#0205 · Gen 2 · 465 BST

Forretress

BugSteel SturdyOvercoat

A Bug/Steel-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with an exceptional 140 base Defense. Common ability: Sturdy.

Base stats

HP 75

Attack 90

Defense 140

Sp. Atk 60

Sp. Def 60

Speed 40

Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature

150/99/144/72/72/54

Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature

182/156/211/123/123/101

Abilities

Sturdy

It cannot be knocked out with one hit. One-hit KO moves cannot knock it out, either.

Overcoat

Protects the Pokémon from things like sand, hail, and powder.

Type effectiveness

Takes 4× damage from

Fire

Takes ½× damage from

NormalIcePsychicBugDragonSteelFairy

Takes ¼× damage from

Grass

Takes 0× damage from

Poison

Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.

About Forretress

Forretress is a Bug/Steel-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with a Base Stat Total of 465. A Bug/Steel-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with an exceptional 140 base Defense. Common ability: Sturdy.

Best stat: Defense (140 base)

Forretress's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 90 base Attack and 40 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.

Abilities

Sturdy
Overcoat

How to use Forretress competitively

Open the damage calculator with Forretress selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Forretress appears in the species dropdown. Drop Forretress into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.

Pokédex data summary

National Dex #	#0205
Generation	Gen 2
Type	Bug / Steel
Abilities	Sturdy, Overcoat
Base Stat Total	465
HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe	75 / 90 / 140 / 60 / 60 / 40