#205
Forretress
It's usually found hanging on to a fat tree trunk. It shoots out bits of its shell when it sees action.
- Height
- 1.2 m
- Weight
- 125.8 kg
- Generation
- 2
- EV yield
- +2 Defense
Base stats
HP75
Attack90
Defense140
Sp. Atk60
Sp. Def60
Speed40
Total465
Abilities
Sturdy
If this Pokemon is at full HP, it survives one hit with at least 1 HP. OHKO moves fail when used against this Pokemon.
Overcoat Hidden
This Pokemon is immune to powder moves, damage from Sandstorm, and the effects of Rage Powder and the Effect Spore Ability.
Recommended natures Smogon Gen 9
Only a Smogon suggestion — the right nature depends on the set you run, so trust your own call on how you want to play it.
View the full set on Smogon
Weaknesses & resistances
Damage ×4 Fire
Resists ×½ Normal Ice Psychic Bug Dragon Steel Fairy
Resists ×¼ Grass
Immune Poison
Evolution line
Where to catch
Get it by evolving Pineco.
Moves
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow. | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target. | Physical | — | 100 | 10 | |
| 1 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Status | — | — | 10 | |
| 1 | TackleNo additional effect. | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | |
| 1 | Self-DestructHits adjacent Pokemon. The user faints. | Physical | 200 | 100 | 5 | |
| 1 | Magnet RiseFor 5 turns, the user has immunity to Ground. | Status | — | — | 10 | |
| 1 | Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry. | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | |
| 1 | Toxic SpikesPoisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers. | Status | — | — | 20 | |
| 1 | Zap Cannon100% chance to paralyze the target. | Special | 120 | 50 | 5 | |
| 12 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | |
| 17 | Rapid SpinFree user from hazards/bind/Leech Seed; +1 Spe. | Physical | 50 | 100 | 40 | |
| 20 | RolloutPower doubles with each hit. Repeats for 5 turns. | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | |
| 23 | CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def. | Status | — | — | 10 | |
| 28 | SpikesHurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers. | Status | — | — | 20 | |
| 32 | PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target. | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | |
| 36 | ExplosionHits adjacent Pokemon. The user faints. | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 | |
| 42 | Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2. | Status | — | — | 15 | |
| 46 | Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target. | Physical | — | 100 | 5 | |
| 50 | Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil. | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | |
| — | Mirror Shot30% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1. | Special | 65 | 85 | 10 | |
| — | AutotomizeRaises the user's Speed by 2; user loses 100 kg. | Status | — | — | 15 |


