Forretress #8 from Skyridge - Rare Holo - Illustrated by Midori Harada
Metal

Forretress

#8/182 in Skyridge, Rare Holo, 70 HP, Metal, illustrated by Midori Harada.

Card number
#8/182
Rarity
Rare Holo
HP
70 HP
Type
Metal
Language
English
Release date
May 12, 2003
Illustrator
Midori Harada
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Collector Notes

Forretress

Forretress appears in the English print of Skyridge, released on May 12, 2003. Forretress is a rare holo rarity and 70 HP. The Skyridge set contains 182 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Midori Harada.

Collector Insights

Forretress is a Metal-type Pokémon with 70 HP and a retreat cost of two Colorless energy. It features two attacks: Spinning Blow, which costs two Colorless energy and deals 20 damage multiplied by the number of heads from flipping two coins, and Scatterbomb, requiring Metal and two Colorless energy to deal 40 damage while flipping two coins to inflict damage to Benched Pokémon based on heads or tails. The card resists Grass-type attacks by 30 and is weak to Fire-type attacks with double damage. It was released in the Skyridge set as part of the E-Card series on May 12, 2003, and is classified as a Rare Holo card. Artist Midori Harada designed the artwork, and the card bears the dex number 205. Its theme color is a warm golden hue, reflecting its metallic typing and strategic gameplay mechanics. The card’s unique abilities allow for dynamic interactions during battles, emphasizing its role in tactical play.

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