Shiftry - Generation 3 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Shiftry can learn in Generation 3, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon Ruby
  • Pokémon Sapphire
  • Pokémon FireRed
  • Pokémon LeafGreen
  • Pokémon Emerald

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 Ruby & Sapphire at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1GrowthNormalStatus
1HardenNormalStatus
1Nature PowerNormalStatus
1PoundNormalPhysical 40 100

Egg moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AmnesiaPsychicStatus
False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
Leech SeedGrassStatus 90
Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
Razor WindNormalPhysical 80 100
Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire by a previous evolution of Shiftry. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
BideNormalPhysical 100 Level up
ExplosionNormalPhysical 250 100 Level up
ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial 80 100 Level up
Fake OutNormalPhysical 40 100 Level up
Faint AttackDarkSpecial 60 Level up
Razor WindNormalPhysical 80 100 Level up
Sunny DayFireStatus Level up
SwaggerNormalStatus 90 Level up
SynthesisGrassStatus Level up
TormentDarkStatus 100 Level up

Moves learnt by HM

Shiftry is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01CutNormalPhysical 50 95
04StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100
05FlashNormalStatus 70
06Rock SmashFightingPhysical 20 100

Moves learnt by TM

Shiftry is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire:

Moves learnt by level up

Shiftry learns the following moves in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1GrowthNormalStatus
1HardenNormalStatus
1Nature PowerNormalStatus
1PoundNormalPhysical 40 100

Egg moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AmnesiaPsychicStatus
False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
Leech SeedGrassStatus 90
Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
Razor WindNormalPhysical 80 100
Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85

Move Tutor moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
ExplosionNormalPhysical 250 100
Mega KickNormalPhysical 120 75
MimicNormalStatus
SubstituteNormalStatus
Swords DanceNormalStatus

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen by a previous evolution of Shiftry. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
BideNormalPhysical 100 Level up
ExplosionNormalPhysical 250 100 Level up
ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial 80 100 Level up
Fake OutNormalPhysical 40 100 Level up
Faint AttackDarkSpecial 60 Level up
Razor WindNormalPhysical 80 100 Level up
Sunny DayFireStatus Level up
SwaggerNormalStatus 90 Level up
SynthesisGrassStatus Level up
TormentDarkStatus 100 Level up

Moves learnt by HM

Shiftry is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01CutNormalPhysical 50 95
04StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100
05FlashNormalStatus 70
06Rock SmashFightingPhysical 20 100

Moves learnt by TM

Shiftry is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen:

Moves learnt by level up

Shiftry learns the following moves in Pokémon Emerald at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1GrowthNormalStatus
1HardenNormalStatus
1Nature PowerNormalStatus
1PoundNormalPhysical 40 100

Egg moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AmnesiaPsychicStatus
False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
Leech SeedGrassStatus 90
Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
Razor WindNormalPhysical 80 100
Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85

Move Tutor moves

Shiftry can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Emerald from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
Defense CurlNormalStatus
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
EndureNormalStatus
ExplosionNormalPhysical 250 100
Fury CutterBugPhysical 10 95
Mega KickNormalPhysical 120 75
MimicNormalStatus
Mud-SlapGroundPhysical 20 100
Psych UpNormalStatus
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90
Sleep TalkNormalStatus
SnoreNormalPhysical 40 100
SubstituteNormalStatus
SwaggerNormalStatus 90
SwiftNormalPhysical 60
Swords DanceNormalStatus

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Emerald by a previous evolution of Shiftry. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
BideNormalPhysical 100 Level up
ExplosionNormalPhysical 250 100 Level up
ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial 80 100 Level up
Fake OutNormalPhysical 40 100 Level up
Faint AttackDarkSpecial 60 Level up
Razor WindNormalPhysical 80 100 Level up
Sunny DayFireStatus Level up
SwaggerNormalStatus 90 Level up
SynthesisGrassStatus Level up
TormentDarkStatus 100 Level up

Moves learnt by HM

Shiftry is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Emerald:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01CutNormalPhysical 50 95
04StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100
05FlashNormalStatus 70
06Rock SmashFightingPhysical 20 100

Moves learnt by TM

Shiftry is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Emerald:

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 the male (for Gen 2-5) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Shiftry with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.

Amnesia

False Swipe

Leech Seed

Quick Attack

Razor Wind

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding
Pre-evolution
Level up
Sketch

Take Down