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Shiftry
Sandstorm 22/100 • rare
- Set
- Sandstorm
- Number
- 22/100
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2003
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $1.51
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 40 damage to that Pokémon. This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness, Resistance, Poké-Powers, Poké-Bodies, or any other effects on that Pokémon.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Released in September 2003 as part of the EX Sandstorm expansion, this card captures Shiftry in the early generation three era of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The set was designed to introduce the Hoenn region's roster to players, moving beyond the original Kanto-focused cards. At the time, the mechanics were transitioning to the EX series format, which emphasized Pokémon-ex, though Shiftry itself appeared as a standard rare, grounding it in the strategic foundations of the set.
The card features the signature illustrative style of Hajime Kusajima, a prolific artist for the series known for his dynamic, often textured approach to Pokémon character design. His depiction of Shiftry emphasizes its jagged, fan-like hands and stoic expression, characteristic of the darker, mysterious nature of the Grass and Dark-type line. Upon release, the card was appreciated by players for its synergy within Grass-type decks and by collectors for representing a pivotal moment where the game aesthetic began shifting toward more complex, digital-influenced art styles.
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