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Forretress
Wizards of the Coast•2001
$31.07Market Price
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Forretress Card Facts & History
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Card History
Forretress #2 is the holo version of one of Neo Discovery’s most tactical cards, pairing the Pokémon Power Spikes with Rapid Spin to punish switching in a way that felt unusually disruptive for the early Wizards-era metagame.
In-Game
This card spotlights a true Johto original, because Forretress was introduced in Generation II as the evolved form of Pineco, tying the holo directly to the Gold and Silver era that Neo Discovery celebrated.
Card History
Forretress became especially memorable in the anime through Brock’s partner, which was shown using both Spikes and Rapid Spin—the same signature ideas featured on this Neo Discovery card.
Set Lore
Neo Discovery was released on June 1, 2001, and is remembered as the first TCG set to include Unown, making this holo Forretress part of one of the most atmospheric and collectible expansions of the entire Neo era.
Cultural Impact
Forretress’s card flavor text leans into one of the species’ enduring mysteries—its steel-hard shell hides whatever is inside—giving this holo the same eerie, secretive Johto flavor that made collectors love Neo Discovery.
Card Reference
About Forretress
Forretress is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Neo Discovery set, card number 2. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2001. The current market price is $31.07, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Neo Discovery
- Card Number
- #2
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 2001
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Forretress?
The current market price of Forretress is $31.07. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Forretress from?
Forretress is from the Pokemon Neo Discovery set, card number 2, released in 2001.
Is Forretress worth grading?
Whether Forretress is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Forretress?
You can buy or sell Forretress on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.