Forretress Collector’s Guide: Lost Thunder (sm8-124)

Character Intro

Forretress from the Lost Thunder set is a rare Pokémon card featuring 110 HP. Showcasing the attack Lost Blast, it adds strategic value to your deck. Numbered 124, it stands out with its solid design and gameplay potential.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Pineco)
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Flavor Text: “It remains immovably rooted to its tree. It scatters piece of its hard shell to drive its enemies away.”

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Sun & Moon series, Lost Thunder expansion, card number 124. It is a rare card illustrated by tetsuya koizumi.

• Thorny Eruption: deals damage to all opponent’s Pokémon based on coin flips.
• Lost Blast: 190 damage; sends Forretress and all attached cards to the Lost Zone.

Variants & Identifiers

• There are no known print variants for this card.
• Identified by the set code sm8 and card number 124.
• Market reference query: “Forretress Lost Thunder 124.”
• The regulation mark and release date are unknown.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown.
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its unique Lost Zone mechanic in “Lost Blast” may influence deck strategies but is limited by format legality.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant illustration and rare status, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): Introduced Forretress with a focus on Metal-type strategies and the Lost Zone mechanic, adding tactical depth to gameplay. The set’s artwork and card design emphasize thematic consistency with the Pokémon’s natural defenses.