Shiftry – Temporal Forces (#5)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Shiftry (#5) is an Uncommon card from Scarlet & Violet - Temporal Forces released in 2024. It showcases artwork by Souichirou Gunjima and the Expelling Tornado attack, Choose 3 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. If you do, shuffle all of your opponent's Benched Pokémon that you didn't choose, and all cards attached to those Pokémon, into their deck.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.09, Cardmarket average sale is €0.03, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.09
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.02
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Temporal Forces
- Card Number
- 5
- Rarity
- ✨ Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Souichirou Gunjima
- HP
- 150
- Type
- 🌿 Grass
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation H ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Expelling Tornado
[Grass]
Choose 3 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. If you do, shuffle all of your opponent's Benched Pokémon that you didn't choose, and all cards attached to those Pokémon, into their deck. -
Energy Loop
[Colorless, Colorless]
— 140
Put an Energy attached to this Pokémon into your hand.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (70.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Shiftry from Temporal Forces (Uncommon) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2024, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Souichirou Gunjima.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: As a modern release, this card offers accessible entry points for new collectors while maintaining good liquidity.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Shiftry 5 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark H, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Shiftry's Expelling Tornado for Grass energy. Special effect: Choose 3 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. If you do, shuffle all of your opponent's Benched Pokém...
Stats Overview: 150 HP • Grass Type • Weak to Fire ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temporal Forces #5 ← Current | 150 | 2 attacks | Uncommon | $0.09 |
�📦 Temporal Forces Set Context
This Shiftry is part of the Temporal Forces expansion , released as part of the Scarlet & Violet series in 2024.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Souichirou Gunjima, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Shiftry card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Uncommon cards from Temporal Forces are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Souichirou Gunjima resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Grass typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Shiftry 5 was released in 2024 in the Temporal Forces expansion. This set is part of the Scarlet & Violet series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Souichirou Gunjima. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Temporal Forces is a modern release that benefits from high print quality and readily available supply, making it accessible for collectors.
Competitive History: Grass type Pokémon like Shiftry with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Shiftry card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Grass energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Shiftry works best in Grass type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.