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'''Forretress''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''フォレトス''' ''Foretos'') is a dual-type {{2t|Bug|Steel}} Pokémon.
'''Forretress''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''フォレトス''' ''Foretos'') is a dual-type {{2t|Bug|Steel}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation II]].


It [[Evolution|evolve]]s from {{p|Pineco}} starting at [[level]] 31.
It [[Evolution|evolve]]s from {{p|Pineco}} starting at [[level]] 31.


==Biology==
==Biology==
===Physiology===
Forretress is a large, spherical {{wp|insect|insectoid}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with no visible limbs. The upper and lower halves of its body are capped by bumpy steel plates, giving it a strong defense against opponents. The outer plates have zigzagging ridges that open along its back and front, revealing its smooth, red inner shell. The inner shell is punctuated by four cylindrical spikes, each tapering to an open point. Between the spikes, the inner shell opens along a straight line to reveal Forretress's eyes, which are round with large pupils. Whatever else lies inside its shell is unknown.
Forretress are a large round cocoon like species of Pokémon. They have two steel pinkish plates positioned on the top and bottom of their bodies. The plates cover most of the upper and lower hemispheres of the Forretress which are shaped with uneven grooves. This forms the outermost shell of a Forretress. A gap along the equator of their bodies exposes a second red shell beneath the outer shell. The red shell also has a smaller gap along the equator through which the eyes can be seen. Along with this, 4 tube-like spikes protrude out the 4 corners of the Forretress’s equator. With the exception of the eyes and possibly the spikes, it is unknown what Forretress look like beneath the armour.


====Gender differences====
Forretress can defend itself from enemies by shooting out pieces of its outer shell, as a conditioned reflex rather than a conscious effort. It opens its shell to capture prey, but this happens so quickly that its interior body cannot be seen. It lives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|tropical and temperate forests}}, attaching itself immovably to tree trunks. As shown in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, Forretress is capable of levitation.
None.


===Special abilities===
===Evolution===
Possibly the most frequently implemented ability of Forretress is its ability to freely move without the use of limbs. This is done by spinning, bouncing and likely rolling. It’s also possible that like many {{type2|Steel}} Pokémon, it aids its movements with {{m|Magnet Rise|electromagnetic waves}} which would also explain its ability to float in the air for quite some time.
Forretress evolves from {{p|Pineco}}.


In order to use certain attacks such as {{m|Rollout}} and protect itself when in danger, it can retract its spikes and completely close its shell essentially concealing all of the Pokémon’s vulnerabilities.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]].)
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When attacking, Forretress makes use of its exceptional spinning skills. It can spin to {{m|Rapid Spin|perform a basic physical attack or to defend}} against certain attacks suck as Fire Spin. It can employ its steel shell to achieve a {{m|Gyro Ball|more powerful attack while spinning}}. It may also {{m|Spikes|release jagged pieces of its shell}} from its 4 tube like spikes while spinning in order to deter foes and even lay traps to protect itself.
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon: Magikarp Jump]]: Forretress may appear during {{DL|Pokémon: Magikarp Jump|training}}. As part of the "Forretress Push" training session, the player's Magikarp pushes it to earn JP.


===Behavior===
===Pokédex entries===
Forretress are generally peaceful Pokémon and spend most of their time dormant; attached to trees, resting, sleeping or waiting for food. If forced to, they could actively pursue prey or change locations with their buoyant mobility. Being a fully evolved and all around powerful Pokémon, they could easily attack with vicious force if provoked or threatened.
{{Dex/Header|type=Bug|type2=Steel}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=094}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=Usually found hanging on to a fat tree trunk. It shoots out bits of its shell when it sees action.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery. <small>''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)''</small><br>It remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away. <small>''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''</small>}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=<sc>Forretress</sc> conceals itself inside its hardened steel shell. The shell is opened when the {{ScPkmn}} is catching prey, but it does so at such a quick pace that the shell's inside cannot be seen.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It 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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=It remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=094}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside this shell is a total mystery.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=It remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=269|label1={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=When something approaches it, it fires off fragments of its steel shell in attack. This is not a conscious action but a conditioned reflex.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=In 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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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword, Shield]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It is encased in a steel shell. Forretress's eyes peer out, but what lies within this Pokémon's shell is unknown.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=259|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It’s usually found hanging on to a fat tree trunk. It shoots out bits of its shell when it sees action.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside this shell is a total mystery.}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
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Forretress are renowned for their secrecy and sternness on concealing their entrails. They almost never open their shells and when they do it lasts for no more than a fraction of a second.
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===Habitat===
====In side games====
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Forretress are mostly found attached to trees in large forests as they spend little time moving around while in the wild. Their location is not restricted to forests; however, they can be found in many areas provided there are plenty of trees around.
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===Diet===
===Stats===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
====Base stats====
Forretress is mainly carnivorous and will wait for prey to come close to it. When within reach, Forretress will open its shell up and devour the creature whole at such a speed that it is impossible to see inside the shell if observing. Its diet would most probably consist of smaller bugs or {{type2|Bug}} Pokémon, although it’s not beyond its potential to eat anything organic that will fit in its mouth.
{{BaseStats
|type=Bug
|type2=Steel
|HP=75
|Attack=90
|Defense=140
|SpAtk=60
|SpDef=60
|Speed=40}}


