Shiftry (ex2-22) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Shiftry is a Rare card from the Sandstorm set, numbered 22, with 120 HP and the attack Slash. It offers a solid presence for collectors interested in the Sandstorm series, with Feint Attack providing a notable tactical option.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Nuzleaf)
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Retreat Cost: 2 Colorless Energy
• Attacks:
• Feint Attack: Choose 1 of your opponent’s Pokémon; this attack does 40 damage ignoring Weakness, Resistance, Poké-Powers, Poké-Bodies, or other effects.
• Slash: Deals 60 damage with a cost of Grass + 3 Colorless Energy.

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Sandstorm set (ex2), numbered 22, and is classified as a Rare card. It is a Stage 2 evolution from Nuzleaf with no special abilities beyond its attacks.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward by its set code “ex2-22,” rarity as Rare, and the distinctive Ken Sugimori artwork. The card’s type, attacks, and retreat cost also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• Format status: This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Play note: Feint Attack ignores many defensive effects, which can be tactically advantageous in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid Ken Sugimori illustration and maintain condition, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and unknown release date, keeping it in a top-loader or binder is recommended for long-term collection value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sandstorm (ex2): Includes Shiftry as a Rare Stage 2 Grass-type Pokémon with a unique Feint Attack that bypasses many defensive effects, making it a memorable addition to the set’s lineup.