Forretress #0205
The Bagworm Pokémon
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| Typing | BugSteel |
| Abilities | Sturdy Overcoat - Hidden |
| Classification | The Bagworm Pokémon |
| National ID | #0205 |
Type Effectiveness
Weak x4
Fire
Resists x½
Normal
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Resists x¼
Grass
Immune x0
Poison
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Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Negative | Neutral | Positive | |
| HP | 75 | 135—182 | |||
| Attack | 90 | 85—127 | 95—142 | 104—156 | |
| Defense | 140 | 130—172 | 145—192 | 159—211 | |
| Sp. Attack | 60 | 58—100 | 65—112 | 71—123 | |
| Sp. Defense | 60 | 58—100 | 65—112 | 71—123 | |
| Speed | 40 | 40—82 | 45—92 | 49—101 | |
| Total | 465 | Calculated Stat Range Based on Nature | |||
Calculated stats: Lv. 50Lv. 100
Evolutionary Family
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Bug |
| Egg Cycles | 20 |
| Egg Steps | 5140 |
| Gender Ratio | 50.39% 49.61% |
| Height | 1.2 m (3'11") |
| Weight | 125.8 kg (277.3 lbs.) |
Battle Information
| EV Yield | 2 Defense |
| Base Exp. Yield | 163 |
| Catch Rate | 75 |
| Catch Chance | ~17.52% Success |
| Exp. Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
| Base Friendship | 50 |
Learnset via Level-up
The following moves are learned by Forretress via level-up in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2:
| Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bug Bite | 60 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
| 1 | Protect | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 1 | Self-Destruct | 200 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 1 | Tackle | 50 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 1 | Toxic Spikes | — | — | Poison | Stat. |
| 6 | Self-Destruct | 200 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 9 | Bug Bite | 60 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
| 12 | Take Down | 90 | 85 | Normal | Phys. |
| 17 | Rapid Spin | 20 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 20 | Bide | 1 | — | Normal | Phys. |
| 23 | Natural Gift | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 28 | Spikes | — | — | Ground | Stat. |
| 31 | Mirror Shot | 65 | 85 | Steel | Spec. |
| 32 | Autotomize | — | — | Steel | Stat. |
| 36 | Payback | 50 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| 42 | Explosion | 250 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 46 | Iron Defense | — | — | Steel | Stat. |
| 50 | Gyro Ball | 1 | 100 | Steel | Phys. |
| 56 | Double-Edge | 120 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 60 | Magnet Rise | — | — | Electric | Stat. |
| 64 | Zap Cannon | 120 | 50 | Electric | Spec. |
| 70 | Heavy Slam | 1 | 100 | Steel | Phys. |
Pre-evolution Moves
The following moves are learned by Forretress via a pre-evolution:
| Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
Egg Moves
The following moves are learned by Forretress as Egg Moves in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2:
| Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | 1 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
| Double-Edge | 120 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| Endure | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| Flail | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| Pin Missile | 14 | 85 | Bug | Phys. |
| Power Trick | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| Revenge | 60 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
| Sand Tomb | 35 | 85 | Ground | Phys. |
| Stealth Rock | — | — | Rock | Stat. |
| Swift | 60 | — | Normal | Spec. |
| Toxic Spikes | — | — | Poison | Stat. |
Tutor Moves
The following moves are learned by Forretress as Tutor Moves in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2:
| Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| Bug Bite | 60 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
| Drill Run | 80 | 95 | Ground | Phys. |
| Giga Drain | 75 | 100 | Grass | Spec. |
| Gravity | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| Iron Defense | — | — | Steel | Stat. |
| Magnet Rise | — | — | Electric | Stat. |
| Pain Split | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| Signal Beam | 75 | 100 | Bug | Spec. |
| Sleep Talk | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| Snore | 40 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| Stealth Rock | — | — | Rock | Stat. |
Tutor moves can only be learned by visiting a special Move Tutor.
Learnset via TM
The following moves are learned by Forretress via TM in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2:
| TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM006 | Toxic | — | 90 | Poison | Stat. |
| TM009 | Venoshock | 65 | 100 | Poison | Spec. |
| TM010 | Hidden Power | 1 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM011 | Sunny Day | — | — | Fire | Stat. |
| TM015 | Hyper Beam | 150 | 90 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM016 | Light Screen | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM017 | Protect | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM021 | Frustration | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM022 | Solar Beam | 120 | 100 | Grass | Spec. |
| TM026 | Earthquake | 100 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
| TM027 | Return | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM028 | Dig | 80 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
| TM032 | Double Team | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM033 | Reflect | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM037 | Sandstorm | — | — | Rock | Stat. |
| TM039 | Rock Tomb | 50 | 80 | Rock | Phys. |
| TM042 | Facade | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM044 | Rest | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM045 | Attract | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM048 | Round | 60 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM064 | Explosion | 250 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM066 | Payback | 50 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| TM068 | Giga Impact | 150 | 90 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM069 | Rock Polish | — | — | Rock | Stat. |
| TM072 | Volt Switch | 70 | 100 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM074 | Gyro Ball | 1 | 100 | Steel | Phys. |
| TM076 | Struggle Bug | 30 | 100 | Bug | Spec. |
| TM078 | Bulldoze | 60 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
| TM080 | Rock Slide | 75 | 90 | Rock | Phys. |
| TM087 | Swagger | — | 90 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM090 | Substitute | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM091 | Flash Cannon | 80 | 100 | Steel | Spec. |
| TM094 | Rock Smash | 40 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
Learnset via HM
The following moves are learned by Forretress via HM in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2:
| TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM04 | Strength | 80 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
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