Shiftry - Generation 8 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Shiftry can learn in Generation 8, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon Sword
  • Pokémon Shield
  • Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
  • Pokémon Shining Pearl
  • Pokémon Legends: Arceus

At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.

Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.

Moves learnt by level up

Shiftry learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1AbsorbGrassSpecial 20 100
1Air CutterFlyingSpecial 60 95
1AstonishGhostPhysical 30 100
1ExplosionNormalPhysical 250 100
1ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial 80 100
1Fake OutNormalPhysical 40 100
1GrowthNormalStatus
1HardenNormalStatus
1HurricaneFlyingSpecial 110 70
1Leaf BladeGrassPhysical 90 100
1Leaf TornadoGrassSpecial 65 90
1Mega DrainGrassSpecial 40 100
1Nature PowerNormalStatus
1PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
1Razor LeafGrassPhysical 55 95
1RolloutRockPhysical 30 90
1Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 70 100
1Sunny DayFireStatus
1SwaggerNormalStatus 85
1SynthesisGrassStatus
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
1TormentDarkStatus 100
1WhirlwindNormalStatus

Moves learnt on evolution

Shiftry learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Leaf TornadoGrassSpecial 65 90

Egg moves

Shiftry learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
DefogFlyingStatus
Leech SeedGrassStatus 90
Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
Worry SeedGrassStatus 100

Move Tutor moves

Shiftry can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Grassy GlideGrassPhysical 70 100
Lash OutDarkPhysical 75 100

Moves learnt by TM

Shiftry is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

Moves learnt by TR

Shiftry is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

Moves learnt by level up

Shiftry learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1AbsorbGrassSpecial 20 100
1Air CutterFlyingSpecial 60 95
1AstonishGhostPhysical 30 100
1ExplosionNormalPhysical 250 100
1ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial 80 100
1Fake OutNormalPhysical 40 100
1GrowthNormalStatus
1HardenNormalStatus
1HurricaneFlyingSpecial 110 70
1Leaf BladeGrassPhysical 90 100
1Leaf TornadoGrassSpecial 65 90
1Mega DrainGrassSpecial 40 100
1Nature PowerNormalStatus
1PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
1Razor LeafGrassPhysical 55 95
1RolloutRockPhysical 30 90
1Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 70 100
1Sunny DayFireStatus
1SwaggerNormalStatus 85
1SynthesisGrassStatus
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
1TormentDarkStatus 100
1WhirlwindNormalStatus

Moves learnt on evolution

Shiftry learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Leaf TornadoGrassSpecial 65 90

Egg moves

Shiftry learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AmnesiaPsychicStatus
Beat UpDarkPhysical 100
Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100
Grassy TerrainGrassStatus
Leech SeedGrassStatus 90
Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
Power SwapPsychicStatus
Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
Worry SeedGrassStatus 100

Moves learnt by TM

Shiftry is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

Moves learnt by level up

Shiftry does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

Shiftry egg move parents

Shiftry's egg groups: Field, Grass

The egg moves for Shiftry are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.

You will need to breed a female Shiftry with a compatible male Pokémon, with either parent (from Gen 6+) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Shiftry with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.

Amnesia

Beat Up

Foul Play

Grassy Terrain

Leech Seed

Night Slash

Power Swap

Quick Attack

Take Down

Worry Seed