Forretress #6
📉 Dip AlertAs card #6 in Unseen Forces, Forretress is a Rare Pokémon card worth about $34.50 ungraded.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Forretress #6 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Forretress at a glance
- Current TCGplayer market value $34.50 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Recent averages: €11.49 (7d), €13.69 (30d).
- Unseen Forces, EX series, 2005.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Cardmarket values it at €10.94 (EUR).
Forretress price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Forretress #6.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $40.00
- Mid
- $69.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $10.71
- Mid
- $17.18
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Forretress #6
Unseen Forces placed Forretress at #6; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2005 within the EX series. The card carries 70 HP and Metal typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
The card is illustrated by Aya Kusube and currently trades at $34.50 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $40.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Unseen Forces
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #6 / 115
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Aya Kusube
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Metal
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Pineco
- Released
- 2005/08/22
Forretress attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Forretress #6 — the playability layer behind the price.
Spiky Shell
Put 3 damage counters on the Defending Pokémon at the end of your opponent's next turn.
Pop
Put 7 damage counters on Forretress. Move all Energy cards attached to Forretress to your Benched Pokémon in any way you like. (Ignore this effect if you don't have any Benched Pokémon.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Grass -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Forretress price analysis
What drives the current market value of Forretress #6.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($34.50), Holofoil ($16.72).
A $34.50 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
At $34.50, Forretress draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
In EUR, Forretress trends at €10.94 on Cardmarket (avg sold €10.17, lowest NM €1.99).
Forretress price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €11.49 against a 30-day average of €13.69 (-16.1%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €18.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €10.94.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $34.50–$35.32. The most recent snapshot of $34.50 sits 0% up that range, 2.3% under the October 15, 2026 high.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 1.1% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 2.3%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Forretress?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Forretress at $34.50 nets roughly $29.63 on eBay, $29.80 on TCGplayer, $32.42 via Cardmarket, $30.44 on Whatnot or $34.50 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $4.87.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Forretress #6.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Forretress?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Forretress #6 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Forretress #6.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $34.50 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $35.03 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $80.48 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $1.71 (2.3% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Forretress within Unseen Forces
By market value Forretress sits at #101 of 138 in Unseen Forces (set median $51.20).
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 28%.
The set's top card is Raikou Star (#114), valued at $1,600.00.
What makes Forretress valuable
- At $34.50 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Classic-era cards like Forretress (2005) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Forretress is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Aya Kusube illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- As a Metal-type Pokémon card, Forretress is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Forretress
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $34.50 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€11.49 and €13.69) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Forretress can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $34.50 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- For Forretress, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Forretress value questions
What is the value of Forretress?
Forretress trades near $34.50 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $40.00–—; Cardmarket shows €10.94.
Is Forretress a good investment?
As a classic-era Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-16.1% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Forretress?
Forretress is a Rare card from Unseen Forces (EX series, 2005). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Forretress?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($34.50), Holofoil ($16.72). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Forretress sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $34.50. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Forretress?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Metal), and condition. Artwork by Aya Kusube also matters to collector demand.
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