Forretress
Bug/Steel-type, Generation 2. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 547.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bug Bite Earthquake
Same-type attack bonus on Bug Bite. Earthquake costs 100 energy for 140 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Forretress takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 547
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,304 CP
Forretress moves
3 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite Best STAB | Bug | 5 | 6 | 0.5s | 10 | 12 |
| Struggle Bug STAB | Bug | 15 | 15 | 1.5s | 10 | 10 |
| Volt Switch | Electric | 13 | 20 | 1.5s | 8.7 | 13.3 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake Best | Ground | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Heavy Slam STAB | Steel | 70 | 50 | 2.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
| Mirror Shot STAB | Steel | 50 | 33 | 2.5s | 20 | 1.52 |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
| Sand Tomb | Ground | 60 | 33 | 4.0s | 15 | 1.82 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | Bug | 4 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Struggle Bug | Bug | 9 | 8 | 2 | 4.50 | 4.00 |
| Volt Switch | Electric | 14 | 16 | 3 | 4.67 | 5.33 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | Ground | 120 | 65 | 1.85 | — |
| Heavy Slam | Steel | 70 | 50 | 1.40 | — |
| Mirror Shot | Steel | 35 | 35 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | Buff / debuff |
| Sand Tomb | Ground | 40 | 40 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bug Bite (10 DPS); Volt Switch builds energy fastest (13.3 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Forretress is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Forretress
How to get Forretress
- Evolve from
- Pineco · 50 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Forretress knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 56 | 1,972 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 56 | 2,135 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,267 | 1,336 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,576 | 1,663 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,267 | 1,336 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 958 | 1,010 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,267 | 1,336 |
Is Forretress good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Forretress has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (205 Defense / 181 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Forretress deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy and Snow weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 32 |
| Lv 2 | 101 |
| Lv 3 | 170 |
| Lv 4 | 238 |
| Lv 5 | 307 |
| Lv 6 | 376 |
| Lv 7 | 445 |
| Lv 8 | 514 |
| Lv 9 | 583 |
| Lv 10 | 652 |
| Lv 11 | 717 |
| Lv 12 | 782 |
| Lv 13 | 847 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 913 |
| Lv 15 | 978 |
| Lv 16 | 1,043 |
| Lv 17 | 1,108 |
| Lv 18 | 1,173 |
| Lv 19 | 1,239 |
| Lv 20 | 1,304 |
| Lv 21 | 1,369 |
| Lv 22 | 1,434 |
| Lv 23 | 1,500 |
| Lv 24 | 1,565 |
| Lv 25 | 1,630 |
| Lv 26 | 1,695 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,760 |
| Lv 28 | 1,826 |
| Lv 29 | 1,891 |
| Lv 30 | 1,956 |
| Lv 31 | 1,989 |
| Lv 32 | 2,021 |
| Lv 33 | 2,054 |
| Lv 34 | 2,087 |
| Lv 35 | 2,119 |
| Lv 36 | 2,152 |
| Lv 37 | 2,184 |
| Lv 38 | 2,217 |
| Lv 39 | 2,250 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,282 |
| Lv 41 | 2,311 |
| Lv 42 | 2,340 |
| Lv 43 | 2,370 |
| Lv 44 | 2,399 |
| Lv 45 | 2,429 |
| Lv 46 | 2,459 |
| Lv 47 | 2,489 |
| Lv 48 | 2,519 |
| Lv 49 | 2,549 |
| Lv 50 | 2,580 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0205
- Height
- 1.19 m
- Weight
- 125.80 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0205_POKEMON_FORRETRESS
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Forretress in Pokemon GO?
Forretress's best moveset is Bug Bite (fast) with Earthquake (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Forretress's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Forretress takes super effective damage from Fire-type moves. It is double weak to Fire (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Grass, Poison, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Forretress's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Forretress reaches 2,580 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,282 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Forretress?
A perfect 15/15/15 Forretress shows 1,304 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,630 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Forretress better than regular Forretress?
Shadow Forretress deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Forretress in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Pineco (50 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Forretress be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Forretress depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.