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Forretress

Forretress (Japanese: フォレトス, HepburnForetosu) (FOR-it-TRESS[1]) is a Bug/Steel-type Pokémon that was introduced in Generation II.

Biology

Physiology

Forretress is a large, spherical Pokémon with no visible limbs. The upper and lower halves of its body are capped by bumpy steel plates. The outer plates have zigzagging ridges that open along its back and front, revealing its smooth, red inner shell. The inner shell is punctuated by four cylindrical spikes, each tapering to an open point. Between the spikes, the inner shell opens along a straight line to reveal Forretress' eyes, which are round with large pupils.

Behavior

Forretress have shells that are steel-hard. Like Pineco, they are largely sessile, living out their lives almost entirely in a single tree. However, while Pineco prefer to live in branches, Forretress makes their homes in the nooks and crannies of tree trunks. They are insectivores, catching bugs that are attracted to the scent of Pineco resin around them. Forretress can no longer produce this resin themselves, however, so they are always found within trees of Pineco colonies. Researchers are baffled by the contents of their shells. Forretress carapaces are impenetrable even by the marvels of modern science. They only crack open just barely wide enough to catch prey, and do it so quickly that the motion is practically invisible to the naked eye. Though Forretress can still explode like Pineco, they prefer to defend themselves with Spikes. Their shells naturally chip from outside weather conditions—by periodically spinning rapidly, they can dislodge sharp, broken pieces of their shells onto the ground below to deter predators from approaching. This maneuver is in fact a defensive reflex that triggers instinctually whenever Forretress are startled.

Evolution

Forretress evolves from a Pineco at level 31.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Gold and Silver Evolve Pineco None
Crystal Evolve Pineco None
Ruby and Sapphire Trade None
FireRed and LeafGreen Trade None
Emerald Evolve Pineco None
Diamond and Pearl Evolve Pineco None
Platinum Evolve Pineco None
HeartGold and SoulSilver Evolve Pineco None
Black and White Evolve Pineco None

Side game locations

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Trozei! Endless Level 59,
Endless Level 69,
Forever Level 9,
Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Evolve Pineco
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Sky Stairway (1F-49F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Vien Forest


Pokédex entries

  • Gold

    Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery.

  • Silver

    It remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.

  • Crystal

    Usually found hanging on to a fat tree trunk. It shoots out bits of its shell when it sees action.

  • Ruby

    Forretress conceals itself inside its hardened steel shell. The shell is opened when the Pokémon is catching prey, but it does so at such a quick pace that the shell's inside cannot be seen.

  • Sapphire

    Forretress conceals itself inside its hardened steel shell. The shell is opened when the Pokémon is catching prey, but it does so at such a quick pace that the shell's inside cannot be seen.

  • FireRed

    It remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.

  • LeafGreen

    Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery.

  • Emerald

    It keeps itself inside its steel shell. The shell is opened when it is catching prey, but it is so quick that the shell's inside cannot be seen.

  • Diamond

    It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.

  • Pearl

    It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.

  • Platinum

    It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.

  • HeartGold

    Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery.

  • SoulSilver

    It remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.

  • Black

    It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.

  • White

    It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.

  • Black 2

    It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.

  • White 2

    It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.

  • X

    It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.

  • Y

    It remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.

  • Omega Ruby

    Forrtress conceals itself inside its hardened steel shell. The shell is opened when the Pokémon is catching prey, but it does so at such a quick pace that the shell's inside cannot be seen.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    Forrtress conceals itself inside its hardened steel shell. The shell is opened when the Pokémon is catching prey, but it does so at such a quick pace that the shell's inside cannot be seen.

  • Ultra Sun

    When something approaches it, it fires off fragments of its steel shell in attack. This is not a conscious action but a conditioned reflex.

  • Ultra Moon

    In the moment that it gulps down its prey, the inside of its shell is exposed, but to this day, no one has ever seen that sight.