==In the anime==
====Pokéathlon stats====
[[Image:Brock'sForretress.jpg|thumb|210px|Brock's Forretress]]
{{Pokéthlon
[[Brock's Forretress|Brock's Pineco]] evolved into Forretress in ''[[EP259|Entei at Your Own Risk]]'' in order to save a bunch of Pokémon at a hot spring from [[Team Rocket]]. When [[Brock]] went to [[Hoenn]], the only Pokémon he brought with him was his Forretress.
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===Type effectiveness===
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Another one appeared in ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]''.
===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Forretress|Bug|Steel|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Zap Cannon|Electric|Special|120|50|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Self-Destruct|Normal|Physical|200|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|17|Rapid Spin|Normal|Physical|50|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|23|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|46|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|50|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Forretress|Bug|Steel|2}}


===Pokédex entries===
====By [[TM]]====
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Forretress|Bug|Steel|2}}
{{Animedexbody|EP259|Forretress|Ash's Pokédex|Foretress, the Bagworm Pokémon. Foretress is the evolved form of {{p|Pineco}}. Its entire body is covered in a steel hard shell.}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Original|Johto}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM015|Struggle Bug|Bug|Special|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM021|Pounce|Bug|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM045|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM048|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM053|Smart Strike|Steel|Physical|70|—|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM071|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM076|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|25|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM089|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM090|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM091|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM093|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM106|Drill Run|Ground|Physical|80|95|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM121|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM124|Ice Spinner|Ice|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM162|Bug Buzz|Bug|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM170|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|95|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM176|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|35|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM180|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM182|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM185|Lunge|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM223|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM225|Hard Press|Steel|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Forretress|Bug|Steel|2}}


==In the manga==
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
===Pokémon Special===
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Forretress|Bug|Steel|2}}
Forretress first appeared in {{PSV|9}}, where {{Special|Red}} had to fight two to pass his aptitude test to be [[Viridian City]]'s [[Gym Leader]].
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0214|Heracross}}{{MSP/H|0917|Tarountula}}{{MSP/H|0918|Spidops}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|grid=3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0540|Sewaddle}}{{MSP/H|0541|Swadloon}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|grid=3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0167|Spinarak}}{{MSP/H|0168|Ariados}}{{MSP/H|0214|Heracross}}|Pin Missile|Bug|Physical|25|95|20||'''|grid=3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Power Trick|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|grid=3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0328|Trapinch}}{{MSP/H|0329|Vibrava}}{{MSP/H|0330|Flygon}}|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|35|85|15|grid=3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|TM Normal|SV|TM032}}{{tt|*|No Pokémon in the Bug Egg Group can learn Swift via level-up. However, the move is available via TM032 and can be passed down from the Venonat line, the Scyther line, the Yanma line, the Pineco line, the Gligar line, Masquerain, Volbeat, Vibrava, Flygon, the Joltik line, Vivillon, Vikavolt, the Cutiefly line, and Frosmoth, or copied via Mirror Herb.}}|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20|grid=3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0205|Forretress}}|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20|grid=3}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Forretress|Bug|Steel|2}}


Another Forretress was seen in {{PSV|11}}, under the ownership of [[Janine]]. She used its {{m|Spikes}} attack to lay traps for unsuspecting victims.
====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Forretress|Bug|Steel|2}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Forretress|Bug|Steel|2}}


[[Carr]] uses many Forretress to destroy the Team Rocket airship near the end of the FireRed/LeafGreen arc.
===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Bug|type2=Steel}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=205|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=205
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Secretive Forest
|P1=What goes on inside my shell is a secret!
|P2=Now, this isn't pretty. I'm seeing my health down halfway.
|P3=I'm about done... Haven't got any power left to give...
|PL=Say, now, I leveled up! My shell's grown thicker, too!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=205
|body=1
|rate=0.5
|IQ=E
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=205
|coset=None
|conto=None
|recruitment=Rescue
|P1=I want to stick to a tree!
|P2=No matter how much damage I take, no one will ever see me out of my shell.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Bug
|group=Steel
|assist=Steel
|field=Crush
|fieldpower=2
|num=111
|browser=It flings gooey blobs. Beware: it may explode.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Bug
|group=Steel
|assist=Normal
|field=Tackle
|fieldpower=3
|num=191
|pastnum=031
|browser=It causes explosions around itself.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Bug
|att=3
|def=4
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=205
|walk=1.13
|hp=54
|attack=77
|defense=59
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=205
|HP=3
|atk=3
|def=4
|spd=2
|range=3
|move=Gyro Ball
|ability1=Sturdy
|ability2=Jagged Edge
|ability3=Explode
|evo=Evolves from {{p|Pineco}} when its Defense is 73 or higher
|link=[[Kame]], [[Ujizane]], and '''[[Yoshimoto]]'''
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=205
|power=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=205|num=492
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Rock Break+
|skilldesc=Sometimes destroys three breakable-rock disruptions.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=205
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Pineco
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=181
|attack=161
|defense=205
|fast={{m|Bug Bite}}, {{m|Struggle Bug}}, {{m|Volt Switch}}{{tt|*|From September 3, 2024 onward}}
|special={{m|Heavy Slam}}, {{m|Earthquake}}, {{m|Rock Tomb}}, {{m|Sand Tomb}}{{tt|*|From December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Mirror Shot}}{{tt|*|From December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}


==In the TCG==
===Evolution data===
{{main|Forretress (TCG)}}
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Bug
|type2=Steel
|pictype=art
|no1=0204
|name1=Pineco
|type1-1=Bug
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 31}}
|no2=0205
|name2=Forretress
|type1-2=Bug
|type2-2=Steel}}


