Forretress G

Forretress G

Selected Masterpiece • 61/111
Artist Ryota Saito
Market Price $1.2
Rising Rivals Platinum 2009
The Illustrator

Ryota Saito

Ryota Saito is credited on 11 Pokémon TCG cards from 2007–2009, concentrated in the Platinum era. Work appears in Supreme Victors and Platinum, with additional credits in DP Black Star Promos. The art leans cartoonish and dynamic, with vibrant, contrasting color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card captures Forretress G in a moment of tension, surrounded by a rugged landscape that hints at a battle-ready environment. Its metallic shell glistens, reflecting the industrial elements nearby, suggesting a connection to Team Galactic's operations. The presence of a trainer in the corner adds a layer of strategy, as they prepare for the next move in a potentially explosive encounter. This scene evokes a sense of anticipation, where both Forretress and its trainer are poised for action.”

Editorial & Data

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Rarity Common
Card Type Metal
Era
Platinum
Release
16/05/2009

Shell Scatter

This attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Forretress G can't use Shell Scatter during your next turn.

Bomb Risk

80

Does 10 damage to each Benched Pokémon (both yours and your opponent's). (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Flip a coin. If tails, Forretress G does 80 damage to itself.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost