Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Shiftry in a lush, green environment, surrounded by vibrant leaves and trees. Its imposing figure blends seamlessly into the natural setting, exuding a sense of both power and mystery. The way the leaves sway around it suggests a gentle breeze, hinting at its connection to nature. This moment captures Shiftry as a guardian of the forest, embodying the calm yet unpredictable essence of the wild.
Essay · Mega Evolution
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Catalogue plate
№ 15/132
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorfulDetailed
MoodDynamicPlayful
CompositionBalancedForeground Focus
PaletteGreen TonesVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
160
Stage
Stage 2 · evolves from Nuzleaf
Weakness
Fire ×2
Retreat
Reversing Gust
Flip a coin. If heads, choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. Shuffle that Pokémon and all attached cards into their deck.
Perplex
100
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Confused.
The set
Mega Evolution, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Shiftry
The Shiftry canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
