Question 1

What is the current market value of Shiftry #XY23?

Accepted Answer

Shiftry from XY Black Star Promos is currently trading around $0.62. Its 7-day trend is negative at 2.7%. Current pricing is broadly aligned with its 30-day average ($0.62). In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.50 to $0.64 (23% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Promo.

Question 2

Is Shiftry #XY23 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: The market retraced 2.7% this week, and current pricing sits 3% below its recent high watermark. The 90-day range spans $0.50 to $0.64 (23% spread), which indicates moderate-volatility behavior. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($0.62), pricing is near equilibrium. Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Shiftry #XY23 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Shiftry is a XY Black Star Promos card from the 2013 release window. 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 Promo. Printed HP is 140. Energy typing is Grass. Shiftry evolves from Nuzleaf. Notable move text references "Whisk Away" and "Spirit Dance". It is weak to Fire type energy. The retreat cost for this card is 2. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Shiftry cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Shiftry printings create a useful comparison set for Shiftry. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 5 distinct sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.07 to $12.05 (17114% spread). The current card sits -71% versus the sampled alternative average of $2.12. Notable alternatives include Shiftry #15 (Mega Evolution) at $0.08, Shiftry #5 (Temporal Forces) at $0.07, Shiftry #163 (Temporal Forces) at $12.05, and Shiftry #13 (Lost Origin) at $0.23.

Question 5

What set is Shiftry #XY23 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for XY Black Star Promos is 2013. Series classification for this set is XY. The checklist contains 216 cards, placing it in a large expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 13 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. In the XY Black Star Promos checklist, Shiftry occupies position #XY23 as a Promo card.

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