Shiftry (Diamond & Pearl 14)

Shiftry (Japanese: ダーテング Dirteng) is a Darkness-type Stage 2 Pokémon card. It is part of the Diamond & Pearl expansion.

Shiftry LV.48
ダーテング Dirteng

Illus. Masakazu Fukuda
Evolution stage
Stage 2 Pokémon
Evolves from Nuzleaf
Card name Shiftry
Type Darkness
HP 120
weakness
+30
resistance
-20
retreat cost
English expansion Diamond and Pearl
Rarity
English card no. 14/130
Japanese expansion Space-Time Creation
Japanese rarity
For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Shiftry.

Card text

Darkness Fan
やみのうちわ
 
Once during your turn (before your attack), if Shiftry is your Active Pokémon, you may flip a coin. If heads, choose 1 Evolved Pokémon on your opponent's Bench, remove the highest Stage Evolution card from that Pokémon, and put it back into his or her hand. This power can't be used if Shiftry is affected by a Special Condition.
Spirit Dance
てんぐのまい
50+
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 50 damage plus 20 more damage for each heads.


Pokédex data

Darkness
Darkness
Shiftry - Wicked Pokémon
No. Height Weight
275 4'03" (1.3 m) 131.4 lbs. (59.6 kg)
Pokédex entry
By flapping its leafy fan, it can whip up gusts of 100 ft/second that can level houses.
はっぱの うちわを あおぐと ふうそく30メートルの とっぷうが まきおこり みんかを ふきとばす。


Trivia

Origin

Spirit Dance's Japanese name refers to the Tengu, creatures in Japanese folklore known for their trickery and also form the basis for Shiftry's appearance. This card's Pokédex entry comes from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.


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