The 2003 Skyridge release features Forretress as card number 9, offering a distinct Metal-type strategy with randomized damage mechanics for TCG enthusiasts.
Forretress
2003 • Pokémon • Skyridge
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Description
As a Stage 1 Pokémon that evolves from Pineco, this card carries Pokédex number 205 and boasts 70 HP, making it a durable presence on the battlefield. The design emphasizes its industrial nature, allowing collectors to appreciate the artwork by Midori Harada within the context of the Skyridge set's visual identity. Collectors interested in the Skyridge series often seek out this card for its unique gameplay mechanics. The attacks rely on coin flips, adding an element of chance and excitement to matches. The first attack, Spinning Blow, deals 20 damage times the number of heads flipped, with the added benefit of switching Forretress with a benched Pokémon if both coins land heads. The second attack, Scatterbomb, deals 40 base damage but includes a risk: for each tails result, it deals 10 damage to each of your own benched Pokémon. This dual-edged nature makes it a memorable card for fans of high-variance strategies. Forretress in Skyridge represents a specific era of Pokémon card design, where mechanics were often tied to the Pokémon's lore and type. The Metal type provides specific advantages and weaknesses that were crucial for deck building during this period. Completing the Skyridge set requires obtaining this card, making it a target for serious collectors looking to build a comprehensive collection. Whether you are drawn to the strategic depth of its attacks or the aesthetic of the Skyridge print run, this card holds a distinct place in Pokémon TCG history.
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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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Rare
Midori Harada
Card Stock
English
70
Metal
Stage 1
Pineco
Fire ×2
Grass -30
2
205
Card Text
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Attack: Spinning Blow (20×)
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 20 damage times the number of heads. If both coins are heads, switch Forretress with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Attack: Scatterbomb (40)
Flip 2 coins. For each heads, do 10 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. For each tails, do 10 damage to each of your own Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
