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Forretress

Forretress

BUGSTEEL
HP
75
Atk
90
Def
140
SpA
60
SpD
60
Spe
40
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Weaknesses

  • FIRE4x

Best Nature

Bold 32/0/32/0/2/0

Best Moveset

  1. Stealth RockROCKStatus21.3%
  2. Rapid SpinNORMALPhysical18.2%
  3. Volt SwitchELECTRICSpecial11.5%
  4. Body PressFIGHTINGPhysical11.2%

Best Ability / Item

SturdyLeftoversLeftovers

Forretress technical VGC usage sections

Best Forretress Moves

  • #1

    Stealth Rock

    ROCStatus

    The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap damages opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

    21.28%
  • #2

    Rapid Spin

    NORPhysical50 BP

    The user performs a spin attack that can also eliminate the effects of such moves as Bind, Wrap, and Leech Seed. This also boosts the user's Speed stat.

    18.16%
  • #3

    Volt Switch

    ELESpecial70 BP

    After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

    11.51%
  • #4

    Body Press

    FIGPhysical80 BP

    The user attacks by slamming its body into the target. The higher the user's Defense stat, the greater the damage this move deals.

    11.23%
  • #5

    Spikes

    GROStatus

    The user lays a trap of spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will damage opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

    7.86%
  • #6

    Toxic Spikes

    POIStatus

    The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

    4.80%
  • #7

    Ice Spinner

    ICEPhysical80 BP

    The user covers its feet in thin ice and twirls around, slamming into the target. This move's spinning motion also destroys the terrain.

    4.16%
  • #8

    Explosion

    NORPhysical250 BP

    The user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move.

    3.83%
  • #9

    Thunder Wave

    ELEStatus

    The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.

    3.31%
  • #10

    Rock Tomb

    ROCPhysical60 BP

    The user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement.

    2.96%
  • #11

    Other

    10.90%

Best Forretress Natures

  • #1

    Bold 32/0/32/0/2/0

    22.75%
  • #2

    Impish 32/2/32/0/0/0

    15.43%
  • #3

    Relaxed 32/0/32/0/2/0

    14.16%
  • #4

    Impish 31/24/11/0/0/0

    8.64%
  • #5

    Relaxed 32/0/27/0/7/0

    5.95%
  • #6

    Relaxed 31/0/3/0/32/0

    5.74%
  • #7

    Brave 32/32/0/0/2/0

    5.17%
  • #8

    Impish 32/0/32/0/2/0

    3.76%
  • #9

    Adamant 32/32/2/0/0/0

    1.61%
  • #10

    Adamant 32/32/2/0/0/0

    1.50%
  • #11

    Other

    15.29%

Best Forretress Abilities

  • #1

    Sturdy

    The Pokémon cannot be knocked out by a single hit as long as its HP is full. One-hit KO moves will also fail to knock it out.

    99.19%
  • #2

    Overcoat

    The Pokémon takes no damage from sandstorms. It is also protected from the effects of powders and spores.

    0.81%

Best Forretress Items

  • #1
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    31.26%
  • #2
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    20.85%
  • #3
    Occa Berry

    Occa Berry

    Reduces damage taken from a super effective Fire-type move.

    14.51%
  • #4
    Black Belt

    Black Belt

    Raises the power of Fighting-type moves. Note: Formatted as Blackbelt in Generation II .

    10.74%
  • #5
    Mental Herb

    Mental Herb

    Prevents attraction. Consumed after use.

    8.99%
  • #6
    Silk Scarf

    Silk Scarf

    Must be returned to Destin to complete Side Mission 150: "Corvisquire's Search".

    5.54%
  • #7
    Quick Claw

    Quick Claw

    May allow the user to move first.

    5.23%
  • #8
    Bright Powder

    Bright Powder

    Lowers the opponent's accuracy. Note: Formatted as BrightPowder prior to Generation VI.

    1.18%
  • #9
    Never-Melt Ice

    Never-Melt Ice

    Raises the power of Ice-type moves. Note: Formatted as NeverMeltIce prior to Generation VI .

    0.88%
  • #10
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Raises user's Speed , but they can only use one move.

    0.28%
  • #11

    Other

    0.54%

Best Forretress Teammates

  • #1
    Beedrill-MegaBeedrill-Mega
    BUGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    6.15%
  • #2
    MeowscaradaMeowscarada
    GRADAR
    TeamsBuilder
    5.94%
  • #3
    AraquanidAraquanid
    WATBUG
    TeamsBuilder
    5.90%
  • #4
    Heracross-MegaHeracross-Mega
    BUGFIG
    TeamsBuilder
    4.39%
  • #5
    VolcaronaVolcarona
    BUGFIR
    TeamsBuilder
    4.34%
  • #6
    Scizor-MegaScizor-Mega
    BUGSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    3.92%
  • #7
    UmbreonUmbreon
    DAR
    TeamsBuilder
    3.82%
  • #8
    VivillonVivillon
    BUGFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    3.42%
  • #9
    ScizorScizor
    BUGSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    3.06%
  • #10
    BasculegionBasculegion
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    2.84%
  • #11

    Other

    56.22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Forretress?

The best moveset for Forretress in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Stealth Rock, Rapid Spin, Volt Switch, Body Press.

How to counter Forretress in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Forretress can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (fire 4x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Forretress?

The best item for Forretress is typically Leftovers, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.