Curatorial Commentary
The Shiftry card captures a moment where this Pokémon stands poised among the foliage, its large leaves creating a natural shield around it. The scene feels alive with the gentle rustle of leaves, as Shiftry seems ready to engage with its surroundings, embodying a sense of calm yet alertness. Its expression hints at a playful nature, inviting the viewer into its forest realm. This snapshot reflects a harmonious balance between the Pokémon and the natural world.
Essay · Deoxys
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Catalogue plate
№ 25/107
Composition
StyleIllustrationTraditional
MoodDynamicPlayful
CompositionCenteredCharacter Focus
PaletteNaturalVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
110
Stage
Stage 2 · evolves from Nuzleaf
Weakness
Fire ×2
Retreat
Stadium Power
50+
If there is any Stadium card in play, this attack does 50 damage plus 20 more damage.
Authorship
More from Kouki Saitou
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Deoxys, 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.