Stats

Stats
HP
75
Attack
90
Defense
140
Sp. Atk
60
Sp. Def
60
Speed
40
Total
465

Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Mirror Shot 65 85% 10 Steel Special
1 Autotomize —% 15 Steel Status
1 Heavy Slam 100% 10 Steel Physical
1 Zap Cannon 120 50% 5 Electric Special
1 Magnet Rise —% 10 Electric Status
1 Toxic Spikes —% 20 Poison Status
1 Tackle 40 100% 35 Normal Physical
1 Protect —% 10 Normal Status
1 Self-Destruct 200 100% 5 Normal Physical
1 Bug Bite 60 100% 20 Bug Physical
Evo Mirror Shot 65 85% 10 Steel Special
Evo Autotomize —% 15 Steel Status
6 Self-Destruct 200 100% 5 Normal Physical
9 Bug Bite 60 100% 20 Bug Physical
12 Take Down 90 85% 20 Normal Physical
17 Rapid Spin 20 100% 40 Normal Physical
20 Bide —% 10 Normal Physical
23 Natural Gift 100% 15 Normal Physical
28 Spikes —% 20 Ground Status
32 Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical
36 Explosion 250 100% 5 Normal Physical
42 Iron Defense —% 15 Steel Status
46 Gyro Ball 100% 5 Steel Physical
50 Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Normal Physical
56 Magnet Rise —% 10 Electric Status
60 Zap Cannon 120 50% 5 Electric Special
64 Heavy Slam 100% 10 Steel Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Heavy Slam 100% 10 Steel Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
1 Zap Cannon 120 50% 5 Electric Special Cool 2 1 ♥
1 Magnet Rise —% 10 Electric Status Clever 2 0 ♥
1 Toxic Spikes —% 20 Poison Status Clever 2 0 ♥
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
1 Protect —% 10 Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
1 Self-Destruct 200 100% 5 Normal Physical Beautiful 8 0 ♥
1 Bug Bite 60 100% 20 Bug Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
12 Take Down 90 85% 20 Normal Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
17 Rapid Spin 20 100% 40 Normal Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
20 Bide —% 10 Normal Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
23 Natural Gift 100% 15 Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
28 Spikes —% 20 Ground Status Clever 2 0 ♥
31 Mirror Shot 65 85% 10 Steel Special Beautiful 2 3 ♥
32 Autotomize —% 15 Steel Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
36 Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
42 Explosion 250 100% 5 Normal Physical Beautiful 8 0 ♥
46 Iron Defense —% 15 Steel Status Tough 1 0 ♥
50 Gyro Ball 100% 5 Steel Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
56 Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Normal Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
60 Magnet Rise —% 10 Electric Status Clever 2 0 ♥
64 Zap Cannon 120 50% 5 Electric Special Cool 2 1 ♥
70 Heavy Slam 100% 10 Steel Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Toxic Spikes —% 20 Poison Status
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Normal Physical
1 Protect —% 10 Normal Status
1 Selfdestruct 200 100% 5 Normal Physical
1 Bug Bite 60 100% 20 Bug Physical
6 Selfdestruct 200 100% 5 Normal Physical
9 Bug Bite 60 100% 20 Bug Physical
12 Take Down 90 85% 20 Normal Physical
17 Rapid Spin 20 100% 40 Normal Physical
20 Bide —% 10 Normal Physical
23 Natural Gift 100% 15 Normal Physical
28 Spikes —% 20 Ground Status
31 Mirror Shot 65 85% 10 Steel Special
32 Autotomize —% 15 Steel Status
36 Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical
42 Explosion 250 100% 5 Normal Physical
46 Iron Defense —% 15 Steel Status
50 Gyro Ball 100% 5 Steel Physical
56 Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Normal Physical
60 Magnet Rise —% 10 Electric Status
64 Zap Cannon 120 50% 5 Electric Special
70 Heavy Slam 100% 10 Steel Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1DP
1
Toxic Spikes —% 20 Poison Status Smart 2
1DP
1
Tackle 35 95% 35 Normal Physical Tough 3
1DP
1
Protect —% 10 Normal Status Cute 0
1DP
1
Selfdestruct 200 100% 5 Normal Physical Beauty 0
1DP
N/A
Take Down 90 85% 20 Normal Physical Tough 3
N/ADP
1
Bug Bite 60 100% 20 Bug Physical Tough 0
6DP
6
Selfdestruct 200 100% 5 Normal Physical Beauty 0
9DP
12
Take Down 90 85% 20 Normal Physical Tough 3
N/ADP
9
Bug Bite 60 100% 20 Bug Physical Tough 0
12DP
17
Rapid Spin 20 100% 40 Normal Physical Cool 2
17DP
20
Bide —% 10 Normal Physical Tough 2
20DP
23
Natural Gift 100% 15 Normal Physical Cool 2
23DP
28
Spikes —% 20 Ground Status Smart 2
28DP
33
Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical Cool 1
31DP
31
Mirror Shot 65 85% 10 Steel Special Cute 2
33DP
38
Explosion 250 100% 5 Normal Physical Beauty 0
38DP
45
Iron Defense —% 15 Steel Status Tough 2
45DP
50
Gyro Ball 100% 5 Steel Physical Beauty 2
50DP
55
Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Normal Physical Tough 0
57DP
62
Magnet Rise —% 10 Electric Status Cute 2
62DP
67
Zap Cannon 120 50% 5 Electric Special Cool 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Tackle 35 95% 35 Normal Tough 4 0 ♥
1 Protect —% 10 Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
1 Selfdestruct 200 100% 5 Normal Beauty 8 0 ♥
8 Selfdestruct 200 100% 5 Normal Beauty 8 0 ♥
15 Take Down 90 85% 20 Normal Tough 6 0 ♥
22 Rapid Spin 20 100% 40 Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
29 Bide 100% 10 Normal Tough 1 0 ♥
31FRLG Zap Cannon 100 50% 5 Electric Cool 4 0 ♥
39 Explosion 250 100% 5 Normal Beauty 8 0 ♥
49 Spikes —% 20 Ground Smart 2 0 ♥
59 Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Normal Tough 6 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Tackle 35 95% 35 Normal
1 Protect —% 10 Normal
1 Selfdestruct 200 100% 5 Normal
8 Selfdestruct 200 100% 5 Normal
15 Take Down 90 85% 20 Normal
22 Rapid Spin 20 100% 40 Normal
29 Bide 100% 10 Normal
39 Explosion 250 100% 5 Normal
49 Spikes —% 20 Ground
59 Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Poison Status
TM09 Venoshock 65 100% 10 Poison Special
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Fire Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Psychic Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Grass Special
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Ground Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Psychic Status
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Rock Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Rock Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM64 Explosion 250 100% 5 Normal Physical
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical
TM69 Rock Polish —% 20 Rock Status
TM72 Volt Switch 70 100% 20 Electric Special
TM74 Gyro Ball 100% 5 Steel Physical
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Ground Physical
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Rock Physical
