Where can I find Forretress in Polished Crystal?

Forretress can be found in 2 locations in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Forretress?

Forretress is a bug/steel-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Forretress learn in Polished Crystal?

Forretress can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Forretressin Pokémon Polished Crystal

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

#099 Johto Dex · #205 National

Abilities

Sturdy(Primary)

Cannot be knocked out with one hit.

Sturdy(Secondary)

Cannot be knocked out with one hit.

Overcoat(Hidden)

Protects it from weather damage.

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

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

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Pineco

Base form

→

Forretress

Level up Pineco to Lv. 31

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How to Obtain

Look for Forretress in Noisy Forest while headbutting trees (rare). Their levels scale with your badge count.

Wild Encounters (2)

Evolution Moves (1)

Moves learned upon evolving into Forretress.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	steel		80	100	10
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.

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Evolution Items
Find all Evolution Item locations and their requirements

Level Up Moves (18)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	AgilityLevel: 1Agility	psychic	0	100	30
1	AgilityLevel: 1Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
1	Toxic SpikesLevel: 1Toxic Spikes	poison	0	100	20
1	Toxic SpikesLevel: 1Toxic Spikes	Poisons foes when they switch in.
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	40	100	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	A full-body charge attack.
1	ProtectLevel: 1Protect	normal	0	100	10
1	ProtectLevel: 1Protect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
6	Focus EnergyLevel: 6Focus Energy	normal	0	100	30
6	Focus EnergyLevel: 6Focus Energy	Raises the critical hit ratio.
9	Bug BiteLevel: 9Bug Bite	bug	60	100	20
9	Bug BiteLevel: 9Bug Bite	Bites the foe and eats a held Berry.
12	SubstituteLevel: 12Substitute	normal	0	100	10
12	SubstituteLevel: 12Substitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
17	Rapid SpinLevel: 17Rapid Spin	normal	50	100	20
17	Rapid SpinLevel: 17Rapid Spin	A high-speed spinning attack.
20	Defense CurlLevel: 20Defense Curl	normal	0	100	40
20	Defense CurlLevel: 20Defense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
23	Take DownLevel: 23Take Down	normal	90	100	15
23	Take DownLevel: 23Take Down	A tackle that also hurts the user.
28	SpikesLevel: 28Spikes	ground	0	100	20
28	SpikesLevel: 28Spikes	Hurts foes when they switch in.
32	ReversalLevel: 32Reversal	fighting	1	100	15
32	ReversalLevel: 32Reversal	Stronger if the user's HP is low.
36	ExplosionLevel: 36Explosion	normal	250	100	5
36	ExplosionLevel: 36Explosion	Very powerful but makes user faint.
42	ReflectLevel: 42Reflect	psychic	0	100	20
42	ReflectLevel: 42Reflect	Raises Defense with a barrier.
46	Gyro BallLevel: 46Gyro Ball	steel	1	100	5
46	Gyro BallLevel: 46Gyro Ball	Does more damage at lower speed.
50	Double EdgeLevel: 50Double Edge	normal	120	100	15
50	Double EdgeLevel: 50Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
56	Zap CannonLevel: 56Zap Cannon	electric	120	50	5
56	Zap CannonLevel: 56Zap Cannon	An attack that always paralyzes.
60	Iron HeadLevel: 60Iron Head	steel	80	100	15
60	Iron HeadLevel: 60Iron Head	An attack that may cause flinching.

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Egg Moves (4)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Pin MissilePin Missile	bug	25	95	20
Pin MissilePin Missile	Fires pins that strike 2-5 times.
SwiftSwift	normal	60	100	20
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	100	20
ReflectReflect	Raises Defense with a barrier.
Toxic SpikesToxic Spikes	poison	0	100	20
Toxic SpikesToxic Spikes	Poisons foes when they switch in.

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TM/HM Moves (30)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
VenoshockVenoshock	poison	65	100	10	TM09TM09
VenoshockVenoshock	Damage doubles if foe is poisoned.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	100	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	75	100	10	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM21TM21
BulldozeBulldoze	A Ground attack that lowers Speed.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
DigDig	ground	90	100	10	TM28TM28
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	100	20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Raises Defense with a barrier.
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	steel	80	100	10	TM34TM34
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	100	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Inflicts damage every turn.
SwiftSwift	normal	60	100	20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM48TM48
Rock SlideRock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
ExplosionExplosion	normal	250	100	5	TM64TM64
ExplosionExplosion	Very powerful but makes user faint.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	electric	70	100	20	TM72TM72
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	Switches out after making its attack.
Gyro BallGyro Ball	steel	1	100	5	TM74TM74
Gyro BallGyro Ball	Does more damage at lower speed.
StrengthStrength	fighting	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (11)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	85	100	15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	fighting	1	100	20	Celadon Dept Store 3F	TutorTutor
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	Returns a physical attack double.
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	normal	0	100	40	Mount Mortar B1F	TutorTutor
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	70	100	15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Iron Head (Route 4)Iron Head	steel	80	100	15	Route 4	TutorTutor
Iron Head (Route 4)Iron Head	An attack that may cause flinching.
Rollout (Route 46)Rollout	rock	30	90	20	Route 46	TutorTutor
Rollout (Route 46)Rollout	Attacks 5 turns with rising power.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	electric	120	50	5	Power Plant	TutorTutor
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	An attack that always paralyzes.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Forretress. Use these types to counter it effectively.

fire4×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Forretress resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

Immunities (0×)

poison

grass0.25×normal0.5×ice0.5×psychic0.5×bug0.5×dragon0.5×steel0.5×fairy0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Forretress, either offensively or defensively.

Forretressin Pokémon Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry