Shiftry
Shiftry is a Grass/Dark type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0275 | 
|---|---|
| Type | Grass Dark | 
| Species | Wicked Pokémon | 
| Height | 1.3 m (4′03″) | 
| Weight | 59.6 kg (131.4 lbs) | 
| Abilities | 1. Chlorophyll 2. Wind Rider Pickpocket (hidden ability)  | 
	
| Local № | 0024 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0024 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0041 (Sword/Shield) 0056 (The Teal Mask)  | 
	
Training
| EV yield | 3 Attack | 
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) | 
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) | 
| Base Exp. | 216 | 
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow | 
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field, Grass | 
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female | 
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) | 
Base stats
| HP | 90 | 290 | 384 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
| Defense | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
| Sp. Atk | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
| Sp. Def | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
| Speed | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Total | 480 | Min | Max | 
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Shiftry changes
- In Generations 3-8, Shiftry has the Early Bird ability.
 - In Generations 3-4, Shiftry has a base experience yield of 181.
 - In Generations 3-7, Shiftry has a base Friendship value of 70.
 
Pokédex entries
| Ruby | SHIFTRY 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. | 
|---|---|
| Sapphire | SHIFTRY’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. | 
| FireRed LeafGreen  | 
	A POKéMON that was feared as a forest guardian. It can read the foe’s mind and take preemptive action. | 
| Emerald | It 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. | 
| Diamond Pearl Platinum  | 
	By flapping its leafy fan, it can whip up gusts of 100 ft/second that can level houses. | 
| HeartGold SoulSilver  | 
	It lives quietly in the deep forest. It is said to create chilly winter winds with the fans it holds. | 
| Black White Black 2 White 2  | 
	By flapping its leafy fan, it can whip up gusts of 100 ft/second that can level houses. | 
| X | A Pokémon that was feared as a forest guardian. It can read the foe’s mind and take preemptive action. | 
| Y | By flapping its leafy fan, it can whip up gusts of 100 feet per second that can level houses. | 
| Omega Ruby | Shiftry 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 Sapphire | Shiftry’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. | 
| Sword | A Pokémon that was feared as a forest guardian. It can read the foe’s mind and take preemptive action. | 
| Shield | It lives quietly in the deep forest. It is said to create chilly winter winds with the fans it holds. | 
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl  | 
	By flapping its leafy fans, it can whip up gusts of 100 feet per second that can level houses. | 
Moves learned by Shiftry
Moves learnt by level up
Shiftry does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Shiftry does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Shiftry cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Shiftry learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv.  |  Move  |  Type  |  Cat.  |  Power  |  Acc.  |  
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Cutter | Flying | 60 | 95 | |
| 1 | Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 70 | |
| 1 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
| 1 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | 
Moves learnt on evolution
Shiftry learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
Move  |  Type  |  Cat.  |  Power  |  Acc.  |  
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaf Blade | Grass | 90 | 100 | 
Moves learnt by reminder
Shiftry learns the following extra moves when using the Remember Moves
 feature in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Move  |  Type  |  Cat.  |  Power  |  Acc.  |  
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absorb | Grass | 20 | 100 | |
| Astonish | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
| Beat Up | Dark | — | 100 | |
| Explosion | Normal | 250 | 100 | |
| Extrasensory | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
| Fake Out | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| Growth | Normal | — | — | |
| Harden | Normal | — | — | |
| Mega Drain | Grass | 40 | 100 | |
| Razor Leaf | Grass | 55 | 95 | |
| Rollout | Rock | 30 | 90 | |
| Sucker Punch | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| Synthesis | Grass | — | — | |
| Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| Torment | Dark | — | 100 | |
| Whirlwind | Normal | — | — | 
Egg moves
Shiftry does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Shiftry is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Shiftry sprites
| Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 | 
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Where to find Shiftry
| Ruby | Evolve Seedot/Nuzleaf | 
|---|---|
| Sapphire FireRed LeafGreen  | 
					Trade/migrate from another game | 
| Emerald | Evolve Seedot/Nuzleaf | 
| Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver  | 
					Evolve Seedot/Nuzleaf | 
| Black | Trade/migrate from another game | 
| White | Evolve Seedot/Nuzleaf | 
| Black 2 White 2  | 
					Nature Sanctuary, Nature Preserve | 
| X Y  | 
					Trade/migrate from another game | 
| Omega Ruby | Evolve Seedot/Nuzleaf | 
| Alpha Sapphire | Trade/migrate from another game | 
| Sun Moon  | 
					Trade/migrate from another game | 
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon  | 
					Evolve Seedot/Nuzleaf | 
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee  | 
					Not available in this game | 
| Sword | Evolve Seedot/Nuzleaf | 
| Shield | Trade/migrate from another game | 
| Brilliant Diamond | Evolve Seedot/Nuzleaf | 
| Shining Pearl | Trade/migrate from another game | 
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game | 
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A  | 
					Location data not yet available | 
Answers to Shiftry questions
- What is a good moveset for Shiftry?
 - Pickpocket+Hold Item?
 - Breloom or Shifty for Emerald in-game teams?
 - Which of Breloom, Ludicolo and Shiftry is best for an Emerald playthrough?
 - Where can I find a Seedot/Nuzleaf/Shiftry in the Dream World?
 - What's the difference between male and female shiftree?
 - Which one is better Breloom or Shiftry?
 - Sceptile or Shiftry?
 - Shiftry -- Beat Up vs Night Slash vs Throat Chop?
 
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Shiftry | 
|---|---|
| Japanese | ダーテング (Dirteng) | 
| German | Tengulist | 
| French | Tengalice | 
| Italian | Shiftry | 
| Spanish | Shiftry | 
| Korean | 다탱구 (dataenggu) | 
| Chinese (Simplified) | 狡猾天狗 | 
| Chinese (Traditional) | 狡猾天狗 | 
| English | 
																	Wicked Pokémon | 
						
|---|---|
| Japanese | よこしまポケモン | 
| German | Verschlagen-Pokémon | 
| French | Pokémon Malveillant | 
| Italian | Pokémon Burbero | 
| Spanish | Pokémon Malvado | 
| Korean | 부정하기포켓몬 | 
| Chinese (Simplified) | 邪恶宝可梦 | 
| Chinese (Traditional) | 邪惡寶可夢 | 
Name origin
- shifty
 - deceptive, evasive
 - tree
 - large plant with a trunk
 
	


