Dark Forretress #8 from Darkness, and to Light... - Uncommon - Illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita
Grass

Dark Forretress

#8/113 in Darkness, and to Light..., Uncommon, 60 HP, Grass, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita.

Card number
#8/113
Rarity
Uncommon
HP
60 HP
Type
Grass
Language
Japanese
Release date
March 9, 2001
Illustrator
Mitsuhiro Arita
Original name
わるいフォレトス
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Collector Notes

Dark Forretress

Dark Forretress appears in the Japanese print of Darkness, and to Light..., released on March 9, 2001. Dark Forretress is a uncommon rarity and 60 HP. The Darkness, and to Light... set contains 113 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Mitsuhiro Arita.

Collector Insights

Dark Forretress is a Pokémon with 60 HP, featuring two distinct attacks. Its first attack, Armor Up, requires one Colorless Energy and allows it to avoid being Knocked Out by flipping a coin during the next turn. The second attack, Explosion, demands two Grass Energy and deals 60 damage to itself. The card was released in the "Darkness, and to Light..." set on March 9, 2001, as a Uncommon rarity card with the number 8. It is illustrated by artist Mitsuhiro Arita. The card’s abilities focus on defensive and self-damage mechanics, offering strategic flexibility in gameplay. Its design aligns with the set’s thematic elements, emphasizing dramatic and tactical interactions. The combination of these attacks reflects the card’s unique role in balancing offense and survival.

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