Forretress - Generation 7 learnset
This page lists all the moves that Forretress can learn in Generation 7, which consists of these games:
- Pokémon Sun
- Pokémon Moon
- Pokémon Ultra Sun
- Pokémon Ultra Moon
- Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu
- Pokémon Let's Go Eevee
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 Sun & Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autotomize | Steel | — | — | |
| 1 | Bug Bite | Bug | 60 | 100 | |
| 1 | Heavy Slam | Steel | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Magnet Rise | Electric | — | — | |
| 1 | Mirror Shot | Steel | 65 | 85 | |
| 1 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Self-Destruct | Normal | 200 | 100 | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — | |
| 1 | Zap Cannon | Electric | 120 | 50 | |
| 6 | Self-Destruct | Normal | 200 | 100 | |
| 9 | Bug Bite | Bug | 60 | 100 | |
| 12 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 17 | Rapid Spin | Normal | 20 | 100 | |
| 20 | Bide | Normal | — | — | |
| 23 | Natural Gift | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 28 | Spikes | Ground | — | — | |
| 32 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
| 36 | Explosion | Normal | 250 | 100 | |
| 42 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 46 | Gyro Ball | Steel | — | 100 | |
| 50 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 56 | Magnet Rise | Electric | — | — | |
| 60 | Zap Cannon | Electric | 120 | 50 | |
| 64 | Heavy Slam | Steel | — | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Forretress learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sun & Moon (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autotomize | Steel | — | — | |
| Mirror Shot | Steel | 65 | 85 |
Egg moves
Forretress learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sun & Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| Flail | Normal | — | 100 | |
| Pin Missile | Bug | 25 | 95 | |
| Power Trick | Psychic | — | — | |
| Revenge | Fighting | 60 | 100 | |
| Sand Tomb | Ground | 35 | 85 | |
| Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — |
Moves learnt by TM
Forretress is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
| 09 | Venoshock | Poison | 65 | 100 | |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 22 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 33 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 48 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 64 | Explosion | Normal | 250 | 100 | |
| 66 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
| 68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 69 | Rock Polish | Rock | — | — | |
| 72 | Volt Switch | Electric | 70 | 100 | |
| 74 | Gyro Ball | Steel | — | 100 | |
| 78 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 91 | Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 100 | Confide | Normal | — | — |
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 Sun & Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curse | Ghost | — | — | Generation 2 — TM | |
| Sweet Scent | Normal | — | 100 | Generation 2 — TM | |
| Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
| Defense Curl | Normal | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
| Mimic | Normal | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
| Captivate | Normal | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM | |
| Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
| Rollout | Rock | 30 | 90 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
| String Shot | Bug | — | 95 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
| Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
| Secret Power | Normal | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
| Struggle Bug | Bug | 50 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
| Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — HM |
Moves learnt by level up
Forretress learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autotomize | Steel | — | — | |
| 1 | Bug Bite | Bug | 60 | 100 | |
| 1 | Heavy Slam | Steel | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Magnet Rise | Electric | — | — | |
| 1 | Mirror Shot | Steel | 65 | 85 | |
| 1 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Self-Destruct | Normal | 200 | 100 | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — | |
| 1 | Zap Cannon | Electric | 120 | 50 | |
| 6 | Self-Destruct | Normal | 200 | 100 | |
| 9 | Bug Bite | Bug | 60 | 100 | |
| 12 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 17 | Rapid Spin | Normal | 20 | 100 | |
| 20 | Bide | Normal | — | — | |
| 23 | Natural Gift | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 28 | Spikes | Ground | — | — | |
| 32 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
| 36 | Explosion | Normal | 250 | 100 | |
| 42 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 46 | Gyro Ball | Steel | — | 100 | |
| 50 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 56 | Magnet Rise | Electric | — | — | |
| 60 | Zap Cannon | Electric | 120 | 50 | |
| 64 | Heavy Slam | Steel | — | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Forretress learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autotomize | Steel | — | — | |
| Mirror Shot | Steel | 65 | 85 |
Egg moves
Forretress learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| Flail | Normal | — | 100 | |
| Pin Missile | Bug | 25 | 95 | |
| Power Trick | Psychic | — | — | |
| Revenge | Fighting | 60 | 100 | |
| Sand Tomb | Ground | 35 | 85 | |
| Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Forretress can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ally Switch | Psychic | — | — | |
| Block | Normal | — | — | |
| Bug Bite | Bug | 60 | 100 | |
| Drill Run | Ground | 80 | 95 | |
| Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| Gravity | Psychic | — | — | |
| Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| Laser Focus | Normal | — | — | |
| Magnet Rise | Electric | — | — | |
| Pain Split | Normal | — | — | |
| Signal Beam | Bug | 75 | 100 | |
| Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| Telekinesis | Psychic | — | — |
Moves learnt by TM
Forretress is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
| 09 | Venoshock | Poison | 65 | 100 | |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 22 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 33 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 48 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 64 | Explosion | Normal | 250 | 100 | |
| 66 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
| 68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 69 | Rock Polish | Rock | — | — | |
| 72 | Volt Switch | Electric | 70 | 100 | |
| 74 | Gyro Ball | Steel | — | 100 | |
| 78 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 91 | Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 100 | Confide | Normal | — | — |
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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curse | Ghost | — | — | Generation 2 — TM | |
| Sweet Scent | Normal | — | 100 | Generation 2 — TM | |
| Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
| Defense Curl | Normal | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
| Mimic | Normal | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
| Captivate | Normal | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM | |
| Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
| Rollout | Rock | 30 | 90 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
| String Shot | Bug | — | 95 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
| Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
| Secret Power | Normal | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
| Struggle Bug | Bug | 50 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
| Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — HM |
Moves learnt by level up
Forretress does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee.
Moves learnt by TM
Forretress cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee.
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
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding | |
| Generation 3 Move tutor |
Double-Edge
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding | |
| Pre-evolution Level up |
|
| Generation 3 Move tutor |
Endure
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding | |
| Pre-evolution Level up |
|
| Generation 4 TM |
Flail
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding | |
| Pre-evolution Level up |
Pin Missile
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding |
Power Trick
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding |
Revenge
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding |
Sand Tomb
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding |
Stealth Rock
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding | |
| Move tutor |
Swift
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding | |
| Generation 4 Move tutor |
Toxic Spikes
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding |