The 2003 Pokémon Dragon Set Forretress trading card. This Uncommon Metal-type Stage 1 Pokémon, numbered 28, is a key piece for collectors building the Dragon expansion.
Forretress
2003 • Pokémon • Dragon
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The 2003 Pokémon Dragon Set Forretress card, numbered 28, serves as a foundational Metal-type Pokémon for collectors building the Dragon expansion. As a Stage 1 evolution of Pineco, this Uncommon card features 80 HP and offers strategic utility in the Trading Card Game. The card was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, capturing the distinct aesthetic of the 2003 release. Collectors often seek this card to complete their Dragon Set collections or to incorporate its unique abilities into their decks. The MetalColorless Double Metal Ball attack allows players to place damage counters on opposing Pokémon, while the ColorlessColorlessColorless Backspin attack provides flexibility by enabling a switch with a benched Pokémon after discarding Energy. This product represents a tangible piece of early 2000s Pokémon history, appealing to hobbyists who value the integrity of original set components. Whether for investment, gifting, or personal collection, this card remains a sought-after item for those interested in the Dragon series.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Forretress
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Mitsuhiro Arita
Card Stock
English
80
Metal
Stage 1
Pineco
Fire ×2
Grass -30
2
205
Card Text
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Attack: Double Metal Ball
Put 2 damage counters on each Defending Pokémon.
Attack: Backspin (40)
After your attack, you may discard 1 Energy card attached to Forretress. If you do, switch Forretress with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.