Diamond & Pearl from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Forretress is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Strength
normal
80100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Forretress is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
16Light Screen
psychic
17Protect
normal
19Giga Drain
grass
75100
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
26Earthquake
ground
100100
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
32Double Team
normal
33Reflect
psychic
37Sandstorm
rock
39Rock Tomb
rock
6095
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
58Endure
normal
64Explosion
normal
250100
66Payback
dark
50100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
69Rock Polish
rock
74Gyro Ball
steel
100
76Stealth Rock
rock
78Captivate
normal
100
80Rock Slide
rock
7590
82Sleep Talk
normal
83Natural Gift
normal
100
87Swagger
normal
85
90Substitute
normal
91Flash Cannon
steel
80100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Forretress learns the following moves in Pokémon Platinum at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Tackle
normal
40100
1Self-Destruct
normal
200100
1Toxic Spikes
poison
1Bug Bite
bug
60100
1Protect
normal
6Self-Destruct
normal
200100
9Bug Bite
bug
60100
12Take Down
normal
9085
17Rapid Spin
normal
50100
20Bide
normal
23Natural Gift
normal
100
28Spikes
ground
31Mirror Shot
steel
6585
33Payback
dark
50100
38Explosion
normal
250100
45Iron Defense
steel
50Gyro Ball
steel
100
55Double-Edge
normal
120100
62Magnet Rise
electric
67Zap Cannon
electric
12050
No moves.

Egg moves

Forretress learns the following moves via breeding in Platinum.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Forretress can be taught these attacks in Platinum from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Snore
normal
50100
Rollout
rock
3090
Signal Beam
bug
75100
Iron Defense
steel
Magnet Rise
electric
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Forretress is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Platinum.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Strength
normal
80100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Forretress is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Platinum.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
16Light Screen
psychic
17Protect
normal
19Giga Drain
grass
75100
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
26Earthquake
ground
100100
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
32Double Team
normal
33Reflect
psychic
37Sandstorm
rock
39Rock Tomb
rock
6095
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
58Endure
normal
64Explosion
normal
250100
66Payback
dark
50100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
69Rock Polish
rock
74Gyro Ball
steel
100
76Stealth Rock
rock
78Captivate
normal
100
80Rock Slide
rock
7590
82Sleep Talk
normal
83Natural Gift
normal
100
87Swagger
normal
85
90Substitute
normal
91Flash Cannon
steel
80100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Forretress learns the following moves in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Tackle
normal
40100
1Self-Destruct
normal
200100
1Toxic Spikes
poison
1Bug Bite
bug
60100
1Protect
normal
6Self-Destruct
normal
200100
9Bug Bite
bug
60100
12Take Down
normal
9085
17Rapid Spin
normal
50100
20Bide
normal
23Natural Gift
normal
100
28Spikes
ground
31Mirror Shot
steel
6585
33Payback
dark
50100
38Explosion
normal
250100
45Iron Defense
steel
50Gyro Ball
steel
100
55Double-Edge
normal
120100
62Magnet Rise
electric
67Zap Cannon
electric
12050
No moves.

Egg moves

Forretress learns the following moves via breeding in HeartGold & SoulSilver.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Forretress can be taught these attacks in HeartGold & SoulSilver from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Headbutt
normal
70100
String Shot
bug
95
Snore
normal
50100
Rollout
rock
3090
Pain Split
normal
Signal Beam
bug
75100
Iron Defense
steel
Block
normal
Gravity
psychic
Magnet Rise
electric
Bug Bite
bug
60100
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Forretress is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Strength
normal
80100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Forretress is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
16Light Screen
psychic
17Protect
normal
19Giga Drain
grass
75100
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
26Earthquake
ground
100100
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
32Double Team
normal
33Reflect
psychic
37Sandstorm
rock
39Rock Tomb
rock
6095
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
58Endure
normal
64Explosion
normal
250100
66Payback
dark
50100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
69Rock Polish
rock
74Gyro Ball
steel
100
76Stealth Rock
rock
78Captivate
normal
100
80Rock Slide
rock
7590
82Sleep Talk
normal
83Natural Gift
normal
100
87Swagger
normal
85
90Substitute
normal
91Flash Cannon
steel
80100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Forretress learns the following moves in Pokémon Black & White at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Tackle
normal
40100
1Self-Destruct
normal
200100
1Toxic Spikes
poison
1Bug Bite
bug
60100
1Protect
normal
6Self-Destruct
normal
200100
9Bug Bite
bug
60100
12Take Down
normal
9085
17Rapid Spin
normal
50100
20Bide
normal
23Natural Gift
normal
100
28Spikes
ground
31Mirror Shot
steel
6585
32Autotomize
steel
36Payback
dark
50100
42Explosion
normal
250100
46Iron Defense
steel
50Gyro Ball
steel
100
56Double-Edge
normal
120100
60Magnet Rise
electric
64Zap Cannon
electric
12050
70Heavy Slam
steel
100
No moves.