==Game data==
===Sprites===
===Pokédex entries===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Bug|type2=Steel}}
{{Dex
{{Spritebox/NA|II}}
|type=bug
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=205}}
|type2=steel
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=205}}
|gen=2
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=205}}
|golddex=Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery.
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=205}}
|silverdex=It remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=205|crop=92}}
|crystaldex=Usually found hanging on to a fat tree trunk. It shoots out bits of its shell when it sees action.
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=205|crop=96}}
|stadium2dex=Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery.
<!--{{Spritebox/8/BDSP|ndex=205}}
|rubydex=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.
{{Spritebox/9|ndex=0205}}-->
|sapphiredex=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.
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0205}}
|emeralddex=It 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.
{{Spritebox/Footer|205|Forretress}}
|firereddex=It remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.
|leafgreendex=Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery.
|diamonddex=It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.
|pearldex=It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.
|platinumdex=It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.
|}}


===Game locations===
==In the anime==
{{Availability|
[[File:Brock Forretress.png|thumb|250px|Forretress in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
type=bug |
===Major appearances===
type2=steel|
====[[Brock's Forretress]]====
gen=2 |
Forretress debuted in ''[[EP259|Entei at Your Own Risk]]'', where {{an|Brock}}'s Pineco [[Evolution|evolved]] into one in order to save him and a group of Pokémon at a hot spring from {{TRT}}. When Brock went to [[Hoenn]], the only Pokémon he brought with him was his Forretress. Brock later left Forretress at home when he headed to [[Sinnoh]].
gsarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pineco}} |
carea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pineco}} |
earea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pineco}} |
gen3ex=frlg|
frlgex=rse|
colorarity=One |
coloarea=[[Shadow Pokémon Laboratory]] |
coloshadow=yes |
xdarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pineco}} |
dparea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pineco}} |
ptarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pineco}} |
palarea=Forest |
}}


====In side games====
===Minor appearances===
{{SidegameAvail
In ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'', Brock's demonstration featured a Forretress evolving from a Pineco.
|type=bug
|type2=steel
|trozei=Endless Level 59<br>Endless Level 69<br>Forever Level 9<br>[[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=Evolve from {{p|Pineco}}
|md2=[[Sky Stairway]] (1F-49F)
|ranger2=[[Vien Forest]]
}}


===Base stats===
In ''[[AG035|Win, Lose or Drew!]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Forretress competed in the {{ci|Slateport}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.
{{BaseStats|
type=bug|
type2=steel|
HP=      75 |
Attack=  90 |
Defense=140 |
SpAtk=  60 |
SpDef=  60 |
Speed=  40 }}


===Type effectiveness===
In ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]'', a Forretress was affected by [[Team Galactic]]'s meddling on [[Iron Island]].
{{DP Type effectiveness|
type1=bug|
type2=steel|
Normal=  50 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying=  100 |
Poison=    0 |
Ground=  100 |
Rock=    100 |
Bug=      50 |
Ghost=    50 |
Steel=    50 |


Fire=   400 |
===Pokédex entries===
Water=  100 |
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
Grass=    25 |
{{Animedexbody|EP259|Forretress|Ash's Pokédex|Forretress, the Bagworm Pokémon. Forretress is the evolved form of {{p|Pineco}}. Its entire body is covered in a steel-hard shell.}}
Electric=100 |
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}
Psychic=  50 |
Ice=      50 |
Dragon=  50 |
Dark=    50 }}


===Learnset===
==In the manga==
{{evolved learnset intro|Forretress}}
[[File:Janine Forretress Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Forretress in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
====By [[level|leveling up]]====
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{movelist|bug|steel|4|2|Forretress}}
Forretress debuted in ''[[PS115|Forretress of Solitude]]'', under the ownership of the [[Pokémon Association]]. {{adv|Red}} had to fight two to pass his aptitude test to be [[Viridian City]]'s [[Gym Leader]].
{{mlentry4|Start|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|35|95|35|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Selfdestruct|Normal|Physical|200|100|5|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|Tough|3|||DP}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20|Tough|0||'''|Pt}}
{{mlentry4|6|Selfdestruct|Normal|Physical|200|100|5|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|9|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|Tough|3|||DP}}
{{mlentry4|9|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20|Tough|0||'''|Pt}}
{{mlentry4|12|Rapid Spin|Normal|Physical|20|100|40|Cool|2|||DP}}
{{mlentry4|12|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|Tough|3|||Pt}}
{{mlentry4|17|Rapid Spin|Normal|Physical|20|100|40|Cool|2|||Pt}}
{{mlentry4|17|Bide|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|10|Tough|2|||DP}}
{{mlentry4|20|Bide|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|10|Tough|2|||Pt}}
{{mlentry4|20|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|15|Cool|2|||DP}}
{{mlentry4|23|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|15|Cool|2|||Pt}}
{{mlentry4|23|Spikes|Ground|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Smart|2|||DP}}
{{mlentry4|28|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10|Cool|1|||DP}}
{{mlentry4|28|Spikes|Ground|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Smart|2|||Pt}}
{{mlentry4|31|Mirror Shot|Steel|Special|65|85|10|Cute|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|33|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5|Beauty|0|||DP}}
{{mlentry4|33|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10|Cool|0|||Pt}}
{{mlentry4|38|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|Tough|2|||DP}}
{{mlentry4|38|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5|Beauty|0|||Pt}}
{{mlentry4|45|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|&mdash;|100|5|Beauty|2||'''|DP}}
{{mlentry4|45|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|Tough|2|||Pt}}
{{mlentry4|50|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|Tough|0|||DP}}
{{mlentry4|50|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|&mdash;|100|5|Beauty|2||'''|Pt}}
{{mlentry4|57|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|2|||DP}}
{{mlentry4|57|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|Tough|0|||Pt}}
{{mlentry4|62|Zap Cannon|Electric|Special|120|50|5|Cool|2|||DP}}
{{mlentry4|62|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|2|||Pt}}
{{mlentry4|65|Zap Cannon|Electric|Special|120|50|5|Cool|2|||Pt}}
{{movelist/note|4|bug|steel}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
A Forretress was seen in ''[[PS136|Crossing Crobat]]'', under the ownership of [[Janine]]. She used it to escape from the security guards with its {{m|Spikes}} after she tried to steal a [[Big Pearl]] from the Goldenrod Museum as a security test.
{{movelisttm|bug|steel|4|2|Forretress}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|&mdash;|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM11]]|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM15]]|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM16]]|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM19]]|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|60|100|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM22]]|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10|Cool|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM28]]|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM33]]|Reflect|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM37]]|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM39]]|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM45]]|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM64]]|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM66]]|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10|Cool|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM68]]|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|15|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM69]]|Rock Polish|Rock|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM74]]|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|&mdash;|100|5|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM76]]|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM78]]|Captivate|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM80]]|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM91]]|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM04]]|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM06]]|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|Tough|2}}
{{movelist/note|4|bug|steel}}


