Shiftry (Next Destinies 72) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Shiftry from the Next Destinies set is a Rare card numbered 72 with 130 HP. Its Giant Fan ability offers disruptive, high-impact plays, while Whirlwind adds board-control pressure. The card blends power and versatility for players who like to swing tempo through evolution triggers and forced switches.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Nuzleaf)
• Ability: Giant Fan – When evolving, you may flip a coin to shuffle an opponent’s Pokémon and its cards into their deck.
• Attack: Whirlwind – 60 damage; forces opponent to switch their Active Pokémon with a Benched one.
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Retreat Cost: 1

Key Printings

This printing appears in the Black & White series’ Next Destinies expansion as card number 72 and is classified as Rare. No alternate print variants are known for this card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no listed print variants. Identifiers include set code “bw4,” rarity Rare, and illustrator credit “match.” The distinctive Giant Fan ability and Whirlwind attack text further separate it from other Shiftry prints.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown.
This card is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its disruptive ability and modest retreat cost make it appealing for casual play, though official tournament use is uncertain.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect with sleeves and keep away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or edge wear; use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Next Destinies: A Stage 2 Darkness-type featuring a unique evolution-triggered ability that can disrupt the opponent’s board and fits strategies focused on evolving and field control.