01Card Stats

Stage 1 (evolves from Pineco)

HP 120

TypeMetal

RarityUncommon

IllustratorLee HyunJung

WeaknessFire ×2

Retreat●●●

SetScarlet & Violet

Released2023

02Editions and Print Runs

Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.

Unlimited

How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.

All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers: Uncommon
Foiling: Non-holo standard finish. Reverse-holo parallel exists with the holo pattern applied to the background.
Alt art / specials: No full-art, secret rare, or alternate-art version documented for this print.

05Language and Regional Versions

English: Standard English release.
Japanese: Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
European: Localized European prints exist with translated text.
Other: No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.

06Current Market Value

Market value

~$0.19 raw

Raw copies run $0.09 to $0.22

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07Why Collectors Want It

Forretress — Pokemon TCG catalog (Pokedex #205).
Required for any complete Forretress master set across eras.
Collectors of the Scarlet & Violet set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: Niche

Stage 1 Forretress with 120 HP; top attack near 90 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Continuous Spin Cost: Metal · 50× damage

Flip a coin until you get tails. This attack does 50 damage for each heads.

Rolling Shell Cost: Metal + Colorless + Colorless · 90 damage

During your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon takes 50 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Weakness: Fire ×2
Resistance: Grass -30
Retreat cost: 3

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern Common/Uncommon — most copies are not graded because raw value rarely justifies the fee.

Graded populations stay low; usually collected raw or sleeved rather than slabbed.

Other graders: Negligible BGS/CGC submission volume.

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