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
A Forretress appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].
{{eggmoves|bug|steel|4|2|Forretress}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Heracross}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Pineco}}, {{p|Forretress}}<br>{{p|Ledyba}}, {{p|Ledian}}<br>{{p|Volbeat}}|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Paras}}, {{p|Parasect}}<br>{{p|Pinsir}}<br>{{p|Heracross}}<br>{{p|Trapinch}}, {{p|Vibrava}}, {{p|Flygon}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|15|Cute|2|*}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Beedrill}}<br>{{p|Spinarak}}, {{p|Ariados}}<br>{{p|Skorupi}}, {{p|Drapion}}|Pin Missile|Bug|Physical|14|85|20|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Ledyba}}, {{p|Ledian}}|Reflect|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Pinsir}}|Revenge|Fighting|Physical|60|100|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Trapinch}}, {{p|Vibrava}}, {{p|Flygon}}|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|15|75|15|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Ledyba}}, {{p|Ledian}}|Swift|Normal|Special|60|&mdash;|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Forretress}}<br>{{p|Beedrill}}<br>{{p|Skorupi}}, {{p|Drapion}}|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Smart|2}}
{{eggmoves/note|4|bug|steel}}


====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
[[Carr]] has many Forretress, which first appeared in ''[[PS277|A Beastly Cold Reception]]''. He often orders an {{m|Explosion}} attack to destroy the surroundings. Near the end of the {{MangaArc|FireRed & LeafGreen}}, he has ten of them nearly detonate the [[Team Rocket airship]] after realizing that {{adv|Giovanni}} had planned to use the Three Beasts as pawns to reunite with {{adv|Silver|his son}}.
{{tutor|bug|steel|4|2|Forretress}}
{{mtentry4|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15|Tough|3|||yes|yes|yes|no|no|}}
{{mtentry4|Counter|Fighting|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|Tough|2|||yes|yes|no|no|no|}}
{{mtentry4|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|40|Cute|2|||no|yes|no|no|no|}}
{{mtentry4|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|Tough|0|||yes|yes|yes|no|no|}}
{{mtentry4|Endure|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Tough|2|||no|yes|no|no|no|}}
{{mtentry4|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5|Beauty|0|||yes|yes|no|no|no|}}
{{mtentry4|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|Tough|2|||no|no|no|no|yes|}}
{{mtentry4|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|2|||no|no|no|no|yes|}}
{{mtentry4|Mimic|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|0|||yes|yes|yes|no|no|}}
{{mtentry4|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10|Tough|3|||yes|yes|no|no|no|}}
{{mtentry4|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20|Tough|2|||no|yes|no|no|yes|}}
{{mtentry4|Selfdestruct|Normal|Status|200|100|5|Beauty|0|||no|no|yes|no|no|}}
{{mtentry4|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|Beauty|2||'''|no|no|no|no|yes|}}
{{mtentry4|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|no|no|no|}}
{{mtentry4|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cute|3|||no|yes|no|no|yes|}}
{{mtentry4|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Smart|1|||yes|yes|yes|no|no|}}
{{mtentry4|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15|Cute|2|||no|yes|yes|no|no|}}
{{tutor/note|4|bug|steel}}


====Special moves====
In ''[[PS426|Softening Up Kakuna]]'', a Forretress was used by a {{pkmn|Trainer}} that was challenging the {{gdis|Battle Factory|IV}}.
{{Shadow moves|205|43|Shadow Rush|--|--|--|Explosion|Normal|Protect|Normal|Bide|Normal|Rapid Spin|Normal|colo|bug|steel}}


===Side game data===
Multiple Forretress appeared in a picture in ''[[PS600|Gorebyss Changes Color]]''.
{{Side game|
type=bug |
ndex=205 |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=Evolve |
area=Secretive Forest |
P1=What goes on inside my shell is a secret! |
P2=Now, this isn't pretty. I'm seeing my health down halfway. |
P3=I'm about done... Haven't got any power left to give... |
PL=Say, now, I leveled up! My shell's grown thicker, too! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=no |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=0.5% |
iq=E |
Ranger2=yes |
typeG2=Steel |
typeA2=Steel |
field2=Crush |
field2power=2 |
browser2=It flings gooey blobs. Beware: it may explode. |
}}


===Evolution===
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
{{evobox/1|204|Pineco|1|Bug||[[Level|Level 31]]|205|Forretress|2|Bug|Steel}}
A Trainer's Forretress appeared in ''[[GB23|Let's Fight For The Future!!]]''.


