Paldean Fates arrived in late 2024 as a special collection celebrating Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's endgame content. The set marked a significant moment in the modern era by offering full-art treatments and alternate rarities that appealed to both competitive players and collectors seeking visually striking cards. Its release reinforced the hobby's continued evolution toward premium, artistically ambitious products. Forretress ex appears here as a full-art illustration, showcasing the steel-bug Pokémon in detailed, dynamic fashion. The ex mechanic and specialized artwork made this card particularly appealing to collectors building comprehensive Paldean Fates sets and fans of Forretress specifically. Full-art variants remain among the most sought representations of their featured Pokémon.