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Forretress

Forretress

#94 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Bagworm Pokémon

Forretress

#94 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Bagworm Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

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.

Pineco

Dunsparce

Forretress normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Forretress sprite

Shiny

Forretress

Bagworm Pokémon

#94
BugSteel

Height

1.2 m (3'11")

Weight

125.8 kg (277.3 lbs)

Abilities

Sturdy

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Forretress takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Fire

Resists

Poison

Grass

0.25×

Normal

0.5×

Ice

0.5×

Psychic

0.5×

Bug

0.5×

Ghost

0.5×

Dragon

0.5×

Dark

0.5×

Steel

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Updated Johto #94
EV yield
2 Def
Catch rate
75
Base Exp.
163

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Bug
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon HeartGold box art

HeartGold

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

Pokémon SoulSilver box art

SoulSilver

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

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Pineco

Pineco

#93

Level 31

Forretress

Forretress

#94

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartTackleNormalPhysical359535

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.

StartSelf-DestructNormalPhysical2001005

The user blows up to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move.

StartProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

StartToxic SpikesPoisonStatus--20

The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the foe’s feet. They poison foes that switch into battle.

StartBug BiteBugPhysical6010020

The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

6Self-DestructNormalPhysical2001005

The user blows up to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move.

9Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020

The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

12Take DownNormalPhysical908520

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.

17Rapid SpinNormalPhysical2010040

A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.

20BideNormalPhysical--10

The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.

23Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

28SpikesGroundStatus--20

The user lays a trap of spikes at the foe’s feet. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.

31Mirror ShotSteelSpecial658510

The user looses a flash of energy from its polished body. It may also lower the target’s accuracy.

33PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.

38ExplosionNormalPhysical2501005

The user explodes to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move.

45Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

50Gyro BallSteelPhysical-1005

The user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.

55Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

A reckless, life- risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.

62Magnet RiseElectricStatus--10

The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.

67Zap CannonElectricSpecial120505

The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
Class
Description
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial6010010

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM33ReflectPsychicStatus--20

A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sand­ storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical508010

Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM58EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM64ExplosionNormalPhysical2501005

The user explodes to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move.

TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

TM69Rock PolishRockStatus--20

The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.

TM74Gyro BallSteelPhysical-1005

The user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.

TM76Stealth RockRockStatus--20

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.

TM78CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.

TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM91Flash CannonSteelSpecial8010010

The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.

HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
BlockNormalStatus--5

The user blocks the foe’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.

Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020

The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

GravityPsychicStatus--5

Gravity is intensified for five turns, making moves involving flying unusable and negating Levitation.

HeadbuttNormalPhysical7010015

The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.

Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Magnet RiseElectricStatus--10

The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.

Pain SplitNormalStatus--20

The user adds its HP to the foe’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the foe.

RolloutRockPhysical309020

The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.

Signal BeamBugSpecial7510015

The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.

String ShotBugStatus-9540

The foe is bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. It reduces the target’s Speed stat.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

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.

#93

Pineco

#52

Dunsparce

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