===Sprites===
==In the TCG==
{{Sprite|
{{main|Forretress (TCG)}}
type=bug|
type2=steel|
gen=2|
gender=none|
ndex=205|
name=Forretress|
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Forretress could not learn any {{type2|Steel}} moves until [[Generation IV]], and could only learn one {{type2|Bug}} move (and this, only by breeding) up until the release of {{v2|Platinum}}.
* Forretress and its {{p|Pineco|pre-evolution}} share their {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Burmy}} and {{p|Wormadam}}. They are all known as the Bagworm Pokémon.
** In {{v2|Platinum}}, it is possible to have Forretress learn {{m|Bug Bite}}, which would mean it would have to show its face or mouth to bite the foe. This would possibly mean the elimination of the mystery of what is inside its shell. Based on its {{v2|Emerald}} Pokédex information however, this seems unlikely. The 'biting' motion could also simply be Forretress clamping its shell on the opponent, something Forretress is known to be able to do.
* Forretress is the first original {{type|Steel}} Pokémon in the [[National Pokédex]], as {{p|Magnemite}} and {{p|Magneton|its evolution}} were not Steel-types in [[Generation I]].
* {{p|Pineco}} and Forretress share the same [[species]] name with {{p|Burmy}} and {{p|Wormadam}}. They are all known as Bagworm Pokémon.
* Forretress's {{v2|Crystal}} still sprite is different from that of {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}, making it one of few Pokémon to have three distinctly different sprites in [[Generation II]].
* Oddly, Forretress can learn {{m|Swift}} by breeding in [[Generation III]], but it can't learn it from the [[move tutor]]. This also happened to its pre-evolution {{p|Pineco}}.
* In {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}, its Poké Assist is shown to be Steel in the capture screen, but turns out to be Normal after the capture.
* Forretress is the first original {{t|Steel}} Pokémon in the National Dex order. ({{p|Magnemite}}'s evolutionary line, which precedes Forretress, wasn't Steel-type in [[Generation I]]).
*Forretress could always learn [[Swift (move)|Swift]] as an [[Egg move]], but oddly could not learn it via [[TM]] or [[Move Tutor]] until [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]].
* In {{g|Stadium 2}}, its shell is gray rather than pink.
* Forretress is one of the few Pokémon not native to Sinnoh to have its sprite changed in Platinum.


===Origin===
===Origin===
Forretress is based on a {{wp|bagworm}}.
Forretress is based on a {{wp|bagworm}}, possibly one inhabiting a discarded shell of a {{wp|Aesculus|horse chestnut}} or a {{wp|walnut}}, though it resultingly resembles {{wp|bivalve}}s such as {{wp|giant clam}}s, as they share a two-half shell structure. Before {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} depicted it levitating, Forretress's primary means of locomotion was hopping, which is similar to the {{wp|Mexican jumping bean}}, a nut pod which appears to jump because it contains a writhing bug larva. Following {{p|Pineco}}'s {{wp|weaponry}} theme, Forretress seems be based on {{wp|gun turret}}s, {{wp|bomb}}s, {{wp|cannon}}s and {{wp|cannonballs}}, and {{wp|fortress}}es. The tube-shaped cannons around it resemble the siphons in {{wp|siphon (insect anatomy)|insects}} and {{wp|siphon (mollusc)|molluscs}}.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Forretress's name is a combination of ''forest'' and ''fortress''. It may also contain ''turret'' referring to the nozzles on its body that it uses to launch {{m|Spikes}}. Although highly unlikely, it may be a combination of ''forret'', French for forest, and ''tres'', an abbreviation of trees, which would make it forest trees, probably referring to its habitat.
Forretress and Foretos may be a combination of ''forest'', ''fortress'', and possibly ''turret''.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Forstellka
{{Other languages|type=Bug|type2=Steel
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Foretress
|ja=フォレトス ''Foretos''|jameaning=From ''forest'', ''fortress'', and possibly ''turret''
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 쏘콘 ''Ssokon''
|fr=Foretress|frmeaning=Similar to English name
|es=Forretress|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Forstellka|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Forst|forest}}'' and ''{{tt|Kastell|castle}}''
|it=Forretress|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=쏘콘 ''Ssokon''|komeaning=From {{tt|쏘다 ''ssoda''|to shoot}}, {{tt|소나무 ''sonamu''|pine tree}}, and ''pine cone''
|zh_cmn=佛烈托斯 ''Fúliètuōsī''{{tt|*|Games, later anime}}<br>佛烈託斯 ''Fúliètuōsī''{{tt|*|Early anime (Taiwan)}}|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=佛烈托斯 ''Fahtlihttoksī''{{tt|*|Games, later anime}}<br>佛烈託斯 ''Fahtlihttoksī''{{tt|*|Early anime}}|zh_yuemeaning=Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name
|hi=जंकिला ''Junkila''|himeaning=From {{tt|जंगल ''Jungle''|Jungle/Forest}} and {{tt|किला ''Kila''|Castle/Fort/Fortress}}
|ru=Форетресс ''Forretress''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ฟอเรทอส ''Forethot''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
<br clear="left">


