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Forretress

BugSteel

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

Pokedex entry: Scarlet

Height
1.2 m
Weight
125.8 kg
Game
Scarlet / Violet

Recent games

Generation VIII

Generation VII

Generation VI

Generation V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Generation I

Other games

STATS, TYPING & ABILITIES

Current base stats for this form.

BASE STATS

HP75
Attack90
Defense140
Sp. Atk60
Sp. Def60
Speed40
BASE STAT TOTAL465

TYPE DEFENSES

BugSteel

Base typing · Current reference

Normal: ×½ incoming damage. Resisted
Fire: ×4 incoming damage. Super effective
Water: ×1 incoming damage. Normal damage
Electric: ×1 incoming damage. Normal damage
Grass: ×¼ incoming damage. Resisted
Ice: ×½ incoming damage. Resisted
Fighting: ×1 incoming damage. Normal damage
Poison: ×0 incoming damage. No effect
Ground: ×1 incoming damage. Normal damage
Flying: ×1 incoming damage. Normal damage
Psychic: ×½ incoming damage. Resisted
Bug: ×½ incoming damage. Resisted
Rock: ×1 incoming damage. Normal damage
Ghost: ×1 incoming damage. Normal damage
Dragon: ×½ incoming damage. Resisted
Dark: ×1 incoming damage. Normal damage
Steel: ×½ incoming damage. Resisted
Fairy: ×½ incoming damage. Resisted

ABILITIES

Sturdy

The Pokémon cannot be knocked out by a single hit as long as its HP is full. One-hit KO moves will also fail to knock it out.

Scarlet / Violet

Other Pokemon with this ability (47)
Overcoat
Hidden ability

The Pokémon takes no damage from sandstorms. It is also protected from the effects of powders and spores.

Scarlet / Violet

Other Pokemon with this ability (25)

Across games and forms

EVOLUTION

Evolution requirements and regional outcomes can differ by game. Mega and Gigantamax forms appear in the forms menu.

Pineco

Forretress moves

Viewing Scarlet / Violet. Select a move for details.

Learn methods: Scarlet / Violet · Move values: selected-game source where available; effect text remains a general reference.

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Level-up moves 18

Evolution / level 0, TM121Details on tap
Level 1, TM182Details on tap
Level 1Details on tap
Level 1, TM007Details on tap
Level 1Details on tap
Level 1Details on tap
Level 1, TM091, EggDetails on tap
Level 1Details on tap
Level 12, TM001Details on tap
Level 17Details on tap
Level 20Details on tap
Level 23, TM224Details on tap
Level 28, TM090Details on tap
Level 32Details on tap
Level 36Details on tap
Level 42, TM104Details on tap
Level 46, TM180Details on tap
Level 50, TM204Details on tap

Additional TM / HM moves 49

TM089Details on tap
TM066Details on tap
TM162Details on tap
TM028Details on tap
TM055Details on tap
TM106Details on tap
TM133Details on tap
TM149Details on tap
TM047Details on tap
TM025Details on tap
TM093Details on tap
TM111Details on tap
TM152Details on tap
TM178Details on tap
TM225Details on tap
TM130Details on tap
TM163Details on tap
TM124Details on tap
TM099Details on tap
TM075Details on tap
TM185Details on tap
TM223Details on tap
TM202Details on tap
TM083Details on tap
TM021Details on tap
TM050Details on tap
TM074Details on tap
TM085Details on tap
TM134Details on tap
TM076Details on tap
TM086Details on tap
TM036Details on tap
TM176, EggDetails on tap
TM051Details on tap
TM071Details on tap
TM070Details on tap
TM053Details on tap
TM168Details on tap
TM116Details on tap
TM170Details on tap
TM150Details on tap
TM015Details on tap
TM103Details on tap
TM049Details on tap
TM032, EggDetails on tap
TM171Details on tap
TM082Details on tap
TM045Details on tap
TM048Details on tap

Egg moves 4

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Pokemon Champions

Forretress IN CHAMPIONS

Battle data and team building

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HOW TO GET Forretress

Locations and other ways to obtain this Pokémon in Scarlet / Violet.

  • Evolve Pineco

    Scarlet / Violet
    • Level up; level 31 or higher
Encounter locations and requirements in Scarlet / Violet
LocationMethodDetails
Socarrat TrailScarlet / VioletWild encounterLevel —
4 Star Raid BattlesScarlet / VioletTera Raid BattleLevel —
Casseroya LakeScarlet / VioletFixed encounterLevel 45
General encounter ranges and habitat

These ranges describe regional encounters and do not apply to every location listed above.

Encounter locations and requirements in Scarlet / Violet
LocationMethodDetails
Regional encounter rangeScarlet / VioletWild encounterLevels 45–56Habitat: ForestTerrain: FlyingTime: Morning, Day, Evening, Night
Regional encounter rangeScarlet / VioletFixed encounterLevel 45

Training & reference

Species reference values. Mechanics can differ between games.

Base experience
163
EV yield
2 Defense
Catch rate
75
Base friendship
70
Growth rate
Medium
Egg groups
Bug
Gender ratio
50% male / 50% female
Egg cycles
20
Regional Pokedex numbers
Regional Pokedex numbers
Region or gameNumber
National#205
Original Johto#94
Updated Johto#94
Conquest Gallery#57
Updated Alola#269
Updated Ulaula#90
Paldea#259
Champions#205
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