Question 1

What is the current market value of Shiftry #12?

Accepted Answer

Shiftry from Vivid Voltage is currently trading around $0.16. Its 7-day trend is negative at 3.5%. It is currently 7.9% below the 30-day average of $0.17. Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.16 and $0.19, producing a 19% range and low-volatility behavior. The listed rarity for this print is Rare.

Question 2

Is Shiftry #12 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: The market retraced 3.5% this week, and current pricing sits 16% below its recent high watermark. With a 19% 90-day spread ($0.16-$0.19), this card currently tracks as low-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($0.17), the card is trading 7.9% lower. Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +32050% above raw pricing. PSA 9 is currently around $16.00, while PSA 10 is $51.44.

Question 3

What is Shiftry #12 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Shiftry appears in Vivid Voltage, released in 2020. The printed flavor text states: "A Pokémon that was feared as a forest guardian. It can read the foe's mind and take preemptive action." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare. Printed HP is 150. Energy typing is Grass. Shiftry evolves from Nuzleaf. Notable ability on this print: "Shifty Substitution". Attack line includes "Fan Tornado". It is weak to Fire type energy. Retreat cost is 3 energy. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Shiftry cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Shiftry checklist helps contextualize this specific Shiftry print. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 5 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.06 and $13.05 (21650% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($2.37), this card is -93%. Notable alternatives include Shiftry #15 (Mega Evolution) at $0.07, Shiftry #5 (Temporal Forces) at $0.06, Shiftry #163 (Temporal Forces) at $13.05, and Shiftry #13 (Lost Origin) at $0.19.

Question 5

What set is Shiftry #12 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Vivid Voltage was released in 2020. Series classification for this set is Sword & Shield. With 203 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 6 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Shiftry (#12) is one of the Rare prints in this expansion.

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