As a Bug/Steel type, Forretress has 1 weakness, 8 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 7 other Pokémon share the Bug/Steel typing.

Base stats

HP: 75
Attack: 90
Defense: 140
Sp. Atk: 60
Sp. Def: 60
Speed: 40
Total: 465

Forretress has a base stat total of 465, higher than 49% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (140). With Attack (90) well above Sp. Atk (60), it works best as a physical attacker. At 40 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 75 HP, 140 Defense and 60 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.

Forretress can have the abilities Sturdy and Overcoat.

How to beat Forretress

The best way to beat Forretress is with Fire moves, which deal 4× damage.

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Poison moves have no effect on it and Normal, Bug, Steel, Grass, Psychic, Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves are resisted.

Good counters: Heatran hits for 4× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug and Steel moves. Primal Groudon hits for 4× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug and Steel moves. Ho-Oh hits for 4× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug and Steel moves.

Evolution

Forretress is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Pineco → Forretress), evolving from Pineco.

Best counters to Forretress

Other Bug/Steel Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Forretress weak to?

As a Bug/Steel type, Forretress takes super-effective damage from Fire (4×) moves.

What is Forretress resistant to?

Forretress resists Normal, Bug, Steel, Psychic, Ice, Dragon, Fairy and Grass (¼×) moves. It is immune to Poison.

What are the best counters to Forretress?

Strong type-based picks include Heatran, Primal Groudon and Ho-Oh, which hit Forretress with super-effective attacks.