Forretress Pokémon Scarlet: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Forretress in Pokémon Scarlet. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 77 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Scarlet
PaldeaForretress Pokemon Scarlet Pokedex Entry
In the moment that it gulps down its prey, the inside of its shell is exposed, but to this day, no one has ever seen that sight.
Pokemon Scarlet Forretress Sprites
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ShinyPokémon Scarlet Forretress Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Forretress via various methods in Pokémon Scarlet.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy Slam | steel | — |
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Self Destruct | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Protect | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Zap Cannon | electric | Lv. 1 |
| Toxic Spikes | poison | Lv. 1 |
| Magnet Rise | electric | Lv. 1 |
| Bug Bite | bug | Lv. 1 |
| Take Down | normal | Lv. 12 |
| Rapid Spin | normal | Lv. 17 |
| Rollout | rock | Lv. 20 |
| Curse | ghost | Lv. 23 |
| Spikes | ground | Lv. 28 |
| Payback | dark | Lv. 32 |
| Explosion | normal | Lv. 36 |
| Iron Defense | steel | Lv. 42 |
| Gyro Ball | steel | Lv. 46 |
| Double Edge | normal | Lv. 50 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Scarlet Forretress Locations
Forretress can be caught in 2 locations across Pokémon Scarlet, including Socarrat Trail and Casseroya Lake. The most reliable spawn is at Socarrat Trail, where you'll find it between Lv. 53 and 56 by overland with a spawn weight of 20.
Casseroya Lake
1 encounter- fixed spawnLv. 45Fixed EncountersRespawns0%Very Rare
Socarrat Trail
1 encounter- overlandLv. 53-56Forest20Weight