#205 Forretress
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D/P/Pt HGSS
Normal Sprite Shiny Sprite Normal Sprite Shiny Sprite
Name Jp. Name No. Gender Ratio Type
Forretress Foretosu
フォレトス
National: #205
Johto: #094
Male :50%
Female :50%
Ability: Sturdy
Sturdy: The Pokémon is unaffected by One Hit Knock Out moves and in Generation V, the Pokémon cannot be knocked out when it has full Hit Points
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Bagworm Pokémon 3'11" 277.3lbs 75 5,120
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned Colour Safari Zone Flee Rate
1,000,000 Points
Medium Fast
70 2 Defense Point(s)
Purple 0
Damage Taken
*0.5 *4 *1 *1 *0.25 *0.5 *1 *0 *1 *1 *0.5 *0.5 *1 *0.5 *0.5 *0.5 *0.5
Wild Hold Item Egg Groups
No Hold Item
Bug
Evolutionary Chain
Flavour Text
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.

Location
Game Location
Ruby Trade from Emerald/Colosseum/XD
Sapphire Trade from Emerald/Colosseum/XD
Emerald Evolve Pineco
FireRed Trade from Emerald/Colosseum/XD
LeafGreen Trade from Emerald/Colosseum/XD
Colosseum Snagged from Cipher Peon Vana in Cipher Lab
XD Evolve Pineco
Diamond Evolve from Pineco
Pearl Evolve from Pineco
Platinum Evolve Pineco
HeartGold Evolve Pineco
SoulSilver Evolve Pineco
Trainer Locations  Details

Diamond/Pearl Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Toxic Spikes----20--
The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the foe's feet. They poison foes that switch into battle.
Tackle359535--
A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.
Protect----10--
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Selfdestruct2001005--
The user blows up to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move.
Take Down908520--
A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.
6Selfdestruct2001005--
The user blows up to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move.
9Take Down908520--
A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.
12Rapid Spin2010040--
A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.
17Bide??--10--
The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
20Natural Gift??10015--
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
23Spikes----20--
The user lays a trap of spikes at the foe's feet. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.
28Payback5010010--
If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.
31Mirror Shot65851030
The user looses a flash of energy from its polished body. It may also lower the target's accuracy.
33Explosion2501005--
The user explodes to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move.
38Iron Defense----15--
The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
45Gyro Ball??1005--
The user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.
50Double-edge12010015--
A reckless, life- risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
57Magnet Rise----10--
The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.
62Zap Cannon120505100
The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis.

Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Toxic Spikes----20--
The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the foe's feet. They poison foes that switch into battle.
Tackle359535--
A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.
Protect----10--
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Selfdestruct2001005--
The user blows up to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move.
Bug Bite6010020--
The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
6Selfdestruct2001005--
The user blows up to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move.
9Bug Bite6010020--
The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
12Take Down908520--
A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.
17Rapid Spin2010040--
A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.
20Bide??--10--
The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
23Natural Gift??10015--
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
28Spikes----20--
The user lays a trap of spikes at the foe's feet. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.
31Mirror Shot65851030
The user looses a flash of energy from its polished body. It may also lower the target's accuracy.
33Payback5010010--
If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.
38Explosion2501005--
The user explodes to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move.
45Iron Defense----15--
The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
50Gyro Ball??1005--
The user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.
55Double-edge12010015--
A reckless, life- risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
62Magnet Rise----10--
The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.
67Zap Cannon120505100
The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis.

TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM06 Toxic -- 85 10 --
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10 Hidden Power ?? 100 15 --
A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11 Sunny Day -- -- 5 --
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90 5 --
The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM16 Light Screen -- -- 30 --
A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.
TM17 Protect -- -- 10 --
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM19 Giga Drain 60 100 10 --
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
TM21 Frustration ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM22 Solarbeam 120 100 10 --
A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.
TM26 Earthquake 100 100 10 --
The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.
TM27 Return ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28 Dig 80 100 10 --
The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM32 Double Team -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM33 Reflect -- -- 20 --
A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.
TM37 Sandstorm -- -- 10 --
A five-turn sand- storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80 10 100
Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe's Speed by preventing its movement.
TM42 Facade 70 100 20 --
An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43 Secret Power 70 100 20 30
The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
TM44 Rest -- -- 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM45 Attract -- 100 15 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM58 Endure -- -- 10 --
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM64 Explosion 250 100 5 --
The user explodes to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move.
TM66 Payback 50 100 10 --
If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90 5 --
The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM69 Rock Polish -- -- 20 --
The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.
TM74 Gyro Ball ?? 100 5 --
The user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.
TM76 Stealth Rock -- -- 20 --
The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.
TM78 Captivate -- 100 20 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90 10 30
Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.
TM82 Sleep Talk -- -- 10 --
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83 Natural Gift ?? 100 15 --
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM87 Swagger -- 90 15 --
The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
TM90 Substitute -- -- 10 --
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
TM91 Flash Cannon 80 100 10 10
The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Def stat.
HM04 Strength 80 100 15 --
The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100 15 50
The user hits with a punch that may lower the target's Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.
Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Magnet Rise -- -- 10 --
The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.
Snore 40 100 15 30
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Iron Defense -- -- 15 --
The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
Rollout 30 90 20 --
The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.
Signal Beam 75 100 15 10
The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.

HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Pain Split -- -- 20 --
The user adds its HP to the foe's HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the foe.
String Shot -- 95 40 --
The foe is bound with silk blown from the user's mouth. It reduces the target's Speed stat.
Gravity -- -- 5 --
Gravity is intensified for five turns, making moves involving flying unusable and negating Levitation.
Block -- -- 5 --
The user blocks the foe's way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
Bug Bite 60 100 20 --
The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Headbutt 70 100 15 30
The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.

Egg Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %  
Reflect----20--Details
A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.
Pin Missile148520--Details
Sharp pins are shot at the foe in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.
Flail??10015--Details
The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Swift60--20--Details
Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.
Counter??10020--Details
A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Sand Tomb157015--Details
The user traps the foe inside a harshly raging sandstorm for two to five turns.
Revenge6010010--Details
An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the foe in the same turn.
Double-edge12010015--Details
A reckless, life- risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
Toxic Spikes----20--Details
The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the foe's feet. They poison foes that switch into battle.
Power Trick - HGSS Only----10--Details
The user employs its psychic power to switch its Attack with its Defense stat.

Base/Max Pokéathlon Stats
SpeedPowerSkillStaminaJump

Stats
  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats 75 90 140 60 60 40
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 135 - 182 85 - 127 130 - 172 58 - 100 58 - 100 40 - 82
Lv. 100 260 - 354 166 - 251 256 - 341 112 - 197 112 - 197 76 - 161
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 135 - 182 95 - 142 145 - 192 65 - 112 65 - 112 45 - 92
Lv. 100 260 - 354 185 - 279 285 - 379 125 - 219 125 - 219 85 - 179
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 135 - 182 104 - 156 159 - 211 71 - 123 71 - 123 49 - 101
Lv. 100 260 - 354 203 - 306 313 - 416 137 - 240 137 - 240 93 - 196

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