# Forretress - Gen 2 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Forretress in Gen 2 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 2 OverUsed (`gsc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Gold, Silver, Crystal |
| **Category** | Virtual Console |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc/Forretress)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc/Forretress
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gsc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Forretress.

## Common Moves
- **Spikes**: 99.830%
- **Toxic**: 66.459%
- **Explosion**: 65.974%
- **Rapid Spin**: 54.863%
- **Hidden Power Fire**: 51.657%
- **Giga Drain**: 17.754%
- **Rest**: 15.253%
- **Hidden Power Ghost**: 10.946%
- **Other**: 17.263%

## Common Abilities
- **No Ability**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 98.905%
- **Other**: 1.095%

## Common Teammates
- **Snorlax**: 96.203%
- **Zapdos**: 57.616%
- **Starmie**: 47.843%
- **Skarmory**: 34.098%
- **Exeggutor**: 33.788%
- **Raikou**: 28.725%

## FAQ for Forretress in gsc-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Forretress?
Forretress is frequently paired with Snorlax, Zapdos, Starmie, Skarmory. 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 **Hardy** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/252/252/252/252`. This configuration accounts for 98.724% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Forretress?
Forretress is most effectively run with the ability **No Ability** (100.000%) and the item **Leftovers** (98.905%).

### What is the most common role for Forretress?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Forretress often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gsc-1760 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/gsc/Forretress) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gsc) - Build teams with Forretress
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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