Question 1

What is the current market value of Forretress ex #230?

Accepted Answer

Forretress ex from Paldea Evolved is currently trading around $1.20. The 7-day delta remains near neutral at +2.0%. It is currently 4.4% below the 30-day average of $1.26. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $1.03 to $1.53 (42% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Ultra Rare.

Question 2

Is Forretress ex #230 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Short-term movement is stable (+2.0% over 7 days), with price action clustered near recent averages. The 90-day range spans $1.03 to $1.53 (42% spread), which indicates moderate-volatility behavior. Current value is 4.4% below its 30-day reference ($1.26). Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +2382% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $11.32, while PSA 10 is $29.78.

Question 3

What is Forretress ex #230 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Forretress ex is a Paldea Evolved card from the 2023 release window. Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Ultra Rare. Printed HP is 270. Energy typing is Grass. Forretress ex evolves from Pineco. The card text reads: Tera: As long as this Pokémon is on your Bench, prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks (both yours and your opponent's). Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards. This card has the following ability: "Exploding Energy". Attack line includes "Guard Press". The card has a weakness to Fire. The retreat cost for this card is 3. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Forretress cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Forretress printings create a useful comparison set for Forretress ex. This comparison sample includes 3 alternatives across 2 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.67 to $1.04 (55% spread). The current card sits +40% versus the sampled alternative average of $0.86. Notable alternatives include Forretress ex #5 (Paldea Evolved) at $0.86, Forretress ex #212 (Paldean Fates) at $1.04, and Forretress ex #2 (Paldean Fates) at $0.67.

Question 5

What set is Forretress ex #230 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Paldea Evolved entered circulation in 2023. Series classification for this set is Scarlet & Violet. Set size is 279 cards, which categorizes Paldea Evolved as very large. As of 2026, the set is 3 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Within this set, Forretress ex is card number 230 with a Ultra Rare designation.

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