Forretress

🎯 Best Counters Against Forretress

Top Pokémon to use when battling Forretress in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
2	Reshiram	Dragon Fire	275	211	205	4,620
3	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
4	Volcarona	Bug Fire	264	189	198	4,155
5	Volcanion	Fire Water	252	216	190	4,151
6	Moltres	Fire Flying	251	181	207	3,964
7	Heatran	Fire Steel	251	213	209	4,295
8	Magmortar	Fire	247	172	181	3,584
9	Flareon	Fire	246	179	163	3,465
10	Blaziken	Fire Fighting	240	141	190	3,258

📖 Complete Forretress Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Forretress (#205) is a Bug/Steel-type Pokémon from the Johto region (Generation 2) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,611 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Forretress can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Forretress in 2026.

📊 Forretress Stats Analysis

Forretress's Attack stat is 161 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Forretress to contribute meaningful damage.

With 205 Defense (Excellent) and 181 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 547. This gives Forretress reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Bug-type Pokémon, Forretress's stat distribution favors defense.

⚔️ Best Forretress Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Forretress depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Bug Bite (Fast) with Heavy Slam (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Forretress has 3 Fast Attacks and 5 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Forretress PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Forretress can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Bug/Steel typing provides useful matchups against Grass, Poison, Normal-type threats while being weak to Fire types.

Ultra League (2500 CP)

In Ultra League, Forretress reaches 2,282 CP at Level 40. Its bulk allows it to survive key matchups.

Master League

In Master League, Forretress faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Forretress Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Forretress's effectiveness depends on its typing and 161 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Forretress use Fire-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Forretress in Pokémon GO

Forretress can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Rainy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Forretress Evolution Guide

Forretress is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

• Pineco (#204)
• Forretress (#205) ← current — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Forretress

Shadow Forretress is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Forretress's effective Attack becomes ~193. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Forretress in Pokémon GO

Shiny Forretress is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Forretress gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,545 - 1,630 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 75K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Forretress

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.