#0205
— Bagworm Pokémon
Forretress
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Forretress is a bug/steel-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Defense — at 465 BST it is a typical total for competitive play, with slow (base 40) and a physical attacking profile. Its Sturdy ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Forretress. Build around what Forretress actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Forretress is a Bug/Steel-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Forretress is a Bug/Steel-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Fire. It resists Grass, Normal, Ice, Psychic, Bug, Dragon, Steel, Fairy. It is immune to Poison.
- Fire4× damage
- Grass0.25× damage
- Normal0.5× damage
- Ice0.5× damage
- Psychic0.5× damage
- Bug0.5× damage
- Dragon0.5× damage
- Steel0.5× damage
- Fairy0.5× damage
- Poison0× damage
To counter Forretress in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Fire moves and can withstand its Bug/Steel STAB attacks.
Fire-type counters
Want the full picture? See Forretress's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
