Forretress conceals itself inside its hardened steel shell. The shell is opened when the Pokémon is catching prey, but it does so at such a quick pace that the shell’s inside cannot be seen.
Mirage Mountain (South of Route 131) (alpha-sapphire)
Walking in tall grass or a cave
30%
36–38
Mirage Mountain (North East of Route 125) (alpha-sapphire)
Walking in tall grass or a cave
30%
36–38
Normal
200
100%
1
ProtectEnables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User
Normal
—
—
1
Zap CannonThe user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon
Elétrico
120
50%
1
Toxic SpikesThe user lays a trap of poison spikes at the opposing team’s feet. They poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.▶ Opponent’s field
Veneno
—
—
1
Magnet RiseThe user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.▶ User
Elétrico
—
—
1
Bug BiteThe user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.▶ Selected Pokémon
Inseto
60
100%
1
Heavy SlamThe user slams into the target with its heavy body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater the move’s power.▶ Selected Pokémon
Aço
—
100%
12
Take DownA reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
90
85%
17
Rapid SpinA spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
20
100%
20
BideThe user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.▶ User
Normal
—
—
23
Natural GiftThe user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
100%
28
SpikesThe user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team’s feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle.▶ Opponent’s field
Terra
—
—
31
Mirror ShotThe user lets loose a flash of energy at the target from its polished body. This may also lower the target’s accuracy.▶ Selected Pokémon
Aço
65
85%
32
AutotomizeThe user sheds part of its body to make itself lighter and sharply raise its Speed stat.▶ User
Aço
—
—
36
PaybackThe user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.▶ Selected Pokémon
Sombrio
50
100%
42
ExplosionThe user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move.▶ All other Pokémon
Normal
250
100%
46
Iron DefenseThe user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.▶ User
Aço
—
—
50
Gyro BallThe user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power.▶ Selected Pokémon
Aço
—
100%
56
Double-EdgeA reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
120
100%
60
Magnet RiseThe user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.▶ User
Elétrico
—
—
64
Zap CannonThe user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon
Elétrico
120
50%
70
Heavy SlamThe user slams into the target with its heavy body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater the move’s power.▶ Selected Pokémon
Aço
—
100%
Moves — Por TM/HM
TM
Move
Tipo
Cat.
Poder
Prec.
TM06
ToxicA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon
Veneno
—
90%
TM09
VenoshockThe user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned.▶ Selected Pokémon
Veneno
65
100%
TM10
Hidden PowerA unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
60
100%
TM11
Sunny DayThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.▶ Entire field
Fogo
—
—
TM15
Hyper BeamThe target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
150
90%
TM16
Light ScreenA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.▶ User’s field
Psíquico
—
—
TM17
ProtectEnables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM21
FrustrationA full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
100%
TM22
Solar BeamA two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon
Planta
120
100%
TM26
EarthquakeThe user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.▶ All other Pokémon
Terra
100
100%
TM27
ReturnA full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
100%
TM28
DigThe user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.▶ Selected Pokémon
Terra
80
100%
TM32
Double TeamBy moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM33
ReflectA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.▶ User’s field
Psíquico
—
—
TM37
SandstormA five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.▶ Entire field
Pedra
—
—
TM39
Rock TombBoulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.▶ Selected Pokémon
Pedra
60
95%
TM42
FacadeAn attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
70
100%
TM44
RestThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.▶ User
Psíquico
—
—
TM45
AttractIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
100%
TM48
RoundThe user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
60
100%
TM64
ExplosionThe user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move.▶ All other Pokémon
Normal
250
100%
TM66
PaybackThe user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.▶ Selected Pokémon
Sombrio
50
100%
TM68
Giga ImpactThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
150
90%
TM69
Rock PolishThe user polishes its body to reduce drag. This can sharply raise the Speed stat.▶ User
Pedra
—
—
TM72
Volt SwitchAfter making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.▶ Selected Pokémon
Elétrico
70
100%
TM74
Gyro BallThe user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power.▶ Selected Pokémon
Aço
—
100%
TM76
Struggle BugWhile resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.▶ All opponents
Inseto
50
100%
TM78
BulldozeThe user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.▶ All other Pokémon
Terra
60
100%
TM80
Rock SlideLarge boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.▶ All opponents
Pedra
75
90%
TM87
SwaggerThe user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
90%
TM88
Sleep TalkWhile it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM90
SubstituteThe user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM91
Flash CannonThe user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Aço
80
100%
TM94
Secret PowerAn attack whose additional effects depend upon where it was used. Can also be used to make a Secret Base.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
70
100%
TM100
ConfideThe user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
—
HM04
StrengthThe target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
80
100%
HM06
Rock SmashThe user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.▶ Selected Pokémon
Lutador
40
100%
Tutor: SnoreAn attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon, Giga DrainA nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.▶ Selected Pokémon, Pain SplitThe user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target.▶ Selected Pokémon, Signal Beam
The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target.▶ Selected Pokémon
, Iron DefenseThe user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.▶ User
, BlockThe user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.▶ Selected Pokémon
, GravityGravity is intensified for five turns, making moves involving flying unusable and negating Levitate.▶ Entire field
, Magnet RiseThe user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.▶ User
, Stealth RockThe user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.▶ Opponent’s field
, Bug BiteThe user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.▶ Selected Pokémon
, Drill RunThe user crashes into its target while rotating its body like a drill. Critical hits land more easily.▶ Selected Pokémon
