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Forretressin Pokémon Modern Emerald

bugsteel

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Pokemon #205

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.

Forretress in Pokémon Modern Emerald

Forretress is #205 in the Pokédex for Pokémon forretress. This page covers its bug/steel typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

BugSteel

Dex

#205

Abilities

Sturdy

Negates 1-hit KO attacks.

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

118

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

Forretress isn't found in the wild. You'll need to evolve, trade, or breed to get one.

Level Up Moves (17)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	40	100	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	ProtectLevel: 1Protect	normal	0	0	10
1	ProtectLevel: 1Protect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
1	Self DestructLevel: 1Self Destruct	normal	200	100	5
1	Self DestructLevel: 1Self Destruct	Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.
8	Self DestructLevel: 8Self Destruct	normal	200	100	5
8	Self DestructLevel: 8Self Destruct	Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.
15	Take DownLevel: 15Take Down	normal	90	85	20
15	Take DownLevel: 15Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
20	RolloutLevel: 20Rollout	rock	30	90	20
20	RolloutLevel: 20Rollout	An attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity.
22	Rapid SpinLevel: 22Rapid Spin	normal	50	100	40
22	Rapid SpinLevel: 22Rapid Spin	Spins the body at high speed to strike the foe.
23	CurseLevel: 23Curse	normal	0	0	10
23	CurseLevel: 23Curse	A move that functions differently for Ghosts.
25	Earth PowerLevel: 25Earth Power	ground	90	100	10
25	Earth PowerLevel: 25Earth Power	Makes the ground erupt with power. May lower Sp. Def.
29	BideLevel: 29Bide	normal	1	100	10
29	BideLevel: 29Bide	Endures attack for 2 turns to retaliate double.
31	Zap CannonLevel: 31Zap Cannon	electric	120	50	5
31	Zap CannonLevel: 31Zap Cannon	Powerful and sure to cause paralysis, but inaccurate.
35	Flash CannonLevel: 35Flash Cannon	steel	80	100	10
35	Flash CannonLevel: 35Flash Cannon	Releases a blast of light that may lower Sp. Def.
38	Iron DefenseLevel: 38Iron Defense	steel	0	0	15
38	Iron DefenseLevel: 38Iron Defense	Hardens the body's surface to sharply raise Defense.
39	ExplosionLevel: 39Explosion	normal	250	100	5
39	ExplosionLevel: 39Explosion	Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.
46	Bug BuzzLevel: 46Bug Buzz	bug	90	100	10
46	Bug BuzzLevel: 46Bug Buzz	A damaging sound wave that may lower Sp. Def.
49	SpikesLevel: 49Spikes	ground	0	0	20
49	SpikesLevel: 49Spikes	Sets spikes that hurt a foe switching in.
59	Double EdgeLevel: 59Double Edge	normal	120	100	15
59	Double EdgeLevel: 59Double Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.

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TM/HM Moves (21)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
ToxicToxic	poison	0	70	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	60	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The effectiveness varies with the user.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	0	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Creates a wall of light that lowers Sp. Atk damage.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	75	100	10	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
DigDig	ground	80	100	10	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	0	20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Creates a wall of light that weakens physical attacks.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	0	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts Attack when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	70	100	20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	An attack with effects that vary by location.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	40	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.