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Forretress
Bagworm Pokémon |
フォレトス
Foretos |
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#205 |
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Type
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Abilities
Sturdy |
Overcoat
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 2 |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation II
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Forretress (Japanese: フォレトス Foretos) is a dual-type Bug/Steel Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
It evolves from Pineco starting at level 31.
Biology
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.
In the anime
Major appearances
Brock's Forretress
In Entei at Your Own Risk, Brock's Pineco evolved into a Forretress in order to save a group of Pokémon at a hot spring from Team Rocket. When Brock went to Hoenn, the only Pokémon he brought with him was his Forretress. Brock later left Forretress at home when he headed to Sinnoh.
Minor appearances
In A Bite to Remember, Brock's demonstration featured a Forretress evolving from a Pineco.
In Win, Lose or Drew!, a Coordinator's Forretress competed in the Slateport Contest.
In Steeling Peace of Mind!, a Forretress was affected by Team Galactic's meddling on Iron Island.
Pokédex entries
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EP259 |
Forretress |
Ash's Pokédex |
Forretress, the Bagworm Pokémon. Forretress is the evolved form of Pineco. Its entire body is covered in a steel-hard shell. |
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In the manga
Forretress in
Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon Adventures
Forretress debuted in Forretress of Solitude, under the ownership of the Pokémon Association. Red had to fight two to pass his aptitude test to be Viridian City's Gym Leader.
A Forretress was seen in Crossing Crobat, under the ownership of Janine. She used it to escape from the security guards with its Spikes after she tried to steal a Big Pearl from the Goldenrod Museum as a security test.
A Forretress appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
Carr has many Forretress, which first appeared in A Beastly Cold Reception. He often orders an Explosion attack to destroy the surroundings. Near the end of the FireRed & LeafGreen chapter, he has ten of them nearly detonate the Team Rocket airship after realizing that Giovanni had planned to use the Three Beasts as pawns to reunite with his son.
In Softening Up Kakuna, a Forretress was used by a Trainer that was challenging the Battle Factory.
Multiple Forretress appeared in a picture in Omega Alpha Adventure 4.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
A Trainer's Forretress appeared in Let's Fight For The Future!!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Forretress (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon: Magikarp Jump: Forretress may appear during training. As part of the "Forretress Push" training session, the player's Magikarp pushes it to earn JP.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. |
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Johto
#094 |
Gold |
Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery. |
Silver |
It remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away. |
Crystal |
Usually found hanging on to a fat tree trunk. It shoots out bits of its shell when it sees action. |
Stadium 2 |
Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery. |
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Generation III |
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Hoenn
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Kanto
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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. |
Sapphire |
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. |
FireRed |
It remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away. |
LeafGreen |
Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery. |
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Sinnoh
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Johto
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Diamond |
It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards. |
Pearl |
Platinum |
HeartGold |
Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery. |
SoulSilver |
It remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away. |
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Generation V |
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Unova
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Black |
It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards. |
White |
Black 2 |
It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards. |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
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Hoenn
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X |
It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards. |
Y |
It remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away. |
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. |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
USUM: #269 |
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Kanto
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. |
Ultra Sun |
When something approaches it, it fires off fragments of its steel shell in attack. This is not a conscious action but a conditioned reflex. |
Ultra Moon |
In the moment that it gulps down its prey, the inside of its shell is exposed, but to this day, no one has ever seen that sight. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. |
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Colosseum |
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Pal Park |
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Generation VI |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
Mirage Forest (west of Route 105) and Mirage Mountains (west of Route 104, north of Lilycove City, northeast of Route 125, and south of Route 131) |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. |
Generation II |
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games. |
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Generation III |
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Trozei! |
Endless Level 59, Endless Level 69, Forever Level 9, Mr. Who's Den |
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MD Red |
MD Blue |
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Ranger: SoA |
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Ranger: GS |
Sophian Road, Canal Ruins, Forest Temple, Light Temple |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
Forest: World Axle - B1F, Cave: All* |
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Conquest |
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Rumble U |
Toy Collection: Launch to Victory!, Variety Battle: Pokémon on a Roll |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
Event: Pokémon Safari (Seventh release) |
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Rumble World |
Gold Plateau: Verdant Grove (All Areas, Entrance Boss) |
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Rumble Rush |
Entei Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Entei SeaFinal |
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Stats
Base stats
Stat |
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135 - 182 |
260 - 354 |
Attack:
90
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85 - 156 |
166 - 306 |
Defense:
140
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130 - 211 |
256 - 416 |
Sp. Atk:
60
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58 - 123 |
112 - 240 |
Sp. Def:
60
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58 - 123 |
112 - 240 |
Speed:
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40 - 101 |
76 - 196 |
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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- If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Poison-type moves is 1×.
