Competitive Information for Forretress [Scarlet/Violet]
Bug / Steel
Abilities:
This Pokemon is immune to powder moves, Sandstorm damage, and Effect Spore.
If this Pokemon is at full HP, it survives one hit with at least 1 HP. Immune to OHKO.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Forretress? These builds are optimized for Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Scarlet/Violet metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Discover Forretress, a brilliant Pokémon with Bug and Steel attributes! Forretress is a common Pokémon to see in the SV metagame. Its only type-related weakness is Fire. Delve into Forretress's movesets below and strategize for victory!
Item: Occa Berry / Shell Bell
Ability: Sturdy
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 108 Hp / 252 Atk / 148 SpD
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Lunge / Bug Bite
- Iron Head
- Earthquake / Drill Run
Forretress proves to be a superb Physical Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to overwhelm foes with brute physical attacks. The Shell Bell item option is to help Forretress recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Sturdy, if Forretress is at full hp it survives one hit with at least 1 hp. Immune to ohko. With a Occa Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective fire-type attack then the Occa Berry gets consumed.
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Lunge is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Bug Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Bug-type move (Forretress steals and eats the target's berry).
◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Sturdy
Nature: Relaxed (+Def, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 176 Def / 80 SpD
Moveset:
- Stealth Rock
- Gyro Ball
- Rapid Spin
- Spikes
In single battles, Forretress is known as an exceptional Double Wall. It's meant to provide strong resistance against both physical and special moves. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Forretress last longer regaining it's health points every turn. With Sturdy, if Forretress is at full hp it survives one hit with at least 1 hp. Immune to ohko. My first spinner and my hazard layer. Forretress is my favorite pokemon, but unfortunately he really isn't the best mon out there. He does have a nice niche though that he can come into many choiced physical attacks and outraging dragons and set up lots and lots of field hazards. It's good ferrothorn never got Rapid Spin or forretress would be completely outclassed.
◆ Gyro Ball is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Steel-type move (more power the slower your Forretress than the target).
◆ Rapid Spin is a physical 50-base power Normal-type move (free Forretress from hazards/bind/leech seed; +1 spe).
◆ Spikes is a status move (hurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers).
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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 Scarlet/Violet 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 Scarlet/Violet metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Occa Berry / Shell Bell
Ability: Sturdy
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 108 Hp / 252 Atk / 148 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Rock Slide
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Lunge / Bug Bite
For double battles, Forretress is a stunning Physical Sweeper. The main aim of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with lethal physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Forretress recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Sturdy, if Forretress is at full hp it survives one hit with at least 1 hp. Immune to ohko. With a Occa Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective fire-type attack then the Occa Berry gets consumed.
◆ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Lunge is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Bug Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Bug-type move (Forretress steals and eats the target's berry).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Fire moves are bad against Water/Dragon/Rock/Fire.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Forretress is: Water, Dragon, Rock or Fire
Terastallizing into one of it's default typings ( Bug or Steel ) could also prove advantageous.
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Forretress
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 108 Hp / 252 Atk / 148 SpD
Moveset:
- Tera Blast / Bug Bite
- Iron Head
- Seed Bomb / Ice Spinner
- Earthquake / Drill Run
Forretress is popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Forretress's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Forretress's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Overcoat, Forretress is immune to powder moves sandstorm damage and effect spore. Seed Bomb or Ice Spinner are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Bug Bite is a physical TERA-boosted 60-base power Bug-type move (Forretress steals and eats the target's berry).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Seed Bomb is a physical 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
♦ Ice Spinner is a physical 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Forretress
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 108 Hp / 252 Atk / 148 SpD
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Iron Head
- Earthquake / Drill Run
Forretress is popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Forretress's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Forretress recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Overcoat, Forretress is immune to powder moves sandstorm damage and effect spore.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Forretress
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 108 Hp / 252 Atk / 148 SpD
Moveset:
- Iron Head
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Tera Blast
- Earthquake / Drill Run
Forretress is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Forretress's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Forretress recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Overcoat, Forretress is immune to powder moves sandstorm damage and effect spore.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dragon-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Forretress
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 108 Hp / 252 Atk / 148 SpD
Moveset:
- Iron Head
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Tera Blast
- Earthquake / Drill Run
Forretress is a marvelous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Forretress's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Forretress recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Overcoat, Forretress is immune to powder moves sandstorm damage and effect spore.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Electric-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Forretress
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 108 Hp / 252 Atk / 148 SpD
Moveset:
- Iron Head
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Tera Blast
- Earthquake / Drill Run
Forretress is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Forretress's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Forretress recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Overcoat, Forretress is immune to powder moves sandstorm damage and effect spore.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fairy-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Forretress
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 108 Hp / 252 Atk / 148 SpD
Moveset:
- Iron Head
- Bug Bite / Double-Edge
- Tera Blast / Body Press
- Earthquake / Drill Run
Forretress is a stupendous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Forretress's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Forretress's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Overcoat, Forretress is immune to powder moves sandstorm damage and effect spore. Bug Bite was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Bug Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Bug-type move (Forretress steals and eats the target's berry).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fighting-type move).