Egg moves

Forretress learns the following moves via breeding in Black & White.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Forretress can be taught these attacks in Black & White from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Forretress is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black & White.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Strength
normal
80100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Forretress is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Black & White.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
06Toxic
poison
90
09Venoshock
poison
65100
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
16Light Screen
psychic
17Protect
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
26Earthquake
ground
100100
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
32Double Team
normal
33Reflect
psychic
37Sandstorm
rock
39Rock Tomb
rock
6095
42Facade
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
48Round
normal
60100
64Explosion
normal
250100
66Payback
dark
50100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
69Rock Polish
rock
72Volt Switch
electric
70100
74Gyro Ball
steel
100
76Struggle Bug
bug
50100
78Bulldoze
ground
60100
80Rock Slide
rock
7590
87Swagger
normal
85
90Substitute
normal
91Flash Cannon
steel
80100
94Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Forretress learns the following moves in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Tackle
normal
40100
1Self-Destruct
normal
200100
1Toxic Spikes
poison
1Bug Bite
bug
60100
1Protect
normal
6Self-Destruct
normal
200100
9Bug Bite
bug
60100
12Take Down
normal
9085
17Rapid Spin
normal
50100
20Bide
normal
23Natural Gift
normal
100
28Spikes
ground
31Mirror Shot
steel
6585
32Autotomize
steel
36Payback
dark
50100
42Explosion
normal
250100
46Iron Defense
steel
50Gyro Ball
steel
100
56Double-Edge
normal
120100
60Magnet Rise
electric
64Zap Cannon
electric
12050
70Heavy Slam
steel
100
No moves.

Egg moves

Forretress learns the following moves via breeding in Black 2 & White 2.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Forretress can be taught these attacks in Black 2 & White 2 from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Snore
normal
50100
Giga Drain
grass
75100
Sleep Talk
normal
Pain Split
normal
Signal Beam
bug
75100
Iron Defense
steel
Block
normal
Gravity
psychic
Magnet Rise
electric
Stealth Rock
rock
Bug Bite
bug
60100
Drill Run
ground
8095
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Forretress is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Strength
normal
80100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Forretress is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
06Toxic
poison
90
09Venoshock
poison
65100
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
16Light Screen
psychic
17Protect
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
26Earthquake
ground
100100
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
32Double Team
normal
33Reflect
psychic
37Sandstorm
rock
39Rock Tomb
rock
6095
42Facade
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
48Round
normal
60100
64Explosion
normal
250100
66Payback
dark
50100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
69Rock Polish
rock
72Volt Switch
electric
70100
74Gyro Ball
steel
100
76Struggle Bug
bug
50100
78Bulldoze
ground
60100
80Rock Slide
rock
7590
87Swagger
normal
85
90Substitute
normal
91Flash Cannon
steel
80100
94Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Forretress learns the following moves in Pokémon X & Y at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Tackle
normal
40100
1Self-Destruct
normal
200100
1Zap Cannon
electric
12050
1Toxic Spikes
poison
1Magnet Rise
electric
1Bug Bite
bug
60100
1Heavy Slam
steel
100
1Protect
normal
12Take Down
normal
9085
17Rapid Spin
normal
50100
20Bide
normal
23Natural Gift
normal
100
28Spikes
ground
31Mirror Shot
steel
6585
32Autotomize
steel
36Payback
dark
50100
42Explosion
normal
250100
46Iron Defense
steel
50Gyro Ball
steel
100
56Double-Edge
normal
120100
60Magnet Rise
electric
64Zap Cannon
electric
12050
70Heavy Slam
steel
100
No moves.