- In Generation II-Generation V, the effectiveness of Dark-type moves was ½×.
- In Generation II-Generation V, the effectiveness of Ghost-type moves was ½×.
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII.
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Side game data
Pokémon Trozei!
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Rarity: Rare |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
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Body size: 1 |
Recruit rate: Evolve |
Friend Area: Secretive Forest |
Phrases |
51%-100% HP |
What goes on inside my shell is a secret! |
26%-50% HP |
Now, this isn't pretty. I'm seeing my health down halfway. |
1%-25% HP |
I'm about done... Haven't got any power left to give... |
Level up |
Say, now, I leveled up! My shell's grown thicker, too! |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
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Body size: 1 |
Recruit rate: 0.5% |
IQ group: E |
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Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
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Field move: |
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Browser entry R-111 |
It flings gooey blobs. Beware: it may explode. |
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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(Tackle ×3) |
Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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(Tackle ×1) |
Browser entry R-191/N-031 |
It causes explosions around itself. |
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Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack |
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Defense |
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.13 seconds |
Base HP: 54 |
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Base Attack: 77 |
Base Defense: 59 |
Base Speed: 60 |
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Pokémon Conquest
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HP: |
★★★ |
Move: Gyro Ball |
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★★★ |
Ability 1: Sturdy
Ability 2: Jagged Edge
Ability 3: Explode |
Defense: |
★★★★ |
Speed: |
★★ |
Evolves from Pineco when its Defense is 73 or higher |
Range: 3 |
Perfect Links: Kame, Ujizane, and Yoshimoto |
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Pokémon Battle Trozei
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Attack Power: |
★★★★★ |
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Pokémon GO
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Base Stamina: 181 |
Base Attack: 161 |
Base Defense: 205 |
Egg Distance: N/A |
Buddy Distance: 5 km |
Evolution Requirement: N/A |
Fast Attacks: Bug Bite, Struggle Bug |
Charged Attacks: Heavy Slam, Earthquake, Rock Tomb, Sand Tomb*, Mirror Shot*, Frustration‡, Return‡ |
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Evolution
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Level 31
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Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. |
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Generation VI |
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Omega Ruby |
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Sun |
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Generation VIII |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Forretress images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Forretress and its pre-evolution share their category with Burmy and Wormadam. They are all known as the Bagworm Pokémon.
- Forretress is the first original Steel Pokémon in the National Pokédex, as Magnemite and its evolution were not Steel types in Generation I.
- Forretress's Crystal still sprite is different from that of Gold and Silver, making it one of few Pokémon to have three distinctly different sprites in Generation II.
- In Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs, its Poké Assist is shown to be Steel in the capture screen, but turns out to be Normal after the capture.
Origin
Forretress is based on a bagworm, possibly one inhabiting a discarded shell of a horse chestnut or a walnut. Because of its "shell", and the fact its spikes resemble cannons, it may have been based on a giant clam or other mussels and shellfish with functioning nozzles.
Name origin
Forretress and Foretos are a combination of forest and fortress. It may also contain turret, referring to the nozzles on its body that it uses to launch Spikes, and/or ferrous, from the Latin for iron/steel, referring to the steel quality of the shell.
In other languages
Language |
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Japanese |
フォレトス Foretos |
From forest, turret, and fortress |
French |
Foretress |
Similar to English name |
Spanish |
Forretress |
Same as English name |
German |
Forstellka |
From Forst and Kastell |
Italian |
Forretress |
Same as English name |
Korean |
쏘콘 Ssokon |
From 쏘다 ssoda and pine cone. May involve 소나무 sonamoo. |
Cantonese Chinese |
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Mandarin Chinese |
佛烈托斯 Fúliètuōsī*
佛烈託斯 Fúliètuōsī* |
Transliteration of its Japanese name |
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Hindi |
फोरेट्रेस Forretress |
Transcription of English name |
Russian |
Форетресс Forretress |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
ฟอเรทอส Forethot |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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