Shiftry - Generation 5 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Shiftry can learn in Generation 5, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon Black
  • Pokémon White
  • Pokémon Black 2
  • Pokémon White 2

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 Black & White at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Faint AttackDarkPhysical 60
1Nasty PlotDarkStatus
1Razor LeafGrassPhysical 55 95
1WhirlwindNormalStatus 100
19Leaf TornadoGrassSpecial 65 90
49Leaf StormGrassSpecial 140 90

Egg moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AmnesiaPsychicStatus
Beat UpDarkPhysical 100
Bullet SeedGrassPhysical 25 100
DefogFlyingStatus
Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100
Leech SeedGrassStatus 90
Nasty PlotDarkStatus
Power SwapPsychicStatus
Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
Razor WindNormalSpecial 80 100
Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
Worry SeedGrassStatus 100

Pre-evolution moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
BideNormalPhysical Level up
ExplosionNormalPhysical 250 100 Level up
ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial 80 100 Level up
Fake OutNormalPhysical 40 100 Level up
GrowthNormalStatus Level up
HardenNormalStatus Level up
Nature PowerNormalStatus Level up
PoundNormalPhysical 40 100 Level up
Razor WindNormalSpecial 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 Black & White:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01CutNormalPhysical 50 95
04StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100

Moves learnt by TM

Shiftry is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Black & White:

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 Black & White.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Defense CurlNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega KickNormalPhysical 120 75 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
CaptivateNormalStatus 100 Generation 4 — TM
EndureNormalStatus Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — TM
Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 4 — TM
Silver WindBugSpecial 60 100 Generation 4 — TM
Air CutterFlyingSpecial 55 95 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Fury CutterBugPhysical 20 95 Generation 4 — Move tutor
HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Ominous WindGhostSpecial 60 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 80 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
SwiftNormalSpecial 60 Generation 4 — Move tutor
TwisterDragonSpecial 40 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor

Moves learnt by level up

Shiftry learns the following moves in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Faint AttackDarkPhysical 60
1Nasty PlotDarkStatus
1Razor LeafGrassPhysical 55 95
1WhirlwindNormalStatus 100
19Leaf TornadoGrassSpecial 65 90
49Leaf StormGrassSpecial 140 90

Egg moves

Shiftry learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AmnesiaPsychicStatus
Beat UpDarkPhysical 100
Bullet SeedGrassPhysical 25 100
DefogFlyingStatus
Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100
Leech SeedGrassStatus 90
Nasty PlotDarkStatus
Power SwapPsychicStatus
Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
Razor WindNormalSpecial 80 100
Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
Worry SeedGrassStatus 100

Move Tutor moves

Shiftry can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BounceFlyingPhysical 85 85
Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100
Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
Knock OffDarkPhysical 20 100
Low KickFightingPhysical 100
Seed BombGrassPhysical 80 100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus
SnoreNormalSpecial 40 100
SpiteGhostStatus 100
SynthesisGrassStatus
TailwindFlyingStatus
Worry SeedGrassStatus 100

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 by a previous evolution of Shiftry. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
BideNormalPhysical Level up
ExplosionNormalPhysical 250 100 Level up
ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial 80 100 Level up
Fake OutNormalPhysical 40 100 Level up
GrowthNormalStatus Level up
HardenNormalStatus Level up
Nature PowerNormalStatus Level up
PoundNormalPhysical 40 100 Level up
Razor WindNormalSpecial 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 Black 2 & White 2:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01CutNormalPhysical 50 95
04StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100

Moves learnt by TM

Shiftry is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2:

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 Black 2 & White 2.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Defense CurlNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega KickNormalPhysical 120 75 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
CaptivateNormalStatus 100 Generation 4 — TM
EndureNormalStatus Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — TM
Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 4 — TM
Silver WindBugSpecial 60 100 Generation 4 — TM
Air CutterFlyingSpecial 55 95 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Fury CutterBugPhysical 20 95 Generation 4 — Move tutor
HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Ominous WindGhostSpecial 60 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 80 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
SwiftNormalSpecial 60 Generation 4 — Move tutor
TwisterDragonSpecial 40 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor

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

Beat Up

Bullet Seed

Defog

Foul Play

Leech Seed

Nasty Plot

Power Swap

Quick Attack

Razor Wind

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

Take Down

Worry Seed