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Shiftry

ShiftryGrass Dark
  • sunny
  • fog
Shiftry is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Shiftry is a Grass and Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,333 CP and is weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Snarl / Foul Play. It is boosted by Sunny and Fog weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shiftry Stats and Max CP

200 ATK
121 DEF
207 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2637 CP
Lvl 40
2333 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1666 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1333 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1000 CP

Shiftry's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Shiftry PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Despite having a good moveset on both the Grass and Dark departments, Shiftry is rather underwhelming in the meta due to its low ATK. Moreover, with Meowscarada outperforming it in the Grass side, there's no reason to go with Shiftry in PvE. #### ⚔️ Raids Shiftry's Grass-type DPS is even behind Arboliva while its Dark-type DPS is behind Shadow Carvanha. This gives you a clear picture of how bad Shiftry is in Pokémon GO Raids. #### 🛡️ Gyms Several weaknesses (including a double-weakness to Bug) and low bulk makes Shiftry a poor Gym defender.

Shiftry PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

With lightning fast energy generation and hard-hitting Charged Moves, Shiftry is a menace in PvP. It is extremely dominant against Water, Ground, and Ghost Pokémon, and these traits alone make it a quality addition to your team. That said, Shiftry is quite frail, so you often go down to high-octane Fast Moves. But even then, Shiftry is often successful in baiting a shield because of how hard Leaf Blade hits.

Ultimately, Shiftry does make an impact!

🟡 Ultra League

Shiftry is a terrifying threat in the Ultra League, punishing the format’s top Water (expect regular Feraligatr and both regular and Shadow Empoleon), Ground, and Ghost (except Gourgeist Super) types with utmost dominance. Yes, it also beats Giratina Altered and a slew of other major targets like Armored Mewtwo, Cresselia, Steelix, and Lickilicky.

Shiftry is always appreciated in PvP for its ability to leave a dent even during unfavorable matchups. Be it cutting down a lot of HP or baiting a shield, this Pokémon excels in this role, making it a valuable part of your Ultra League team. That said, remember that Meowscarada is a far better Pokémon for these battles!

🟣 Master League

Shiftry is unfortunately not strong enough to take on the might of the Master League.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
GrassGrass-type
#84
DarkDark-type
#76
Great LeagueGreat League
#688
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#565

Shiftry Type Chart

Shiftry takes increased damage from:Shiftry takes increased damage from:

BugBug256.0%
FairyFairy160.0%
FightingFighting160.0%
FireFire160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
IceIce160.0%
PoisonPoison160.0%

Shiftry takes reduced damage from:Shiftry takes reduced damage from:

PsychicPsychic39.1%
DarkDark62.5%
ElectricElectric62.5%
GhostGhost62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
GroundGround62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Shiftry best moveset

Moves

Snarl + Foul Play

Dark
DarkSnarl
DarkFoul Play
Shiftry's best Dark-type moveset is Snarl / Foul Play, with 12.23 DPS and 194.0 TDO. These moves are boosted by Fog weather. Shiftry ranks #76 (C Tier) as a Dark attacker with that moveset.

Razor Leaf + Leaf Blade

Grass
GrassRazor Leaf
GrassLeaf Blade
Shiftry's best Grass-type moveset is Razor Leaf / Leaf Blade, with 11.95 DPS and 189.6 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Shiftry ranks #84 (C Tier) as a Grass attacker with that moveset.
1.DarkSnarlGrassLeaf Blade10.8312.51198.4
2.DarkSnarlDarkFoul Play10.5912.23194.0
3.DarkFeint AttackGrassLeaf Blade10.3611.96189.7
4.GrassRazor LeafGrassLeaf Blade10.3511.95189.6
5.GrassRazor LeafDarkFoul Play9.9711.52182.7
6.DarkFeint AttackDarkFoul Play9.9511.49182.2
7.GrassBullet SeedGrassLeaf Blade9.8711.40180.9
8.GrassBullet SeedDarkFoul Play9.2510.69169.5
1–8 of 16

Fast Attacks

  • DarkFeint Attack11101.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Feint Attack
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage11
    Energy10
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage6
    Energy6

    Effects
    Feint Attack has no special effects.
    See Feint Attack details page ↗
  • DarkSnarl11131.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Snarl
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage11
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage5
    Energy13

    Effects
    Snarl has no special effects.
    See Snarl details page ↗
  • GrassRazor Leaf1371.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Razor Leaf
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage13
    Energy7
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage9
    Energy4

    Effects
    Razor Leaf has no special effects.
    See Razor Leaf details page ↗
  • GrassBullet Seed *7131.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Bullet Seed
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage7
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage5
    Energy13

    Effects
    Bullet Seed has no special effects.
    See Bullet Seed details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • DarkFoul Play70502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Foul Play
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage70
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.7s - 1.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage65
    Energy40

    Effects
    Foul Play has no special effects.
    See Foul Play details page ↗
  • FlyingHurricane1051002.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Hurricane
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage105
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.0s - 2.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage110
    Energy60

    Effects
    Hurricane has no special effects.
    See Hurricane details page ↗
  • GrassLeaf Blade70332.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Leaf Blade
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage70
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.4s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy35

    Effects
    Leaf Blade has no special effects.
    See Leaf Blade details page ↗
  • GrassLeaf Tornado45333.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Leaf Tornado
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage45
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.9s - 2.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage45
    Energy40

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Leaf Tornado has a 50.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 33.3%
    See Leaf Tornado details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Shiftry's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shiftry's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shiftry has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shiftry CP Chart

CP Chart

Shiftry reaches a maximum of 2,333 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,263–1,333 CP, rising to 1,579–1,666 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 947–1,000 CP.

