Forretress

Gen 1–9 competitive tools

Pokédex / HeartGold / SoulSilver / Forretress

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Name	Version	Level	TM / HM	Egg move	Tutor	Other	Details	Open calc with this move
Bug Bite BugPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	1	—	—	✓	—	Power 60Acc 100PP 20 The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.	Open calc with this move
Protect NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	1	TM17	—	—	—	PP 10 It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	Open calc with this move
Self-Destruct NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	1	—	—	—	—	Power 200Acc 100PP 5
Tackle NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	1	—	—	—	—	Power 40Acc 100PP 35
Take Down NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	12	—	—	—	—	Power 90Acc 85PP 20
Toxic Spikes PoisonStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	1	—	—	—	—	PP 20 The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the foe’s feet. They poison foes that switch into battle.	Open calc with this move
Rapid Spin NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	17	—	—	—	—	Power 50Acc 100PP 40
Bide NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	20	—	—	—	—	PP 10 The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.	Open calc with this move
Natural Gift NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	23	TM83	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 15 The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.	Open calc with this move
Spikes GroundStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	28	—	—	—	—	PP 20 The user lays a trap of spikes at the foe’s feet. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.	Open calc with this move
Payback DarkPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	33	TM66	—	—	—	Power 50Acc 100PP 10
Mirror Shot SteelSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	31	—	—	—	—	Power 65Acc 85PP 10
Explosion NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	38	TM64	—	—	—	Power 250Acc 100PP 5
Iron Defense SteelStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	45	—	—	✓	—	PP 15 The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.	Open calc with this move
Gyro Ball SteelPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	50	TM74	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 5 The user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.	Open calc with this move
Double-Edge NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	55	—	—	—	—	Power 120Acc 100PP 15
Magnet Rise ElectricStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	62	—	—	✓	—	PP 10 The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.	Open calc with this move
Zap Cannon ElectricSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	67	—	—	—	—	Power 120Acc 50PP 5
Attract NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM45	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 15 If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.	Open calc with this move
Captivate NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM78	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 20 If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.	Open calc with this move
Dig GroundPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM28	—	—	—	Power 80Acc 100PP 10
Double Team NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM32	—	—	—	PP 15 By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.	Open calc with this move
Earthquake GroundPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM26	—	—	—	Power 100Acc 100PP 10
Endure NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM58	—	—	—	PP 10 The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	Open calc with this move
Facade NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM42	—	—	—	Power 70Acc 100PP 20
Flash Cannon SteelSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM91	—	—	—	Power 80Acc 100PP 10
Frustration NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM21	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 20 A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.	Open calc with this move
Giga Drain GrassSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM19	—	—	—	Power 75Acc 100PP 10
Giga Impact NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM68	—	—	—	Power 150Acc 90PP 5
Hidden Power NormalSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM10	—	—	—	Power 60Acc 100PP 15
Hyper Beam NormalSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM15	—	—	—	Power 150Acc 90PP 5
Light Screen PsychicStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM16	—	—	—	PP 30 A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.	Open calc with this move
Reflect PsychicStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM33	—	—	—	PP 20 A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.	Open calc with this move
Rest PsychicStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM44	—	—	—	PP 5 The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.	Open calc with this move
Return NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM27	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 20 A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.	Open calc with this move
Rock Polish RockStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM69	—	—	—	PP 20 The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.	Open calc with this move
Rock Slide RockPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM80	—	—	—	Power 75Acc 90PP 10
Rock Smash FightingPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	HM06	—	—	—	Power 40Acc 100PP 15
Rock Tomb RockPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM39	—	—	—	Power 60Acc 95PP 15
Sandstorm RockStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM37	—	—	—	PP 10 A five-turn sand storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.	Open calc with this move
Secret Power NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM43	—	—	—	Power 70Acc 100PP 20
Sleep Talk NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM82	—	—	—	PP 10 While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.	Open calc with this move
Solar Beam GrassSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM22	—	—	—	Power 120Acc 100PP 10
Stealth Rock RockStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM76	—	—	—	PP 20 The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.	Open calc with this move
Strength NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	HM04	—	—	—	Power 80Acc 100PP 15
Substitute NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM90	—	—	—	PP 10 The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.	Open calc with this move
Sunny Day FireStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM11	—	—	—	PP 5 The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.	Open calc with this move
Swagger NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM87	—	—	—	Acc 85PP 15 The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.	Open calc with this move
Toxic PoisonStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM06	—	—	—	Acc 90PP 10 A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.	Open calc with this move
Block NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	PP 5 The user blocks the foe’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.	Open calc with this move
Gravity PsychicStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	PP 5 Gravity is intensified for five turns, making moves involving flying unusable and negating Levitation.	Open calc with this move
Headbutt NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 70Acc 100PP 15
Pain Split NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	PP 20 The user adds its HP to the foe’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the foe.	Open calc with this move
Rollout RockPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 30Acc 90PP 20
Signal Beam BugSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 75Acc 100PP 15
Snore NormalSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 50Acc 100PP 15
String Shot BugStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Acc 95PP 40 The foe is bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. It reduces the target’s Speed stat.	Open calc with this move

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