==Related articles==
==Related articles==
* [[Brock's Forretress]]
* [[Brock's Forretress]]
* [[Weaponry in the Pokémon world]]


==External links==
==External links==


{{PokémonPrevNext | type=bug | type2=steel | prevnum=204 | nextnum=206 | prev=Pineco | next=Dunsparce }}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Bug|type2=Steel}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Bug|prevnum=0204|prev=Pineco|nextnum=0206|next=Dunsparce}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}
[[Category:Shadow Pokémon in Pokémon Colosseum]]


[[de:Forstellka]]
[[de:Forstellka]]
[[es:Forretress]]
[[es:Forretress]]
[[fr:Foretress]]
[[fr:Foretress]]
[[it:Forretress]]
[[ja:フォレトス]]
[[ja:フォレトス]]
[[pt:Forretress (pokémon)]]
[[zh:佛烈托斯]]

Latest revision as of 01:10, 5 September 2024

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Forretress (disambiguation).
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Bagworm Pokémon
フォレトス
Foretos
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Bug Steel
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Sturdy Cacophony
Cacophony
Overcoat
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
75 (17.5%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Bug
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
3'11″ 1.2 m
Forretress
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0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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Weight
277.3 lbs. 125.8 kg
Forretress
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
118
Gen. II-IV
Unknown
IV
163
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 2
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HP
0
Atk
2
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
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0
Speed
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0
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Pokédex color
Purple
Base friendship
70
External Links

Forretress (Japanese: フォレトス Foretos) is a dual-type Bug/Steel Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It evolves from Pineco starting at level 31.

Biology

Forretress is a large, spherical insectoid Pokémon with no visible limbs. The upper and lower halves of its body are capped by bumpy steel plates, giving it a strong defense against opponents. The outer plates have zigzagging ridges that open along its back and front, revealing its smooth, red inner shell. The inner shell is punctuated by four cylindrical spikes, each tapering to an open point. Between the spikes, the inner shell opens along a straight line to reveal Forretress's eyes, which are round with large pupils. Whatever else lies inside its shell is unknown.

Forretress can defend itself from enemies by shooting out pieces of its outer shell, as a conditioned reflex rather than a conscious effort. It opens its shell to capture prey, but this happens so quickly that its interior body cannot be seen. It lives in tropical and temperate forests, attaching itself immovably to tree trunks. As shown in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Forretress is capable of levitation.

Evolution

Forretress evolves from Pineco.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

0204Pineco.png
Unevolved
Pineco
 Bug 

0205Forretress.png
First Evolution
Forretress
 Bug  Steel 

Game data

NPC appearances

  • Pokémon: Magikarp Jump: Forretress may appear during training. As part of the "Forretress Push" training session, the player's Magikarp pushes it to earn JP.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto
#094
Gold Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery.
Silver It remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.
Crystal Usually found hanging on to a fat tree trunk. It shoots out bits of its shell when it sees action.
Stadium 2 Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)
It remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
Generation III Hoenn
#—
Kanto
#—
Ruby 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.
Sapphire
Emerald It 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.
FireRed It remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.
LeafGreen Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#094
Diamond It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside this shell is a total mystery.
SoulSilver It remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.
Generation V Unova
#—
Black It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.
White
Black 2 It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
#—
Hoenn
#—
X It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.
Y It remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.
Omega Ruby 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.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola
 US  UM : #269
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
Ultra Sun When something approaches it, it fires off fragments of its steel shell in attack. This is not a conscious action but a conditioned reflex.
Ultra Moon In 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.
Generation VIII Galar
#—
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, and Legends: Arceus.
Brilliant Diamond It is encased in a steel shell. Forretress's eyes peer out, but what lies within this Pokémon's shell is unknown.
Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea
#259
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#—
Scarlet It’s usually found hanging on to a fat tree trunk. It shoots out bits of its shell when it sees action.
Violet Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside this shell is a total mystery.


Pokédex Image Forretress USUM.png Pokédex Image Forretress SV.png
Forretress in the Alola PokédexUSUM Forretress in the Paldea Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver
Evolve Pineco
Crystal
Evolve Pineco
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Evolve Pineco
FireRed LeafGreen
Trade
Colosseum
Shadow PKMN Lab (Shadow)
XD
Evolve Pineco
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Evolve Pineco
Platinum
Evolve Pineco
HeartGold SoulSilver
Evolve Pineco
Pal Park
Forest
Generation V
Black White
Evolve Pineco
Black 2 White 2
Evolve Pineco
Generation VI
X Y
Friend Safari (Steel)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Mirage Forest (west of Route 105) and Mirage Mountains (west of Route 104, north of Lilycove City, northeast of Route 125, and south of Route 131)
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Evolve Pineco
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Evolve Pineco
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
North Province: Casseroya Lake, Socarrat Trail
Tera Raid Battles (4★)


