Forretress Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Forretress in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Forretress
Forretress is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Bug/Steel typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 52.000 DPS.
Forretress can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Forretress is weak to Fire (double weak!) -type attacks. Avoid using Grass, Poison, Bug-type moves as Forretress resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Forretress is Mega Blaziken (52.000 DPS), Blacephalon (51.000 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (50.421 DPS).
Catching Forretress: After defeating Forretress, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1267 and 1336 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1576-1663 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Forretress from raids will have exactly 1336 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Forretress?
The best counter for Forretress is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 52.000 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (51.000 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (50.421 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Forretress?
Forretress can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Forretress weak to?
Forretress is weak to Fire (double weak)-type attacks. It resists Grass, Poison, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Forretress be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Forretress's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Forretress from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Forretress from raids will have 1336 CP at level 20, or 1663 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1267. If you see 1336 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Forretress worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Forretress is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Forretress?
For the best moveset for Forretress itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Forretress stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Forretress without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Forretress can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (51.000 DPS) and Reshiram (43.786 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Forretress in raids?
Weather boost information for Forretress is not currently available. Bug-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.