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Dark Forretress
Neo Destiny 35/105 • uncommon
- Set
- Neo Destiny
- Number
- 35/105
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2002
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $10.02
- Artist
- Mitsuhiro Arita
What it does
Until the end of your next turn, if Dark Forretress would be Knocked Out by damage from an attack, flip a coin. If heads, Dark Forretress is not Knocked Out and its remaining HP become 10 instead.
Dark Forretress does 60 damage to itself.
It stays motionless in trees, driving away with flying armored shards from its hard shell any who come close.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Dark Forretress was released as part of the Neo Destiny expansion in 2002, the final set of the Neo series for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set introduced the 'Light' and 'Dark' sub-themes, which explored the moral alignment of Pokémon through game mechanics and aesthetic shifts. Developed by Creatures Inc. and published by Wizards of the Coast, the set marked a transition in the franchise's design language, moving toward more experimental card effects and darker, moodier illustrations.
The artwork for this card was created by Atsuko Nishida, one of the most significant designers in the franchise's history. Known for being the original illustrator of Pikachu, Nishida utilized a stylistic approach for the Neo Destiny 'Dark' cards that emphasized shadows and imposing silhouettes. Dark Forretress was designed to reflect the creature's defensive nature, and upon its release, it was regarded as a solid utility card for players looking to incorporate disruption tactics into their grass-type decks.
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