The 2009 Pokémon Rising Rivals Shiftry #13 is a reverse holo rare card featuring the Stage 2 Darkness-type Pokémon Shiftry, designed by Kagemaru Himeno.
Shiftry
2009 • Pokémon • Rising Rivals
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The 2009 Pokémon TCG Rising Rivals Shiftry #13 reverse holo rare card offers collectors a distinct piece of the franchise's mid-2000s history. Designed by artist Kagemaru Himeno, this card features Shiftry, a Stage 2 Darkness-type Pokémon that evolves from Nuzleaf. With 130 Hit Points, Shiftry brings strategic depth to gameplay through its unique abilities and attacks. Shiftry’s ability, Unlucky Wind, provides a tactical advantage by treating opponent coin flips as tails while it is Active. Its attacks include DarknessColorless Conform, which confuses the defending Pokémon if hand sizes are equal, and DarknessColorlessColorless Seal Off, which disables opposing Poké-Powers or Poké-Bodies for a turn. The card’s retreat cost is just 1, allowing for flexible positioning in battle. As a reverse holo rare, this card stands out with its shimmering finish, making it a sought-after addition for set builders and parallel collectors. Collectors often target this card to complete their Rising Rivals collection or to add a versatile Darkness-type Pokémon to their decks. Whether you are a veteran collector or new to the Pokémon TCG, this card represents a well-crafted piece of trading card history. Its combination of strategic abilities, distinctive reverse holo treatment, and iconic character design makes it a valuable addition to any collection.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Shiftry
Game
Pokémon
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Holo Rare
Kagemaru Himeno
Card Stock
English
Reverse Holo
130
Darkness
Stage 2
Nuzleaf
Fire +30
Psychic -20
1
275
Card Text
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Ability: Unlucky Wind
As long as Shiftry is your Active Pokémon, whenever your opponent flips a coin during his or her turn, treat it as tails.
Attack: Conform (40)
If you have the same number of cards in your hand as your opponent, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.
Attack: Seal Off (60)
The Defending Pokémon can't use any Poké-Powers or Poké-Bodies during your opponent's next turn.
