Shiftry

Shiftry

Official artwork by Ken Sugimori

Classification

The Wicked Pokémon

Grass Dark

Damage Taken*

×4: Bug
×2: Fairy Fighting Fire Flying Ice Poison
×1: Dragon Normal Rock Steel
×0.5: Dark Electric Ghost Grass Ground Water
×0.25: N/A
×0: Psychic

Abilities

Chlorophyll
Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in sunshine.
Early Bird
The Pokémon awakens quickly from sleep.
Pickpocket hidden ability
Steals an item from an attacker that made direct contact.

Base Stats (480 total)

HP: 90
90
Attack: 100
100
Defense: 60
60
Sp. Atk: 90
90
Sp. Def: 60
60
Speed: 80
80

Size

  • Height: 4'3" / 1.3 m
  • Weight: 131.4 lbs / 59.6 kg

Breeding Info

Gender Ratio

50% male
50% female

50% male / 50% female

Egg Groups

Field, Grass

Tags

Stage 2, Fully evolved

Evolutionary Family

Seedot
Seedot
Base form
Nuzleaf
Nuzleaf
Level 14
Shiftry
Shiftry
Use a Leaf Stone

Flavor Info

Pokédex Entries

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.


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.

Misc Data

  • Catch Rate: 45
  • Base Happiness: 70

Pokédex Categories

Color

Brown

Body Shape

Bipedal without tail Bipedal without tail

Locations

Level-Up Moves

Level Move Type Class Power Acc PP Summary
1 Feint Attack Dark Physical 60 —% 20 The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.
1 Whirlwind Normal Other —% 20 The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
1 Nasty Plot Dark Other —% 20 The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk.
1 Razor Leaf Grass Physical 55 95% 25 Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at the opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily.
20 Leaf Tornado Grass Special 65 90% 10 The user attacks its target by encircling it in sharp leaves. This attack may also lower the target’s accuracy.
32 Hurricane Flying Special 110 70% 10 The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. This may also confuse the target.
44 Leaf Storm Grass Special 130 90% 5 The user whips up a storm of leaves around the target. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

TM/HM Moves

# Move Type Class Power Acc PP Summary
006 Toxic Poison Other 90% 10 A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
010 Hidden Power Normal Special 60 100% 15 A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
011 Sunny Day Fire Other —% 5 The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
015 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150 90% 5 The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.
017 Protect Normal Other —% 10 Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
021 Frustration Normal Physical * 100% 20 A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
022 Solar Beam Grass Special 120 100% 10 A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
027 Return Normal Physical * 100% 20 A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
028 Dig Ground Physical 80 100% 10 The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
030 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 80 100% 15 The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
031 Brick Break Fighting Physical 75 100% 15 The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
032 Double Team Normal Other —% 15 By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
039 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 60 95% 15 Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.
040 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 60 —% 20 The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
041 Torment Dark Other 100% 15 The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
042 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
044 Rest Psychic Other —% 10 The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
045 Attract Normal Other 100% 15 If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
046 Thief Dark Physical 60 100% 25 The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.
047 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 65 100% 20 The user makes a swift attack on the target’s legs, which lowers the target’s Speed stat.
048 Round Normal Special 60 100% 15 The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
052 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120 70% 5 The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
053 Energy Ball Grass Special 90 100% 10 The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
054 False Swipe Normal Physical 40 100% 40 A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
056 Fling Dark Physical * 100% 10 The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.
063 Embargo Dark Other 100% 15 This move prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.
064 Explosion Normal Physical 250 100% 5 The user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move.
066 Payback Dark Physical 50 100% 10 The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.
067 Retaliate Normal Physical 70 100% 5 The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move becomes more powerful.
068 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150 90% 5 The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
070 Flash Normal Other 100% 20 The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy.
075 Swords Dance Normal Other —% 20 A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.
077 Psych Up Normal Other —% 10 The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
080 Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90% 10 Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
081 X-Scissor Bug Physical 80 100% 15 The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
086 Grass Knot Grass Special * 100% 20 The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.
087 Swagger Normal Other 85% 15 The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
088 Sleep Talk Normal Other —% 10 While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
090 Substitute Normal Other —% 10 The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
094 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 100% 15 The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.
095 Snarl Dark Special 55 95% 15 The user yells as if it’s ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stat of opposing Pokémon.
096 Nature Power Normal Other —% 20 An attack that makes use of nature’s power. Its effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
097 Dark Pulse Dark Special 80 100% 15 The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.
098 Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 40 100% 20 Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.
100 Confide Normal Other —% 20 The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
H01 Cut Steel Physical 65 95% 20 The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. Critical hits land more easily. It can also be used to cut down some obstacles.
H04 Strength Normal Physical 80 100% 15 The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.
ZC01 Spirit Punch Fighting Special 90 85% 15 The user summons a giant fist made of pure fighting spirit and pummels the target. This may also raise Attack and Special Attack.
ZC02 Bravado Normal Other 100% 20 The user boasts about its own abilities and demoralizes the target, raising the user's Attack but lowering the target's Defense.
ZC07 Windstorm Flying Special 110 85% 10 The user generates a fearsome gale that bowls over the opposing team.
ZC17 Shadow Dart Ghost Special 65 100% 25 The user fires a shadowy bolt that follows the target anywhere, even through the earth or the air.
ZC24 Psych Out Dark Other 100% 20 The user boasts about its own abilities and demoralizes the target, raising the user's Sp. Atk but lowering the target's Sp. Def.
ZC31 Berry Juicer Grass Other —% 10 The user crushes its held Berry to create a healthy juice. The Berry's effect activates and restores the user's HP.
ZC39 Crosscut Leaf Grass Physical 75 95% 10 The user slashes the target with a saw-like leaf edge. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
ZC43 Brain Press Psychic Physical * 100% 10 The user squeezes the target's head and applies painful pressure. The higher the target's Special Attack, the greater the damage.
ZC48 Rug Pull Dark Special * 100% 20 The user yanks the target's feet out from under it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
ZC52 Berry Share Normal Other —% 10 The user shares its held Berry with the target. The target is placated by the gift and may be easier to catch.
ZC53 Hidden Gift Normal Other —% 10 A unique attack that varies in effect depending on the Pokémon using it.
ZC54 Clear Sky Normal Other —% 5 The user clears the skies and calms the wind, returning the weather to normal.

