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{{ArchetypeInfobox
|title=Shiftry Donk
|image=ShiftryNextDestinies72.jpg
|image2=ForestofGiantPlantsAncientOrigins74.jpg
|caption={{TCG ID|Next Destinies|Shiftry|72}} and {{TCG ID|Ancient Origins|Forest of Giant Plants|74}}
|types={{e|Grass}}{{e|Darkness}}
|cards={{TCG ID|Next Destinies|Shiftry|72}}, {{TCG ID|Base Set|Devolution Spray|72}} and {{TCG ID|Ancient Origins|Forest of Giant Plants|74}}
|era=Unlimited
}}
'''Shiftry Donk''' is a {{TCG|deck archetype}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] using {{TCG ID|Next Destinies|Shiftry|72}}. It uses the {{TCG|Unlimited format}}.

The idea behind this deck was strategized soon as {{TCG ID|Ancient Origins|Forest of Giant Plants|74}} had been announced, and this deck has been played at few Japanese events upon release. Shiftry was then [https://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/33408-shiftry-banned-from-expanded-format-effective-september-1st banned] to prevent the maintenance of a turn one win deck in the {{TCG|Expanded format}} from September 1st, 2015 to August 18th, 2017, when Forest of Giant plants was in [https://www.pokemon.com/us/sun-moon-burning-shadows-banned-list-and-rule-changes-quarterly-announcement/ the format's ban list] instead.

As a possible effect of its success, the Unlimited Format in [[Pokémon TCG Online]] was replaced by the PTCGO-exclusive Legacy Format in most modes on March 30, 2016.

==Strategy==
Shiftry Donk is designed to win on the very first turn of the game by shuffling the opponent's Pokémon from play to their deck with Shiftry's ''Giant Fan'' {{TCG|Ability}}, fulfilling a possible win condition. Forest of Giant Plants allows {{e|Grass}} Pokémon to evolve on any of the player's turn, and there were {{e|Grass}} pre-evolution cards available for Shiftry. Although the Ability requires a coinflip, it is possible to evolve/devolve multiple Shiftry in the first turn thanks to its draw engine and supporting cards.

Going second opens the possibility of the opponent filling his {{TCG|Bench}} to not lose by having no Pokémon in play, usually resulting in a loss for the Shiftry deck. Stalling the opponent is only possible in rare occasions, since the deck aims to shuffle resources back and not discard them. Some Basic Pokémon are also immune to Abilities or prevent Shiftry's Ability to work, which may force the deck to play Energy or rely in other supporting Pokémon but also force opposing decks to include these Pokémon as a countermeasure.

