Shiftry
Pokédex data
National № | 275 |
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Type | Grass Dark |
Species | Wicked Pokémon |
Height | 1.3 m (4′03″) |
Weight | 59.6 kg (131.4 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Chlorophyll 2. Early Bird Pickpocket (hidden ability) |
Local № | 024 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 024 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 041 (Sword/Shield) |
Training
EV yield | 3 Attack |
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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 |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 90 | 290 | 384 | |
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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 3-4, 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. |
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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. |
Moves learned by Shiftry
Moves learnt by level up
Shiftry learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Absorb | Grass | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
1 | Air Cutter | Flying | ![]() | 60 | 95 |
1 | Astonish | Ghost | ![]() | 30 | 100 |
1 | Explosion | Normal | ![]() | 250 | 100 |
1 | Extrasensory | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
1 | Fake Out | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Growth | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Harden | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Hurricane | Flying | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
1 | Leaf Blade | Grass | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
1 | Leaf Tornado | Grass | ![]() | 65 | 90 |
1 | Mega Drain | Grass | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Nature Power | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Payback | Dark | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
1 | Razor Leaf | Grass | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
1 | Rollout | Rock | ![]() | 30 | 90 |
1 | Sucker Punch | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
1 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
1 | Synthesis | Grass | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Tackle | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Torment | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Whirlwind | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Moves learnt on evolution
Shiftry learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Leaf Tornado | Grass | ![]() | 65 | 90 |
Egg moves
Shiftry learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Shiftry egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Defog | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
Leech Seed | Grass | ![]() | — | 90 |
Night Slash | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Quick Attack | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Take Down | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
Worry Seed | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Shiftry can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Grassy Glide | Grass | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Lash Out | Dark | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Shiftry is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Mega Kick | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 75 |
08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
09 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
11 | Solar Beam | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
12 | Solar Blade | Grass | ![]() | 125 | 100 |
15 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
16 | Screech | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
20 | Self-Destruct | Normal | ![]() | 200 | 100 |
21 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
22 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
23 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
24 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
28 | Giga Drain | Grass | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
31 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
37 | Beat Up | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
39 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
40 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
42 | Revenge | Fighting | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
43 | Brick Break | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 95 |
50 | Bullet Seed | Grass | ![]() | 25 | 100 |
52 | Bounce | Flying | ![]() | 85 | 85 |
57 | Payback | Dark | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
58 | Assurance | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
59 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
60 | Power Swap | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
75 | Low Sweep | Fighting | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
76 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
79 | Retaliate | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
85 | Snarl | Dark | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
88 | Grassy Terrain | Grass | ![]() | — | — |
94 | False Swipe | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
95 | Air Slash | Flying | ![]() | 75 | 95 |
97 | Brutal Swing | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Shiftry is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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00 | Swords Dance | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
01 | Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
07 | Low Kick | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
17 | Amnesia | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
26 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
33 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
36 | Heat Wave | Fire | ![]() | 95 | 90 |
50 | Leaf Blade | Grass | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
58 | Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
59 | Seed Bomb | Grass | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
60 | X-Scissor | Bug | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
64 | Focus Blast | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 70 |
65 | Energy Ball | Grass | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
68 | Nasty Plot | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
71 | Leaf Storm | Grass | ![]() | 130 | 90 |
77 | Grass Knot | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
81 | Foul Play | Dark | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
89 | Hurricane | Flying | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
95 | Throat Chop | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Shiftry learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Feint Attack | Dark | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
1 | Nasty Plot | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Razor Leaf | Grass | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
1 | Whirlwind | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Leaf Tornado | Grass | ![]() | 65 | 90 |
32 | Hurricane | Flying | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
44 | Leaf Storm | Grass | ![]() | 130 | 90 |
Egg moves
Shiftry learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Shiftry egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Amnesia | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Beat Up | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
Bullet Seed | Grass | ![]() | 25 | 100 |
Defog | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
Foul Play | Dark | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
Grassy Terrain | Grass | ![]() | — | — |
Leech Seed | Grass | ![]() | — | 90 |
Nasty Plot | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
Power Swap | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Quick Attack | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Razor Wind | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Take Down | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
Worry Seed | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Shiftry can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Bounce | Flying | ![]() | 85 | 85 |
Defog | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
Foul Play | Dark | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
Giga Drain | Grass | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
Knock Off | Dark | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
Low Kick | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
Seed Bomb | Grass | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Spite | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
Synthesis | Grass | ![]() | — | — |
Tailwind | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
Throat Chop | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Worry Seed | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
Pre-evolution moves
These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon by a previous evolution of Shiftry. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Bide | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Level up |
Explosion | Normal | ![]() | 250 | 100 | Level up |
Extrasensory | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 100 | Level up |
Fake Out | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Level up |
Growth | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Level up |
Harden | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Level up |
Leaf Blade | Grass | ![]() | 90 | 100 | Level up |
Nature Power | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Level up |
Pound | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Level up |
Razor Wind | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 | Level up |
Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — | Level up |
Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 | Level up |
Synthesis | Grass | ![]() | — | — | Level up |
Torment | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 | Level up |
Razor Leaf | Grass | ![]() | 55 | 95 | Evolution |
Moves learnt by TM
Shiftry is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Frustration | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
22 | Solar Beam | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
31 | Brick Break | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 95 |
40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
41 | Torment | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
46 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
47 | Low Sweep | Fighting | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
48 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 70 |
53 | Energy Ball | Grass | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
54 | False Swipe | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
56 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
59 | Brutal Swing | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
63 | Embargo | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
64 | Explosion | Normal | ![]() | 250 | 100 |
66 | Payback | Dark | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
68 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
75 | Swords Dance | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
77 | Psych Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
81 | X-Scissor | Bug | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
86 | Grass Knot | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
95 | Snarl | Dark | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
96 | Nature Power | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
97 | Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
100 | Confide | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Shiftry can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Defense Curl | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Mega Kick | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 75 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Mimic | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Captivate | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 4 — TM |
Natural Gift | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Silver Wind | Bug | ![]() | 60 | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Air Cutter | Flying | ![]() | 60 | 95 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Fury Cutter | Bug | ![]() | 40 | 95 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Ominous Wind | Ghost | ![]() | 60 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Rollout | Rock | ![]() | 30 | 90 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Sucker Punch | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Twister | Dragon | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Flash | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Power-Up Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Retaliate | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Secret Power | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Cut | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 95 | Generation 6 — HM |
Strength | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — HM |
Shiftry sprites
Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Shiny |
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Where to find Shiftry
Ruby | Evolve Seedot/Nuzleaf |
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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 | Location data not yet available |
Answers to Shiftry questions
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- Shiftry -- Beat Up vs Night Slash vs Throat Chop?
- What Make Shiftry’s Tier So Diffrent In Generation 7 and Generation 8?
- Shiftry or Breloom for ORAS?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Shiftry |
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Japanese | ダーテング (Dirteng) |
German | Tengulist |
French | Tengalice |
Name origin
- shifty
- deceptive, evasive
- tree
- large plant with a trunk