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Table of Contents

How Shiny is Acquired
Evolution

Pokemon Ratings

PvE Attacker Rating 3 / 5
Great League PVP Rating See all 3.5 / 5
Ultra League PVP Rating See all 4 / 5
Master League PVP Rating See all 0 / 5

Pokemon Stats

59.60 kg Weight
1.30 m Height
Pokemon Max CP
Level 50: 2,637
Level 40: 2,333
Level 25: 1,666 (Raid + Weather)
Level 20: 1,333 (Raid)
Level 15: 1,000 (Research Tasks)
ATK 200
DEF 121
STA 207

Pokemon Family

PVE Movesets Grades

Show Suboptimal/Unranked Movesets

PVE Offensive Moves Explanation

  • Razor Leaf should be paired with Leaf Blade; this is Shiftry’s preferred moveset.
  • Razor Leaf is higher DPS than the exclusive Bullet Seed too.
  • Snarl should be paired with Foul Play; this is a viable Dark-type moveset.
  • Snarl is better than Feint Attack due to superior energy generation.
  • Hurricane and Leaf Tornado offers no offensive utility.

PVE Defensive Moves Explanation

  • Razor Leaf has higher power and isn't resisted by Fighting-type attackers.
  • Leaf Blade has 3 bars and an early dodge window; this is key when considering Shiftry’s frailty.
  • Feint Attack and Foul Play are stronger moves if Shiftry is being attacked by a Fire or Flying-type Pokemon.
  • Hurricane is a great coverage move, but Shiftry will often faint before using it.

PVE Overview

Shiftry is one of those Pokemon that’s designed like Vileplume or Victreebel. In terms of stats, it’s actually nearly identical to Victreebel. Shiftry can attack either from the Grass or Dark end, although it’s outclassed at both, and it’s slightly better at Grass-type offense. It can succeed in some tier 3 solo raids, which is better than what most Pokemon can do.

PVP Movesets Grades

Quick Charge ATK
A
A-
B

PvP Moveset Explanation

Snarl + Leaf Blade and Foul Play

Snarl is one of the fastest charging moves in the game at 4.33 EPT (Energy Per Turn), and that makes for a really deadly combination with Leaf Blade, one of the most powerful cheap charged moves at 70 Damage for only 35 Energy cost. Only 3 fast moves are needed to reach it! Foul Play complements the pair perfectly, with coverage on pretty much everything that resists Grass.

Bullet Seed* + Leaf Blade and Foul Play

Bullet Seed is a direct clone of Snarl now making this moveset pretty comparable to the above one. The difference is extremely minimal since the moves are played for energy generation, not damage. Bullet Seed can swing a few matchups in the Great League like Umbreon though Snarl is preferred and is better overall.

Razor Leaf + Leaf Blade and Foul Play

This moveset is the opposite of the previous one, relying mainly on the damage of the fast move Razor Leaf, the hardest hitting one in the game, which however generates Energy very slowly. Leaf Blade still pairs well with it as it's cheap enough to be reached consistently.

PvP Rating Explanation

Great League: 3.5 / 5

Shiftry sports a relatively unique Grass/Dark typing that gives it advantages over other Pokemon that share similar roles. Access to both Snarl and Leaf Blade makes Shiftry one of the fastest spammers in the game, able to use its powerful STAB charge moves very frequently. Unfortunately poor bulk is quite notable in prolonged battles, which can cause Shiftry to lose fights quickly without any typing advantages.

Ultra League: 4 / 5

Shiftry is still a decent pick for the Ultra League, as it will handle the Water/Ground meta like Swampert while having some good coverage for common Psychic and Ghost-type Pokemon. 

Master League: 0 / 5

Shiftry is a long way from being a top tier pick for the Master League, although it will still have its key matchups. It would be best to keep your Shiftry in the Great and Ultra League.

Fast Moves

13
More Info

Grass

1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS EPU DPS DPS w/STAB True DPS
1.00
0.25
7.00
13.00
16.25
10
More Info

Dark

1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS EPU DPS DPS w/STAB True DPS
0.90
0.15
10.00
11.11
13.89
12
More Info

Dark

1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS EPU DPS DPS w/STAB True DPS
1.10
0.20
12.73
10.91
13.64

Elite Fast Moves

8
More Info

Grass

1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS EPU DPS DPS w/STAB True DPS
1.10
0.20
12.73
7.27
9.09

Charge Moves

70
More Info

Dark

1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS DPE DPS DPS w/STAB DPE*DPS
2.00
0.20
0.00
1.40
35.00
43.75
49.00
110
More Info

Flying

1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS DPE DPS DPS w/STAB DPE*DPS
2.70
1.20
0.00
1.10
40.74
50.93
44.81
70
More Info

Grass

1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS DPE DPS DPS w/STAB DPE*DPS
2.40
0.95
0.00
2.12
29.17
36.46
61.87
45
More Info

Grass

1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS DPE DPS DPS w/STAB DPE*DPS
3.10
0.60
0.00
1.36
14.52
18.15
19.79

Purified Charge Moves

35
More Info

Normal

.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.51x DamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS DPE DPS DPS w/STAB DPE*DPS
0.70
0.25
0.00
1.06
50.00
62.50
53.03

Secondary Charge Move Unlock Cost

Candy 50
Stardust 50,000

Purification Cost

Candy 3
Stardust 3000

Other

Female Ratio 50.0 %
Male Ratio 50.0 %
Flee Rate 6.0 %
Buddy Distance 3 km
Capture Rate12.5 %

Pokemon Type Chart

Vulnerable

256% damage
160% damage
160% damage
160% damage
160% damage
160% damage
160% damage

Resistant

62.5% damage
62.5% damage
62.5% damage
62.5% damage
62.5% damage
39.1% damage
62.5% damage

Raid Boss Catch Rate

Dark Medal

None
Bronze
Silver
Gold

Grass Medal

None
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Normal Nice! Great! Excellent!
No Berry -
Curve
Razz Berry -
Curve
Golden Razz Berry -
Curve

Pokemon Min/Max CP Values

How to use: You need to know your Pokemon's exact level. To find exactly what level your Pokémon is, power up your Pokémon following this chart until you're certain of your level from Stardust cost changes.

A Pokémon's minimum level is 1.

Every time you power up, your Pokémon gains half a level.

StardustLevelMin CPMax CP
20012733
2001.55768
200287103
2002.5117138
4003147173
4003.5177209
4004206244
4004.5236279
6005266314
6005.5296349
6006326385
6006.5356420
8007386455
8007.5415490
8008445526
8008.5475561
10009505596
10009.5535631
100010565666
100010.5593700
130011621733
130011.5649766
130012677800
130012.5706833
160013734866
160013.5762900
160014790933
160014.5819966
1900158471000
190015.58751033
1900169031066
190016.59321100
2200179601133
220017.59881166
22001810161199
220018.510441233
25001910731266
250019.511011299
25002011291333
250020.511571366
30002111861399
300021.512141433
30002212421466
300022.512701499
35002312991533
350023.513271566
35002413551599
350024.513831633
40002514121666
400025.514401700
40002614681733
400026.514961766
45002715251800
450027.515531833
45002815811866
450028.516091900
50002916381933
500029.516661966
50003016942000
500030.517082016
60003117222033
600031.517362050
60003217512066
600032.517652083
70003317792100
700033.517932116
70003418072133
700034.518212150
80003518352166
800035.518492183
80003618642200
800036.518782216
90003718922233
900037.519062249
90003819202266
900038.519342283
100003919482299
1000039.519622316
100004019762333
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