Forretress 5/95
Set: Call of Legends
Released: Feb 9, 2011
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About Forretress
Its entire body is shielded by a steel-hard shell. What lurks inside this shell is a total mystery.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #205
- Card Number 5/95
- Card RarityRare Holo
- IllustratorKyoko Umemoto
- Release Date09/02/2011
- SeriesHeartGold & SoulSilver
- Expansion Call of Legends
- Evolves From
- 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 ×2 - Resistance
Psychic -20 - Retreat Cost


Colorless ×3
Attacks
- Mirror Shot30


If the Defending Pokémon tries to attack during your opponent's next turn, your opponent flips a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
- Everyone Explode Now30×



Does 30 damage times the number of Pineco and Forretress you have in play. This attack does 30 damage to each of your Pineco and Forretress in play.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Forretress floating powerfully near a cascading waterfall, its spiked, armored shell contrasting sharply with the serene, layered rock formations and swirling clouds in the vibrant natural landscape behind it.
Playability Overview
Forretress offers strong board control potential with "Everyone Explode Now," but its high retreat cost and self-damaging attack limit its effectiveness in fast-paced decks.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Coastal CliffsThis Forretress card fits well on a page featuring coastal or seaside scenes. Use it near other Pokémon with rocky or water backgrounds, especially those linked to shorelines or cliffs. It's a solid page anchor that brings a chill, breezy vibe with some rugged natural edges.Additional Binder Suggestions: Coast / Chill / Pastel / Rocky Shore / Sea Breeze














