Name origin

fortress
defensive structure, e.g. a castle
turret
weapons tower on a castle/fortress


Forretress artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 205
Type Bug Steel
Species Bagworm Pokémon
Height 3′11″ (1.19m)
Weight 277.3 lbs (125.8 kg)
Abilities Sturdy
Overcoat (Dream World)
Local № 094 (Gold, Silver, Crystal)
094 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese Foretosu

Breeding

Egg Groups Bug
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield 2 Defense
Catch rate 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 118
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Type defenses

Nor Fir Wat Ele Gra Ice Fig Poi Gro Fly Psy Bug Roc Gho Dra Dar Ste
½ 4 ¼ ½ 0 ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½

Forretress stats

The base stats for Forretress are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

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
Total 465

Pokedex descriptions

Gold
LeafGreen
Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery.
Silver
FireRed
SoulSilver
It remains immovably 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
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.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
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.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Forretress learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 TackleNormalPhysical50100
1 SelfdestructNormalPhysical200100
1 ProtectNormalStatus--
1 Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus--
1 Bug BiteBugPhysical60100
6 SelfdestructNormalPhysical200100
9 Bug BiteBugPhysical60100
12 Take DownNormalPhysical9085
17 Rapid SpinNormalPhysical20100
20 BideNormalPhysical--
23 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
28 SpikesGroundStatus--
31 Mirror ShotSteelSpecial6585
32 AutotomizeSteelStatus--
36 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
42 ExplosionNormalPhysical250100
46 Iron DefenseSteelStatus--
50 Gyro BallSteelPhysical-100
56 Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100
60 Magnet RiseElectricStatus--
64 Zap CannonElectricSpecial12050
70 Heavy SlamSteelPhysical-100

Forretress learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 TackleNormalPhysical50100
1 SelfdestructNormalPhysical200100
1 ProtectNormalStatus--
1 Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus--
1 Bug BiteBugPhysical60100
6 SelfdestructNormalPhysical200100
9 Bug BiteBugPhysical60100
12 Take DownNormalPhysical9085
17 Rapid SpinNormalPhysical20100
20 BideNormalPhysical--
23 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
28 SpikesGroundStatus--
31 Mirror ShotSteelSpecial6585
33 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
38 ExplosionNormalPhysical250100
45 Iron DefenseSteelStatus--
50 Gyro BallSteelPhysical-100
55 Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100
62 Magnet RiseElectricStatus--
67 Zap CannonElectricSpecial12050

Egg moves

Forretress learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Forretress egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100
Pin MissileBugPhysical1485
CounterFightingPhysical-100
SwiftNormalSpecial60
FlailNormalPhysical-100
EndureNormalStatus--
RevengeFightingPhysical60100
Sand TombGroundPhysical3585
Power TrickPsychicStatus--
Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus--
Stealth RockRockStatus--

Forretress learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Forretress egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100
Pin MissileBugPhysical1485
CounterFightingPhysical-100
ReflectPsychicStatus--
SwiftNormalSpecial60
FlailNormalPhysical-100
RevengeFightingPhysical60100
Sand TombGroundPhysical3585
Power TrickPsychicStatus--
Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus--

Move Tutor moves

Forretress can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Pain SplitNormalStatus--
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
Iron DefenseSteelStatus--
BlockNormalStatus--
GravityPsychicStatus--
Magnet RiseElectricStatus--
Stealth RockRockStatus--
Bug BiteBugPhysical60100
Drill RunGroundPhysical8095

Forretress can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
String ShotBugStatus-95
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
RolloutRockPhysical3090
Pain SplitNormalStatus--
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
Iron DefenseSteelStatus--
BlockNormalStatus--
GravityPsychicStatus--
Magnet RiseElectricStatus--
Bug BiteBugPhysical60100

Moves learnt by HM

Forretress is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100

Forretress is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100
6 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Moves learnt by TM

Forretress is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
9 VenoshockPoisonSpecial65100
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
16 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
26 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
33 ReflectPsychicStatus--
37 SandstormRockStatus--
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
64 ExplosionNormalPhysical250100
66 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
69 Rock PolishRockStatus--
72 Volt SwitchElectricSpecial70100
74 Gyro BallSteelPhysical-100
76 Struggle BugBugSpecial30100
78 BulldozeGroundPhysical60100
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
91 Flash CannonSteelSpecial80100
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Forretress is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
16 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
19 Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
26 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
33 ReflectPsychicStatus--
37 SandstormRockStatus--
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
58 EndureNormalStatus--
64 ExplosionNormalPhysical250100
66 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
69 Rock PolishRockStatus--
74 Gyro BallSteelPhysical-100
76 Stealth RockRockStatus--
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
91 Flash CannonSteelSpecial80100

Forretress sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Forretress normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Forretress shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Forretress normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Forretress shiny sprite

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Where to find Forretress

We don't have any location data for Forretress yet.

Pokeathlon stats

Speed
Power ★ ★ ★
Skill ★ ★
Stamina ★ ★ ★
Jump ★ ★

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