Forretress 28/146

Name: Forretress #28 - Legends Awakened | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: dp6-28
Price: 2.16 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Legends Awakened Released: Aug 1, 2008

Pokémon: Forretress

Metal Type Rare Illustrator: Kent Kanetsuna Pull Rate: 1 in 42 packs (2.4%) Evolves From: Pineco

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2.16 $0.06 (2.86%)

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2.96 $1.01 (51.79%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA9	9.00	—	x4.2

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA8	18.39	—	x6.2

PSA Graded Prices

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Is Forretress 28/146 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $2.16 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $34.67

$2.16

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PSA 9 −$22.33

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Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $2.16 raw cost.

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About Forretress

It is encased in a steel shell. Its peering eyes are all that can be seen of its mysterious innards.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Forretress
National Pokédex #[205]
Card Number 28/146
Card RarityRare
IllustratorKent Kanetsuna
Release Date01/08/2008
SeriesDiamond & Pearl
Expansion Legends Awakened
Evolves From
Pineco
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionJohto
Generation Generation 2

Card Attributes

Energy Type Metal
Health Points90 HP
Weakness Fire +20
Resistance Psychic -20
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Abilities

Poké-Body: Iron Shell
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).

Attacks

Explosion100
Forretress does 40 damage to itself.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Forretress spinning swiftly above a river, its steel shell gleaming with sharp red spikes and piercing eyes focused ahead, blending seamlessly into the lush, green forest background.

Playability Overview

Forretress offers strategic risk-reward play by potentially spreading damage through Iron Shell while dealing heavy Explosion damage, but its self-damage and coin flip aspect require careful timing and board state consideration.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Steel FortressThis Forretress card has a rugged, industrial vibe with its metallic colors and the strong presence of its shell. It stands out as a defensive powerhouse, perfect for a “Tough Armor” page. Pair it with other Steel types that have a similar resilience, like Aggron or Scizor, for a cohesive look.Additional Binder Suggestions: Cave / Strong / Metallic / Defense / Armor Up

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