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status
TM91 Flash Cannon 80 100% 10 Steel Special
TM100 Confide —% 20 Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM09 Venoshock 65 100% 10 Poison Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special Cool 4 4 ♥
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Psychic Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Grass Special Cool 3 0 ♥
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Ground Physical Tough 2 1 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Ground Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Psychic Status Clever 2 0 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Rock Status Tough 2 1 ♥
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Rock Physical Clever 3 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM64 Explosion 250 100% 5 Normal Physical Beautiful 8 0 ♥
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical Tough 4 4 ♥
TM69 Rock Polish —% 20 Rock Status Tough 3 0 ♥
TM72 Volt Switch 70 100% 20 Electric Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM74 Gyro Ball 100% 5 Steel Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
TM76 Struggle Bug 50 100% 20 Bug Special Cute 2 0 ♥
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Ground Physical Tough 2 2 ♥
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Rock Physical Tough 2 2 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM91 Flash Cannon 80 100% 10 Steel Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
TM94 Rock SmashXY 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
HM06 Rock SmashORAS 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Poison Status
TM09 Venoshock 65 100% 10 Poison Special
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Fire Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Psychic Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Grass Special
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Ground Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Ground Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Psychic Status
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Rock Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Rock Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM64 Explosion 250 100% 5 Normal Physical
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical
TM69 Rock Polish —% 20 Rock Status
TM72 Volt Switch 70 100% 20 Electric Special
TM74 Gyro Ball 100% 5 Steel Physical
TM76 Struggle Bug 30 100% 20 Bug Special
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Ground Physical
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Rock Physical
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status
TM91 Flash Cannon 80 100% 10 Steel Special
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Poison Status Smart 2
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Normal Special Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Fire Status Beauty 2
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special Cool 2
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Psychic Status Beauty 2
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status Cute 0
TM19 Giga Drain 60 100% 10 Grass Special Smart 1
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Grass Special Cool 1
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Ground Physical Tough 2
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Ground Physical Smart 1
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status Cool 2
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Psychic Status Smart 2
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Rock Status Tough 2
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Rock Physical Smart 2
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status Cute 0
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal Status Cute 2
TM58 Endure —% 10 Normal Status Tough 2
TM64 Explosion 250 100% 5 Normal Physical Beauty 0
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical Cool 1
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical Beauty 2
TM69 Rock Polish —% 20 Rock Status Tough 2
TM74 Gyro Ball 100% 5 Steel Physical Beauty 2
TM76 Stealth Rock —% 20 Rock Status Cool 2
TM78 Captivate 100% 20 Normal Status Beauty 2
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Rock Physical Tough 3
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Normal Physical Cool 2
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Normal Status Cute 2
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status Smart 1
TM91 Flash Cannon 80 100% 10 Steel Special Smart 2
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal Physical Tough 3
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Tough 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Poison Smart 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Fire Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Cool 4 4 ♥
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Psychic Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM19 Giga Drain 60 100% 5 Grass Smart 2 1 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Grass Cool 4 0 ♥
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Ground Tough 1 3 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 60 100% 10 Ground Smart 1 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Psychic Smart 1 0 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Rock Tough 3 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Smart 1 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Cute 2 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal Tough 2 1 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Fighting Tough 1 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM02 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Normal
TM03 Curse —% 10 ???
TM04 Rollout 30 90% 20 Rock
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Poison
TM08 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Fighting
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Normal
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Fire
TM12 Sweet Scent 100% 20 Normal
TM13 Snore 40 100% 15 Normal
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal
TM19 Giga Drain 60 100% 5 Grass
TM20 Endure —% 10 Normal
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Grass
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal
TM34 Swagger 90% 15 Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk —% 10 Normal
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Rock
TM40 Defense Curl —% 40 Normal
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

