Pokédex - Forretress (HeartGold Version)

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Basic Information

National Number	#205
Johto	#094
Height	1.2 m (3'11")
Weight	125.8 kg (277.3 lb)
Type	BUG / STEEL
Footprint
Color	Purple
Body Form
Starting Catch Rate	75
Base Experience	118
Growth Rate	Medium (max: 1,000,000 Exp. Points)
Gender Rate	50% female, 50% male
Friendship	70
Egg Groups	Bug
Steps to Hatch Egg	5120
Items in Wild Pokémon	No items.
Base Stat Points (EVs) Given	Defense: 2
Abilities	Sturdy

Race Values ("Base Stats")

View detailed stat info for Forretress

HP	75
Attack	90
Defense	140
Speed	40
Special Attack	60
Special Defense	60

Pokédex Entries

English

Forretress - Bagworm Pokémon

Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside this shell is a total mystery.

French

Foretress - Pokémon Ver Caché

Il est prisonnier d’une coquille d’acier. Ses yeux vigilants sont la seule partie visible de son corps.

German

Forstellka - Beutelwurm

Dieses PKMN ist von einer Stahlhülle umgeben. Seine stechenden Augen sind alles, was man von ihm sieht.

Spanish

Forretress - Pokémon Larva

Se protege con su concha de acero de tal manera que solo se pueden ver sus ojos.

Italian

Forretress - Pokémon Larva

È incassato in una conchiglia di acciaio. A parte gli occhi scrutatori, nessuno sa cosa ci sia all’interno.

Japanese

フォレトス (FORETOSU) - みのむしポケモン (MinomushiPOKEMON)

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。 (KoutetsunoKARAdemamorareteiru. sukimakaramedamaganozoiteiruga nakaminoshoutaihanazonomama. )

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:

Special method: , New Bark Town, Cherrygrove City, Violet City, Ilex Forest, National Park, Ecruteak City, Lake of Rage, Safari Zone Gate Pallet Town, Viridian City, Pewter City, Cerulean City (Headbutt)

Moves Learned

HeartGold Version

Level	Name	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Effect Chance (%)	Range	Flags
1	Toxic Spikes	POISON	Status	0	0	20	0	Opposing Pokémon's side
1	Tackle	NORMAL	Physical	35	95	35	0	Single exc. user	abef
1	Protect	NORMAL	Status	0	0	10	0	User
1	Selfdestruct	NORMAL	Physical	200	100	5	0	All exc. user	bef
1	Bug Bite	BUG	Physical	60	100	20	0	Single exc. user	abef
6	Selfdestruct	NORMAL	Physical	200	100	5	0	All exc. user	bef
9	Bug Bite	BUG	Physical	60	100	20	0	Single exc. user	abef
12	Take Down	NORMAL	Physical	90	85	20	0	Single exc. user	abef
17	Rapid Spin	NORMAL	Physical	20	100	40	0	Single exc. user	abef
20	Bide	NORMAL	Physical	1	0	10	0	User	abf
23	Natural Gift	NORMAL	Physical	1	100	15	0	Single exc. user	be
28	Spikes	GROUND	Status	0	0	20	0	Opposing Pokémon's side
31	Mirror Shot	STEEL	Special	65	85	10	30	Single exc. user	bef
33	Payback	DARK	Physical	50	100	10	0	Single exc. user	abef
38	Explosion	NORMAL	Physical	250	100	5	0	All exc. user	bef
45	Iron Defense	STEEL	Status	0	0	15	0	User	d
50	Gyro Ball	STEEL	Physical	1	100	5	0	Single exc. user	abef
55	Double-Edge	NORMAL	Physical	120	100	15	0	Single exc. user	abef
62	Magnet Rise	ELECTRIC	Status	0	0	10	0	User
67	Zap Cannon	ELECTRIC	Special	120	50	5	100	Single exc. user	be

What moves can Forretress learn in Pokémon HeartGold?

Forretress can learn the following moves:

Attract

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM45
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM45 (as Pineco)

Bide

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Move Maniac
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 29 (as Pineco)
Diamond/Pearl: Move Maniac
Diamond/Pearl: Level 17 (as Pineco)
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Maniac
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 20 (as Pineco)

BlockHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor

Body Slam

Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Pineco)
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Pineco)

Bug Bite

Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Maniac
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Maniac
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 9 (as Pineco)
HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Pineco)

Captivate

TM78
TM78 (as Pineco)

Counter

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move (as Pineco)
Pokémon XD: Learned when purified (as Pineco)
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Pineco)

Defense Curl

Emerald: Move Tutor
Emerald: Move Tutor (as Pineco)

Dig

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM28
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM28 (as Pineco)

Double Team

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32 (as Pineco)

