Shiftry 97 / 203 Pokemon Card from Evolving Skies Set
Shiftry is a Stage 2 Darkness-type Pokémon with 150 HP. It is illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda and is part of the Evolving Skies set from the Sword & Shield…
- Set: Evolving Skies
- Number: 97/203
- Rarity: Rare
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About the Shiftry Pokémon Card
Shiftry is a Darkness-type Pokémon card with 150 HP from the Evolving Skies set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 97/203 and is classified as Rare. The Evolving Skies set was released on August 27, 2021.
The card includes the flavor text: “It lives quietly in the deep forest. It is said to create chilly winter winds with the fans it holds.”.
Shiftry Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Shiftry
Card number: 97/203
Set: Evolving Skies
Series: Sword & Shield
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Stage 2
Type: Darkness
HP: 150
Artist: Masakazu Fukuda
Release date: August 27, 2021
National Pokédex number: 275
Why Collect the Shiftry Pokémon Card?
Shiftry is a solid addition to the Evolving Skies set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Shiftry Pokémon Card
Shiftry was illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Shiftry Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Shiftry is about $0.24. Recent listings range from roughly $0.01 (low) to
For context, the Evolving Skies set has a median card value near $0.37 and an average near $33.30, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -60% over the last 7 days and -71% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Evolving Skies set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Shiftry Pokémon Card
Whether Shiftry is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 8 copies of this card, of which 1 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 12.5%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Shiftry Pokémon Card?
Rare cards like Shiftry are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 8 copies to date.
Other Printings of Shiftry
Shiftry appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Hidden Legends 14 (around $42.95), Sandstorm 12 (around