Max CPMax CP2333 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch947 CP - 1000 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1263 CP - 1333 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1263 CP - 1333 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
1579 CP - 1666 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shiftry Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
133 CP2103 CP3173 CP
4244 CP5314 CP6385 CP
7455 CP8526 CP9596 CP
10666 CP11733 CP12800 CP
13866 CP14933 CP151000 CP
161066 CP171133 CP181199 CP
191266 CP201333 CP211399 CP
221466 CP231533 CP241599 CP
251666 CP261733 CP271800 CP
281866 CP291933 CP302000 CP
312033 CP322066 CP332100 CP
342133 CP352166 CP362200 CP
372233 CP382266 CP392299 CP
402333 CP412362 CP422392 CP
432422 CP442452 CP452483 CP
462513 CP472544 CP482575 CP
492606 CP502637 CP

Pokédex information

Hoenn
Pokédex Number#275
Height1.3 m
Weight59.6 kg
RegionGeneration 3
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy10
Stardust500
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
SeedotSeedot
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
NuzleafNuzleaf
NuzleafNuzleaf
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
ShiftryShiftry
  • Seedot evolves into Nuzleaf which costs 25 Candy.
  • Nuzleaf evolves into Shiftry which costs 100 Candy.

Mega Pokémon that boost Shiftry

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shiftry's Grass and Dark-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shiftry.

Grass Grass

Dark Dark

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Shiftry Candy296 Shiftry Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Shiftry Candy10 Shiftry Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Shiftry Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Shiftry Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Shiftry Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Shiftry Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Shiftry Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Shiftry Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Shiftry Candy-

Shiftry Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shiftry from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Shiftry in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Shiftry family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shiftry in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

SeedotSeedot
NuzleafNuzleaf
ShiftryShiftry
Shadow Seedot (Shadow)Shadow Seedot
Shadow Nuzleaf (Shadow)Shadow Nuzleaf
Shadow Shiftry (Shadow)Shadow Shiftry

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
ShiftryShiftryShiftryScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmShiftryShiftry
0.64 m0.65 m1.3 m1.95 m2.28 m

Shiftry's height ranges from 0.64 m to 2.28 m, with the average being 1.3 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Shiftry in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.637 m0.65 m
2′01″2′02″
XS0.65 m1.3 m
2′02″4′03″
M0.975 m1.625 m
3′02″5′04″
XL1.625 m1.95 m
5′04″6′05″
XXL1.95 m2.275 m
6′05″7′06″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability20.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shiftry

Shiftry high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shiftry. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Shiftry Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

ShiftryShiftryShiftryShiftry

Shiftry Pokédex entries

Hoenn
VersionsPokédex entry
RubySHIFTRY is a mysterious POKéMON that is said to live atop towering trees dating back over a thousand years. It creates terrific windstorms with the fans it holds.
SapphireSHIFTRY’s large fans generate awesome gusts of wind at a speed close to 100 feet per second. The whipped-up wind blows anything away. This POKéMON chooses to live quietly deep in forests.
EmeraldIt is said to arrive on chilly, wintry winds. Feared from long ago as the guardian of forests, this POKéMON lives in a deep forest where people do not venture.
FireRed, LeafGreenA POKéMON that was feared as a forest guardian. It can read the foe’s mind and take preemptive action.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2By flapping its leafy fan, it can whip up gusts of 100 ft/second that can level houses.
HeartGold, SoulSilverIt lives quietly in the deep forest. It is said to create chilly winter winds with the fans it holds.
X, SwordA Pokémon that was feared as a forest guardian. It can read the foe’s mind and take preemptive action.
YBy flapping its leafy fan, it can whip up gusts of 100 feet per second that can level houses.
Omega RubyShiftry is a mysterious Pokémon that is said to live atop towering trees dating back over a thousand years. It creates terrific windstorms with the fans it holds.
Alpha SapphireShiftry’s large fans generate awesome gusts of wind at a speed close to 100 feet per second. The whipped-up wind blows anything away. This Pokémon chooses to live quietly deep in forests.
ShieldIt lives quietly in the deep forest. It is said to create chilly winter winds with the fans it holds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shiftry’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Grass and Dark-type Pokémon, Shiftry is especially weak against Bug-type moves, and weak against Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-type moves.

What are the best moves for Shiftry in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shiftry in Pokémon GO are Snarl and Leaf Blade. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 12.508 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 198.415.

How does Shiftry perform in Raids?

Shiftry's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Shiftry rank as a Grass-type attacker?

Shiftry is a C-Tier Grass-type attacker, ranking at number #84. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.

How does Shiftry rank as a Dark-type attacker?

Shiftry is a C-Tier Dark-type attacker, ranking at number #76. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shiftry?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shiftry: Mega Venusaur, Mega Victreebel, Mega Sceptile, Primal Groudon, Mega Abomasnow, Mega Chesnaught, Mega Gyarados, Mega Houndoom, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Sableye, Mega Sharpedo, Mega Absol, Mega Greninja, and Mega Malamar.

What is Shiftry’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shiftry’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2333 CP and 2637 CP at Level 50.

Can Shiftry be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shiftry can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shiftry Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shiftry cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.