Forretress ex 002/091
Set: Paldean Fates
Released: Jan 26, 2024
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #205
- Card Number 002/091
- Card RarityDouble Rare
- Illustrator5ban Graphics
- Release Date26/01/2024
- Regulation MarkG
- SeriesScarlet & Violet
- Expansion Paldean Fates
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatLegal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusIn Print
- RegionJohto
- Generation Generation 2
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Grass - Health Points270 HP
- Weakness
Fire ×2
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×3
Grass 
Fire ×2 
Abilities
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Ability:
Exploding Energy
Once during your turn, you may search your deck for up to 5 Basic Grass Energy cards and attach them to your Pokémon in any way you like. Then, shuffle your deck. If you searched your deck in this way, this Pokémon is Knocked Out.
Attacks
- Guard Press120
During your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon takes 30 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Rules
- Tera: As long as this Pokémon is on your Bench, prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks (both yours and your opponent's).
- Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Forretress gleaming like a crystal orb, radiating vibrant green energy as it floats amidst sparkling light and leaves, embodying both resilience and power within a dynamic, nature-infused battlefield.
Playability Overview
Forretress ex offers strategic energy acceleration with Exploding Energy for rapid setup, but its self-KO trade-off requires careful timing, while Guard Press adds defensive utility by reducing incoming damage next turn.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Energy SurgeThis Forretress ex card has a striking design that really emphasizes its ability to unleash power. The shiny shell and the vibrant colors suggest a dynamic energy flow. It would fit perfectly in a page dedicated to energy manipulation, surrounded by other Pokémon that have abilities related to powering up or resource management, like Ampharos or Magnezone.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Strategic / Bright Colors / Energy Boost / Resilience