Double-Edge

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 59
Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 50 (as Pineco)
Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Pineco)
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Pineco)
Diamond/Pearl: Level 50
Diamond/Pearl: Level 42 (as Pineco)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Egg Move (as Pineco)
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 55
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 45 (as Pineco)

Earthquake

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM26
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM26 (as Pineco)

Endure

Emerald: Move Tutor
Emerald: Move Tutor (as Pineco)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM58
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM58 (as Pineco)

Explosion

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 39
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 36 (as Pineco)
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Pineco)
Diamond/Pearl: Level 33
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM64
Diamond/Pearl: Level 31 (as Pineco)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM64 (as Pineco)
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 38
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 34 (as Pineco)

Facade

TM42
TM42 (as Pineco)

FlailRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move (as Pineco)

Flash CannonTM91

Frustration

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21 (as Pineco)

Giga Drain

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM19
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM19 (as Pineco)

Giga ImpactTM68

Gravity

HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Pineco)

Gyro Ball

Diamond/Pearl: Level 45
TM74
Diamond/Pearl: Level 39 (as Pineco)
TM74 (as Pineco)
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 50
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 42 (as Pineco)

Headbutt

HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Pineco)

Hidden Power

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10 (as Pineco)

Hyper BeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM15

Iron Defense

Diamond/Pearl: Level 38
Diamond/Pearl: Level 34 (as Pineco)
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 45
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 39 (as Pineco)
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Pineco)

Light Screen

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM16
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM16 (as Pineco)

Magnet Rise

Diamond/Pearl: Level 57
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 62
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor

Mimic

Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Pineco)
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Pineco)

Mirror ShotLevel 31

Natural Gift

Diamond/Pearl: Move Maniac
TM83
Diamond/Pearl: Level 20 (as Pineco)
TM83 (as Pineco)
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Maniac
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 23 (as Pineco)

Pain Split

HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Pineco)

Payback

Diamond/Pearl: Move Maniac
TM66
Diamond/Pearl: Level 28 (as Pineco)
TM66 (as Pineco)
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 33
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 31 (as Pineco)

Pin Missile

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move (as Pineco)
Pokémon XD: Learned when purified (as Pineco)

Power TrickHeartGold/SoulSilver: Egg Move (as Pineco)

Protect

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM17
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1 (as Pineco)
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM17 (as Pineco)

Rapid Spin

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Move Maniac
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 22 (as Pineco)
Diamond/Pearl: Move Maniac
Diamond/Pearl: Level 12 (as Pineco)
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Maniac
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 17 (as Pineco)

Reflect

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM33
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move (as Pineco)
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM33 (as Pineco)

RefreshPokémon XD: Learned when purified (as Pineco)

Rest

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44 (as Pineco)

Return

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27 (as Pineco)

RevengeDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Egg Move (as Pineco)

Rock PolishTM69

Rock Slide

FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Pineco)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM80
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM80 (as Pineco)

Rock Smash

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM06
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM06 (as Pineco)

Rock Tomb

Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM39
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM39 (as Pineco)

Rollout

Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Pineco)

Sand TombEgg Move (as Pineco)

Sandstorm

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM37
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM37 (as Pineco)

Secret Power

TM43
TM43 (as Pineco)

Selfdestruct

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Move Maniac
Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 8 (as Pineco)
Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Pineco)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Move Maniac
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 6 (as Pineco)

Signal BeamPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor

Sleep Talk

Emerald: Move Tutor
Emerald: Move Tutor (as Pineco)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM82
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM82 (as Pineco)

Snore

Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Pineco)

SolarBeam

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM22
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM22 (as Pineco)

Spikes

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 49
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 43 (as Pineco)
Pokémon XD: Learned when purified (as Pineco)
Diamond/Pearl: Move Maniac
Diamond/Pearl: Level 23 (as Pineco)
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Maniac
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 28 (as Pineco)

Stealth Rock

TM76
TM76 (as Pineco)

Strength

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM04
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM04 (as Pineco)

String Shot

HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Pineco)

Substitute

Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Pineco)
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Pineco)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90 (as Pineco)

Sunny Day

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM11
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM11 (as Pineco)

Swagger

Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Pineco)
Emerald: Move Tutor
Emerald: Move Tutor (as Pineco)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87 (as Pineco)

SwiftRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move (as Pineco)

Tackle

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1 (as Pineco)

Take Down

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Move Maniac
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 15 (as Pineco)
Diamond/Pearl: Move Maniac
Diamond/Pearl: Move Maniac
Diamond/Pearl: Level 9 (as Pineco)
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Maniac
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 12 (as Pineco)

Toxic

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM06
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM06 (as Pineco)

Toxic Spikes

Move Maniac
Egg Move (as Pineco)

Zap Cannon

Diamond/Pearl: Level 62
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 67