Pokédex - Forretress (Emerald Version)
![[Picture of Forretress]](../pictures/emerald/front/normal/205.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #205 |
| Hoenn | #348 |
| Height1 | 1.2 m (3'11") |
| Weight2 | 125.8 kg (277.3 lb) |
| Type3 | BUG4 / STEEL5 |
| Footprint6 | ![[Footprint of Forretress]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAEklEQVQ4y2NgGAWjYBSMAggAAAQQAAGFP6pyAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Color7 | Purple |
| Starting Catch Rate8 | 75 |
| Base Experience9 | 118 |
| Growth Rate10 | Medium (max: 1,000,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate11 | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship12 | 70 |
| Egg Groups13 | Bug |
| Steps to Hatch Egg14 | 5120 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon15 | No items. |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given16 | Defense: 2 |
| Abilities17 | Sturdy |
Race Values ("Base Stats")18
View detailed stat info for Forretress19
| HP | 75 |
| Attack | 90 |
| Defense | 140 |
| Speed | 40 |
| Special Attack | 60 |
| Special Defense | 60 |
Pokédex Entries20
English
Forretress - Bagworm Pokémon
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.
French
Foretress - Pokémon Ver Caché
FORETRESS se cache dans sa carapace en acier trempé. La carapace s'ouvre quand il attrape sa proie, mais cela va si vite qu'il est impossible de voir à l'intérieur.
German
Forstellka - Beutelwurm
FORSTELLKA versteckt sich in seiner Schale. Sie öffnet sich, wenn es nach Beute schnappt. Dies geht jedoch so schnell, dass man das Innere nicht sieht.
Spanish
Forretress - Pokémon Larva
Se esconde dentro de su concha de acero reforzado. Sólo la abre para atrapar a su presa, pero ocurre tan rápido que no da tiempo a ver su interior.
Italian
Forretress - Pokémon Larva
FORRETRESS si nasconde nella conchiglia d'acciaio temprato che apre solo per catturare la preda. Lo fa così rapidamente che è impossibile osservarne l'interno.
Japanese
フォレトス (FORETOSU) - みのむしポケモン (MinomushiPOKEMON)
こうてつの カラの なかに ほんたいが いる。 えものを つかまえる ときに カラが ひらくが あまりの はやさに なかみは みえないのだ。 (Koutetsuno KARAno nakani hontaiga iru. Emonowo tsukamaeru tokini KARAga hirakuga amarino hayasani nakamiha mienainoda. )
Evolutions (When Forretress Evolves)
- Evolves from Pineco at level 31.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Forretress)
Obtained by evolving Pineco, which can be found below:
Level Chance Method SAFARI ZONE 34 5% Land ALTERING CAVE 19-29 100% Land
Moves Learned
Emerald Version21
| Level | Name | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | NORMAL | 35 | 95 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 1 | Protect | NORMAL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | User | |
| 1 | Selfdestruct | NORMAL | 200 | 100 | 5 | 0 | All exc. user | bef |
| 8 | Selfdestruct | NORMAL | 200 | 100 | 5 | 0 | All exc. user | bef |
| 15 | Take Down | NORMAL | 90 | 85 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 22 | Rapid Spin | NORMAL | 20 | 100 | 40 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 29 | Bide | NORMAL | 1 | 100 | 10 | 0 | User | abf |
| 39 | Explosion | NORMAL | 250 | 100 | 5 | 0 | All exc. user | bef |
| 49 | Spikes | GROUND | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | Opposing Pokémon's side | |
| 59 | Double-Edge | NORMAL | 120 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
What moves can Forretress learn in Pokémon Emerald?
Forretress can learn the following moves:
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 29 (as Pineco)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move22 (as Pineco)
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified (as Pineco)
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Pineco)
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor (as Pineco)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32 (as Pineco)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM26
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM26 (as Pineco)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21 (as Pineco)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM19
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM19 (as Pineco)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10 (as Pineco)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM16
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM16 (as Pineco)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move24 (as Pineco)
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified (as Pineco)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 22 (as Pineco)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM33
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move25 (as Pineco)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM33 (as Pineco)
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Pineco)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM06
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM06 (as Pineco)
- TM43
- TM43 (as Pineco)
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor (as Pineco)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1 (as Pineco)