==Key cards==
[[File:DevolutionSprayEvolutions76.jpg|thumb|200px|{{TCG ID|Base Set|Devolution Spray|72}}]]
*'''{{TCG ID|Next Destinies|Shiftry|72}}''' -  When evolving a Pokémon into Shiftry, its ''Giant Fan'' Ability can shuffle an opposing Pokémon and all cards attached to it back to the opponent's deck with a coinflip.
*'''{{TCG ID|Legends Awakened|Uxie|43}}''' and '''{{TCG ID|Roaring Skies|Shaymin-EX|77}}''' - Common supporting Pokémon to draw extra cards from the deck with their effects.
*'''{{TCG ID|Stormfront|Sableye|48}}''' - Its ''Overeager'' {{TCG|Poké-BODY}} improves the odds of going first in the Unlimited format.
*'''{{TCG ID|Base Set|Devolution Spray|72}}''' - Devolves Shiftry so the player can use its Ability again, usually in the same turn the card has been played.
*'''{{TCG ID|Plasma Blast|Scoop Up Cyclone|95}}''' - Along with similar cards, allows the player to put back Shiftry or its supporting Pokémon back to the hand to reuse their Abilities or {{TCG|Poké-POWER}}s.
*'''{{TCG ID|Ancient Origins|Forest of Giant Plants|74}}''' - Allows {{e|Grass}} Pokémon such as Shiftry's earlier Stages to evolve on any of the player's turns.
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==Typical deck list==
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===Japanese Expanded format decklist===
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{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|Next Destinies|Shiftry|72}}|Darkness||Common}}
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|Flashfire|Nuzleaf|6}}|Grass||Uncommon}}
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|Flashfire|Seedot|5}}|Grass||Common}}
{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG ID|Ancient Origins|Unown|30}}|Psychic||Common}}
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|Roaring Skies|Shaymin-EX|77}}|Colorless||Rare Holo ex}}
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|Primal Clash|Acro Bike|122}}|Item||Uncommon}}
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Phantom Forces|Battle Compressor|92}}|Item||Uncommon}}
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|Plasma Storm|Bicycle|117}}|Item||Uncommon}}
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|Base Set|Devolution Spray|72}}|Item||Uncommon}}
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Plasma Storm|Escape Rope|120}}|Item||Uncommon}}
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|Next Destinies|Level Ball|89}}|Item||Uncommon}}
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|Emerging Powers|Recycle|96}}|Item||Uncommon}}
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|Furious Fists|Super Scoop Up|100}}|Item||Uncommon}}
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Plasma Blast|Scoop Up Cyclone|95}}|Item||Uncommon}}
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|Roaring Skies|Trainers' Mail|92}}|Item||Uncommon}}
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|Sun & Moon|Ultra Ball|135}}|Item||Uncommon}}
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|Ancient Origins|Forest of Giant Plants|74}}|Stadium||Uncommon}}
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|BREAKpoint|Professor Sycamore|107}}|Supporter||Uncommon}}
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===Unlimited format decklist===
{{DeckArchetype}}
{{decklist/header}}
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|Next Destinies|Shiftry|72}}|Darkness||Common}}
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|Celestial Storm|Nuzleaf|13}}|Grass||Uncommon}}
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|Celestial Storm|Seedot|12}}|Grass||Common}}
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|Stormfront|Sableye|48}}|Darkness||Uncommon}}
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|Ancient Origins|Unown|30}}|Psychic||Common}}
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|Legends Awakened|Uxie|43}}|Psychic||Rare}}
{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG ID|Base Set|Devolution Spray|72}}|Item||Uncommon}}
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|Next Destinies|Level Ball|89}}|Item||Uncommon}}
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|BREAKpoint|Puzzle of Time|109}}|Item||Uncommon}}
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Plasma Blast|Scoop Up Cyclone|95}}|Item||Uncommon}}
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|Furious Fists|Super Scoop Up|100}}|Item||Uncommon}}
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|Roaring Skies|Trainers' Mail|92}}|Item||Uncommon}}
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|Sun & Moon|Ultra Ball|135}}|Item||Uncommon}}
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Base Set|Item Finder|74}}|Trainer||Rare}}
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|Base Set|Professor Oak|88}}|Trainer||Uncommon}}
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|Ancient Origins|Forest of Giant Plants|74}}|Stadium||Uncommon}}
{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG ID|HeartGold & SoulSilver|Professor Oak's New Theory|101}}|Supporter||Uncommon}}
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==Possible tech cards==
''The following cards are often used in Shiftry Donk in place of certain cards included in the above lists.''
*'''{{TCG ID|Great Encounters|Porygon2|49}}''' - Allows the viability/reuse of {{TCG|Supporter card}}s such as {{TCG ID|Phantom Forces|AZ|91}} and {{TCG ID|Triumphant|Seeker|88}}. Can be played in the first turn by replacing Forest of Giant Plants with {{TCG ID|Platinum|Broken Time-Space|104}}.
*'''{{TCG ID|Fossil|Mr. Fuji|58}}''' - Allows the player to shuffle a Benched Pokémon into the deck. This is useful for making more room on the Bench.
*'''{{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Swoop! Teleporter|92}}''' - Switches a Basic Pokémon in play with a Basic Pokémon in the deck.

==Restriction==
Shiftry Donk uses the Unlimited Format; therefore, it is not tournament legal. It is played at home, in unsanctioned tournaments, and at leagues where permitted.
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