Question 1

What is the current market value of Forretress ex #212?

Accepted Answer

Forretress ex from Paldean Fates is currently trading around $1.23. The 7-day delta remains near neutral at +1.3%. It now sits 10.8% above its 30-day average of $1.11. Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.77 and $1.28, producing a 41% range and moderate-volatility behavior. Rarity classification for this copy is Shiny Ultra Rare.

Question 2

Is Forretress ex #212 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Short-term movement is stable (+1.3% over 7 days), with price action clustered near recent averages. The 90-day range spans $0.77 to $1.28 (41% spread), which indicates moderate-volatility behavior. Versus the 30-day average ($1.11), the card is trading 10.8% higher. Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +3298% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $18.93, while PSA 10 is $41.79.

Question 3

What is Forretress ex #212 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Forretress ex appears in Paldean Fates, released in 2024. Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Shiny Ultra Rare. Printed HP is 270. Energy typing is Grass. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. As an evolution, Forretress ex develops from Pineco. Card rules text: 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. Printed ability include "Exploding Energy". Notable move text references "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. The current sample spans 3 comparable cards from 2 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.72 and $1.33 (85% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($0.92), this card is +33%. Notable alternatives include Forretress ex #230 (Paldea Evolved) at $1.33, Forretress ex #2 (Paldean Fates) at $0.72, and Forretress ex #5 (Paldea Evolved) at $0.72.

Question 5

What set is Forretress ex #212 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Paldean Fates is 2024. Series classification for this set is Scarlet & Violet. With 245 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 2 years old and still in a recent release window. In the Paldean Fates checklist, Forretress ex occupies position #212 as a Shiny Ultra Rare card.

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