Shiftry #12
Shiftry #12 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $35.15, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Demand for Shiftry #12 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Shiftry at a glance
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €18.55.
- Sandstorm, EX series, 2003.
- Live market value $35.15 for the Holofoil print.
- Recent averages: €15.12 (7d), €14.35 (30d).
- Rarity: Rare.
Shiftry price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Shiftry #12.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $29.99
- Mid
- $38.67
- High
- —
- Low
- $11.90
- Mid
- $101.57
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Shiftry #12
Shiftry is the #12 of 100 card in Sandstorm, a classic-era set released in 2003 as part of the EX series. It is a Grass-type Pokémon with 120 HP, printed as Stage 2.
Atsuko Nishida illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $35.15, with listings from $29.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Sandstorm
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #12 / 100
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 120
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Nuzleaf
- Released
- 2003/09/18
Shiftry attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Shiftry #12 — the playability layer behind the price.
Fan Away
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may flip a coin. If heads, return 1 Energy card attached to the Defending Pokémon to your opponent's hand. This power can't be used if Shiftry is affected by a Special Condition.
Light Touch Throw
Does 80 damage minus 10 damage for each Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Fan Away
- Attacks
- 1
Shiftry price analysis
What drives the current market value of Shiftry #12.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Holofoil at $35.15, Reverse Holofoil at $14.47.
A $35.15 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
A $35.15 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
In EUR, Shiftry trends at €18.55 on Cardmarket (avg sold €16.56, lowest NM €1.00).
Shiftry price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €15.12, 5.4% above the 30-day average of €14.35.
Single-day average: €4.29; Cardmarket trend price €18.55.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Shiftry, with a recorded low of $34.56 and high of $35.15; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0.4% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Shiftry?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $35.15 market translates to a net of about $30.19 (eBay), $30.37 (TCGplayer), $33.04 (Cardmarket), $31.02 (Whatnot) or $35.15 (direct). That $4.96 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a rare card, Shiftry sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Shiftry #12.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Shiftry?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Shiftry #12 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Shiftry #12.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $35.15 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $36.46 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $81.13 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $2.39 (3.2% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Shiftry within Sandstorm
Within Sandstorm it is the #35 most valuable of 96 tracked cards; the set median is $26.38.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 65%.
The set's top card is Psyduck (#73), valued at $436.20.
What makes Shiftry valuable
- Artwork by Atsuko Nishida is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Classic-era cards like Shiftry (2003) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- As a Grass-type Pokémon card, Shiftry is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Priced at $35.15 with steady supply, Shiftry sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Shiftry is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
Buying & selling Shiftry
- For Shiftry, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil, Reverse Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Bulk lots of Shiftry can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€15.12 and €14.35) to time entries and exits.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Shiftry can realise well above the $29.99 low end.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $35.15 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Shiftry value questions
What is Shiftry #12 worth?
Shiftry trades near $35.15 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $29.99–—; Cardmarket shows €18.55.
Should I buy Shiftry?
Short-term momentum is rising (+5.4%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Shiftry?
Shiftry is a Rare card from Sandstorm (EX series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Shiftry are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Holofoil ($35.15), Reverse Holofoil ($14.47). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Shiftry sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $35.15. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Shiftry cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Atsuko Nishida also matters to collector demand.
Other Shiftry cards
Shiftry appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
