Shiftry (Flashfire 7) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Shiftry from Flashfire is a Rare Holo with 140 HP, featuring the Leaf Draw Ability and the Deranged Dance attack. Numbered 7 in the set, it’s a notable pickup for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Ability: Leaf Draw — Discard a Grass Energy to draw 3 cards once per turn before attacking.
• Attack: Deranged Dance — Deals 20 damage times the number of Benched Pokémon on both sides.
• Flavor Text: A Pokémon that was feared as a forest guardian. It can read the foe’s mind and take preemptive action.
• Set: Flashfire (xy2)
• Card ID: xy2-7
• Rarity: Rare Holo

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Flashfire set as card number 7. It is a Rare Holo illustrated by Kouki Saitou. The card is a Stage 2 evolution from Nuzleaf and is part of the XY series.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this specific Shiftry. Key identifiers include the set code “xy2,” card number 7, and the Rare Holo rarity. The Ability “Leaf Draw” and the attack “Deranged Dance” help distinguish it from other Shiftry printings.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown.
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its discard-to-draw engine and bench-scaling attack make it a strategic choice in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the holographic finish by storing the card in a sleeve, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain condition and value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Flashfire (xy2): Features this Shiftry with strong Grass-type utility and bench-scaling damage. The set is known for vibrant artwork and strategic elements centered around Fire and Grass types.