Forretress - Generation 6 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Forretress can learn in Generation 6, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon X
  • Pokémon Y
  • Pokémon Omega Ruby
  • Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

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 X & Y at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
1Heavy SlamSteelPhysical 100
1Magnet RiseElectricStatus
1ProtectNormalStatus
1Self-DestructNormalPhysical 200 100
1TackleNormalPhysical 50 100
1Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus
1Zap CannonElectricSpecial 120 50
12Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
17Rapid SpinNormalPhysical 20 100
20BideNormalPhysical
23Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100
28SpikesGroundStatus
31Mirror ShotSteelSpecial 65 85
32AutotomizeSteelStatus
36PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
42ExplosionNormalPhysical 250 100
46Iron DefenseSteelStatus
50Gyro BallSteelPhysical 100
56Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
60Magnet RiseElectricStatus
64Zap CannonElectricSpecial 120 50
70Heavy SlamSteelPhysical 100

Egg moves

Forretress learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon X & Y. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

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

Moves learnt by HM

Forretress is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon X & Y:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
04StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100

Moves learnt by TM

Forretress is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon X & Y:

Transfer-only moves

Forretress can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon X & Y.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Defense CurlNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
CaptivateNormalStatus 100 Generation 4 — TM
HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90 Generation 4 — Move tutor
String ShotBugStatus 95 Generation 4 — Move tutor

Moves learnt by level up

Forretress learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
1Heavy SlamSteelPhysical 100
1Magnet RiseElectricStatus
1ProtectNormalStatus
1Self-DestructNormalPhysical 200 100
1TackleNormalPhysical 50 100
1Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus
1Zap CannonElectricSpecial 120 50
12Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
17Rapid SpinNormalPhysical 20 100
20BideNormalPhysical
23Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100
28SpikesGroundStatus
31Mirror ShotSteelSpecial 65 85
32AutotomizeSteelStatus
36PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
42ExplosionNormalPhysical 250 100
46Iron DefenseSteelStatus
50Gyro BallSteelPhysical 100
56Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
60Magnet RiseElectricStatus
64Zap CannonElectricSpecial 120 50
70Heavy SlamSteelPhysical 100

Egg moves

Forretress learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

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

Move Tutor moves

Forretress can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BlockNormalStatus
Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
Drill RunGroundPhysical 80 95
Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
GravityPsychicStatus
Iron DefenseSteelStatus
Magnet RiseElectricStatus
Pain SplitNormalStatus
Signal BeamBugSpecial 75 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
Stealth RockRockStatus

Moves learnt by HM

Forretress is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
04StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100
06Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100

Moves learnt by TM

Forretress is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire:

Transfer-only moves

Forretress can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Defense CurlNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
CaptivateNormalStatus 100 Generation 4 — TM
HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90 Generation 4 — Move tutor
String ShotBugStatus 95 Generation 4 — Move tutor

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 either parent (from Gen 6+) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Forretress with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.

Counter

Double-Edge

Endure

Flail

Pin Missile

Power Trick

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Revenge

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Sand Tomb

Stealth Rock

Swift

Toxic Spikes