Shiftryin Pokémon Heart & Soul
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Pokédex Entry
Wicked Pokémon
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.
Shiftry in Pokémon Heart & Soul
Shiftry is #275 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Heart & Soul. This page covers its grass/dark typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.
Raises Speed in sunshine.
Ups Attack if hit by wind.
Steals the foe's held item.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Gen 7 Moves
The movepool a new game starts with.
Level Up (7)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Razor LeafLevel: 1Razor Leaf | grass | PWR55 | ACC95 | PP25 | ||
| Cuts enemies with leaves. High critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| Feint AttackLevel: 1Feint Attack | dark | PWR60 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail. | ||||||
| WhirlwindLevel: 1Whirlwind | normal | PWR0 | ACC85 | PP20 | ||
| Blows away the foe, switches it out or ends wild battle. | ||||||
| Nasty PlotLevel: 1Nasty Plot | dark | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| Thinks bad thoughts to sharply boost Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| Leaf TornadoLevel: 20Leaf Tornado | grass | PWR65 | ACC90 | PP10 | ||
| Circles the foe with leaves to damage and cut accuracy. | ||||||
| HurricaneLevel: 32Hurricane | flying | PWR0 | ACC70 | PP10 | ||
| Traps the foe in a fierce wind. May cause confusion. | ||||||
| Leaf StormLevel: 44Leaf Storm | grass | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP5 | ||
| Whips up a storm of leaves. Harshly lowers the Sp. Atk. | ||||||
Egg Moves (13)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leech SeedLeech Seed | grass | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP10 | |
| Plants a seed on the foe to steal HP on every turn. | |||||
| AmnesiaAmnesia | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | |
| Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def. | |||||
| Quick AttackQuick Attack | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP30 | |
| An extremely fast attack that always strikes first. | |||||
| Razor WindRazor Wind | normal | PWR80 | ACC0 | PP10 | |
| A 2-turn move with a high critical-hit ratio. | |||||
| Take DownTake Down | normal | PWR90 | ACC85 | PP20 | |
| A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user. | |||||
| Worry SeedWorry Seed | grass | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | |
| Plants a seed on the foe giving it Insomnia. | |||||
| Nasty PlotNasty Plot | dark | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | |
| Thinks bad thoughts to sharply boost Sp. Atk. | |||||
| Power SwapPower Swap | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | |
| Swaps changes to Attack and Sp. Atk with the foe. | |||||
| DefogDefog | flying | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | |
| Removes obstacles and lowers evasion. | |||||
| Foul PlayFoul Play | dark | PWR95 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| The higher the foe's Attack the more damage caused. | |||||
| Beat UpBeat Up | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | |
| Summons party Pokémon to join in the attack. | |||||
| Bullet SeedBullet Seed | grass | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | |
| Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe. | |||||
| Grassy TerrainGrassy Terrain | grass | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | |
| The ground turns to grass for 5 turns. Restores HP. | |||||
Gen 3 Moves
Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.
Level Up (4)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PoundLevel: 1Pound | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP35 | ||
| Pounds the foe with forelegs or tail. | ||||||
| HardenLevel: 1Harden | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | ||
| Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense. | ||||||
| GrowthLevel: 1Growth | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP0 | ||
| Forces the body to grow, raising Attack and Sp. Atk.Forces the body to grow and heightens Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| Nature PowerLevel: 1Nature Power | normal | PWR1 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| The type of attack varies depending on the location. | ||||||
Egg Moves (6)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leech SeedLeech Seed | grass | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP10 | |
| Plants a seed on the foe to steal HP on every turn. | |||||
| AmnesiaAmnesia | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | |
| Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def. | |||||
| Quick AttackQuick Attack | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP30 | |
| An extremely fast attack that always strikes first. | |||||
| Razor WindRazor Wind | normal | PWR80 | ACC0 | PP10 | |
| A 2-turn move with a high critical-hit ratio. | |||||
| Take DownTake Down | normal | PWR90 | ACC85 | PP20 | |
| A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user. | |||||
| False SwipeFalse Swipe | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP40 | |
| Attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP. | |||||
Pre-evolution-only Moves (5)
These moves must be learned before evolving; Shiftry cannot learn them through its own level-up, TM/HM, tutor, egg, wild, or evolution moves.
