Bug Buzz
TM/TR Moves
Scarlet Violet
Power: 90Accuracy: 100PP: 10Special
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
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#205
POKÉDEX No. #205
Forretress
Bagworm Pokémon
Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery.
Weak to
Fire×4
Height1.2 m
Weight125.8 kg
AbilitiesSturdy
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP75260–354
- Attack90166–306
- Defense140256–416
- Sp. Atk60112–240
- Sp. Def60112–240
- Speed4076–196
Total465
/ 720
BST465
57 percentile (1025)+49 vs Gen 2 avg (416)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 2
Habitat
Forest
Color
Purple
Shape
Ball
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Pineco#204Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #205 |
| Champions | #205 |
| Conquest Gallery | #57 |
| Original Johto | #94 |
| Paldea | #259 |
| Updated Alola | #269 |
| Updated Johto | #94 |
| Updated Ulaula | #90 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
163
EV Yield
+2 Defense
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
→
Level 31
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Forretress
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Weaknesses
Resistances
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Grass
Psychic
Dark
Rock
Ice
Fairy
Offensive Coverage
Forretress's Bug / Steel typing gives it 1 weakness but strong offensive coverage against grass, psychic, dark, rock, ice, fairy types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
Brave
+Attack−Speed
Bold
+Defense−Attack
In-Depth Analysis
Forretress's 465 base stat total marks it as a defensive Pokémon that shines at absorbing hits. Defense (140) carries most matchups, but a low Speed stat of 40 means careful positioning matters.
Defensively, the Bug, Steel combination gives Forretress 8 resistances, 1 immunity, and 1 weakness to plan around. Watch out for Fire moves in particular — they land for 4× damage. Offensively it pressures 6 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
A catch rate of 75 puts Forretress in the moderate range — a few Great Balls usually get the job done. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Defense +2 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Names in Other Languages
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Pokédex Data
Height
1.2 m
Weight
125.8 kg
TypeBugSteel
Abilities
Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Protects against damage from weather.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Bug
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
75
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Forretress?
Forretress is a dual-type Bug, Steel Pokémon.
What are Forretress's weaknesses?
Forretress takes 4× damage from Fire type moves. It is immune to Poison type moves.
How does Forretress evolve?
Forretress is the final form of the Pineco → Forretress evolution line.
What are Forretress's base stats?
Forretress has a base stat total of 465: HP 75, Attack 90, Defense 140, Sp. Atk 60, Sp. Def 60, Speed 40. Its highest stat is Defense (140).
