Forretress 56/144
Set: Skyridge
Released: May 12, 2003
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #205
- Card Number 56/144
- Card RarityCommon
- IllustratorKouki Saitou
- Release Date12/05/2003
- SeriesE-Card
- Expansion Skyridge
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionJohto
- Generation Generation 2
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Grass - Health Points70 HP
- Weakness
Fire ×2 - Retreat Cost

Colorless ×2
Abilities
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Poké-Body:
Exoskeleton
All damage done by attacks to Forretress is reduced by 10 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Attacks
- Shell Rupture


This attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
- Double Spin40×



Flip 2 coins. This attack does 40 damage times the number of heads.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Forretress emerging from a rocky cave, its spiked, armored shell gleaming with sharp red protrusions, conveying a powerful, defensive presence in a rugged, natural environment.
Playability Overview
Forretress offers solid defensive value with damage reduction and useful spread damage, making it a strategic choice for stalling and disrupting opponents' bench setups.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Armor of NatureThis Forretress card exudes a strong defensive vibe with its exoskeleton-like appearance. Its vibrant colors and detailed shell make it a perfect fit for a "Nature Defense" page. Pairing it with other sturdy Pokémon like Shuckle or Bastiodon can emphasize that tough, protective theme.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Determined / Brightly Colored / Defense Mechanism / Bug Life


































