Shiftry

Shiftry

Shiftry appears in the Japanese print of XY Promos, released on August 1, 2013. Shiftry is a promo rarity and 140 HP. The XY Promos set contains 298 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Sanosuke Sakuma.

Collector Insights

Shiftry is a Pokémon with 140 HP, featuring two distinct attacks. The first, Whisk Away, requires one Grass Energy and deals 30+ damage. It forces the opponent to reveal their hand, allowing the player to select a Pokémon from it and place it on the bottom of their deck, adding 30 damage if executed. The second attack, Spirit Dance, demands one Grass and two Colorless Energies, dealing 60+ damage. It involves flipping two coins, with each head granting an additional 30 damage. The card was illustrated by Sanosuke Sakuma and released as a Promo rarity in the XY Promos set on August 1, 2013. Its design aligns with the set’s thematic focus on Pokémon evolution and elemental interactions. The card’s strategic versatility lies in its ability to disrupt opponents’ decks while dealing significant damage. The combination of its effects and energy costs reflects its role in competitive play within the series.

森の 神様と 恐れられていた ポケモン。 相手の 考えを 読み 先回りする 能力を 持つ。

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