Egg moves

Forretress learns the following moves via breeding in X & Y.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Forretress can be taught these attacks in X & Y from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Forretress is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon X & Y.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Strength
normal
80100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Forretress is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon X & Y.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
06Toxic
poison
90
09Venoshock
poison
65100
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
16Light Screen
psychic
17Protect
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
26Earthquake
ground
100100
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
32Double Team
normal
33Reflect
psychic
37Sandstorm
rock
39Rock Tomb
rock
6095
42Facade
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
48Round
normal
60100
64Explosion
normal
250100
66Payback
dark
50100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
69Rock Polish
rock
72Volt Switch
electric
70100
74Gyro Ball
steel
100
76Struggle Bug
bug
50100
78Bulldoze
ground
60100
80Rock Slide
rock
7590
87Swagger
normal
85
88Sleep Talk
normal
90Substitute
normal
91Flash Cannon
steel
80100
94Rock Smash
fighting
40100
100Confide
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Forretress learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Tackle
normal
40100
1Self-Destruct
normal
200100
1Zap Cannon
electric
12050
1Toxic Spikes
poison
1Magnet Rise
electric
1Bug Bite
bug
60100
1Heavy Slam
steel
100
1Protect
normal
12Take Down
normal
9085
17Rapid Spin
normal
50100
20Bide
normal
23Natural Gift
normal
100
28Spikes
ground
31Mirror Shot
steel
6585
32Autotomize
steel
36Payback
dark
50100
42Explosion
normal
250100
46Iron Defense
steel
50Gyro Ball
steel
100
56Double-Edge
normal
120100
60Magnet Rise
electric
64Zap Cannon
electric
12050
70Heavy Slam
steel
100
No moves.

Egg moves

Forretress learns the following moves via breeding in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Forretress can be taught these attacks in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Snore
normal
50100
Giga Drain
grass
75100
Pain Split
normal
Signal Beam
bug
75100
Iron Defense
steel
Block
normal
Gravity
psychic
Magnet Rise
electric
Stealth Rock
rock
Bug Bite
bug
60100
Drill Run
ground
8095
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Forretress is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Strength
normal
80100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Forretress is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
06Toxic
poison
90
09Venoshock
poison
65100
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
16Light Screen
psychic
17Protect
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
26Earthquake
ground
100100
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
32Double Team
normal
33Reflect
psychic
37Sandstorm
rock
39Rock Tomb
rock
6095
42Facade
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
48Round
normal
60100
64Explosion
normal
250100
66Payback
dark
50100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
69Rock Polish
rock
72Volt Switch
electric
70100
74Gyro Ball
steel
100
76Struggle Bug
bug
50100
78Bulldoze
ground
60100
80Rock Slide
rock
7590
87Swagger
normal
85
88Sleep Talk
normal
90Substitute
normal
91Flash Cannon
steel
80100
94Secret Power
normal
70100
100Confide
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Forretress learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
evoMirror Shot
steel
6585
evoAutotomize
steel
1Tackle
normal
40100
1Self-Destruct
normal
200100
1Zap Cannon
electric
12050
1Toxic Spikes
poison
1Magnet Rise
electric
1Mirror Shot
steel
6585
1Bug Bite
bug
60100
1Autotomize
steel
1Heavy Slam
steel
100
1Protect
normal
6Self-Destruct
normal
200100
9Bug Bite
bug
60100
12Take Down
normal
9085
17Rapid Spin
normal
50100
20Bide
normal
23Natural Gift
normal
100
28Spikes
ground
32Payback
dark
50100
36Explosion
normal
250100
42Iron Defense
steel
46Gyro Ball
steel
100
50Double-Edge
normal
120100
56Magnet Rise
electric
60Zap Cannon
electric
12050
64Heavy Slam
steel
100
No moves.

