Forretress

Forretress official artwork
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Forretress

Bagworm Pokémon

BUGSTEEL

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
FIRE
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

Base stats

Hp75
Attack90
Defense140
Special Attack60
Special Defense60
Speed40
Total465

Type effectiveness

Damage taken when Forretress is hit by each type:

Very weak to

FIRE

Resists

NORMAL½×ICE½×PSYCHIC½×BUG½×DRAGON½×STEEL½×FAIRY½×

Strongly resists

GRASS¼×

Immune to

POISON

Based on Bug / Steel typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Evolution family

Selected game context

Pokémon Gold and Silver

Pokédex entries

GameEntry
Gold

Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery.

Silver

It remains immova­ bly rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.

Level-up moves

LevelMoveTypePowerAccuracy
1ProtectNORMAL
1Self DestructNORMAL200100
1TackleNORMAL40100
15Take DownNORMAL9085
22Rapid SpinNORMAL50100
29BideNORMAL
39ExplosionNORMAL250100
49SpikesGROUND
59Double EdgeNORMAL120100