Forretress — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Forretress is a physical attacker built around physical attacks (90 Attack). It can take hits and hit back, and it's commonly used because its bug/steel typing only has 1 weakness, which makes it forgiving to switch in."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Forretress can come in on resisted hits — use it as a pivot, not a sweeper.
- 2
Trade hits patiently. You don't need to win every interaction immediately.
- 3
Save it for when its teammates need a safety net.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Forgetting which attacks Forretress actually resists and burning a switch on a neutral hit.
- ✕
Trying to outspeed faster threats. Pair it with a slow pivot or speed control instead.
- ✕
Expecting it to OHKO things — its job is usually role compression, not raw damage.
Why we rate Forretress the way we do
- Slow — needs support to come in safely
- Dual typing — more weaknesses to track
Base Stats
Total: 465Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
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Where Forretress shows up
#159
Usage ~1.36% · Win rate ~51.02%
Forretress FAQ
- What are Forretress's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Forretress can run sturdy, overcoat. The competitive default is usually sturdy — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Forretress weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Forretress takes extra damage from fire. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Forretress?
- The best moveset for Forretress depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Forretress in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Forretress are Pokémon with strong fire attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Forretress good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Forretress's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.