Egg moves

Forretress learns the following moves via breeding in Sun & Moon.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Forretress can be taught these attacks in Sun & Moon from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Forretress is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
06Toxic
poison
90
09Venoshock
poison
65100
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
16Light Screen
psychic
17Protect
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
26Earthquake
ground
100100
27Return
normal
100
32Double Team
normal
33Reflect
psychic
37Sandstorm
rock
39Rock Tomb
rock
6095
42Facade
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
48Round
normal
60100
64Explosion
normal
250100
66Payback
dark
50100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
69Rock Polish
rock
72Volt Switch
electric
70100
74Gyro Ball
steel
100
78Bulldoze
ground
60100
80Rock Slide
rock
7590
87Swagger
normal
85
88Sleep Talk
normal
90Substitute
normal
91Flash Cannon
steel
80100
100Confide
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Forretress learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
evoMirror Shot
steel
6585
evoAutotomize
steel
1Tackle
normal
40100
1Self-Destruct
normal
200100
1Zap Cannon
electric
12050
1Toxic Spikes
poison
1Magnet Rise
electric
1Mirror Shot
steel
6585
1Bug Bite
bug
60100
1Autotomize
steel
1Heavy Slam
steel
100
1Protect
normal
6Self-Destruct
normal
200100
9Bug Bite
bug
60100
12Take Down
normal
9085
17Rapid Spin
normal
50100
20Bide
normal
23Natural Gift
normal
100
28Spikes
ground
32Payback
dark
50100
36Explosion
normal
250100
42Iron Defense
steel
46Gyro Ball
steel
100
50Double-Edge
normal
120100
56Magnet Rise
electric
60Zap Cannon
electric
12050
64Heavy Slam
steel
100
No moves.

Egg moves

Forretress learns the following moves via breeding in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Forretress can be taught these attacks in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Snore
normal
50100
Giga Drain
grass
75100
Pain Split
normal
Signal Beam
bug
75100
Iron Defense
steel
Block
normal
Gravity
psychic
Magnet Rise
electric
Stealth Rock
rock
Bug Bite
bug
60100
Telekinesis
psychic
Ally Switch
psychic
Drill Run
ground
8095
Laser Focus
normal
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Forretress is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
06Toxic
poison
90
09Venoshock
poison
65100
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
16Light Screen
psychic
17Protect
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
26Earthquake
ground
100100
27Return
normal
100
32Double Team
normal
33Reflect
psychic
37Sandstorm
rock
39Rock Tomb
rock
6095
42Facade
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
48Round
normal
60100
64Explosion
normal
250100
66Payback
dark
50100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
69Rock Polish
rock
72Volt Switch
electric
70100
74Gyro Ball
steel
100
78Bulldoze
ground
60100
80Rock Slide
rock
7590
87Swagger
normal
85
88Sleep Talk
normal
90Substitute
normal
91Flash Cannon
steel
80100
100Confide
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Forretress learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
evoAutotomize
steel
1Autotomize
steel
1Bug Bite
bug
60100
1Heavy Slam
steel
100
1Magnet Rise
electric
1Protect
normal
1Self-Destruct
normal
200100
1Tackle
normal
40100
1Toxic Spikes
poison
1Zap Cannon
electric
12050
6Self-Destruct
normal
200100
9Bug Bite
bug
60100
12Take Down
normal
9085
17Rapid Spin
normal
50100
20Reflect
psychic
23Rollout
rock
3090
28Spikes
ground
32Payback
dark
50100
36Explosion
normal
250100
42Iron Defense
steel
46Gyro Ball
steel
100
50Double-Edge
normal
120100
56Magnet Rise
electric
60Zap Cannon
electric
12050
64Heavy Slam
steel
100
No moves.

