Shiftry (Steam Siege 11) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Shiftry from the Steam Siege set is a Rare Holo card numbered 11. It has 140 HP, giving it solid durability, and its attack Extrasensory adds a strategic edge to gameplay.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass, Darkness
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Nuzleaf)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Wicked Wind: Disables Stadium and Pokémon Tool cards until the end of your opponent’s next turn, dealing 40 damage for one Grass energy.
• Extrasensory: Deals 60+ damage, with an additional 60 damage if you and your opponent have the same number of cards in hand, costing two Colorless energies.
• Flavor Text: “By flapping its leafy fan, it can whip up gusts of 100 ft/second that can level houses.”
• Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Steam Siege set, card number 11, classified as a Rare Holo. It is notable for its dual Grass and Darkness typing and the unique Wicked Wind attack that can neutralize Stadium and Tool cards temporarily.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code “xy11” and the card number “11” within the Steam Siege series.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its unique attack Wicked Wind can disrupt Stadium and Tool strategies, making it tactically interesting despite its unknown legality status.

Care & Storage Tips

To maintain the card’s holofoil quality and vibrant illustration by Kagemaru Himeno, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to preserve its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Steam Siege: Introduced Shiftry as a powerful Stage 2 Pokémon with a rare holo finish, combining Grass and Darkness types and featuring disruptive gameplay mechanics through Wicked Wind. The set’s focus on tactical versatility is embodied in this card’s design and attacks.