Type matchups
Damage Shiftry takes from each attacking type.
Weak to (4×)
Immune to (0×)
As a Grass/Dark type, Shiftry has 7 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 6 other Pokémon share the Grass/Dark typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 90
- Attack
- 100
- Defense
- 60
- Sp. Atk
- 90
- Sp. Def
- 60
- Speed
- 80
- Total
- 480
Shiftry has a base stat total of 480, higher than 53% of Pokémon. Its Attack (100) and Sp. Atk (90) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. Its Speed of 80 is middling (faster than 61% of Pokémon). With 90 HP, 60 Defense and 60 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Shiftry can have the abilities Chlorophyll, Wind Rider and Pickpocket.
How to beat Shiftry
The best way to beat Shiftry is with Bug moves, which deal 4× damage. Fighting, Flying, Poison, Fire, Ice and Fairy moves are also super effective (2×).
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Psychic moves have no effect on it and Ground, Ghost, Water, Grass, Electric and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Buzzwole hits for 4× with Bug-type STAB and resists its Grass and Dark moves. Pheromosa hits for 4× with Bug-type STAB and resists its Grass and Dark moves. Slither Wing hits for 4× with Bug-type STAB and resists its Grass and Dark moves.
Evolution
Shiftry is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Seedot → Nuzleaf → Shiftry), evolving from Nuzleaf.
Best counters to Shiftry
Other Grass/Dark Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Shiftry weak to?
As a Grass/Dark type, Shiftry takes super-effective damage from Bug (4×), Fighting, Flying, Poison, Fire, Ice and Fairy moves.
What is Shiftry resistant to?
Shiftry resists Ground, Ghost, Water, Grass, Electric and Dark moves. It is immune to Psychic.
What are the best counters to Shiftry?
Strong type-based picks include Buzzwole, Pheromosa and Slither Wing, which hit Shiftry with super-effective attacks.