Egg moves

Forretress learns the following moves via breeding in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Forretress can be taught these attacks in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Forretress is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
00Hyper Beam
normal
15090
00Solar Beam
grass
120100
00Earthquake
ground
100100
00Dig
ground
80100
00Double Team
normal
00Light Screen
psychic
00Reflect
psychic
00Explosion
normal
250100
00Rest
psychic
00Rock Slide
rock
7590
00Substitute
normal
00Protect
normal
00Sandstorm
rock
00Giga Drain
grass
75100
00Endure
normal
00Swagger
normal
85
00Attract
normal
100
00Sleep Talk
normal
00Sunny Day
fire
00Facade
normal
70100
00Rock Tomb
rock
6095
00Gyro Ball
steel
100
00Payback
dark
50100
00Rock Polish
rock
00Giga Impact
normal
15090
00Flash Cannon
steel
80100
43Volt Switch
electric
70100
62Bug Buzz
bug
90100
83Bulldoze
ground
60100
96Strength
normal
80100
98Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Forretress learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
evoHeavy Slam
steel
100
1Magnet Rise
electric
1Zap Cannon
electric
12050
1Self-Destruct
normal
200100
1Tackle
normal
40100
1Protect
normal
1Toxic Spikes
poison
1Bug Bite
bug
60100
12Take Down
normal
9085
17Rapid Spin
normal
50100
20Rollout
rock
3090
23Curse
ghost
28Spikes
ground
32Payback
dark
50100
36Explosion
normal
250100
42Iron Defense
steel
46Gyro Ball
steel
100
50Double-Edge
normal
120100
No moves.

Egg moves

Forretress learns the following moves via breeding in Scarlet & Violet.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Forretress can be taught these attacks in Scarlet & Violet from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Forretress is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Take Down
normal
9085
07Protect
normal
15Struggle Bug
bug
50100
25Facade
normal
70100
28Bulldoze
ground
60100
32Swift
normal
60
36Rock Tomb
rock
6095
45Venoshock
poison
65100
47Endure
normal
48Volt Switch
electric
70100
49Sunny Day
fire
50Rain Dance
water
51Sandstorm
rock
53Smart Strike
steel
70
55Dig
ground
80100
66Body Slam
normal
85100
70Sleep Talk
normal
71Seed Bomb
grass
80100
74Reflect
psychic
75Light Screen
psychic
76Rock Blast
rock
2590
82Thunder Wave
electric
90
83Poison Jab
poison
80100
85Rest
psychic
86Rock Slide
rock
7590
90Spikes
ground
91Toxic Spikes
poison
93Flash Cannon
steel
80100
99Iron Head
steel
80100
103Substitute
normal
104Iron Defense
steel
106Drill Run
ground
8095
111Giga Drain
grass
75100
116Stealth Rock
rock
121Heavy Slam
steel
100
130Helping Hand
normal
133Earth Power
ground
90100
134Reversal
fighting
100
149Earthquake
ground
100100
150Stone Edge
rock
10080
152Giga Impact
normal
15090
162Bug Buzz
bug
90100
163Hyper Beam
normal
15090
168Solar Beam
grass
120100
170Steel Beam
steel
14095
176Sand Tomb
ground
3585
178Gravity
psychic
180Gyro Ball
steel
100
182Bug Bite
bug
60100
185Lunge
bug
80100
202Pain Split
normal
204Double-Edge
normal
120100
223Metal Sound
steel
85
224Curse
ghost
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Forretress sprites

Type Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9 Home
Normal
Shiny

Pokédex entries

Gold Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery.
Silver It remains immova­ bly rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.
Crystal Usually found hanging on to a fat tree trunk. It shoots out bits of its shell when it sees action.
Ruby 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.
Sapphire 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.
Emerald 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.
FireRed It remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.
LeafGreen Its entire body is shielded by a steel- hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery.
Diamond It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.
Pearl It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.
Platinum It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.
HeartGold Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside this shell is a total mystery.
SoulSilver It remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.
Black It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.
White It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.
Black 2 It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.
White 2 It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.
X It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.
Y It remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.
Omega Ruby 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.
Alpha Sapphire 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.
Ultra Sun When something approaches it, it fires off fragments of its steel shell in attack. This is not a conscious action but a conditioned reflex.
Ultra Moon 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.

Other languages

English Forretress
Italian Forretress
Spanish Forretress
German Forstellka
French Foretress
Chinese 佛烈托斯
Korean 쏘콘
Japanese フォレトス
English Bagworm Pokémon
Italian Pokémon Larva
Spanish Pokémon Larva
German Beutelwurm
French Pokémon Ver Caché
Chinese 蓑衣蟲寶可夢
Korean 도롱이벌레포켓몬
Japanese みのむしポケモン