To see the Egg Moves that Forretress can learn, refer to Pineco.


Tutoring

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Ally Switch USUM —% 15 Psychic Status
Block USUM —% 5 Normal Status
Bug Bite USUM 60 100% 20 Bug Physical
Drill Run USUM 80 95% 10 Ground Physical
Giga Drain USUM 75 100% 10 Grass Special
Gravity USUM —% 5 Psychic Status
Iron Defense USUM —% 15 Steel Status
Laser Focus USUM —% 30 Normal Status
Magnet Rise USUM —% 10 Electric Status
Pain Split USUM —% 20 Normal Status
Signal Beam USUM 75 100% 15 Bug Special
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Normal Special
Stealth Rock USUM —% 20 Rock Status
Telekinesis USUM —% 15 Psychic Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Block ORAS —% 5 Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
Bug Bite ORAS 60 100% 20 Bug Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
Drill Run ORAS 80 95% 10 Ground Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
Giga Drain ORAS 75 100% 10 Grass Special Clever 1 4 ♥
Gravity ORAS —% 5 Psychic Status Clever 2 0 ♥
Iron Defense ORAS —% 15 Steel Status Tough 1 0 ♥
Magnet Rise ORAS —% 10 Electric Status Clever 2 0 ♥
Pain Split ORAS —% 20 Normal Status Clever 1 0 ♥
Signal Beam ORAS 75 100% 15 Bug Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Stealth Rock ORAS —% 20 Rock Status Cool 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Block  —% 5 Normal Status
Bug Bite  60 100% 20 Bug Physical
Drill Run  80 95% 10 Ground Physical
Giga Drain  75 100% 10 Grass Special
Gravity  —% 5 Psychic Status
Iron Defense  —% 15 Steel Status
Magnet Rise  —% 10 Electric Status
Pain Split  —% 20 Normal Status
Signal Beam  75 100% 15 Bug Special
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Normal Special
Stealth Rock  —% 20 Rock Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Block HGSS —% 5 Normal Status Cute 2
Bug Bite HGSS 60 100% 20 Bug Physical Tough 0
Gravity HGSS —% 5 Psychic Status Beauty 2
Headbutt HGSS 70 100% 15 Normal Physical Tough 3
Iron Defense  —% 15 Steel Status Tough 2
Magnet Rise  —% 10 Electric Status Cute 2
Pain Split HGSS —% 20 Normal Status Smart 2
Rollout  30 90% 20 Rock Physical Tough 2
Signal Beam  75 100% 15 Bug Special Beauty 2
Snore  40 100% 15 Normal Special Cute 3
String Shot HGSS 95% 40 Bug Status Smart 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
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Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Body Slam FRLGEXD 85 100% 15 Normal Tough 1 4 ♥
Counter FRLGE 100% 20 Fighting Tough 2 0 ♥
Defense Curl E —% 40 Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Double-Edge FRLGEXD 120 100% 15 Normal Tough 6 0 ♥
Endure E —% 10 Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
Selfdestruct XD 200 100% 5 Normal Beauty 8 0 ♥
Explosion FRLGE 250 100% 5 Normal Beauty 8 0 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD —% 10 Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
Rock Slide FRLGE 75 90% 10 Rock Tough 1 3 ♥
Rollout E 30 90% 20 Rock Tough 3 0 ♥
Sleep Talk E —% 10 Normal Cute 3 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Normal Cute 4 0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD —% 10 Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Swagger EXD 90% 15 Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
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This Pokémon learns no moves by Tutoring.
Tutoring Generation II
Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
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Sprites

    Appearances

    Anime

    Brock Forretress

    Manga

    Trivia

    • Strangely, in Gold and Silver, Forretress is shown with a gray shell. In Crystal, it was then changed to a light purple shell. This lasted until X and Y where its shell changed back into its gray color.

    Origin

    Foretress is based on a bagworm and a tank or military fortress. Its shell also resembles that of a tree nut, which are sometimes inhabited by bagworms.

    Etymology

    Foretress come from forest, fortress, turret (something that shoots) and ferrous (Latin for iron).

    Gallery

    See also

    1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 128. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.