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Shiftry - XY Black Star Promos (#XY23)
- Number
- XY23
- Illustrator
- Sanosuke Sakuma
- Energy
- Grass
A Pokémon that was feared as a forest guardian. It can read the foe's mind and take preemptive action.
Shiftry - XY Black Star Promos
Shiftry is a Promo Pokémon card from the XY Black Star Promos Pokémon TCG set, released 2013, illustrated by Sanosuke Sakuma. It sits at card number XY23 in the XY Black Star Promos checklist, classified as a Grass-type Pokémon with 140 HP and the Stage 2 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a promotional print, distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than standard booster packs. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $0.73, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Shiftry has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#XY23 in XY Black Star Promos) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 53Average
Weak icon status.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
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Shiftry FAQ
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How much is Shiftry from XY Black Star Promos worth?
Recent recorded market price is $0.73 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10). See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Shiftry?
This printing is a promotional print, distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than standard booster packs (the card is labeled "Promo" on the checklist). Shiftry has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Shiftry?
Sanosuke Sakuma illustrated this card. See Sanosuke Sakuma's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Shiftry released?
The XY Black Star Promos set released in 2013, so this card (#XY23 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Shiftry?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the XY Black Star Promos set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.