# Forretress - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in OU

> Find the best Forretress builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Forretress Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OU (`ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ou |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

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

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Fire (4x) |
| **Resists** | Grass (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Dragon (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Poison (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Rapid Spin**: 84.623%
- **Stealth Rock**: 71.725%
- **Volt Switch**: 45.241%
- **Toxic Spikes**: 44.393%
- **Gyro Ball**: 43.013%
- **Spikes**: 37.573%
- **Explosion**: 31.116%
- **Toxic**: 17.110%
- **Protect**: 8.001%
- **Other**: 17.206%

## Common Abilities
- **Sturdy**: 96.752%
- **Overcoat**: 3.248%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 42.873%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 36.085%
- **Custap Berry**: 10.484%
- **Red Card**: 3.550%
- **Metal Coat**: 2.311%
- **Other**: 4.698%

## Common Teammates
- **Beedrill-Mega**: 22.841%
- **Greninja**: 21.367%
- **Chansey**: 20.218%
- **Ditto**: 15.812%
- **Persian-Alola**: 15.345%
- **Pinsir-Mega**: 11.852%

## FAQ for Forretress in ou-1825

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

### What are the best team partners for Forretress?
Forretress is frequently paired with Beedrill-Mega, Greninja, Chansey, Ditto. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Forretress weak to and resistant against?
Forretress is weak to Fire (4x), resists Grass (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Dragon (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x), and is immune to Poison (0x).

### 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 **Bold** nature with an EV spread of `248/0/252/0/8/0`. This configuration accounts for 15.345% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Forretress?
Forretress is most effectively run with the ability **Sturdy** (96.752%) and the item **Leftovers** (42.873%).

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

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