Forretress ex 212/091
Set: Paldean Fates
Released: Jan 26, 2024
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #205
- Card Number 212/091
- Card RarityShiny Ultra 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 ex radiating a vibrant green glow, surrounded by colorful sparkling stars and light bursts, emphasizing its powerful, energetic presence and sturdy, armored exterior poised for battle.
Playability Overview
Forretress ex offers a high-risk, high-reward strategy by accelerating energy attachment quickly at the cost of self-KO, enabling powerful follow-up attacks but sacrificing its presence immediately.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Energetic DefenseThis Forretress ex card has a lively and explosive design, perfect for a "Dynamic Moves" page. The vibrant star patterns and bright colors give it an energetic feel, making it a great fit alongside other Pokémon that showcase powerful abilities. Pair it with cards like Electrode or Ampharos to emphasize that electricity theme!Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Fierce / Bright Colors / Energy Surge / Nature's Power
