Shiftry ex #97
🔥 Hot MoveShiftry ex #97 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $61.52, 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 ex #97 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Shiftry ex at a glance
- Rarity: Rare.
- Cardmarket values it at €32.61 (EUR).
- Crystal Guardians, EX series, 2006.
- Recent averages: €52.31 (7d), €37.64 (30d).
- Live market value $61.52 for the Holofoil print.
Shiftry ex price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Shiftry ex #97.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $129.99
- Mid
- $261.12
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Shiftry ex #97
Crystal Guardians placed Shiftry ex at #97; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2006 within the EX series. It is a Darkness-type Pokémon with 140 HP, printed as ex.
Ryo Ueda illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $61.52, with listings from $129.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Crystal Guardians
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #97 / 100
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Ryo Ueda
- HP
- 140
- Type
- Darkness
- Subtype
- ex
- Evolves from
- Nuzleaf
- Released
- 2006/08/30
Shiftry ex attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Shiftry ex #97 — the playability layer behind the price.
Dark Eyes
After your opponent's Pokémon uses a Poké-Power, put 2 damage counters on that Pokémon.
Target Attack
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 30 damage to that Pokémon. If that Pokémon already has any damage counters on it, this attack does 50 damage instead. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Blade Arms
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Grass ×2
- Resistance
- Psychic -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Dark Eyes
- Attacks
- 2
Shiftry ex price analysis
What drives the current market value of Shiftry ex #97.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($61.52).
A $61.52 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
This $61.52 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
Cardmarket values Shiftry ex at a trend of €32.61, an average sold price of €28.31 and a near-mint floor of €11.99.
Shiftry ex price history & movement
Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €52.31 against a 30-day average of €37.64 (+39%).
Single-day average: €15.00; Cardmarket trend price €32.61.
Shiftry ex has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $53.86 to $61.52; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 1.6%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 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 ex?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $61.52 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $53.07 via eBay's default tier, $53.38 on TCGplayer, $58.09 on Cardmarket, $54.51 on Whatnot and $61.52 selling directly — a $8.45 spread after fees and typical shipping.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Shiftry ex #97.
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 ex?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Shiftry ex #97 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Shiftry ex #97.
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 $61.52 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $120.57 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $13.52. You need a graded sale of $107.49 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $43.61 (43.0% 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 ex within Crystal Guardians
By market value Shiftry ex sits at #32 of 93 in Crystal Guardians (set median $37.50).
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 67%.
The set's top card is Alakazam Star (#99), valued at $1,429.50.
What makes Shiftry ex valuable
- Shiftry ex is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Classic-era (2006) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- At $61.52 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Its Darkness typing means Shiftry ex has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Artwork by Ryo Ueda is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Shiftry ex
- For Shiftry ex, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $61.52 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $61.52 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Crystal Guardians was released in 2006; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€52.31 and €37.64) to time entries and exits.
Shiftry ex value questions
What is the value of Shiftry ex?
Shiftry ex trades near $61.52 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $129.99–—; Cardmarket shows €32.61.
Should I buy Shiftry ex?
As a classic-era Rare card it is trending up in the short term (39.0% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
Is Shiftry ex rare?
Shiftry ex is a Rare card from Crystal Guardians (EX series, 2006). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Shiftry ex have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($61.52). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Shiftry ex sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $61.52. 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 ex cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Darkness), and condition. Artwork by Ryo Ueda also matters to collector demand.
Other Shiftry ex cards
Shiftry ex appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
