Forretress

Forretress
Bagworm Pokémon
When something approaches it, it fires off fragments of its steel shell in attack. This is not a conscious action but a conditioned reflex.
Forretress is No. 0205 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Bug and Steel-type Bagworm Pokémon. When something approaches it, it fires off fragments of its steel shell in attack. This is not a conscious action but a conditioned reflex. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.
Forretress first belongs to Generation Ii. Forretress does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Defense, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Sturdy and Overcoat, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.
Forretress at a glance
- Type
- BUGSTEEL
- Weak to
- FIRE4×
- Best base stat
- Defense — 140
- Abilities
- Sturdy, Overcoat (Hidden)
- Evolution
- Final stage or no evolution data
- Height
- 1.2 m
- Weight
- 125.8 kg
- Generation
- Generation Ii
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Capture rate
- 75
- Base happiness
- 70
Type effectiveness
Damage taken when Forretress is hit by each type:
Very weak to
Resists
Strongly resists
Immune to
Based on Bug / Steel typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Evolution family
Pokémon Gold and Silver
Pokédex entries
Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery.
It remains immova bly rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Protect | NORMAL | — | — |
| 1 | Self Destruct | NORMAL | 200 | 100 |
| 1 | Tackle | NORMAL | 40 | 100 |
| 15 | Take Down | NORMAL | 90 | 85 |
| 22 | Rapid Spin | NORMAL | 50 | 100 |
| 29 | Bide | NORMAL | — | — |
| 39 | Explosion | NORMAL | 250 | 100 |
| 49 | Spikes | GROUND | — | — |
| 59 | Double Edge | NORMAL | 120 | 100 |
