Curatorial Commentary
The Shiftry card captures a moment of tranquility in a lush, green environment, where the Pokémon stands poised and alert. Its elegant form is accentuated by flowing leaves that seem to dance with the breeze, creating a sense of harmony with nature. The soft colors and gentle lines evoke a feeling of calm, inviting the viewer to appreciate the serene beauty of its surroundings. In this snapshot, Shiftry embodies the spirit of the forest, a guardian of the wild.
Essay · Sandstorm
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Catalogue plate
№ 12/100
Composition
StyleIllustrativeTraditional
MoodCalmWhimsical
CompositionBalancedDynamic
PaletteGreenNaturalSoft
Game mechanics
HP
120
Stage
Stage 2 · evolves from Nuzleaf
Weakness
Fire ×2
Retreat
Light Touch Throw
80-
Does 80 damage minus 10 damage for each Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon.
Authorship
More from Atsuko Nishida
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Sandstorm, 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.
