Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Forretress

Forretress

BUG

STEEL

Bagworm Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Forretress is a Bug and Steel Type Bagworm Pokémon, with a 9.8% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Forretress can be found with Sturdy as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 2 Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Relaxed Nature, based on 465 combined Base Stats.

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Forretress Stats and Abilities

Based on Forretress Base IVs we consider this pokemon C-Tier choice. Forretress Highest IV Stat is Defense 140 and the Lowest being Speed 40.

Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	75	260	354
C	Attack	90	166	306
B	Defense	140	256	416
E	Special Attack	60	112	240
F	Special Defense	60	112	240
F	Speed	40	76	196
C	Total	465

Best Held Items	Adamant Orb Insect Plate Iron Plate Silver Powder
Best Nature	Relaxed ↑ +10% Defense ↓ -10% Speed
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Sour Dislikes: Sweet
EV Yield	2 Defense
Growth Rate	Medium Fast
Catch Rate	75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Bug
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Sturdy Ability 1	Sturdy allows the Pokémon to survive with 1 HP if attacked at full HP with an attack that would otherwise knock it out. It also prevents One-Hit-KO moves (Fissure, Horn Drill, Guillotine or Sheer Cold).
Overcoat Hidden Ability	Overcoat makes the Pokémon immune to residual damage from weather conditions (specifically Hail and Sandstorm).

How To Evolve Forretress in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Pineco requires (Level 31) to evolve into Forretress.

Base	→	First Evo
Pineco	Level 31 →	Forretress

Where To Find Forretress in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Forretress has 4 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Pineco, within the Bogsunk Cavern location using the Walking method.

Walking through Grass.
Using an Old Rod.
Using an Good Rod.
Using an Super Rod.
Surfing the Water.
Using the Poke Radar.
Within Honey Trees.
Obtained as a Gift.
Revive from a Fossil.
Obtained through Trade.
Obtained through an Interaction in game. (Legendary Pokemon)

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time

Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Swampy Cave
Swampy Cave	National	Pineco Lv. 16-63
Sunlit Cavern
Sunlit Cavern	National	Pineco Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave
Grassland Cave	National	Pineco Lv. 16-63
Bogsunk Cavern
Bogsunk Cavern	National	Pineco Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Forretress Weakness

Forretress is a Bug and Steel Type pokemon. This will cause Forretress to take More Damage from Fire Type Moves, and Less Damage from Normal, Bug, Steel, Psychic, Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Poison, Grass Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Forretress Weaknesses

Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage	Fire
2.0x More Damage
0.5x Less Damage	Normal Bug Steel Psychic Ice Dragon Fairy
0.25x Less Damage	Grass
Immune to Damage	Poison

What pokemon is Forretress Weak Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Ho-Oh FIRE FLYING
S	Heatran FIRE STEEL
S	Moltres FIRE FLYING
S	Entei FIRE
S	Arcanine FIRE

What pokemon is Forretress Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Arceus NORMAL
S	Mewtwo PSYCHIC
S	Lugia PSYCHIC FLYING
S	Rayquaza DRAGON FLYING
S	Dialga STEEL DRAGON

Best Forretress Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Best Moveset for Forretress Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
36	Explosion	Physical	250	100	5	User faints.
6	Self-Destruct	Physical	200	100	5	User faints.
50	Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	User receives recoil damage.
60	Zap Cannon	Special	120	50	5	Paralyzes opponent.

Best Moveset for Forretress TM Moves based on Power.

TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM64	Explosion	Physical	250	100	5	User faints.
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM22	Solar Beam	Special	120	100	10	Charges on first turn, attacks on second.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Forretress Lv Up Moves

Forretress TM Moves

Forretress Level Up Moves

List of Moves Forretress can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Autotomize STEEL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Reduces weight and sharply raises Speed.
64	Heavy Slam STEEL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical The heavier the user, the stronger the attack.
60	Zap Cannon ELECTRIC	Power: 120 Acc: 50 PP: 5 Special Paralyzes opponent.
56	Magnet Rise ELECTRIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User becomes immune to Ground-type moves for 5 turns.
1	Toxic Spikes POISON	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Poisons opponents when they switch into battle.
1	Tackle NORMAL	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
1	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
6	Self-Destruct NORMAL	Power: 200 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User faints.
9	Bug Bite BUG	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Receives the effect from the opponent's held berry.
12	Take Down NORMAL	Power: 90 Acc: 85 PP: 20 Physical User receives recoil damage.
17	Rapid Spin NORMAL	Power: 20 Acc: 100 PP: 40 Physical Removes effects of trap moves.
20	Reflect PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
23	Rollout ROCK	Power: 30 Acc: 90 PP: 20 Physical Doubles in power each turn for 5 turns.
28	Spikes GROUND	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Hurts opponents when they switch into battle.
32	Payback DARK	Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
36	Explosion NORMAL	Power: 250 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User faints.
42	Iron Defense STEEL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Sharply raises user's Defense.
46	Gyro Ball STEEL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical The slower the user, the stronger the attack.
50	Double-Edge NORMAL	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical User receives recoil damage.

Forretress TM Moves

List of Moves Forretress can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.

TM	Move	Desc
TM11	Sunny Day FIRE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM15	Hyper Beam NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM16	Light Screen PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM19	Giga Drain GRASS	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM22	Solar Beam GRASS	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM26	Earthquake GROUND	Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM28	Dig GROUND	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM32	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM33	Reflect PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
TM37	Sandstorm ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM39	Rock Tomb ROCK	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM42	Facade NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM43	Volt Switch ELECTRIC	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special User must switch out after attacking.
TM44	Rest PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM58	Endure NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM62	Bug Buzz BUG	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM64	Explosion NORMAL	Power: 250 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User faints.
TM66	Payback DARK	Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
TM68	Giga Impact NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM69	Rock Polish ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
TM74	Gyro Ball STEEL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical The slower the user, the stronger the attack.
TM80	Rock Slide ROCK	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze GROUND	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM87	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM91	Flash Cannon STEEL	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM96	Strength NORMAL	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash FIGHTING	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

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