Forretress - Generation 3 learnset
This page lists all the moves that Forretress can learn in Generation 3, which consists of these games:
- Pokémon Ruby
- Pokémon Sapphire
- Pokémon FireRed
- Pokémon LeafGreen
- Pokémon Emerald
At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.
Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.
Moves learnt by level up
Forretress learns the following moves in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Selfdestruct | Normal | 200 | 100 | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 35 | 95 | |
| 8 | Selfdestruct | Normal | 200 | 100 | |
| 15 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 22 | Rapid Spin | Normal | 20 | 100 | |
| 29 | Bide | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 39 | Explosion | Normal | 250 | 100 | |
| 49 | Spikes | Ground | — | — | |
| 59 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Forretress learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
Moves learnt by HM
Forretress is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire:
Moves learnt by TM
Forretress is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 85 | |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 19 | Giga Drain | Grass | 60 | 100 | |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 22 | SolarBeam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 33 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 43 | Secret Power | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Forretress learns the following moves in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Selfdestruct | Normal | 200 | 100 | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 35 | 95 | |
| 8 | Selfdestruct | Normal | 200 | 100 | |
| 15 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 22 | Rapid Spin | Normal | 20 | 100 | |
| 29 | Bide | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 31 | Zap Cannon | Electric | 100 | 50 | |
| 39 | Explosion | Normal | 250 | 100 | |
| 49 | Spikes | Ground | — | — | |
| 59 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Forretress learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| Flail | Normal | — | 100 | |
| Pin Missile | Bug | 14 | 85 | |
| Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| Sand Tomb | Ground | 15 | 70 | |
| Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ |
Move Tutor moves
Forretress can be taught these attacks in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| Explosion | Normal | 250 | 100 | |
| Mimic | Normal | — | — | |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| Substitute | Normal | — | — |
Moves learnt by HM
Forretress is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen:
Moves learnt by TM
Forretress is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 85 | |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 19 | Giga Drain | Grass | 60 | 100 | |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 22 | SolarBeam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 33 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 43 | Secret Power | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Forretress learns the following moves in Pokémon Emerald at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Selfdestruct | Normal | 200 | 100 | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 35 | 95 | |
| 8 | Selfdestruct | Normal | 200 | 100 | |
| 15 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 22 | Rapid Spin | Normal | 20 | 100 | |
| 29 | Bide | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 39 | Explosion | Normal | 250 | 100 | |
| 49 | Spikes | Ground | — | — | |
| 59 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Forretress learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Emerald. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| Flail | Normal | — | 100 | |
| Pin Missile | Bug | 14 | 85 | |
| Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| Sand Tomb | Ground | 15 | 70 | |
| Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ |
Move Tutor moves
Forretress can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Emerald from move tutors (details):
Moves learnt by HM
Forretress is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Emerald:
Moves learnt by TM
Forretress is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Emerald:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 85 | |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 19 | Giga Drain | Grass | 60 | 100 | |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 22 | SolarBeam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 33 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 43 | Secret Power | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 |
Forretress egg move parents
Forretress's egg groups: Bug
The egg moves for Forretress are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.
You will need to breed a female Forretress with a compatible male Pokémon, with the male (for Gen 2-5) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Forretress with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.
Counter
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding | |
| Move tutor |
Flail
Pin Missile
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding |
Reflect
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| TM | |
| Breeding |