Forretress (Pokémon)

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Forretress フォレトス Foretos #205
Art by Ken Sugimori from HeartGold and SoulSilver
Type Bug Steel Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Bagworm Pokémon
Abilities Sturdy ----- Blue-Striped ----- Dust Proof Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #094 Hoenn #348 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R-111 Oblivia R-191 N-031
Height 3'11″ Imperial 1.2 m Metric 3'11″/1.2 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 277.3 lbs. Imperial 125.8 kg Metric 277.3 lbs./125.8 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Purple	Catch rate 75 (9.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Bug group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 2 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 118 Battle Exp.: 1181*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

It evolves from Pineco starting at level 31.

Biology

Physiology

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, four tube-like spikes protrude out the four 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 armor.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

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 Template:Type2 Pokémon, it aids its movements with electromagnetic waves, which would also explain its ability to float in the air for quite some time.

In order to use certain attacks such as Rollout and protect itself when in danger, it can retract its spikes and completely closes its shell, essentially concealing all of the Pokémon’s vulnerabilities.

When attacking, Forretress makes use of its exceptional spinning skills. It can spin to to defend and clear hazards, employ its steel shell to achieve a powerful attack, or release jagged pieces of its shell from its four tube like spikes in order to deter foes and even lay traps to protect itself.

Behavior

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.

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.

Habitat

File:Forest.gif

Forest Pokémon

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.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

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 Template:Type2 Pokémon, although it’s not beyond its potential to eat anything organic that will fit in its mouth.

In the anime

File:Brock Forretress.jpg

Brock's Forretress

Major appearances

Brock's Forretress

Brock's Pineco evolved into Forretress in 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.

Minor appearances

A Forretress appeared in Win, Lose, or Drew! as a Pokémon in the Contest.

Another one appeared in Steeling Peace of Mind!. It was one of the many Template:Type2 Pokémon seen going crazy 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

Pokémon Adventures

Forretress first appeared in Volume 9, where Red had to fight two to pass his aptitude test to be Viridian City's Gym Leader.

Another Forretress was seen in Volume 11, under the ownership of Janine. She used its Spikes attack to lay traps for unsuspecting victims.

Carr uses many Forretress to destroy the Team Rocket airship near the end of the FireRed/LeafGreen arc.

In the TCG

Main article: Forretress (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II 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.
Generation III 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 {{{sapphiredex}}} 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 Diamond It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside the armor 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 Black こうてつの　カラで　まもられている。すきまから　めだまが　のぞいているが　なかみの　しょうたいは　なぞのまま。 White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Evolve Pineco Crystal None Evolve Pineco
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Evolve Pineco FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum One Shadow Pokémon Laboratory (Shadow) XD None Evolve Pineco
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Pineco Platinum None Evolve Pineco HeartGold SoulSilver None Evolve Pineco Pal Park Forest Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 59 Endless Level 69 Forever Level 9 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve from Pineco
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Sky Stairway (1F-49F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Vien Forest
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Sophian Highway Canal Ruins Forest Temple Light Temple

