Forretress

Forretress is a Bug/Steel type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.

Pokédex data

National № 0205
Type Bug Steel
Species Bagworm Pokémon
Height 1.2 m (3′11″)
Weight 125.8 kg (277.3 lbs)
Abilities 1. Sturdy
Overcoat (hidden ability)
Local № 0094 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
0094 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
0269 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
0259 (Scarlet/Violet)

Training

EV yield 2 Defense
Catch rate 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 163
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Bug
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 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
Total 465 Min Max

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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Forretress.

Evolution chart

Pineco#0204
Pineco
Bug
(Level 31)

Forretress changes

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 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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
It is encased in a steel shell. Forretress’s eyes peer out, but what lies within this Pokémon’s shell is unknown.
Scarlet It’s usually found hanging on to a fat tree trunk. It shoots out bits of its shell when it sees action.
Violet Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside this shell is a total mystery.

Moves learned by Forretress

Moves learnt by level up

Forretress learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
1Magnet RiseElectricStatus
1ProtectNormalStatus
1Self-DestructNormalPhysical 200 100
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
1Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus
1Zap CannonElectricSpecial 120 50
12Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
17Rapid SpinNormalPhysical 50 100
20RolloutRockPhysical 30 90
23CurseGhostStatus
28SpikesGroundStatus
32PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
36ExplosionNormalPhysical 250 100
42Iron DefenseSteelStatus
46Gyro BallSteelPhysical 100
50Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100

Moves learnt on evolution

Forretress learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Heavy SlamSteelPhysical 100

Egg moves

Forretress learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Forretress gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CounterFightingPhysical 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
Pin MissileBugPhysical 25 95
Power TrickPsychicStatus
Sand TombGroundPhysical 35 85
SwiftNormalSpecial 60
Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus

Moves learnt by level up

Forretress learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1AutotomizeSteelStatus
1Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
1Heavy SlamSteelPhysical 100
1Magnet RiseElectricStatus
1ProtectNormalStatus
1Self-DestructNormalPhysical 200 100
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
1Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus
1Zap CannonElectricSpecial 120 50
6Self-DestructNormalPhysical 200 100
9Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
12Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
17Rapid SpinNormalPhysical 50 100
20ReflectPsychicStatus
23RolloutRockPhysical 30 90
28SpikesGroundStatus
32PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
36ExplosionNormalPhysical 250 100
42Iron DefenseSteelStatus
46Gyro BallSteelPhysical 100
50Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
56Magnet RiseElectricStatus
60Zap CannonElectricSpecial 120 50
64Heavy SlamSteelPhysical 100

Moves learnt on evolution

Forretress learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AutotomizeSteelStatus

Egg moves

Forretress learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Forretress gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CounterFightingPhysical 100
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
Pin MissileBugPhysical 25 95
Power TrickPsychicStatus
RevengeFightingPhysical 60 100
Sand TombGroundPhysical 35 85
SwiftNormalSpecial 60
Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus

Moves learnt by TM

Forretress is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

Forretress sprites

Type Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Forretress sprite from Silver Forretress sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Forretress sprite from Diamond & Pearl Forretress sprite from Black & White Forretress sprite from X & Y Forretress sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Forretress sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Forretress Shiny sprite from Silver Forretress Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Forretress Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Forretress Shiny sprite from Black & White Forretress Shiny sprite from X & Y Forretress Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Where to find Forretress

Gold
Silver
Crystal
Evolve Pineco
Ruby
Sapphire
FireRed
LeafGreen
Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald Evolve Pineco
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Evolve Pineco
Black
White
Evolve Pineco
Black 2
White 2
Trade/migrate from another game
X
Y
Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Mirage Spots
Sun
Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Evolve Pineco
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Not available in this game
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Evolve Pineco
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Casseroya Lake

Other languages

English Forretress
Japanese フォレトス (Foretos)
German Forstellka
French Foretress
Italian Forretress
Spanish Forretress
Korean 쏘콘 (ssokon)
Chinese (Simplified) 佛烈托斯
Chinese (Traditional) 佛烈托斯

 

English Bagworm Pokémon
Japanese みのむしポケモン
German Beutelwurm-Pokémon
French Pokémon Ver Caché
Italian Pokémon Larva
Spanish Pokémon Larva
Korean 도롱이벌레포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 蓑衣虫宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 蓑衣蟲寶可夢

Name origin

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