Shiftry
TL;DR. Shiftry is a grass/dark-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 480. 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.
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.
Stat spread.
Total of 480. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Shiftry in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Shiftry reaches 2,333 CP at level 40 and 2,669 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiftry in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Shiftry across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #433 in the Great League.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Shiftry.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Shiftry, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Shiftry?
Shiftry is a Grass/Dark-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Shiftry weak to?
Shiftry takes 4× damage from Bug. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Flying, Fairy.
What is Shiftry resistant to?
Shiftry is immune to Psychic. It also resists Water, Grass, Electric, Ground, Ghost, Dark.
How does Shiftry evolve?
Shiftry evolves from Nuzleaf (Use Leaf Stone). Shiftry is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Shiftry from?
Shiftry was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0275.
What are Shiftry's base stats?
Shiftry has HP 90, Attack 100, Defense 60, Special Attack 90, Special Defense 60, and Speed 80. Total base stat total: 480.
What are Shiftry's abilities?
Shiftry can have the abilities Chlorophyll, Wind Rider, plus the Hidden Ability Pickpocket.
Is Shiftry legendary or mythical?
No. Shiftry is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Shiftry's best stat?
Shiftry's highest base stat is Attack at 100, which ranks 48th of 189 Grass-type Pokémon.
Is Shiftry good?
Shiftry has a base stat total of 480, the 405th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 77th among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Shiftry as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Shiftry is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Shiftry vs. the average Grass-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 189 Grass-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Shiftry | Grass avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 90 | 69 | +21 |
| Attack | 100 | 81 | +19 |
| Defense | 60 | 71 | -11 |
| Special Attack | 90 | 72 | +18 |
| Special Defense | 60 | 70 | -10 |
| Speed | 80 | 65 | +15 |
| Total | 480 | 428 | +52 |
Shiftry appears in 22 games.
Every mainline release where Shiftry is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Shiftry in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 2 games have a known habitat.
Shiftry appears in 13 episodes.
From HZ072 (2024-11-08) through JN110 (2022-05-13).
- HZ072 The Search for Kleavor! Horizons 2025-05-06
- AG037 Jump for Joy! Advanced Generation 2004-08-28
- AG041 What You Seed is What You Get Advanced Generation 2004-09-11
- AG130 Choose It or Lose It! Advanced Generation 2006-03-25
- AG131 At the End of the Fray Advanced Generation 2006-03-25
- AG156 From Cradle to Save Advanced Generation 2006-10-14
- AG164 Ka Boom with a View! Advanced Generation 2006-11-10
- DP014 Leave it to Brocko! Diamond & Pearl 2007-06-26
- DP124 To Thine Own Pokémon Be True! Diamond & Pearl 2009-09-12
- BW135 Mystery on a Deserted Island! Black & White 2013-10-19
- JN019 A Talent for Imitation! Journeys 2020-09-11
- JN051 Trials of a Budding Master! Journeys 2021-09-10
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Shiftry card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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