Shiftry – Vivid Voltage #12 Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Shiftry from the Vivid Voltage set is a rare Pokémon card with 150 HP. It features the ability Shifty Substitution and the attack Fan Tornado. This card is numbered 12 in the set.

Ability and Attack

• Shifty Substitution: Alters opponent Supporter cards to draw 3 cards instead of their usual effect.
• Fan Tornado: Deals 110 damage with a potential switch effect.

Quick Facts

• Evolves from: Nuzleaf
• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 2
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Regulation Mark: D
• Flavor Text: “A Pokémon that was feared as a forest guardian. It can read the foe’s mind and take preemptive action.”

Key Printings

This Shiftry card is from the Sword & Shield Vivid Voltage expansion, identified by set code swsh4 and card number 12. It is a rare card with no known alternate printings or special variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact printing of Shiftry. Key identifiers include the card’s rarity (Rare), regulation mark D, and illustrator Uta.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its unique ability and attack make it a strategic choice for disrupting opponents, but tournament legality is uncertain.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this rare Shiftry card, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface damage. Handle with clean hands to avoid oils or dirt affecting the card’s surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Vivid Voltage (swsh4): This set introduced Shiftry as a powerful Grass-type Stage 2 Pokémon with a disruptive ability and a strong attack. The card fits the set’s theme of vibrant and dynamic Pokémon, illustrated vividly by Uta.