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Trozei!
Endless Level 59, Endless Level 69, Forever Level 9, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Evolve Pineco
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Sky Stairway (1F-49F)
MD Sky
Sky Stairway (1F-49F)
Ranger: SoA
Vien Forest
Ranger: GS
Sophian Road, Canal Ruins, Forest Temple, Light Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Forest: World Axle - B1F, Cave: All*
Conquest
Evolve Pineco
Rumble U
Toy Collection: Launch to Victory!, Variety Battle: Pokémon on a Roll
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Infinite Ruins: Stage 1
Rumble World
Gold Plateau: Verdant Grove (All Areas, Entrance Boss)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Entei Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Entei SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Sky Tower (1F-6F), Wish Cave (51F-53F), Joyous Tower (86F-88F), Purity Forest (51F-53F)
Fainted Pokémon: Southern Cavern
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Event: Pokémon Safari (Seventh release)


Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
75
135 - 182 260 - 354
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
140
130 - 211 256 - 416
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
Total:
465
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
1/2
Power
4/4 ★★★★
Skill
3/4 ★★★
Stamina
4/5 ★★★★
Jump
2/3 ★★
Total
14/18 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice ½×
Dragon ½×
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice ½×
Dragon ½×
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice ½×
Dragon ½×
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice ½×
Dragon ½×
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Zap Cannon Electric Special 120120 05050% 5
011 Magnet Rise Electric Status 0000 00——% 10
011 Toxic Spikes Poison Status 0000 00——% 20
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Protect Normal Status 0000 00——% 10
011 Self-Destruct Normal Physical 200200 100100% 5
011 Bug Bite Bug Physical 06060 100100% 20
Evo.Evo. Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000 100100% 10
1212 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20
1717 Rapid Spin Normal Physical 05050 100100% 40
2020 Rollout Rock Physical 03030 09090% 20
2323 Curse Ghost Status 0000 00——% 10
2828 Spikes Ground Status 0000 00——% 20
3232 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10
3636 Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100100% 5
4242 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000 00——% 15
4646 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000 100100% 5
5050 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Forretress
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Forretress
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM015Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM015 Struggle Bug Bug Special 05050 100}}100% 20
TM021Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM021 Pounce Bug Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM028Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM032Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM036Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM045Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM045 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100}}100% 10
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM048Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM048 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20
TM049Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM050Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM051Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM053Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM053 Smart Strike Steel Physical 07070 00—}}—% 10
TM055Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM066Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM071Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM071 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM074Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM075Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM076Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM076 Rock Blast Rock Physical 02525 090}}90% 10
TM082Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 090}}90% 20
TM083Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM083 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM086Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM089Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM089 Body Press Fighting Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM090Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM090 Spikes Ground Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM091Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM091 Toxic Spikes Poison Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM093Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM093 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM099Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM104Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM104 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TM106Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM106 Drill Run Ground Physical 08080 095}}95% 10
TM111Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM111 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10
TM116Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM116 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM121Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM121 Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM124Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM124 Ice Spinner Ice Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM130Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM133Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM133 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM134Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 15
TM149Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM150Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TM152Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM162Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM162 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM163Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM168Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM170Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM170 Steel Beam Steel Special 140140 095}}95% 5
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM176Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM176 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 085}}85% 15
TM178Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM178 Gravity Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM180Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM180 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
TM182Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM182 Bug Bite Bug Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM185Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM185 Lunge Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM202Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM202 Pain Split Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM204Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM223Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM223 Metal Sound Steel Status 0000 085}}85% 40
TM224Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM225Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM225 Hard Press Steel Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Forretress
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Forretress
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
HeracrossTarountulaSpidops
Counter Fighting Physical 100% 20
SewaddleSwadloon
Flail Normal Physical 100% 15
SpinarakAriadosHeracross
Pin Missile Bug Physical 25 95% 20
Mirror Herb*
Power Trick Psychic Status —% 10
TrapinchVibravaFlygon
Sand Tomb Ground Physical 35 85% 15
TM Normal*
Swift Normal Special 60 —% 20
Forretress
Toxic Spikes Poison Status —% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Forretress
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Forretress
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Forretress
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior Evolution

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Forretress
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Forretress
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani205.png
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: Evolve
Friend Area: Secretive Forest
Phrases
51%-100% HP What goes on inside my shell is a secret!
26%-50% HP Now, this isn't pretty. I'm seeing my health down halfway.
1%-25% HP I'm about done... Haven't got any power left to give...
Level up Say, now, I leveled up! My shell's grown thicker, too!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 205.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 0.5%
IQ group: E
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
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Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Rescue
Connected to: None
Connection Orb Set: None

Phrases
Normal I want to stick to a tree!
Low HP (< 50%) No matter how much damage I take, no one will ever see me out of my shell.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Steel
Poké Assist: Steel PA.png
Steel
Field move: Crush 2 field move.png
(Crush ×2)
Browser entry R-111
It flings gooey blobs. Beware: it may explode.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Steel
Poké Assist:
(present)
Normal Assist.png
Normal
Field move:
(present)
Tackle 3 field move.png
(Tackle ×3)
Poké Assist:
(past)
Normal Assist.png
Normal
Field move:
(past)
Tackle 1 field move.png
(Tackle ×1)
Browser entry R-191/N-031
It causes explosions around itself.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush205Body.png Walking Speed: 1.13 seconds Base HP: 54
Base Attack: 77 Base Defense: 59 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Conquest
PCP205.png HP: ★★★ Move: Gyro Ball
Attack: ★★★ Ability 1: Sturdy
Ability 2: Jagged Edge
Ability 3: Explode
Defense: ★★★★
Speed: ★★
Evolves from Pineco when its Defense is 73 or higher
Range: 3 Perfect Links: Kame, Ujizane, and Yoshimoto
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Bug
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT205.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Bug
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 60 - 105 Raise Max Level.png 5

#492
Shuffle205.png

Rock Break+
Sometimes destroys three breakable-rock disruptions.


