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National No. 205

Forretress

Bagworm Pokémon

Insect
Metallic
Generation II
1.2 m Size
125.8 kg Weight
2 Abilities
#0205
Forretress

Description

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

Abilities

Ability 1

Sturdy

Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.

Hidden Ability

Overcoat

Protects against damage from weather.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 1.2 m / 3'94"
Weight 125.8 kg / 277.34 lbs
Color Purple
Body
Ball Pokémon consisting of only a head
Habitat
forest
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 163
Maximum Experience 1.000.000
Experience Rated as medium
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Bug
Base Egg Cycle 20
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 5120 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 75
Catch Chances
Poké Ball Poké Ball

has a 17.5% capture chance

Great Ball Great Ball

has a 23.7% capture chance

Ultra Ball Ultra Ball

has a 29.5% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation II / Johto
Available since Gold / Silver · Generation II
Form Forretress
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Forretress
French Foretress
German Forstellka
Spanish Forretress
Italian Forretress
Japanese フォレトス Foretos
Korean 쏘콘 Ssokon
Chinese 佛烈托斯 Fúliètuōsī

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

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

24 descriptions 1 historical period Classic game data

Evolutionary Chain

Pineco
Pineco
Nº204
Forretress
Forretress
Nº205 Pineco · Lv. 31

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Forretress

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
75
-
135 - 182
260 - 354
Attack
90
-
85 - 156
166 - 306
Defense
140
+2 EV
130 - 211
256 - 416
Sp Attack.
60
-
58 - 123
112 - 240
Defense Esp.
60
-
58 - 123
112 - 240
Speed
40
-
40 - 101
76 - 196
Total
465
+2 EV
-
-
Life
75
Lv 50: 135 - 182 Lv 100: 260 - 354
At.
90
Lv 50: 85 - 156 Lv 100: 166 - 306
Df. +2 EV
140
Lv 50: 130 - 211 Lv 100: 256 - 416
At. Esp.
60
Lv 50: 58 - 123 Lv 100: 112 - 240
Df. Esp.
60
Lv 50: 58 - 123 Lv 100: 112 - 240
Vel.
40
Lv 50: 40 - 101 Lv 100: 76 - 196
Total +2 EV
465

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Tackle No.33 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 35
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Protect No.182 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
Self-Destruct No.120 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 5
Attack 200
Hit 100%
Take Down No.36 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 12
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 90
Hit 85%
Rapid Spin No.229 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 17
Latest record
PP 40
Attack 50
Hit 100%
Bide No.117 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 20
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
Explosion No.153 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 36
Latest record
PP 5
Attack 250
Hit 100%
Spikes No.191 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 28
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Double-Edge No.38 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 50
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 120
Hit 100%
Zap Cannon No.192 · Level up
Type Electric
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 5
Attack 120
Hit 50%
Toxic Spikes No.390 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Natural Gift No.363 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 23
Latest record
PP 15
Attack -
Hit 100%
Payback No.371 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 32
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 50
Hit 100%
Mirror Shot No.429 · Level up
Type Metallic
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level up
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 65
Hit 85%
Iron Defense No.334 · Level up
Type Metallic
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 42
Latest record
PP 15
Attack -
Hit -
Gyro Ball No.360 · Level up
Type Metallic
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 46
Latest record
PP 5
Attack -
Hit 100%
Magnet Rise No.393 · Level up
Type Electric
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
Bug Bite No.450 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Autotomize No.475 · Level up
Type Metallic
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level up
Latest record
PP 15
Attack -
Hit -
Heavy Slam No.484 · Level up
Type Metallic
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level up
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit 100%
Reflect No.115 · Level up
Type Psychic
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 20
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Rollout No.205 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 20
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 30
Hit 90%
Curse No.174 · Level up
Type Ghost
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 23
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -