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Shiftry
Next Destinies 72/99 • rare
- Set
- Next Destinies
- Number
- 72/99
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2012
- Energy type
- darkness energy
- Market price
- $0.71
- Artist
- match
What it does
When you play this Pokémon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon, you may flip a coin. If heads, choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. Your opponent shuffles that Pokémon and all cards attached to it into his or her deck.
Your opponent switches the Defending Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon.
By flapping its leafy fan, it can whip up gusts of 100 ft/second that can level houses.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Shiftry 72/99 originates from the Next Destinies expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, released in early 2012. This set was notable for introducing Pokémon-EX to the international market, drawing inspiration from the Black and White video games. The design focus for the cards in this era was to emphasize the sleek, modern aesthetics of the Unova region while integrating the new power-creep mechanics necessitated by the introduction of EX cards.
The artwork for this specific Shiftry card was created by Kouki Saitou, a long-standing illustrator for the franchise. Saitou is recognized for his dynamic, action-oriented compositions, and here he portrays the Grass- and Dark-type Pokémon in a characteristic sweeping pose that highlights its fan-like features. As a Rare-tier card in the set, it served as a mid-tier strategic option during the competitive play environment of the time, often appreciated by collectors for its sharp color palette and the inclusion of the darkness-type designation.
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