Pokémon GO
GO205.png Base HP: 181 Base Attack: 161 Base Defense: 205
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Bug Bite, Struggle Bug, Volt Switch*
Charged Attacks: Heavy Slam, Earthquake, Rock Tomb, Sand Tomb*, Mirror Shot*, FrustrationAs Shadow Pokémon, ReturnAs Purified Pokémon

Evolution data

0204Pineco.png
Unevolved
Pineco
 Bug 
Rare Candy
Level 31
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First Evolution
Forretress
 Bug  Steel 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
Spr 2g 205.png Spr b 2g 205.png Spr 2s 205.png Spr b 2s 205.png Spr 2c 205.png Spr b 2c 205.png
Spr 2g 205 s.png Spr b 2g 205 s.png Spr 2s 205 s.png Spr b 2s 205 s.png Spr 2c 205 s.png Spr b 2c 205 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 205.png Spr b 3r 205.png Spr 3e 205.png Spr b 3e 205.png Spr 3f 205.png Spr b 3f 205.png
Spr 3r 205 s.png Spr b 3r 205 s.png Spr 3e 205 s.png Spr b 3e 205 s.png Spr 3f 205 s.png Spr b 3f 205 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 205.png Spr b 4d 205.png Spr 4p 205.png Spr b 4p 205.png Spr 4h 205.png Spr b 4h 205.png
Spr 4d 205 s.png Spr b 4d 205 s.png Spr 4p 205 s.png Spr b 4p 205 s.png Spr 4h 205 s.png Spr b 4h 205 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 205.png Spr b 5b 205.png Spr 5b2 205.png Spr b 5b2 205.png
Spr 5b 205 s.png Spr b 5b 205 s.png Spr 5b2 205 s.png Spr b 5b2 205 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 205.png
Spr b 6x 205.png
Spr 6o 205.png
Spr b 6o 205.png
Spr 6x 205 s.png
Spr b 6x 205 s.png
Spr 6o 205 s.png
Spr b 6o 205 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 205.png
Spr b 7s 205.png
Spr 7s 205.png
Spr b 7s 205.png
Spr 7s 205 s.png
Spr b 7s 205 s.png
Spr 7s 205 s.png
Spr b 7s 205 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Cross-Generation
HOME
HOME0205.png HOME0205 s.png
205MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Forretress images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In the anime

Forretress in the anime

Major appearances

Brock's Forretress

Forretress debuted in Entei at Your Own Risk, where Brock's Pineco evolved into one in order to save him and a group of Pokémon at a hot spring from Team Rocket. When Brock went to Hoenn, the only Pokémon he brought with him was his Forretress. Brock later left Forretress at home when he headed to Sinnoh.

Minor appearances

In A Bite to Remember, Brock's demonstration featured a Forretress evolving from a Pineco.

In Win, Lose or Drew!, a Coordinator's Forretress competed in the Slateport Contest.

In Steeling Peace of Mind!, a Forretress was affected by Team Galactic's meddling on Iron Island.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP259 Forretress Ash's Pokédex Forretress, the Bagworm Pokémon. Forretress is the evolved form of Pineco. Its entire body is covered in a steel-hard shell.

In the manga

Forretress in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Forretress debuted in Forretress of Solitude, under the ownership of the Pokémon Association. Red had to fight two to pass his aptitude test to be Viridian City's Gym Leader.

A Forretress was seen in Crossing Crobat, under the ownership of Janine. She used it to escape from the security guards with its Spikes after she tried to steal a Big Pearl from the Goldenrod Museum as a security test.

A Forretress appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

Carr has many Forretress, which first appeared in A Beastly Cold Reception. He often orders an Explosion attack to destroy the surroundings. Near the end of the FireRed & LeafGreen arc, he has ten of them nearly detonate the Team Rocket airship after realizing that Giovanni had planned to use the Three Beasts as pawns to reunite with his son.

In Softening Up Kakuna, a Forretress was used by a Trainer that was challenging the Battle Factory.

Multiple Forretress appeared in a picture in Gorebyss Changes Color.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

A Trainer's Forretress appeared in Let's Fight For The Future!!.

In the TCG

Main article: Forretress (TCG)

Trivia

Origin

Forretress is based on a bagworm, possibly one inhabiting a discarded shell of a horse chestnut or a walnut, though it resultingly resembles bivalves such as giant clams, as they share a two-half shell structure. Before Pokémon Scarlet and Violet depicted it levitating, Forretress's primary means of locomotion was hopping, which is similar to the Mexican jumping bean, a nut pod which appears to jump because it contains a writhing bug larva. Following Pineco's weaponry theme, Forretress seems be based on gun turrets, bombs, cannons and cannonballs, and fortresses. The tube-shaped cannons around it resemble the siphons in insects and molluscs.

Name origin

Forretress and Foretos may be a combination of forest, fortress, and possibly turret.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese フォレトス Foretos From forest, fortress, and possibly turret
France Flag.png French Foretress Similar to English name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Forretress Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Forstellka From Forst and Kastell
Italy Flag.png Italian Forretress Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 쏘콘 Ssokon From 쏘다 ssoda, 소나무 sonamu, and pine cone
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 佛烈托斯 Fúliètuōsī*
佛烈託斯 Fúliètuōsī*
Transcription of Japanese name
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 佛烈托斯 Fahtlihttoksī*
佛烈託斯 Fahtlihttoksī*
Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name


Related articles

External links

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