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Forretress

Forretress in Rising Ruby & Sinking Sapphire

#205 · Bug / Steel · Route 123

BugSteel

Abilities

Sturdy, Overcoat, Overcoat (hidden)

Base stats

HP75
Attack90
Defense140
Sp. Attack60
Sp. Defense60
Speed40
Total465

Where to find Forretress

AreaMethodLevel
Route 123Tall Grass45

Level-up moves

LvMoveTypeCatPowAccPP
1Heavy Slam
Power is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.
SteelPhys10010
1Zap Cannon
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
ElectricSpec120505
1Toxic Spikes
Scatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.
PoisonStat20
1Tackle
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
NormalPhys5010035
1Protect
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
NormalStat10
6Self-Destruct
User faints.
NormalPhys2001005
9Bug Bite
If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
BugPhys6010020
12Take Down
User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
NormalPhys908520
15Rapid Spin
Frees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes.
NormalPhys2010040
18Bide
User waits for two turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.
NormalPhys10
21Revenge*
Inflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.
FightingPhys6010010
24Natural Gift
Power and type depend on the held berry.
NormalPhys10015
27Spikes
Scatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.
GroundStat20
30Payback
Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.
DarkPhys5010010
31Mirror Shot
Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.
SteelSpec658510
32Autotomize
Raises the user’s Speed by two stages and halves the user’s weight.
SteelStat15
34Gyro Ball
Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.
SteelPhys1005
38Drill Run*
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
GroundPhys809510
42Explosion
User faints.
NormalPhys2501005
46Pin Missile*
Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
BugPhys259520
50Iron Defense
Raises the user’s Defense by two stages.
SteelStat15
54Double-Edge
User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
NormalPhys12010015
58Magnet Rise
User is immune to Ground moves and effects for five turns.
ElectricStat10
62Zap Cannon
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
ElectricSpec120505
66Heavy Slam
Power is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.
SteelPhys10010

* legal move moved to level-up · ** new to this hack (not in the Legit build)

TMs & HMs (37)

#Move · where to get itTypePow
TM06Toxic
Fiery Path (needs Strength)
Poison
TM09Venoshock
Mauville City Poké Mart, ¥10,000
Poison65
TM10Hidden Power
Fortree City
Normal60
TM11Sunny Day
Scorched Slab
Fire
TM15Hyper Beam
Lilycove Dept. Store, ¥50,000
Normal150
TM16Light Screen
Lilycove Dept. Store, ¥10,000
Psychic
TM17Protect
Lilycove Dept. Store, ¥10,000
Normal
TM21Frustration
Pacifidlog Town
Normal
TM22Solar Beam
Safari Zone
Grass120
TM26Earthquake
Seafloor Cavern
Ground100
TM27Return
Pacifidlog Town
Normal
TM28Dig
Route 114
Ground80
TM32Double Team
Route 113
Normal
TM33Reflect
Lilycove Dept. Store, ¥10,000
Psychic
TM37Sandstorm
Route 111 desert (needs Go-Goggles)
Rock
TM39Rock Tomb
Beat Roxanne
Rock60
TM42Facade
Mauville City Poké Mart, ¥10,000
Normal70
TM44Rest
Lilycove City
Psychic
TM45Attract
Verdanturf Town
Normal
TM48Round
Mauville City
Normal60
TM64Explosion
Sky Pillar
Normal250
TM66Payback
Mirage Island (needs Soaring) or Lilycove Mart 3F
Dark50
TM68Giga Impact
Lilycove Dept. Store, ¥50,000
Normal150
TM69Rock Polish
Jagged Pass
Rock
TM72Volt Switch
Beat Wattson
Electric70
TM74Gyro Ball
Mirage Forest (needs Soaring) or Lilycove Mart 3F
Steel
TM76Struggle Bug
Slateport City Poké Mart, ¥5,000
Bug50
TM78Bulldoze
Mauville City Poké Mart, ¥10,000
Ground60
TM80Rock Slide
Route 134
Rock75
TM87Swagger
Battle Resort
Normal
TM88Sleep Talk
Lilycove City
Normal
TM90Substitute
Mirage Island (needs Soaring) or Lilycove Mart 3F
Normal
TM91Flash Cannon
Mirage Island (needs Soaring) or Lilycove Mart 3F
Steel80
TM94Secret Power
Route 111
Normal70
TM100Confide
Slateport City Poké Mart, ¥5,000
Normal
HM04Strength
Route 112 (use after Heat Badge)
Normal100
HM06Rock Smash
Mauville City (use after Dynamo Badge)
Fighting65

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