The details of XY23 Shiftry, a promotional card from the 2013 Pokémon XY Black Star Promos series designed for TCG enthusiasts.
Shiftry
2013 • Pokémon • XY Black Star Promos
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Description
XY23 Shiftry is a promotional card from the 2013 Pokémon XY Black Star Promos series, featuring the Stage 2 Grass-type Pokémon. Designed by artist Sanosuke Sakuma, this card highlights Shiftry's role as a forest guardian capable of reading a foe's mind. As a Stage 2 evolution from Nuzleaf, it brings 140 HP to the battlefield, appealing to collectors who appreciate the strategic depth of the XY era. Collectors seeking to expand their XY Black Star Promos collection often look for this release due to its distinctive black background design. The card's attacks, Grass Whisk Away and Spirit Dance, offer unique gameplay mechanics that allow players to disrupt opponents' hands and manipulate damage through coin flips. These mechanics make it a notable piece for those interested in the tactical evolution of the Pokémon Trading Card Game during this period., enthusiasts can explore this catalog entry to understand the card's place within the broader Pokémon TCG landscape. Whether you are building a set of promotional cards or focusing on Grass-type Pokémon, XY23 Shiftry represents a key part of the 2013 promotional releases. Its presence in the market reflects the enduring appeal of the XY series among serious TCG investors and hobbyists.
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Card Details
The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.
Catalog Profile
The core identity of the card within the set.
Featured Subject
The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.
Featured
Shiftry
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Promo
Sanosuke Sakuma
Card Stock
English
Holo
140
Grass
Stage 2
Nuzleaf
Fire ×2
2
275
Card Text
Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.
Attack: Whisk Away (30+)
Your opponent reveals his or her hand. Choose a Pokémon you find there and put it on the bottom your opponent's deck. If you do, this attack does 30 more damage.
Attack: Spirit Dance (60+)
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 30 more damage for each heads.
A Pokémon that was feared as a forest guardian. It can read the foe's mind and take preemptive action.
