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Forretress
HS—Undaunted 13/90 • rare
- Set
- HS—Undaunted
- Number
- 13/90
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2010
- Energy type
- metal energy
- Market price
- $0.76
- Artist
- Kagemaru Himeno
What it does
This attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
You may switch Forretress with 1 of your Benched Pokémon. If you do, your opponent switches the Defending Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon.
It remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters pieces of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Forretress card from the HS—Undaunted expansion, released by The Pokémon Company in 2010, represents the second installment of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series. This set was designed to integrate themes and creatures from the Johto region games, specifically focusing on the mechanics and visual aesthetics established by the Nintendo DS remakes. As a metal-type card, it reflects the type-chart adjustments prevalent in the TCG during this era, which sought to balance the game's mechanics following the rotation of earlier formats.
The artwork for this specific card was commissioned from illustrator Kent Kanetsuna, who contributed extensively to the Pokémon TCG throughout the mid-2000s and 2010s. Kanetsuna’s style often emphasizes a clean, digital aesthetic, utilizing bold line work and high-contrast lighting to highlight the creature's armored, metallic texture. Upon its release, the card was received as a standard competitive rare, noted by players for its specific ability, 'Iron Shell,' which provided a distinct tactical defensive option for players using metal-themed decks during the HS-era tournament cycle.
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