Forretressin Pokémon Johto Legends

bugsteel

Pokédex Entry

Bagworm Pokémon

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

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

BugSteel

Dex

#124 Regional Dex · #205 National

Abilities

Sturdy(Primary)

Prevents 1-hit KO moves.

Overcoat(Secondary)

Protects from sand and powders.

Growth Rate

Medium Fast

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

118

EV Yield

None

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. 25

Related Guides

How to Obtain

Forretress has no wild encounters recorded in this game. Evolve pineco to get one.

Level Up Moves (19)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Mirror ShotLevel: 1Mirror Shot	steel	PWR65	ACC85	PP10
1	Mirror ShotLevel: 1Mirror Shot	Flash of energy. Lowers accuracy.
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	A full-body charge attack.
1	ProtectLevel: 1Protect	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
1	ProtectLevel: 1Protect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
1	Toxic SpikesLevel: 1Toxic Spikes	poison	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
1	Toxic SpikesLevel: 1Toxic Spikes	Poisons foes when they switch out.
6	SelfdestructLevel: 6Selfdestruct	normal	PWR200	ACC100	PP5
6	SelfdestructLevel: 6Selfdestruct	Powerful but makes the user faint.
9	Pin MissileLevel: 9Pin Missile	bug	PWR25	ACC95	PP20
9	Pin MissileLevel: 9Pin Missile	Fires pins that strike 2-5 times.
12	Take DownLevel: 12Take Down	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
12	Take DownLevel: 12Take Down	A tackle that also hurts the user.
17	Rapid SpinLevel: 17Rapid Spin	normal	PWR50	ACC100	PP40
17	Rapid SpinLevel: 17Rapid Spin	A high-speed spinning attack.
20	ReversalLevel: 20Reversal	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
20	ReversalLevel: 20Reversal	Stronger if the user's HP is low.
23	SubstituteLevel: 23Substitute	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
23	SubstituteLevel: 23Substitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
28	SpikesLevel: 28Spikes	ground	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
28	SpikesLevel: 28Spikes	Hurts foes when they switch out.
32	PaybackLevel: 32Payback	dark	PWR50	ACC100	PP10
32	PaybackLevel: 32Payback	Power is doubled after damaged.
36	ExplosionLevel: 36Explosion	normal	PWR250	ACC100	PP5
36	ExplosionLevel: 36Explosion	Very powerful but makes user faint.
42	Iron DefenseLevel: 42Iron Defense	steel	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
42	Iron DefenseLevel: 42Iron Defense	Sharply raises the user's Defense.
46	Gyro BallLevel: 46Gyro Ball	steel	PWR1	ACC100	PP5
46	Gyro BallLevel: 46Gyro Ball	User spins and deals damage.
50	Double EdgeLevel: 50Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15
50	Double EdgeLevel: 50Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
56	Lock OnLevel: 56Lock On	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
56	Lock OnLevel: 56Lock On	Ensures the next attack will hit.
60	Zap CannonLevel: 60Zap Cannon	electric	PWR120	ACC50	PP5
60	Zap CannonLevel: 60Zap Cannon	An attack that always paralyzes.
64	Steel SliceLevel: 64Steel Slice	steel	PWR80	ACC80	PP5
64	Steel SliceLevel: 64Steel Slice	Can lower all foe's stats.

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Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CounterCounter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
CounterCounter	Returns a physical blow double.
Pin MissilePin Missile	bug	PWR25	ACC95	PP20
Pin MissilePin Missile	Fires pins that strike 2-5 times.
FlailFlail	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
FlailFlail	Stronger if the user's HP is low.
SwiftSwift	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
EndureEndure	Always leaves at least 1HP.
RevengeRevenge	fighting	PWR60	ACC100	PP10
RevengeRevenge	Go 2nd. Power raised after damage.
Toxic SpikesToxic Spikes	poison	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
Toxic SpikesToxic Spikes	Poisons foes when they switch out.

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TM/HM Moves (26)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC90	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The power varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC90	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Ups Spcl.Def with a wall of light.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	PWR75	ACC100	PP10	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
BulldozeBulldoze	Runs foe over and lowers its Speed.
SolarbeamSolarbeam	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10	TM22TM22
SolarbeamSolarbeam	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
DigDig	ground	PWR80	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Heightens evasiveness.
ReflectReflect	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Raises Defense with a barrier.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Inflicts damage every turn.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	PWR60	ACC95	PP15	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Lowers Speed by piling rocks.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	steel	PWR80	ACC100	PP10	TM42TM42
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	Cannon of light. Lowers Spcl.Def.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10	TM43TM43
Rock SlideRock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM57TM57
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
X ScissorX Scissor	bug	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM60TM60
X ScissorX Scissor	Slices foe with crossed limbs.
Iron HeadIron Head	steel	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM65TM65
Iron HeadIron Head	Can cause flinch with a hard head.
VenoshockVenoshock	poison	PWR65	ACC100	PP10	TM69TM69
VenoshockVenoshock	Deals 2x damage on poisoned foe.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM70TM70
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (2)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Steel SliceSteel Slice	steel	PWR80	ACC80	PP5	TutorTutor
Steel SliceSteel Slice	Can lower all foe's stats.
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	electric	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TutorTutor
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	After attacking, user switches out.