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Forretress (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Bug/Steel Pokémon that made its first appearance in the second generation games Gold and Silver.

Physiology and Behaviour[]

Forretress is a large, spherical Pokémon with no visible limbs. The upper and lower halves of its body are capped by bumpy steel plates. The outer plates have zigzagging ridges that open along its back and front, revealing its smooth, red inner shell. The inner shell is punctuated by four cylindrical spikes, each tapering to an open point. Between the spikes, the inner shell opens along a straight line to reveal Forretress's eyes, which are round with large pupils. Whatever else lies inside its shell is unknown.

Forretress can defend itself from enemies by shooting out pieces of its outer shell, as a conditioned reflex rather than a conscious effort. It opens its shell to capture prey, but this happens so quickly that its interior body cannot be seen. It lives in tropical and temperate forests, attaching itself immovably to tree trunks.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

In the anime[]

Brock's Pineco evolved into Forretress in episode 259. It was the only Pokémon he brought with him to Hoenn.

Origin and inspiration[]

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery.
Pokémon Silver It remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.
Pokémon Crystal Usually found hanging on to a fat tree trunk. It shoots out bits of its shell when it sees action.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby Forretress conceals itself inside its hardened steel shell. The shell is opened when the Pokémon is catching prey, but it does so at such a quick pace that the shell's inside cannot be seen.
Pokémon Sapphire Forretress conceals itself inside its hardened steel shell. The shell is opened when the Pokémon is catching prey, but it does so at such a quick pace that the shell's inside cannot be seen.
Pokémon Emerald 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.
Pokémon FireRed It remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.
Pokémon LeafGreen Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.
Pokémon Pearl It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.
Pokémon Platinum It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.
Pokémon HeartGold Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery.
Pokémon SoulSilver It remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.
Pokémon White It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.
Pokémon Black 2 It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.
Pokémon White 2 It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.
Pokémon Y It remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.
Pokémon Omega Ruby Forretress conceals itself inside its hardened steel shell. The shell is opened when the Pokémon is catching prey, but it does so at such a quick pace that the shell's inside cannot be seen.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Forretress conceals itself inside its hardened steel shell. The shell is opened when the Pokémon is catching prey, but it does so at such a quick pace that the shell's inside cannot be seen.

Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold
Evolve Pineco
Pokémon Silver
Evolve Pineco
Pokémon Crystal
Evolve Pineco
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Trade
Pokémon Emerald
Evolve Pineco
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Evolve Pineco
Pokémon Pearl
Evolve Pineco
Pokémon Platinum
Evolve Pineco
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Evolve Pineco
Pokémon White
Evolve Pineco
Pokémon Black 2
Evolve Pineco
Pokémon White 2
Evolve Pineco
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Friend Safari (Steel)
Pokémon Y
Friend Safari (Steel)
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Mirage Forest (West of Route 105) and Mirage Mountains
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Mirage Forest (West of Route 105) and Mirage Mountains


Evolution[]

Pineco
Reach level 31.
Forretress
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Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 75
Attack 90
Defense 140
Sp. Attack 60
Sp. Defense 60
Speed 40
Total 465

Moveset[]

Main article: Forretress/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

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Gold
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Silver
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Heart Soul
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X Y
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Scarlet Violet
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