Forretress

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Usage Percent
0%
Monthly Rank
#218

Base Stats for Forretress

HP
75
Atk
90
Def
140
SpA
60
SpD
60
Spe
40

Best Moves for Forretress

Rapid Spin
normal
95.949%
Stealth Rock
rock
85.525%
Spikes
ground
74.712%
Volt Switch
electric
74.381%
Body Press
fighting
15.549%
Toxic Spikes
poison
14.409%
Explosion
normal
13.939%
Iron Defense
steel
7.396%
Other
18.139%

Best Items for Forretress

Heavy-Duty Boots
65.255%
Custap Berry
14.188%
Leftovers
11.855%
Rocky Helmet
7.554%
Other
1.148%

Best Abilities for Forretress

Sturdy
98.315%
Overcoat
1.685%

Best EV Spreads for Forretress

Impish
252/
0/
252/
0/
4/
0
65.866%
Bold
252/
0/
252/
0/
4/
0
8.655%
Adamant
0/
252/
0/
0/
4/
252
7.792%
Relaxed
252/
4/
252/
0/
0/
0
3.726%
Adamant
0/
252/
252/
0/
0/
0
1.512%
Impish
252/
4/
252/
0/
0/
0
1.499%
Lax
252/
0/
252/
0/
0/
0
1.336%
Calm
252/
0/
4/
0/
252/
0
1.085%
Careful
252/
0/
0/
0/
252/
0
1.052%
Careful
252/
4/
0/
0/
252/
0
0.929%
Relaxed
252/
0/
252/
0/
4/
0
0.715%
Brave
4/
252/
0/
0/
252/
0
0.640%
Relaxed
252/
0/
252/
0/
0/
0
0.575%
Adamant
252/
252/
4/
0/
0/
0
0.540%
Adamant
252/
252/
0/
0/
4/
0
0.481%
Impish
252/
252/
0/
0/
0/
0
0.445%
Relaxed
252/
0/
164/
0/
92/
0
0.429%
Hardy
252/
0/
124/
0/
124/
4
0.275%
Relaxed
252/
0/
192/
0/
64/
0
0.200%
Hardy
252/
0/
164/
0/
92/
0
0.182%
Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Forretress in Gen 9 OU?

The top moves for Forretress in Gen 9 OU are Rapid Spin (95.949%), Stealth Rock (85.525%), Spikes (74.712%), Volt Switch (74.381%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Forretress?

Forretress synergizes well with Gholdengo (60.405%), Alomomola (59.793%), Exeggcute (59.127%), Excadrill (58.225%). These Pokemon frequently appear on teams together and cover each other's weaknesses.

What item should I use on Forretress?

The most popular items for Forretress are Heavy-Duty Boots (65.255%), Custap Berry (14.188%), Leftovers (11.855%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.

What ability is best for Forretress?

The most common abilities for Forretress are Sturdy (98.315%) and Overcoat (1.685%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.

What Tera Type should I use on Forretress?

Tera Type data is not available for this format or Pokemon.

What is the best EV spread for Forretress?

The most common EV spread for Forretress is Impish with 252/0/252/0/4/0 (65.866% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.

Is Forretress good in Gen 9 OU?

Forretress is currently ranked in the Gen 9 OU metagame. Check the usage percentage and teammates section to see how well it performs. The data is aggregated from thousands of high-level ranked battles.





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