Forretress • Generation IV Pokédex
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Forretress
Forretress's Type
Forretress's Pokédex #s
- National #
- 205
Forretress's Base Stats
- HP:
- 75
- Attack:
- 90
- Defense:
- 140
- Sp. Atk:
- 60
- Sp. Def:
- 60
- Speed:
- 40
- Total:
- 465
Misc. Info
- Height:
- 3'11" (1.2m)
- Weight:
- 277.3 lbs. (125.8 kg)
- Gender Ratio:
- Egg Groups:
- Bug
- EXP At Lv. 100:
- 1,000,000
- EV Yield:
- 2 Defense
- Base EXP:
- 163
- Catch Rate:
- 75
- Base Happiness:
- 70
Forretress's Abilities
Here are what abilities Forretress can possibly have, along with their effects.
- Sturdy
- If Forretress has full HP and would be knocked out by a single hit, it survives with 1 HP. Also protects against OHKO moves.
- Overcoat
- Forretress does not take damage from weather.
Weaknesses & Resistances
Below is a list of what Forretress's weakness and resistance is to various types.
- 4×
- ½
- ¼
- immune
Forretress's Evolution Line
Below you'll find a list of all Pokémon Forretress evolves from or into, along with its evolution method.
- Pineco
- starting form
- Forretress
- at level 31
Forretress's Moves
Below is a list of all of the moves that Forretress can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.
Forretress's Detailed Stats
Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Forretress's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Forretress's Nature.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Forretress is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Forretress is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
| Stats at level 100 |
0 EVs | 252+ EVs | Base Stat | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | Max | Min | Max | ||
| HP | 260 | 291 | 323 | 354 | 75 |
| Attack | 185 | 216 | 248 | 279 | 90 |
| Defense | 285 | 316 | 348 | 379 | 140 |
| Sp. Atk | 125 | 156 | 188 | 219 | 60 |
| Sp. Def | 125 | 156 | 188 | 219 | 60 |
| Speed | 85 | 116 | 148 | 179 | 40 |
| Total | 465 | ||||
Where to Find Forretress
Unavailable in Pokémon Sword & Shield
Forretress is unavailable in Pokémon Sword & Shield and cannot be transferred to either of those games from Pokémon HOME. You can still obtain it in earlier versions of Pokémon games and can still collect it for your National Pokédex in Pokémon HOME.
Getting Forretress By Evolution
Evolves from Pineco at level 31.
Notes About Forretress
Unavailable in Pokémon Sword/Shield.
Pokédex Entries for Forretress
Generation 4 Pokédex Entries
Diamond
Pearl
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 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.
Generation 3 Pokédex Entries
Ruby
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.
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.
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.
Generation 2 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.