Forretress
#94 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Bagworm Pokémon
Forretress
#94 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Bagworm Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
75
260
354
Attack
90
166
306
Defense
140
256
416
Sp. Atk
60
112
240
Sp. Def
60
112
240
Speed
40
76
196
Total
465
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
Growth
| Pokédexes | Updated Johto #94 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 2 Def |
| Catch rate | 75 |
| Base Exp. | 163 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 steps) |
Lore

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

SoulSilver
It remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Pineco #93 | Level 31 | ![]() Forretress #94 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle | ![]() | Physical | 35 | 95 | 35 | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body. |
| Start | Self-Destruct | ![]() | Physical | 200 | 100 | 5 | The user blows up to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move. |
| Start | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Start | Toxic Spikes | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the foe’s feet. They poison foes that switch into battle. |
| Start | Bug Bite | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| 6 | Self-Destruct | ![]() | Physical | 200 | 100 | 5 | The user blows up to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move. |
| 9 | Bug Bite | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| 12 | Take Down | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little. |
| 17 | Rapid Spin | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 40 | A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes. |
| 20 | Bide | ![]() | Physical | - | - | 10 | The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken. |
| 23 | Natural Gift | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. |
| 28 | Spikes | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays a trap of spikes at the foe’s feet. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle. |
| 31 | Mirror Shot | ![]() | Special | 65 | 85 | 10 | The user looses a flash of energy from its polished body. It may also lower the target’s accuracy. |
| 33 | Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled. |
| 38 | Explosion | ![]() | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 | The user explodes to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move. |
| 45 | Iron Defense | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat. |
| 50 | Gyro Ball | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 5 | The user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage. |
| 55 | Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | A reckless, life- risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however. |
| 62 | Magnet Rise | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns. |
| 67 | Zap Cannon | ![]() | Special | 120 | 50 | 5 | The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy. |
| TM16 | Light Screen | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM19 | Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn. |
| TM26 | Earthquake | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM28 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM33 | Reflect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns. |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A five-turn sand storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 80 | 10 | Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM58 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM64 | Explosion | ![]() | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 | The user explodes to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move. |
| TM66 | Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled. |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn. |
| TM69 | Rock Polish | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat. |
| TM74 | Gyro Ball | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 5 | The user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage. |
| TM76 | Stealth Rock | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle. |
| TM78 | Captivate | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch. |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM91 | Flash Cannon | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat. |
| HM04 | Strength | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders. |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user blocks the foe’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape. |
| Bug Bite | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| Gravity | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | Gravity is intensified for five turns, making moves involving flying unusable and negating Levitation. |
| Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees. |
| Iron Defense | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat. |
| Magnet Rise | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns. |
| Pain Split | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user adds its HP to the foe’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the foe. |
| Rollout | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits. |
| Signal Beam | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch. |
| String Shot | ![]() | Status | - | 95 | 40 | The foe is bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. It reduces the target’s Speed stat. |
Traits
Sturdy
Ability Slot 1
It is protected against 1-hit KO attacks.
Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.














































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