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 75		135 - 182	260 - 354
Attack: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Defense: 140		130 - 211	256 - 416
Sp. Atk: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Def: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Speed: 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 V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 0× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost ½× Steel ½× Fire 4× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ½× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 0× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost ½× Steel ½× Fire 4× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ½× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 0× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost ½× Steel ½× Fire 4× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ½× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 0× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost ½× Steel ½× Fire 4× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ½× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Toxic Spikes Poison Status 0000— ——% 20 00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 00Start Protect Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 00Start Selfdestruct Normal Physical 200200 100100% 5 00Start Bug Bite Bug Physical 06060 100100% 20 066 Selfdestruct Normal Physical 200200 100100% 5 099 Bug Bite Bug Physical 06060 100100% 20 1212 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 1717 Rapid Spin Normal Physical 02020 100100% 40 2020 Bide Normal Physical 0000— ——% 10 2323 Natural Gift Normal Physical 0000— 100100% 15 2828 Spikes Ground Status 0000— ——% 20 3131 Mirror Shot Steel Special 06565 08585% 10 3232 Body Purge Steel Status 0000— ——% 15 3636 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10 4242 Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100100% 5 4646 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— ——% 15 5050 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000— 100100% 5 5656 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15 6060 Magnet Rise Electric Status 0000— ——% 10 6464 Zap Cannon Electric Special 120120 05050% 5 7070 Heavy Bomber Steel Physical 0000— 100100% 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 of Forretress Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM09	Venom Shock	Poison	Special	06565	100}}100%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120120	100}}100%	10
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100100	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Canon	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM64	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250250	100}}100%	5
	TM66	Payback	Dark	Physical	05050	100}}100%	10
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM69	Rock Polish	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM72	Volt Change	Electric	Special	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM74	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	5
	TM76	Insect Opposition	Bug	Special	03030	100}}100%	20
	TM78	Smooth Over	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM91	Flash Cannon	Steel	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Counter	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	Flail	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15
	Pin Missile	Bug	Physical	14	85%	20
	Power Trick	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	Revenge	Fighting	Physical	60	100%	10
	Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	15	75%	15
	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	—	—%	20
	Swift	Normal	Special	60	—%	20
	Toxic Spikes	Poison	Status	—	—%	20
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Forretress in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Forretress in that game. 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 tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Forretress can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Forretress cannot be tutored the move in that game 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

Special moves

Shadow moves	<span style="color:#{{{2}}};">Level 43+	Purified moves
Shadow Rush	File:Box colo 205.png	Explosion	Normal
--		Protect	Normal
--		Bide	Normal
--		Rapid Spin	Normal

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 205.png 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! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. 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 Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0.5%% IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Steel  Poké Assist: ( Steel ) Field move: (Crush ×2) Browser entry   It flings gooey blobs. Beware: it may explode.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Steel  ( Normal ) Past ( Normal ) (Tackle ×3) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It causes explosions around itself.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Pineco  Bug

Level 31 →

First Evolution Forretress  Bug  Steel

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Forretress images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Forretress is the nly Pokemon that can learn Spikes, Toxic Spikes, and Stealth Rock.
• Forretress could not learn any Template:Type2 moves until Generation IV, and could only learn one Template:Type2 move (and this only by breeding) up until the release of Platinum.
  • In Platinum, it is possible to have Forretress learn 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 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.
• Pineco and Forretress share the same species name with Burmy and Wormadam. They are all known as Bagworm Pokémon.
• Oddly, Forretress can learn Swift by breeding in Generation III, but it can't learn it from the move tutor. This also happened to its pre-evolution Pineco.
• Forretress is the first original Steel Pokémon in the National Pokédex order. (Magnemite's evolutionary line, which precedes Forretress, wasn't Steel-type in Generation I).
• Forretress is one of the few Pokémon not native to Sinnoh to have its sprite changed in Platinum.
• Forretress, and its pre-evolution, learn the move Selfdestruct sooner than any other Pokémon by level up.
• In Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs, its Poké Assist is shown to be Steel in the capture screen, but turns out to be Normal after the capture.

Origin

Forretress is based on a bagworm, possibly one inhabiting a discarded shell of a Horse chestnut or a Walnut. Because of its "shell", and the fact its spikes resemble cannons, it may have been based on a giant clam or other mussels and shellfish with functioning nozzles.

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 Spikes. Although highly unlikely, it may be a combination of forêt, French for forest, and trees, which would make it forest trees, probably referring to its habitat.

In other languages

• German: Forstellka - Possibly a portmanteau of Fort and Kastell (castle).
• French: Foretress
• Korean: 쏘콘 Ssokon
• Chinese (Taiwan): 佛烈託斯 Fú Liè Tuō Sī - Transliteration of its Japanese name.

Related articles

• Brock's Forretress

External links

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