Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
Competitive Information for Forretress [Ruby/Sapphire]
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Weakness Chart for Bug/Steel-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
Grass
0.5x
0.5x
0.5x
4x
0.5x
0.25x
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
0.5x
0.5x
0x
0.5x
0.5x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Forretress? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Forretress is here! This sensational Pokémon is Bug and Steel-typed and ready to shine! It's a sight to see Forretress out in the 3rd generation battlefield. Its only type-related weakness is Fire. Want to master Forretress's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Forretress is a decent Physical Sweeper. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Years before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Sturdy, ohko moves fail when used against Forretress.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil). ♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness). ♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. power doubles on dig). ♦ Dig is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2). ♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes). ♦ Rollout is a physical 30-base power Rock-type move (power doubles with each hit. repeats for 5 turns). ♦ Rock Smash is a physical 20-base power Fighting-type move (50% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage). ♦ Counter is a physical 0-base power Fighting-type move (if hit by physical attack, returns double damage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Forretress? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Forretress is a notable Physical Sweeper. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. In the old days prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Sturdy, ohko moves fail when used against Forretress.
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. power doubles on dig). ♦ Dig is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2). ♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes). ♦ Rollout is a physical 30-base power Rock-type move (power doubles with each hit. repeats for 5 turns). ♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil). ♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness). ♦ Rock Smash is a physical 20-base power Fighting-type move (50% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage). ♦ Counter is a physical 0-base power Fighting-type move (if hit by physical attack, returns double damage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Forretress can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Forretress.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Forretress can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Forretress
Moves: Defense curl + Rollout
Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
Moves: Endure + Flail
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Zap Cannon
Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Forretress's stats
Defense Curl
Rapid Spin
Most notable and possible best moves for Forretress
Earthquake
Explosion
Hidden Power Bug
Hidden Power Ghost
Light Screen
Protect
Rapid Spin
Reflect
Rest
Spikes
Toxic
Zap Cannon
Common Effort Values for Forretress in Ruby and Sapphire
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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