Shiftry
Shiftry is a Promo Pokémon TCG printing from XY Black Star Promos (#XY23). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $0.73 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2013. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Shiftry suits collectors working on XY Black Star Promos who need the Promo slot. Verify how the promo was distributed (meal toy, league, box insert) because identical artwork can exist across multiple promo printings.
What is Shiftry from XY Black Star Promos?
Shiftry is a Pokémon card in XY Black Star Promos numbered XY23. A Pokémon that was feared as a forest guardian. It can read the foe's mind and take preemptive action. National Pokédex #275. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Shiftry worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $0.73 for Shiftry. Low and high spread runs $0.30 to $19.98. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | XY Black Star Promos |
|---|---|
| Number | XY23 |
| Rarity | Promo |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.73 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.99 |
| Holofoil | $0.73 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 140 |
|---|---|
| Types | Grass |
| Evolves from | Nuzleaf |
| Whisk Away | Grass 30+ Your opponent reveals his or her hand. Choose a Pokémon you find there and put it on the bottom your opponent's deck. If you do, this attack does 30 more damage. |
| Spirit Dance | GrassColorlessColorless 60+ Flip 2 coins. This attack does 30 more damage for each heads. |
| Weakness | Fire ×2 |
How collectible is Shiftry?
Shiftry is listed as Promo in XY Black Star Promos. Promo printings often appeal to completionists tracking event or retail exclusives. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Shiftry?
Catalog fields: set XY Black Star Promos, rarity Promo. Illustrated by Sanosuke Sakuma. Format status: Expanded. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Shiftry (#XY23) is a promo-line printing from XY Black Star Promos where distribution story and scarcity often explain price as much as gameplay utility.
Pros
- Shiftry is catalogued as Promo printing in XY Black Star Promos, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $0.73.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $0.73 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Shiftry worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $0.73 for ungraded Shiftry from XY Black Star Promos. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
What set is Shiftry from?
Shiftry is listed in XY Black Star Promos (XY) as card #XY23. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Shiftry?
Our catalog lists Shiftry as Promo in XY Black Star Promos. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Shiftry good for collectors or players?
Shiftry includes gameplay stats in XY Black Star Promos. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power.