♦ Body Press is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Forretress's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Forretress
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 108 Hp / 252 Atk / 148 SpD
Moveset:
- Iron Head
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Tera Blast
- Earthquake / Drill Run
Forretress is a spectacular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Forretress's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Forretress recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Overcoat, Forretress is immune to powder moves sandstorm damage and effect spore.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fire-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Forretress
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 108 Hp / 252 Atk / 148 SpD
Moveset:
- Iron Head
- Seed Bomb / Double-Edge
- Tera Blast
- Earthquake / Drill Run
Forretress is pretty popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Forretress's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Forretress's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Overcoat, Forretress is immune to powder moves sandstorm damage and effect spore. Seed Bomb was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Seed Bomb is a physical 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Flying-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Forretress
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 108 Hp / 252 Atk / 148 SpD
Moveset:
- Iron Head
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Tera Blast
- Earthquake / Drill Run
Forretress is a spectacular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Forretress's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Forretress recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Overcoat, Forretress is immune to powder moves sandstorm damage and effect spore.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ghost-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Forretress
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 108 Hp / 252 Atk / 148 SpD
Moveset:
- Seed Bomb / Tera Blast
- Ice Spinner / Double-Edge
- Iron Head
- Earthquake / Drill Run
Forretress is a remarkable Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Forretress's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Forretress's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Overcoat, Forretress is immune to powder moves sandstorm damage and effect spore. Ice Spinner was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Grass-type move).
♦ Ice Spinner is a physical 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Forretress
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 108 Hp / 252 Atk / 148 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Body Press / Seed Bomb
- Iron Head
- Bug Bite
Forretress is a wonderful Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Forretress's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Forretress's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Overcoat, Forretress is immune to powder moves sandstorm damage and effect spore. Body Press or Seed Bomb are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Drill Run is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Body Press is a physical 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Forretress's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
♦ Seed Bomb is a physical 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Bug Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Bug-type move (Forretress steals and eats the target's berry).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Forretress
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 108 Hp / 252 Atk / 148 SpD
Moveset:
- Seed Bomb / Double-Edge
- Ice Spinner / Tera Blast
- Iron Head
- Earthquake / Drill Run
Forretress is a fabulous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Forretress's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Forretress's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Overcoat, Forretress is immune to powder moves sandstorm damage and effect spore. Seed Bomb was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Ice Spinner is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ice-type move).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Forretress
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 108 Hp / 252 Atk / 148 SpD
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Iron Head
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Bug Bite
Forretress is an outstanding Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Forretress's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Forretress recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Overcoat, Forretress is immune to powder moves sandstorm damage and effect spore.
♦ Body Slam is a physical TERA-boosted 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Bug Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Bug-type move (Forretress steals and eats the target's berry).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Forretress
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 108 Hp / 252 Atk / 148 SpD
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Poison Jab / Tera Blast
- Iron Head
- Earthquake / Drill Run
Forretress is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Forretress's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Forretress recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Overcoat, Forretress is immune to powder moves sandstorm damage and effect spore.
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Poison Jab is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Poison-type move).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Forretress
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 108 Hp / 252 Atk / 148 SpD
Moveset:
- Iron Head
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Tera Blast
- Earthquake / Drill Run
Forretress is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Forretress's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Forretress recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Overcoat, Forretress is immune to powder moves sandstorm damage and effect spore.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Psychic-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Forretress
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 108 Hp / 252 Atk / 148 SpD
Moveset:
- Bug Bite / Poison Jab
- Iron Head
- Tera Blast / Rock Slide
- Earthquake / Drill Run
Forretress is pretty popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Forretress's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Forretress's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Overcoat, Forretress is immune to powder moves sandstorm damage and effect spore. Bug Bite or Poison Jab are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Rock-type move).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Forretress
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 108 Hp / 252 Atk / 148 SpD
Moveset:
- Iron Head / Tera Blast
- Seed Bomb / Ice Spinner
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Bug Bite
Forretress is an interesting Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Forretress's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Forretress's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Overcoat, Forretress is immune to powder moves sandstorm damage and effect spore. Seed Bomb or Ice Spinner are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Steel-type move).
♦ Seed Bomb is a physical 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
♦ Ice Spinner is a physical 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Bug Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Bug-type move (Forretress steals and eats the target's berry).
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Teratype Water moveset for Forretress
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 108 Hp / 252 Atk / 148 SpD
Moveset:
- Iron Head
- Ice Spinner / Double-Edge
- Tera Blast
- Earthquake / Drill Run
Forretress is a decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Forretress's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Forretress's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Overcoat, Forretress is immune to powder moves sandstorm damage and effect spore. Ice Spinner was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Ice Spinner is a physical 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Water-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Forretress can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet 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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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Forretress can perform in Scarlet/Violet. 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 SV Move and Ability Combos for Forretress
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Endure + Reversal
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Substitute + Reversal
- Moves: Body Press + Curse
- Moves: Body Press + Iron Defense
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Zap Cannon
- Moves with Priority: Bide, Endure, Helping Hand, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave
Moves that boost Forretress's stats
- Curse
- Iron Defense
- Rapid Spin
Most notable and possible best moves for Forretress
- Earthquake
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Rapid Spin
- Reflect
- Rest
- Stealth Rock
- Volt Switch
Common Effort Values for Forretress in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Forretress's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Usage Data
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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