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | Learned from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fake OutLevel: 12(Nuzleaf · Level 12)Fake Out | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP10 | |||
| Moves 1st and flinches. Only works on user's 1st turn. | |||||||
| Leaf BladeLevel: 28(Nuzleaf · Level 28)Leaf Blade | grass | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | |||
| Slashes with a sharp leaf. High critical-hit ratio. | |||||||
| ExtrasensoryLevel: 36(Nuzleaf · Level 36)Extrasensory | psychic | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP0 | |||
| Attacks with a peculiar power. May cause flinching. | |||||||
| BideLevel: 1(Seedot · Level 1)Bide | normal | PWR1 | ACC0 | PP10 | |||
| Endures attack for 2 turns to retaliate double. | |||||||
| SynthesisLevel: 21(Seedot · Level 21)Synthesis | grass | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | |||
| Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather. | |||||||
TM/HM Moves (50)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial AceAerial Ace | flying | PWR60 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM40TM40 | |
| An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack. | ||||||
| AttractAttract | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. | ||||||
| Brick BreakBrick Break | fighting | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM31TM31 | |
| Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage. | ||||||
| Bullet SeedBullet Seed | grass | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | TM09TM09 | |
| Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe. | ||||||
| CaptivateCaptivate | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM78TM78 | |
| Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| CutCut | normal | PWR50 | ACC95 | PP30 | HM01HM01 | |
| Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc. | ||||||
| Dark PulseDark Pulse | dark | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM79TM79 | |
| Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching. | ||||||
| DigDig | ground | PWR100 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM28TM28 | |
| Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | ||||||
| EmbargoEmbargo | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM63TM63 | |
| Prevents the foe from using any items. | ||||||
| EndureEndure | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM58TM58 | |
| Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. | ||||||
| Energy BallEnergy Ball | grass | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM53TM53 | |
| Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| ExplosionExplosion | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP5 | TM64TM64 | |
| Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| False SwipeFalse Swipe | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP40 | TM54TM54 | |
| Attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP. | ||||||
| FlashFlash | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | HM05HM05 | |
| Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy. | ||||||
| FlingFling | dark | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM56TM56 | |
| The effectiveness varies with the held item. | ||||||
| Focus BlastFocus Blast | fighting | PWR120 | ACC70 | PP5 | TM52TM52 | |
| Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM21TM21 | |
| Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| Giga DrainGiga Drain | grass | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP25 | TM19TM19 | |
| Attack that steals half the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM68TM68 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| Grass KnotGrass Knot | grass | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM86TM86 | |
| A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM15TM15 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| Natural GiftNatural Gift | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM83TM83 | |
| The effectiveness varies with the held Berry. | ||||||
| PaybackPayback | dark | PWR50 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM66TM66 | |
| Attack that gains power if the user moves last. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| Psych UpPsych Up | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM77TM77 | |
| Copies foe's stat changes and gives to the user. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM27TM27 | |
| Attack that increases in power with friendship. | ||||||
| Rock SlideRock Slide | rock | PWR75 | ACC90 | PP10 | TM80TM80 | |
| Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks. | ||||||
| Rock SmashRock Smash | fighting | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM06HM06 | |
| A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense. | ||||||
| Rock TombRock Tomb | rock | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP0 | TM39TM39 | |
| Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed. | ||||||
| Secret PowerSecret Power | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM43TM43 | |
| Attack with effects that vary by location. | ||||||
| Shadow BallShadow Ball | ghost | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM30TM30 | |
| Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Silver WindSilver Wind | bug | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP5 | TM62TM62 | |
| A powdery attack that may raise abilities. | ||||||
| Sleep TalkSleep Talk | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM82TM82 | |
| Uses an available move randomly while asleep. | ||||||
| Solar BeamSolar Beam | grass | PWR120 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM22TM22 | |
| Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn. | ||||||
| StrengthStrength | normal | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM04HM04 | |
| Builds enormous power, then slams the foe. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| SwaggerSwagger | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | TM87TM87 | |
| Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack. | ||||||
| Swords DanceSwords Dance | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP0 | TM75TM75 | |
| A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack. | ||||||
| TauntTaunt | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM12TM12 | |
| Taunts the foe into only using attack moves. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP0 | TM46TM46 | |
| While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item. | ||||||
| TormentTorment | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM41TM41 | |
| Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM06TM06 | |
| Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. | ||||||
| Will O WispWill O Wisp | fire | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | TM61TM61 | |
| Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire. | ||||||
| X ScissorX Scissor | bug | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM81TM81 | |
| Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc. | ||||||
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Shiftry. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Shiftry resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Immunities (0×)
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Shiftry, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
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