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Forretress
Neo Discovery 2/75 • holo-rare
- Set
- Neo Discovery
- Number
- 2/75
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2001
- Energy type
- metal energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $64.99
- Artist
- CR CG gangs
What it does
During your opponent's turn, whenever 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon becomes his or her Active Pokémon, Forretress does 10 damage to it. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance.) This power stops working if Forretress is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, he or she chooses 1 of them and switches it with his or her Active Pokémon, then, if you have any Benched Pokémon, you switch 1 of them with your Active Pokémon. (Do the damage before switching the Pokémon.)
Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside the armor is a total mystery.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in the year 2001, Forretress (2/75) stands as a distinct entry in the Neo Discovery expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was designed to introduce players to the Johto region's unique creatures, drawing heavily from the aesthetic established in the Pokémon Gold and Silver video games. As a Metal-type card, it represented one of the newer elemental mechanics integrated into the game at that time to balance the competitive landscape.
The artwork for this card was provided by Ken Sugimori, the lead designer and character illustrator for the Pokémon franchise. His approach for this era emphasized clean, bold lines and a focus on the creature's mechanical nature, which complemented the shifting art direction of the Neo series. The card was well-received by collectors who sought the holographic finish that defined the top tier of the 75-card set, serving as a functional and visual staple of early second-generation card collecting.
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