Tutor Moves

Move Type Class Power Acc PP Summary
Amaze Normal Physical * 100% 15 The user amazes the foe with its coolness and then attacks. It grows in power the cooler the user is.
Bounce Flying Physical 85 85% 5 The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Bullet Seed Grass Physical 25 100% 30 The user forcefully shoots seeds at the target two to five times in a row.
Captivate Normal Other 100% 20 If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
Confound Normal Special * 100% 15 The user confounds the foe with its cleverness and then attacks. It grows in power the cleverer the user is.
Dazzle Normal Special * 100% 15 The user dazzles the foe with its cuteness and then attacks. It grows in power the cuter the user is.
Defog Flying Other —% 15 A strong wind blows away the target’s barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target’s evasiveness.
Demolish Normal Physical * 100% 15 The user frightens the foe with its toughness and then attacks. It grows in power the tougher the user is.
Eagle Eye Flying Other —% 10 The user focuses its keen vision on its targets, drastically raising its accuracy.
Endure Normal Other —% 10 The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Enthrall Normal Special * 100% 15 The user enchants the foe with its beauty and then attacks. It grows in power the more beautiful the user is.
Foul Play Dark Physical 95 100% 15 The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the move’s power.
Fury Cutter Bug Physical 40 95% 20 The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.
Giga Drain Grass Special 75 100% 10 A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Grassy Glide Grass Physical 70 100% 20 Gliding on the ground, the user attacks the target. This move always goes first on Grassy Terrain.
Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15 The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.
Lash Out Dark Physical 75 100% 5 The user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. If its stats were lowered during the turn, the power of this move is doubled.
Low Kick Fighting Physical * 100% 20 A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.
Natural Gift Normal Physical * 100% 15 The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.
Rollout Rock Physical 30 90% 20 The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.
Secret Power Normal Physical 70 100% 20 The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
Seed Bomb Grass Physical 80 100% 15 The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.
Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Spite Ghost Other 100% 10 The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
Synthesis Grass Other —% 5 The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
Tailwind Flying Other —% 15 The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns.
Trip Up Dark Physical 40 100% 20 An attack move that causes flinching if used on a target trying to take its turn too early.
White Garden Grass Other —% 10 A garden of plants with soothing, healing aromas grows for five turns. Lowered stats are repaired instantly.
Worry Seed Grass Other 100% 10 A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making the target’s Ability Insomnia.

Egg Moves

Move Type Class Power Acc PP Summary
Amnesia Psychic Other —% 20 The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.
Beat Up Dark Physical * 100% 10 The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.
Grassy Terrain Grass Other —% 10 The user turns the ground under everyone’s feet to grass for five turns. This restores the HP of Pokémon on the ground a little every turn.
Leech Seed Grass Other 90% 10 A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.
Nasty Plot Dark Other —% 20 The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk.
Power Swap Psychic Other —% 10 The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Attack and Sp. Atk stats with the target.
Quick Attack Normal Physical 40 100% 30 The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.
Razor Wind Normal Special 80 100% 10 A two-turn attack. Blades of wind hit opposing Pokémon on the second turn. Critical hits land more easily.
Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20 A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

Other Moves

Move Type Class Power Acc PP Summary Learned
Bide Normal Physical * —% 10 The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken. as Seedot (level 1)
Extrasensory Psychic Special 80 100% 20 The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. This may also make the target flinch. as Nuzleaf (level 36)
Fake Out Normal Physical 40 100% 10 An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle. as Nuzleaf (level 12)
Growth Normal Other —% 20 The user’s body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats. as Nuzleaf (level 6)
Harden Normal Other —% 30 The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat. as Nuzleaf (level 3)
Leaf Blade Grass Physical 90 100% 15 The user handles a sharp leaf like a sword and attacks by cutting its target. Critical hits land more easily. as Nuzleaf (level 28)
Pound Normal Physical 40 100% 35 The target is physically pounded with a long tail, a foreleg, or the like. as Nuzleaf (level 1)
Razor Wind Normal Special 80 100% 10 A two-turn attack. Blades of wind hit opposing Pokémon on the second turn. Critical hits land more easily. as Nuzleaf (level 20)