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Shadow Forretress

Shadow Forretress (Shadow)Bug Steel
  • rain
  • snow
Shadow Forretress is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Shadow Forretress is a Bug and Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,282 CP and is weak to Fire-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Bug Bite / Heavy Slam. It is boosted by Rain and Snow weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Forretress Stats and Max CP

161 ATK
205 DEF
181 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2580 CP
Lvl 40
2282 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1630 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
1304 CP
Lvl 15 Research
978 CP

Shadow Forretress's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Shadow Forretress PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

The gain in ATK from the Shadow boost isn't enough to push Shadow Forretress to PvE usage. You're still better off using regular Scizor and Genesect.

In 🛡️ Gyms, you should rather use Forretress for the higher bulk, but either way, they get melted by any decent Fire-type attacker.

Shadow Forretress PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

Forretress and its Shadow are sidegrades when you consider how they perform with shields around. In the (1-1), Shadow Forretress loses key matchups like Aegislash, Shadow Feraligatr, Shadow Sableye, and Furret, while gaining Sableye and Malamar. However, as a lead in (2-2), Shadow Forretress is clearly better, beating Galarian Corsola, Cradily, Shadow Swampert, and even regular Forretress. As a closer, neither Forretress forms are too good, but the Shadow can bear Feraligatr, Empoleon, and Florges, while losing to Galarian Moltres, Shadow Politoed, and Shadow Annihilape.

Overall, the Shadow is more diverse in its win profile, so stick with it if you have one with ideal Great League IVs.

🟡 Ultra League

With a max CP of 2580, a Shadow Forretress is a heavy Candy XL investment at Level 48.5 and a picture perfect 2500 CP, but is it worth the extra investment compared to the regular version?

Yes, but the difference isn't too much. As a lead, Shadow Forretress beats Giratina Altered, Greninja, Cradily, Malamar, and Shadow Ampharos, while losing regular Ampharos, Guzzlord, and Primeape. Shadow Forretress also beats Steelix and Jellicent in the (1-1) but has to give up Shadow Drapion, Regidrago, Malamar, and Ampharos. Of course, Shadow Forretress is hardly any different from the regular in the (0-0), with both not being so impressive in this position.

For such a heavy investment, you can still stick with the regular variant if you don't have too many resources. The Shadow has obvious advantages in the Great League, but the choice is difficult in the Ultra League, with both having bragging rights.

If you can't make up your mind, the win over Giratina Altered in the (0-0) is reasonable motivation for preferring Shadow Forretress, as long as you ensure you have something good as a closer.

🟣 Master League

Shadow Forretress is strictly a lower PvP League Pokémon and gets crushed in the Master League.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
BugBug-type
#87
SteelSteel-type
#103
Great LeagueGreat League
#49
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#39

Shadow Forretress Type Chart

Shadow Forretress takes increased damage from:Shadow Forretress takes increased damage from:

FireFire256.0%

Shadow Forretress takes reduced damage from:Shadow Forretress takes reduced damage from:

GrassGrass39.1%
PoisonPoison39.1%
BugBug62.5%
DragonDragon62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
IceIce62.5%
NormalNormal62.5%
PsychicPsychic62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Shadow Forretress best moveset

Moves

Bug Bite + Heavy Slam

Bug
BugBug Bite
SteelHeavy Slam
Shadow Forretress's best Bug-type moveset is Bug Bite / Heavy Slam, with 11.79 DPS and 222.4 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain and Snow weather. Shadow Forretress ranks #87 (D Tier) as a Bug attacker with that moveset.
1.BugBug BiteSteelHeavy Slam10.4411.79222.4
2.BugStruggle BugSteelHeavy Slam9.4810.71201.9
3.BugBug BiteGroundEarthquake9.3110.52198.3
4.ElectricVolt SwitchSteelHeavy Slam9.2910.50198.0
5.BugBug BiteSteelMirror Shot8.519.62181.3
6.BugStruggle BugGroundEarthquake8.289.36176.4
7.BugStruggle BugSteelMirror Shot7.979.01169.8
8.ElectricVolt SwitchGroundEarthquake7.848.86167.1
1–8 of 18

Fast Attacks

  • BugBug Bite560.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bug Bite
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage4
    Energy3

    Effects
    Bug Bite has no special effects.
    See Bug Bite details page ↗
  • BugStruggle Bug15151.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Struggle Bug
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage15
    Energy15
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window1.2s - 1.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage9
    Energy8

    Effects
    Struggle Bug has no special effects.
    See Struggle Bug details page ↗
  • ElectricVolt Switch13201.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Volt Switch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • GrassGrass
      • ElectricElectric
      • DragonDragon
    • 39.1%
      • GroundGround
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage13
    Energy20
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage14
    Energy16

