Forretress ex
Paldea Evolved

#230 Forretress ex - Paldea Evolved (sv2)

Forretress ex is a Grass-type Pokémon with 270 HP, featuring a retreat cost of three Colorless energy. It possesses the ability Exploding Energy, which allows the player to search their deck for up to five Basic Grass Energy cards, attach them to any Pokémon, and shuffle their deck, resulting in this Pokémon being Knocked Out. The card’s attack, Guard Press, costs two Grass energy and deals 120 damage, providing a defensive benefit by reducing damage taken by 30 during the opponent’s next turn. As an ex card, it includes a Tera rule that prevents all damage to this Pokémon while on the Bench. When Forretress ex is Knocked Out, the opponent is forced to take two Prize cards, adding a strategic consequence to its gameplay. The card is part of the Paldea Evolved set, released in June 2023, and is classified as Ultra Rare. It is illustrated by 5ban Graphics and carries the regulation mark G, with a dex number of 205. The Pokémon has a Fire weakness that multiplies damage by two, influencing its effectiveness against specific types.