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.
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 below.

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:

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

Double-Edge

Flail

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