    Effects
    Volt Switch has no special effects.
    See Volt Switch details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • GroundSand Tomb60334.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Sand Tomb
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage60
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window1.7s - 4.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage55
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Sand Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Sand Tomb details page ↗
  • GroundEarthquake1401003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Earthquake
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage140
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.6s - 3.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage120
    Energy65

    Effects
    Earthquake has no special effects.
    See Earthquake details page ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
  • RockRock Tomb65503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Rock Tomb
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.0s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Rock Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    See Rock Tomb details page ↗
  • SteelHeavy Slam70502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Heavy Slam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • RockRock
      • IceIce
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage70
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy50

    Effects
    Heavy Slam has no special effects.
    See Heavy Slam details page ↗
  • SteelMirror Shot50332.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Mirror Shot
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • RockRock
      • IceIce
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.9s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage35
    Energy35

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Mirror Shot has a 30.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    See Mirror Shot details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Shadow Forretress's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Forretress's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Forretress has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Forretress CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Forretress reaches a maximum of 2,282 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,183–1,304 CP, rising to 1,479–1,630 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 927–978 CP.

Max CPMax CP2282 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch927 CP - 978 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1236 CP - 1304 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1183 CP - 1304 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1479 CP - 1630 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Forretress Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
132 CP2101 CP3170 CP
4238 CP5307 CP6376 CP
7445 CP8514 CP9583 CP
10652 CP11717 CP12782 CP
13847 CP14913 CP15978 CP
161043 CP171108 CP181173 CP
191239 CP201304 CP211369 CP
221434 CP231500 CP241565 CP
251630 CP261695 CP271760 CP
281826 CP291891 CP301956 CP
311989 CP322021 CP332054 CP
342087 CP352119 CP362152 CP
372184 CP382217 CP392250 CP
402282 CP412311 CP422340 CP
432370 CP442399 CP452429 CP
462459 CP472489 CP482519 CP
492549 CP502580 CP

Pokédex information

Johto
Pokédex Number#205
Height1.19 m
Weight125.8 kg
RegionGeneration 2
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance5 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate7.000000000000001%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy75
Stardust75000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
PinecoPineco
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
ForretressForretress
  • Pineco evolves into Forretress which costs 50 Candy.
How to purify Shadow Forretress
Purification cost5 Candy
5000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Forretress

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Forretress's Bug and Steel-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Forretress.

Bug Bug

Steel Steel

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Forretress Candy360 Shadow Forretress Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Forretress Candy12 Shadow Forretress Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Forretress Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Forretress Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Forretress Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Forretress Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Forretress Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Forretress Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Forretress Candy-

Shadow Forretress Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Forretress from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Forretress in Pokémon GO.

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Shadow Forretress family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Forretress in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

PinecoPineco
ForretressForretress
Shadow Pineco (Shadow)Shadow Pineco
Shadow Forretress (Shadow)Shadow Forretress

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_HOVERING
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance0.9
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Forretress

Shadow Forretress high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Forretress. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Shadow Forretress Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

Shadow ForretressShadow ForretressShadow ForretressShadow Forretress

Shadow Forretress Pokédex entries

Johto
VersionsPokédex entry
GoldIts entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery.
SilverIt remains immova­ bly rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.
CrystalUsually found hanging on to a fat tree trunk. It shoots out bits of its shell when it sees action.
Ruby, SapphireFORRETRESS 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.
EmeraldIt keeps itself inside its steel shell. The shell is opened when it is catching prey, but it is so quick that the shell’s inside cannot be seen.
FireRedIt remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.
LeafGreenIts entire body is shielded by a steel- hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.
HeartGoldIts entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside this shell is a total mystery.
SoulSilverIt remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.
XIt is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.
YIt remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.
Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireForretress 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.
Ultra SunWhen something approaches it, it fires off fragments of its steel shell in attack. This is not a conscious action but a conditioned reflex.
Ultra MoonIn the moment that it gulps down its prey, the inside of its shell is exposed, but to this day, no one has ever seen that sight.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Forretress’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Bug and Steel-type Pokémon, Shadow Forretress is especially weak against Fire-type moves.

What are the best moves for Shadow Forretress in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Forretress in Pokémon GO are Bug Bite and Heavy Slam. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 11.793 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 222.36.

How does Shadow Forretress perform in Raids?

Shadow Forretress's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Shadow Forretress rank as a Bug-type attacker?

Shadow Forretress is a D-Tier Bug-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

How does Shadow Forretress rank as a Steel-type attacker?

Shadow Forretress is a D-Tier Steel-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Forretress?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Forretress: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Primal Kyogre, Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega Skarmory, Mega Mawile, Mega Aggron, Mega Metagross, and Mega Lucario.

What is Shadow Forretress’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Forretress’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2282 CP and 2580 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Forretress be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Forretress can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Forretress Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Forretress cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.