# Forretress - Gen 9 OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Forretress in Gen 9 OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Forretress)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Forretress
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Rapid Spin**: 95.949%
- **Stealth Rock**: 85.525%
- **Spikes**: 74.712%
- **Volt Switch**: 74.381%
- **Body Press**: 15.549%
- **Toxic Spikes**: 14.409%
- **Explosion**: 13.939%
- **Iron Defense**: 7.396%
- **Other**: 18.139%

## Common Abilities
- **Sturdy**: 98.315%
- **Overcoat**: 1.685%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 65.255%
- **Custap Berry**: 14.188%
- **Leftovers**: 11.855%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 7.554%
- **Other**: 1.148%

## Common Teammates
- **Gholdengo**: 60.405%
- **Alomomola**: 59.793%
- **Exeggcute**: 59.127%
- **Excadrill**: 58.225%
- **Hoopa**: 58.166%
- **Kingambit**: 9.208%

## FAQ for Forretress in gen9ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Forretress?
The most common moves for Forretress are Rapid Spin, Stealth Rock, Spikes, Volt Switch. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Forretress?
Forretress is frequently paired with Gholdengo, Alomomola, Exeggcute, Excadrill. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Forretress?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Forretress?
The top build for Forretress features a **Impish** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/252/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 65.866% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Forretress?
Forretress is most effectively run with the ability **Sturdy** (98.315%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (65.255%).

### What is the most common role for Forretress?
Based on common item usage (Heavy-Duty Boots), Forretress often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9ou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Forretress?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 75 |
| Attack | 90 |
| Defense | 140 |
| Sp. Atk | 60 |
| Sp. Def | 60 |
| Speed | 40 |
| **BST** | **465** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Forretress on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Forretress) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - Build teams with Forretress
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*