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  • Collector’s Guide: Shiftry (Evolving Skies #97)

    Collector’s Guide: Shiftry (Evolving Skies #97)

    Shiftry (Evolving Skies 97) Collectors Guide

    Character Intro

    Shiftry from the Evolving Skies set is a Rare card numbered 97 with 150 HP. Its signature attack, Nipping Cyclone, adds strategic value to gameplay, and the card’s vibrant design makes it a notable addition for collectors.

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Evolving Skies 97 Rare 150 Masakazu Fukuda
    • Type: Darkness
    • Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Nuzleaf)
    • Retreat Cost: 3
    • Weakness: Grass ×2
    • Resistance: None
    • Regulation Mark: E
    • Flavor Text: It lives quietly in the deep forest. It is said to create chilly winter winds with the fans it holds.
    • Image URL: /images/swsh7/swsh7-97.jpg

    Key Printings

    This exact printing appears in the Sword & Shield “Evolving Skies” set as card number 97. It is a Rare card illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda, notable for its detailed and atmospheric art style.

    Variants & Identifiers

    There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code “swsh7” and the card number 97. The card’s rarity is marked as Rare, and it carries the regulation mark “E.”

    Legality & Play Notes

    Legality status: unknown.

    • Shiftadieu: Can return an opponent’s damaged Active Pokémon and all attached cards to their hand.
    • Nipping Cyclone: Deals 130 damage and forces the opponent to discard a random card from their hand.

    These effects offer board control and hand disruption, giving Shiftry flexible lines depending on the matchup.

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and detailed illustration, handling with clean hands and keeping it in a rigid top-loader or binder is recommended.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Evolving Skies: This set includes Shiftry as a rare Stage 2 Darkness-type Pokémon with impactful attacks and striking artwork by Masakazu Fukuda. The card’s release date is unknown, and it features no print variants.

    Shiftry (Evolving Skies) #97

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    Shiftry (Evolving Skies) #97

  • Collector’s Guide: Shiftry (Vivid Voltage #12)

    Collector’s Guide: Shiftry (Vivid Voltage #12)

    Shiftry – Vivid Voltage #12 Collector’s Guide

    Character Intro

    Shiftry from the Vivid Voltage set is a rare Pokémon card with 150 HP. It features the ability Shifty Substitution and the attack Fan Tornado. This card is numbered 12 in the set.

    Ability and Attack

    • Shifty Substitution: Alters opponent Supporter cards to draw 3 cards instead of their usual effect.
    • Fan Tornado: Deals 110 damage with a potential switch effect.

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Vivid Voltage 12 Rare 150 Uta
    • Evolves from: Nuzleaf
    • Type: Grass
    • Stage: Stage 2
    • Retreat Cost: 3
    • Weakness: Fire ×2
    • Regulation Mark: D
    • Flavor Text: “A Pokémon that was feared as a forest guardian. It can read the foe’s mind and take preemptive action.”

    Key Printings

    This Shiftry card is from the Sword & Shield Vivid Voltage expansion, identified by set code swsh4 and card number 12. It is a rare card with no known alternate printings or special variants.

    Variants & Identifiers

    There are no known print variants for this exact printing of Shiftry. Key identifiers include the card’s rarity (Rare), regulation mark D, and illustrator Uta.

    Legality & Play Notes

    Legality: unknown
    This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its unique ability and attack make it a strategic choice for disrupting opponents, but tournament legality is uncertain.

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve this rare Shiftry card, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface damage. Handle with clean hands to avoid oils or dirt affecting the card’s surface.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Vivid Voltage (swsh4): This set introduced Shiftry as a powerful Grass-type Stage 2 Pokémon with a disruptive ability and a strong attack. The card fits the set’s theme of vibrant and dynamic Pokémon, illustrated vividly by Uta.

    Shiftry (Vivid Voltage) #12

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    Shiftry (Vivid Voltage) #12

  • Collector’s Guide: Shiftry (Temporal Forces #5)

    Collector’s Guide: Shiftry (Temporal Forces #5)

    Shiftry (Temporal Forces 5) Collector’s Guide

    Character Intro

    Shiftry from the Temporal Forces set is a sturdy Stage 2 Grass-type with 150 HP and the tactically intriguing attack Energy Loop. As card number 5 in the set, this Uncommon printing offers balanced design and gameplay appeal.

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Temporal Forces 5 Uncommon 150 Souichirou Gunjima
    • Type: Grass
    • Stage: Stage 2 (evolves from Nuzleaf)
    • Retreat Cost: 2
    • Weakness: Fire ×2
    • Resistance: None
    • Regulation Mark: H

    Attacks

    • Expelling Tornado — targets opponent’s Benched Pokémon.
    • Energy Loop — deals 140 damage and recycles Energy.

    Key Printings

    This exact printing of Shiftry appears in the Temporal Forces set, identified by set code sv5 and card number 5. It is an Uncommon rarity card illustrated by Souichirou Gunjima.

    Variants & Identifiers

    There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code sv5-5 and the distinctive artwork by Souichirou Gunjima.

    Legality & Play Notes

    • Legality: unknown
    • This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.

    Care & Storage Tips

    Store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially the illustrated area by Souichirou Gunjima.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Temporal Forces: Introduces Shiftry as a strategic Grass-type Stage 2 Pokémon with unique bench disruption and energy recycling attacks. The set’s design highlights tactical gameplay with a focus on bench control.

    sv5-5

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    Shiftry (Temporal Forces) #5

  • Collector’s Guide: Shiftry (Temporal Forces #163)

    Collector’s Guide: Shiftry (Temporal Forces #163)

    Shiftry (Temporal Forces 163) Collector’s Guide

    Character Intro

    Shiftry from the Temporal Forces set is a striking Illustration Rare, numbered 163. It boasts 150 HP and features the distinctive attack Energy Loop. This card’s vivid design makes it a notable addition for collectors.

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Temporal Forces 163 Illustration Rare 150 SIE NANAHARA
    • Type: Grass
    • Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Nuzleaf)
    • Retreat Cost: 2
    • Weakness: Fire ×2
    • Resistances: None
    • Regulation Mark: H
    • Attacks:
    • Expelling Tornado (Grass): Choose 3 of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon. Shuffle all other Benched Pokémon and their attached cards into their deck.
    • Energy Loop (2 Colorless): Deals 140 damage and returns an Energy attached to Shiftry to your hand.
    • Flavor Text: “A Pokémon that was feared as a forest guardian. It can read the foe’s mind and take preemptive action.”
    • Image:
      sv5-163

    Key Printings

    This exact printing appears in the Temporal Forces set as card number 163. It is classified as an Illustration Rare, highlighting its distinctive artwork and collector appeal.

    Variants & Identifiers

    There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the set code sv5, regulation mark H, and the illustrator credit to SIE NANAHARA.

    Legality & Play Notes

    Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its unique attacks provide strategic options for bench disruption and energy management, but tournament viability is uncertain.

    Care & Storage Tips

    Due to its Illustration Rare rarity and detailed artwork, store this card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight to preserve its vibrant colors. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface damage.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Temporal Forces: Introduces Shiftry as a powerful Stage 2 Grass-type with bench control and energy manipulation capabilities, wrapped in striking artwork by SIE NANAHARA. The set expands on strategic playstyles involving bench disruption and resource recycling.

    This Shiftry printing stands out for collectors and players interested in unique, tactical Grass-type Pokémon cards from the Scarlet & Violet series.

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    Shiftry (Temporal Forces) #163