Forretress
#205 (Johto)
Best moveset for Forretress
The best moves for Forretress are Bug Bite and Heavy Slam when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Bug Bite | 12 dps |
| Heavy Slam | 40 dps |
Defense
| Struggle Bug | 12 dps |
| Heavy Slam | 40 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Pineco family. Forretress evolves from Pineco which costs 50 Candy.
Forretress Raid Guide
Forretress has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 4 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Forretress, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Forretress is a Bug & Steel Pokémon which evolves from Pineco. It is vulnerable to Fire moves. Forretress's strongest moveset is Bug Bite & Heavy Slam and it has a Max CP of 2,282.
About
"Forretress 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."
Base stats
| Attack | 161 | |
| Defense | 205 | |
| Stamina | 181 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
978 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,304 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,956 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 2,282 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,630 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,119 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 154 |
Size
| Height | 1.19 m |
| Weight | 125.8 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Best moveset for Forretress
The best moves for Forretress are Bug Bite and Heavy Slam when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Bug Bite | 12 dps |
| Heavy Slam | 40 dps |
Defense
| Struggle Bug | 12 dps |
| Heavy Slam | 40 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | 5 | 12 | 12 |
| Struggle Bug | 15 | 10 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 140 | -27.8 | 38.9 |
| Rock Tomb | 70 | -15.6 | 21.9 |
| Sand Tomb | 60 | -8.3 | 15 |
| Heavy Slam | 70 | -23.8 | 40 |
| Mirror Shot | 50 | -13.8 | 25 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Forretress?
Forretress is a Bug/Steel type Pokémon, which makes it especially weak against Fire moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Forretress are:
- Reshiram,
- Chandelure,
- Darmanitan (Standard),
- Volcarona,
- Blaziken.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reshiram | Fire Fang | Fusion Flare | 100% |
| Reshiram | Fire Fang | Overheat | 93% |
| Chandelure | Fire Spin | Overheat | 89% |
| Darmanitan (Standard) | Fire Fang | Overheat | 89% |
| Chandelure | Incinerate | Overheat | 88% |
| Volcarona | Fire Spin | Overheat | 88% |
| Darmanitan (Standard) | Incinerate | Overheat | 86% |
| Blaziken | Fire Spin | Blast Burn | 84% |
| Moltres | Fire Spin | Overheat | 83% |
| Darmanitan (Zen) | Fire Fang | Overheat | 83% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Forretress
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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