# Forretress - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in XY

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

## Best Forretress Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | XY (`xy`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | xy |
| **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/xy/Forretress)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/xy/Forretress
- **Format Overview**: [XY Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/xy)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/xy](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/xy)

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## Common Moves
- **Rapid Spin**: 99.990%
- **Stealth Rock**: 74.349%
- **Toxic Spikes**: 57.660%
- **Gyro Ball**: 49.521%
- **Volt Switch**: 34.288%
- **Earthquake**: 28.508%
- **Toxic**: 22.375%
- **Spikes**: 20.652%
- **Other**: 12.657%

## Common Abilities
- **Sturdy**: 95.074%
- **Overcoat**: 4.926%

## Common Items
- **Rocky Helmet**: 43.863%
- **Leftovers**: 42.049%
- **Custap Berry**: 8.057%
- **Red Card**: 5.112%
- **Other**: 0.919%

## Common Teammates
- **Victini**: 29.383%
- **Charizard-Mega-X**: 27.360%
- **Zapdos**: 25.578%
- **Gyarados**: 25.038%
- **Chansey**: 25.032%
- **Tangela**: 25.026%

## FAQ for Forretress in xy-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Forretress?
Forretress is frequently paired with Victini, Charizard-Mega-X, Zapdos, Gyarados. 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 `252/4/252/0/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 30.233% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Forretress?
Forretress is most effectively run with the ability **Sturdy** (95.074%) and the item **Rocky Helmet** (43.863%).

### What is the most common role for Forretress?
Based on common item usage (Rocky Helmet), Forretress often functions as a **tactical** in the xy-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/xy/Forretress) - Full interactive stats page
- [XY Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/xy) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/xy) - Build teams with Forretress
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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