Forretress - Generation 8 learnset
This page lists all the moves that Forretress can learn in Generation 8, which consists of these games:
- Pokémon Sword
- Pokémon Shield
- Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
- Pokémon Shining Pearl
- Pokémon Legends: Arceus
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 does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
Egg moves
Forretress does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
Moves learnt by TM
Forretress cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
Moves learnt by TR
Forretress cannot be taught any TR moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autotomize | Steel | — | — | |
| 1 | Bug Bite | Bug | 60 | 100 | |
| 1 | Heavy Slam | Steel | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Magnet Rise | Electric | — | — | |
| 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 | 50 | 100 | |
| 20 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 23 | Rollout | Rock | 30 | 90 | |
| 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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autotomize | Steel | — | — |
Egg moves
Forretress learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| Flail | Normal | — | 100 | |
| Pin Missile | Bug | 25 | 95 | |
| Power Trick | Psychic | — | — | |
| Revenge | Fighting | 60 | 100 | |
| Sand Tomb | Ground | 35 | 85 | |
| Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — |
Moves learnt by TM
Forretress is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 19 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| 22 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 33 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 43 | Volt Switch | Electric | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 62 | Bug Buzz | Bug | 90 | 100 | |
| 64 | Explosion | Normal | 250 | 100 | |
| 66 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
| 68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 69 | Rock Polish | Rock | — | — | |
| 74 | Gyro Ball | Steel | — | 100 | |
| 80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 83 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 91 | Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 96 | Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Forretress does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
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 |
Double-Edge
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding |
Flail
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Breeding |
Pin Missile
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding |
Power Trick
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding |
Revenge
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Breeding |
Sand Tomb
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding |
Swift
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding |
Toxic Spikes
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding |