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Pokédex Entry

Bagworm Pokémon

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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

BugSteel

Dex

#096 Johto Dex · #205 National

Abilities

Sturdy(Primary)

Negates 1-hit KO attacks.

Overcoat(Secondary)

Blocks weather and powder.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

bug

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball7.5%

Great Ball10.9%

Ultra Ball13.4%

Base Exp

163

EV Yield

2 Defense

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

fire ×4

Resists

normal ×0.5grass ×0.25ice ×0.5psychic ×0.5bug ×0.5dragon ×0.5steel ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Immune To

poison

Evolution Chain

Pineco

Base form

→

Forretress

Level up Pineco to Lv. 31

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How to Obtain

Look for Forretress very common in Mt. Silver Mountain Side while Rock Smash, very common in Mt. Silver Outside while Rock Smash, and very common in Route 28 while Rock Smash, among one other area. Wild ones range from level 40 to 60.

Wild Encounters (4)

Gen 7 Moves

The movepool a new game starts with.

Level Up (28)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
0	AutotomizeLevel: 0Autotomize	steel	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
0	AutotomizeLevel: 0Autotomize	Sheds additional weight to sharply boost Speed.
0	Mirror ShotLevel: 0Mirror Shot	steel	PWR65	ACC85	PP10
0	Mirror ShotLevel: 0Mirror Shot	Emits a flash of energy to damage and cut accuracy.
1	Mirror ShotLevel: 1Mirror Shot	steel	PWR65	ACC85	PP10
1	Mirror ShotLevel: 1Mirror Shot	Emits a flash of energy to damage and cut accuracy.
1	AutotomizeLevel: 1Autotomize	steel	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
1	AutotomizeLevel: 1Autotomize	Sheds additional weight to sharply boost Speed.
1	Heavy SlamLevel: 1Heavy Slam	steel	PWR1	ACC100	PP10
1	Heavy SlamLevel: 1Heavy Slam	Does more damage if the user outweighs the foe.
1	Zap CannonLevel: 1Zap Cannon	electric	PWR0	ACC50	PP5
1	Zap CannonLevel: 1Zap Cannon	Powerful and sure to cause paralysis, but inaccurate.
1	Magnet RiseLevel: 1Magnet Rise	electric	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
1	Magnet RiseLevel: 1Magnet Rise	The user levitates with electromagnetism.
1	Toxic SpikesLevel: 1Toxic Spikes	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
1	Toxic SpikesLevel: 1Toxic Spikes	Sets spikes that poison a foe switching in.
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	PWR35	ACC0	PP35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	ProtectLevel: 1Protect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
1	ProtectLevel: 1Protect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
1	Self DestructLevel: 1Self Destruct	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
1	Self DestructLevel: 1Self Destruct	Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.
1	Bug BiteLevel: 1Bug Bite	bug	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
1	Bug BiteLevel: 1Bug Bite	Eats the foe's held Berry gaining its effect.
6	Self DestructLevel: 6Self Destruct	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
6	Self DestructLevel: 6Self Destruct	Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.
9	Bug BiteLevel: 9Bug Bite	bug	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
9	Bug BiteLevel: 9Bug Bite	Eats the foe's held Berry gaining its effect.
12	Take DownLevel: 12Take Down	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
12	Take DownLevel: 12Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
17	Rapid SpinLevel: 17Rapid Spin	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
17	Rapid SpinLevel: 17Rapid Spin	User spins and removes some effects, while upping speed.effects.
19	RolloutLevel: 19Rollout	rock	PWR30	ACC90	PP20
19	RolloutLevel: 19Rollout	Attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity.
20	BideLevel: 20Bide	normal	PWR1	ACC0	PP10
20	BideLevel: 20Bide	Endures attack for 2 turns to retaliate double.
23	Natural GiftLevel: 23Natural Gift	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
23	Natural GiftLevel: 23Natural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
28	SpikesLevel: 28Spikes	ground	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
28	SpikesLevel: 28Spikes	Sets spikes that hurt a foe switching in.
32	PaybackLevel: 32Payback	dark	PWR50	ACC100	PP10
32	PaybackLevel: 32Payback	Attack that gains power if the user moves last.
36	ExplosionLevel: 36Explosion	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
36	ExplosionLevel: 36Explosion	Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.
42	Iron DefenseLevel: 42Iron Defense	steel	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
42	Iron DefenseLevel: 42Iron Defense	Hardens the body's surface to sharply raise Defense.
46	Gyro BallLevel: 46Gyro Ball	steel	PWR1	ACC100	PP5
46	Gyro BallLevel: 46Gyro Ball	A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes.
50	Double EdgeLevel: 50Double Edge	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
50	Double EdgeLevel: 50Double Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
56	Magnet RiseLevel: 56Magnet Rise	electric	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
56	Magnet RiseLevel: 56Magnet Rise	The user levitates with electromagnetism.
60	Zap CannonLevel: 60Zap Cannon	electric	PWR0	ACC50	PP5
60	Zap CannonLevel: 60Zap Cannon	Powerful and sure to cause paralysis, but inaccurate.
64	Heavy SlamLevel: 64Heavy Slam	steel	PWR1	ACC100	PP10
64	Heavy SlamLevel: 64Heavy Slam	Does more damage if the user outweighs the foe.

Egg Moves (11)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Pin MissilePin Missile	bug	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
Pin MissilePin Missile	Sharp pins are fired to strike 2 to 5 times.
FlailFlail	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
SwiftSwift	normal	PWR60	ACC0	PP20
SwiftSwift	Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss.
CounterCounter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Sand TombSand Tomb	ground	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
Sand TombSand Tomb	Traps and hurts the foe in quicksand for turns.
RevengeRevenge	fighting	PWR60	ACC100	PP10
RevengeRevenge	Attack that moves last and gains power if hit.
Double EdgeDouble Edge	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
Double EdgeDouble Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
Toxic SpikesToxic Spikes	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
Toxic SpikesToxic Spikes	Sets spikes that poison a foe switching in.
Power TrickPower Trick	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
Power TrickPower Trick	The user swaps its Attack and Defense stats.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Stealth RockStealth Rock	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
Stealth RockStealth Rock	Sets floating stones that hurt a foe switching in.

Gen 3 Moves

Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.

Level Up (10)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	PWR35	ACC0	PP35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	ProtectLevel: 1Protect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
1	ProtectLevel: 1Protect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
1	Self DestructLevel: 1Self Destruct	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
1	Self DestructLevel: 1Self Destruct	Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.
8	Self DestructLevel: 8Self Destruct	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
8	Self DestructLevel: 8Self Destruct	Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.
15	Take DownLevel: 15Take Down	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
15	Take DownLevel: 15Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
22	Rapid SpinLevel: 22Rapid Spin	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
22	Rapid SpinLevel: 22Rapid Spin	User spins and removes some effects, while upping speed.effects.
29	BideLevel: 29Bide	normal	PWR1	ACC0	PP10
29	BideLevel: 29Bide	Endures attack for 2 turns to retaliate double.
39	ExplosionLevel: 39Explosion	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
39	ExplosionLevel: 39Explosion	Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.
49	SpikesLevel: 49Spikes	ground	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
49	SpikesLevel: 49Spikes	Sets spikes that hurt a foe switching in.
59	Double EdgeLevel: 59Double Edge	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
59	Double EdgeLevel: 59Double Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.

Egg Moves (6)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
ReflectReflect	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
Pin MissilePin Missile	bug	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
Pin MissilePin Missile	Sharp pins are fired to strike 2 to 5 times.
FlailFlail	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
SwiftSwift	normal	PWR60	ACC0	PP20
SwiftSwift	Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss.
CounterCounter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Sand TombSand Tomb	ground	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
Sand TombSand Tomb	Traps and hurts the foe in quicksand for turns.

Pre-evolution-only Moves (1)

These moves must be learned before evolving; Forretress cannot learn them through its own level-up, TM/HM, tutor, egg, wild, or evolution moves.

Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP	Learned from
29	SteamrollerLevel: 29(Pineco · Level 29)Steamroller	bug		PWR65	ACC100	PP20	Pineco · Level 29
29	SteamrollerLevel: 29(Pineco · Level 29)Steamroller	Crushes the foe with its body. May cause flinching.

TM/HM Moves (40)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
DigDig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other POKéMON.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
ExplosionExplosion	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM64TM64
ExplosionExplosion	Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	steel	PWR80	ACC100	PP10	TM91TM91
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	Releases a blast of light that may lower Sp. Def.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP25	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	Attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Gyro BallGyro Ball	steel	PWR1	ACC100	PP5	TM74TM74
Gyro BallGyro Ball	A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
PaybackPayback	dark	PWR50	ACC100	PP10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	Attack that gains power if the user moves last.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
ReflectReflect	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock PolishRock Polish	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM69TM69
Rock PolishRock Polish	Polishes the body to sharply raise Speed.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
Stealth RockStealth Rock	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM76TM76
Stealth RockStealth Rock	Sets floating stones that hurt a foe switching in.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	PWR100	ACC80	PP5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
StrengthStrength	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.