01Card Stats

Stage 2 (evolves from Nuzleaf)

HP 120

TypeGrass

RarityRare Holo

IllustratorAtsuko Nishida

WeaknessFire ×2

Retreat●●

SetSandstorm

Released2003

02Editions and Print Runs

Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.

Unlimited

How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.

All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers: Rare Holo
Foiling: Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork. Reverse-holo parallel exists with the holo pattern applied to the background.
Alt art / specials: No full-art, secret rare, or alternate-art version documented for this print.

05Language and Regional Versions

English: Standard English release.
Japanese: Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
European: Localized European prints exist with translated text.
Other: No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.

06Current Market Value

Holo	~$27 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings.
Reverse Holo	~$14 TCGplayer market for the reverse-holo parallel (asking-price proxy).

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07Why Collectors Want It

Early-2000s Sandstorm printing with vintage collector appeal.
Shiftry — Pokemon TCG catalog (Pokedex #275).
Required for any complete Shiftry master set across eras.
Collectors of the Sandstorm set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: Niche

Stage 2 Shiftry with 120 HP; top attack near 80 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Ability: Fan Away

Once during your turn (before your attack), you may flip a coin. If heads, return 1 Energy card attached to the Defending Pokémon to your opponent's hand. This power can't be used if Shiftry is affected by a Special Condition.

Light Touch Throw Cost: Grass + Grass + Colorless + Colorless · 80- damage

Does 80 damage minus 10 damage for each Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon.

Weakness: Fire ×2
Retreat cost: 2

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern Common/Uncommon — most copies are not graded because raw value rarely justifies the fee.

Graded populations stay low; usually collected raw or sleeved rather than slabbed.

Other graders: Negligible BGS/CGC submission volume.

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