Forretress
BugSteel
Pokédex Number
| National Dex | #205 |
|---|---|
| Johto Dex | #094 |
| Johto (HG/SS) Dex | #094 |
| Alola (US/UM) Dex | #269 |
Abilities
Sturdy
It cannot be knocked out with one hit. One-hit KO moves cannot knock it out, either.
Overcoat (HA)
Protects the Pokémon from things like sand, hail, and powder.
Catch, training and breeding
| EV | Defense: +2 |
|---|---|
| Capture rate | 75 (17.5%) |
| Initial friendship | 70 |
| Gender split | 50.0% ♂ / 50.0% ♀ |
| Egg group(s) | Bug |
| Egg cycles | 20 |
| Exp. (1 to 100) | 1,000,000 |
Appearance
| Category | Bagworm |
|---|---|
| Size | 1.2 m / 3.9 ft |
| Weight | 125.8 kg / 277.3 lbs |
| Color | Purple |
Evolves from
PinecoBug Level 31
Habitats
GSCEvolution
RUSATrade
EmeraldEvolution
FRLGTrade
DPPTEvolution
HGSSEvolution
WBEvolution
W2B2Evolution
XYFriend Safari
ΩRαSMirage Forest (West of Route 105), Mirage Mountain, Mirage Mountain, Mirage Mountain (West of Route 104), Mirage Mountain (South of Route 131)
SMTrade
USUMEvolution
BDSPEvolution
Moves
| Explosion (Lv 39) | Normal | 250 |  |
100% |
| Self-Destruct (Lv 1) | Normal | 200 | |
100% |
| Giga Impact (TM68) | Normal | 150 | |
90% |
| Double-Edge (Lv 59) | Normal | 120 | |
100% |
| Earthquake (TM26) | Ground | 100 | |
100% |
Stats
Base:
DV:
EV:
Weakness
4x
2x
1x
Fire
FightingFlyingGroundRockGhostWaterElectricDark
½x
¼x
0x
NormalBugSteelPsychicIceDragonFairy
Grass
Poison
Pokédex entries
GoldIts entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery.
SilverIt remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.
CrystalUsually found hanging on to a fat tree trunk. It shoots out bits of its shell when it sees action.
RUSAFORRETRESS conceals itself inside its hardened steel shell. The shell is opened when the POKéMON is catching prey, but it does so at such a quick pace that the shell’s inside cannot be seen.
EmeraldIt 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.
Fire RedIt remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.
Leaf GreenIts entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery.
DPPTIt is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.
Heart GoldIts entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside this shell is a total mystery.
Soul SilverIt remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.
WBIt is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.
W2B2It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.
XIt is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.
YIt remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.
ΩRαSForretress conceals itself inside its hardened steel shell. The shell is opened when the Pokémon is catching prey, but it does so at such a quick pace that the shell’s inside cannot be seen.
Ultra SunWhen something approaches it, it fires off fragments of its steel shell in attack. This is not a conscious action but a conditioned reflex.
Ultra MoonIn the moment that it gulps down its prey, the inside of its shell is exposed, but to this day, no one has ever seen that sight.
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