TL;DR. Forretress is a bug/steel-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 465. Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery.
Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery.
Stat spread.
Total of 465. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Forretress in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Forretress reaches 2,282 CP at level 40 and 2,611 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Pineco family appeared on August 20, 2018.
- Pineco
- Shadow
- Forretress by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Aug 10 to Aug 18, 2022, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10 to Aug 18, 2022 | 3-star | Bug Out! |
Forretress in competitive play.
Forretress is a Generation 9 RU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #49 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Forretress.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Forretress, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Forretress?
Forretress is a Bug/Steel-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Forretress weak to?
Forretress takes 4× damage from Fire. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from no other types.
What is Forretress resistant to?
Forretress is immune to Poison. It also resists Normal, Ice, Psychic, Bug, Dragon, Steel, Fairy, Grass.
How does Forretress evolve?
Forretress evolves from Pineco (Level 31). Forretress is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Forretress from?
Forretress was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0205.
What are Forretress's base stats?
Forretress has HP 75, Attack 90, Defense 140, Special Attack 60, Special Defense 60, and Speed 40. Total base stat total: 465.
What are Forretress's abilities?
Forretress can have the ability Sturdy, plus the Hidden Ability Overcoat.
Is Forretress legendary or mythical?
No. Forretress is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Forretress's best stat?
Forretress's highest base stat is Defense at 140, which ranks 11th of 152 Bug-type Pokémon.
Is Forretress good?
Forretress has a base stat total of 465, the 466th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 65th among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Forretress as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Forretress is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Forretress vs. the average Bug-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 152 Bug-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Forretress | Bug avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 75 | 62 | +13 |
| Attack | 90 | 76 | +14 |
| Defense | 140 | 84 | +56 |
| Special Attack | 60 | 63 | -3 |
| Special Defense | 60 | 70 | -10 |
| Speed | 40 | 60 | -20 |
| Total | 465 | 415 | +50 |
Forretress appears in 27 games.
Every mainline release where Forretress is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Forretress.
Every main-series game Forretress is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildNorth Province: Casseroya Lake, Socarrat Trail
- RaidTera Raid Battles (4★)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolvePineco (Level 31)
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- EvolvePineco (Level 31)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildFriend Safari (Steel) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildMirage 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 VObtainable
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- EvolvePineco (Level 31)
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolvePineco (Level 31)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- EmeraldObtainable
- EvolvePineco (Level 31)
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- EvolvePineco (Level 31)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Forretress appears in 47 episodes.
From EP262 (2002-08-08) through JN140 (2023-02-03).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Forretress partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Forretress partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Forretress in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Forretress
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.