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Forretress
Legends Awakened 28/146 • rare
- Set
- Legends Awakened
- Number
- 28/146
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2008
- Energy type
- metal energy
- Market price
- $2.11
- Artist
- Kent Kanetsuna
What it does
Whenever you attach a basic Energy card from your hand to Forretress (excluding effects of attacks), you may flip a coin. If tails, put 2 damage counters on each Pokémon (both yours and your opponent's) (excluding any Forretress).
Forretress does 40 damage to itself.
It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in 2008 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's Diamond & Pearl: Legends Awakened expansion, this Forretress card reflects the mid-series aesthetic of the era. The set focused on legendary Pokémon from the Sinnoh region and brought a variety of Generation II favorites into the current competitive landscape of the time, often highlighting dual-typing capabilities and specific status-effect mechanics.
The card features artwork by illustrator Kouki Saitou, who is well-regarded in the community for his dynamic and character-focused depictions of Pokémon. In this design, he emphasizes Forretress's rigid, defensive shell, capturing the metallic texture and sturdy nature of the Bug and Steel type. The card was designed as a rare-tier inclusion, serving as a tactical asset for players looking to utilize its specific defensive abilities in the fast-paced gameplay that defined the Legends Awakened meta.
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