Forretress counters, weaknesses & stats
Type: Bug / Steel
Looking for the best counters for Forretress? This page lists the top Pokémon from the Pokémon Champions roster that hit Forretress super-effectively, along with its full base stats, defensive matchups, abilities and weaknesses. Forretress is a Bug / Steel-type Pokémon that takes super-effective damage from Fire.
Base stats
- HP
- 75
- Attack
- 90
- Defense
- 140
- Sp. Attack
- 60
- Sp. Defense
- 60
- Speed
- 40
- Total
- 465
Weaknesses
- Fire (×4)
Resistances
- Normal (×0.5)
- Grass (×0.25)
- Ice (×0.5)
- Psychic (×0.5)
- Bug (×0.5)
- Dragon (×0.5)
- Steel (×0.5)
- Fairy (×0.5)
Immunities
- Poison
Abilities
- Sturdy — Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
- Overcoat (hidden) — Protects against damage from weather.
Top counters vs Forretress
- Charizard (Fire / Flying)
- Mega Charizard X (Fire / Dragon)
- Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying)
- Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
- Mega Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
- Simisear (Fire)
- Salazzle (Poison / Fire)
- Ninetales (Fire)
Frequently asked questions
What is the best counter for Forretress?
Based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety, the top counter in the Pokémon Champions roster is Charizard. See the full ranked list above for more options.
What are Forretress's weaknesses?
Forretress is weak to Fire.
What type is Forretress?
Forretress is a Bug / Steel-type Pokémon.