Forretress

#205 in the National Pokédex • Bagworm Pokémon

This species is outside the Hoenn Pokédex. Obtaining it in Ruby or Sapphire requires a compatible Generation III trade or historical event.

Normal

Shiny

Pineco Dunsparce

Pokédex entries

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.

Details

Types

Weak to

4×

Resists

0.25×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Immune to

0×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

EV yield	2 Def
Catch rate	75
Base Exp.	118

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg groups	Bug
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (256 steps per cycle; elapsed hatch time varies)

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Pineco #204	Level 31	Forretress #205

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Tackle	Physical	35	95	35	Charges the foe with a full-body tackle.
Start	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Start	Self-Destruct	Physical	200	100	5	Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.
8	Self-Destruct	Physical	200	100	5	Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.
15	Take Down	Physical	90	85	20	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
22	Rapid Spin	Physical	20	100	40	Spins the body at high speed to strike the foe.
29	Bide	Physical	-	100	10	Endures attack for 2 turns to retaliate double.
39	Explosion	Physical	250	100	5	Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.
49	Spikes	Status	-	-	20	Sets spikes that hurt a foe switching out.
59	Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.

			Class				Description
TM06	Toxic		Status	-	85	10	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TM10	Hidden Power	Varies by IVs	Varies By Type	30–70	100	15	The effectiveness varies with the user.
TM11	Sunny Day		Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of FIRE-type moves for 5 turns.
TM15	Hyper Beam		Physical	150	90	5	Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
TM16	Light Screen		Status	-	-	30	Creates a wall of light that lowers SP. ATK damage.
TM17	Protect		Status	-	-	10	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
TM19	Giga Drain		Special	60	100	5	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
TM21	Frustration		Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
TM22	Solar Beam		Special	120	100	10	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
TM26	Earthquake		Physical	100	100	10	A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.
TM27	Return		Physical	-	100	20	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
TM28	Dig		Physical	60	100	10	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
TM32	Double Team		Status	-	-	15	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
TM33	Reflect		Status	-	-	20	Creates a wall of light that weakens physical attacks.
TM37	Sandstorm		Status	-	-	10	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
TM42	Facade		Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43	Secret Power		Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
TM44	Rest		Status	-	-	10	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
TM45	Attract		Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
HM04	Strength		Physical	80	100	15	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
HM06	Rock Smash		Physical	20	100	15	A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.