Forretress Pokémon Violet: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Forretress in Pokémon Violet. 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 Violet
PaldeaForretress Pokemon Violet 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 Violet Forretress Sprites
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ShinyPokémon Violet Forretress Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Forretress via various methods in Pokémon Violet.
| 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 Violet Forretress Locations
Forretress can be caught in 2 locations across Pokémon Violet, 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