Shiftry (Temporal Forces 163) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Shiftry from the Temporal Forces set is a striking Illustration Rare, numbered 163. It boasts 150 HP and features the distinctive attack Energy Loop. This card’s vivid design makes it a notable addition for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Nuzleaf)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: H
• Attacks:
• Expelling Tornado (Grass): Choose 3 of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon. Shuffle all other Benched Pokémon and their attached cards into their deck.
• Energy Loop (2 Colorless): Deals 140 damage and returns an Energy attached to Shiftry to your hand.
• Flavor Text: “A Pokémon that was feared as a forest guardian. It can read the foe’s mind and take preemptive action.”
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Temporal Forces set as card number 163. It is classified as an Illustration Rare, highlighting its distinctive artwork and collector appeal.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the set code sv5, regulation mark H, and the illustrator credit to SIE NANAHARA.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its unique attacks provide strategic options for bench disruption and energy management, but tournament viability is uncertain.

Care & Storage Tips

Due to its Illustration Rare rarity and detailed artwork, store this card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight to preserve its vibrant colors. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface damage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Temporal Forces: Introduces Shiftry as a powerful Stage 2 Grass-type with bench control and energy manipulation capabilities, wrapped in striking artwork by SIE NANAHARA. The set expands on strategic playstyles involving bench disruption and resource recycling.

This Shiftry printing stands out for collectors and players interested in unique, tactical Grass-type Pokémon cards from the Scarlet & Violet series.