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Shiftry
Deoxys 25/107 • rare
- Set
- Deoxys
- Number
- 25/107
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2005
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $1.16
- Artist
- Kouki Saitou
What it does
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may switch 1 of the Defending Pokémon with 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. Your opponent chooses the Benched Pokémon to switch. This power can't be used if Shiftry is affected by a Special Condition.
If there is any Stadium card in play, this attack does 50 damage plus 20 more damage.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in early 2005 as part of the EX Deoxys expansion, this Shiftry card represents a pivotal moment in the Pokémon Trading Card Game's history. The set focused on the arrival of the Mythical Pokémon Deoxys, introducing innovative game mechanics like 'Pokémon-ex' and 'Owner’s Pokémon' that shifted the competitive landscape of the era. The expansion was designed to coincide with the release of the sixth Pokémon film, Destiny Deoxys, embedding the card within a broader narrative of extraterrestrial arrival and cosmic evolution.
The artwork, rendered by veteran illustrator Atsuko Nishida, captures the character's signature mischievous and wind-swept aesthetic. Nishida, known for her iconic work on Pikachu, utilized a dynamic, stylized approach for this grass-type iteration, focusing on Shiftry's fan-like appendages and sharp features. Upon its debut, the card was received as a solid addition to mid-tier decks, appreciated by collectors for its distinct, wood-grained border design and its representative role in the Hoenn-region card roster.
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