About Shiftry
Shiftry (Pokédex #0275) is a Grass/Dark-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 3. It is officially classified as the Wicked Pokémon. It lives quietly in the deep forest. It is said to create chilly winter winds with the fans it holds.
As a Grass/Dark-type POKEMON, Shiftry has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It has a 4× weakness to Bug — these moves deal quadruple damage and should always be avoided in battle. It takes double damage from Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Flying, Fairy moves. Conversely, Shiftry is completely immune to Psychic — these moves deal zero damage regardless of power. It resists Water, Electric, Grass, Ground, Ghost, Dark moves, taking only half damage from them.
Shiftry's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 480 (solid). Full distribution: HP 90 · ATK 100 · DEF 60 · SP.ATK 90 · SP.DEF 60 · SPD 80. Its standout stat is ATK (100), which makes it best suited for physical offense roles. Its abilities are Chlorophyll, Wind rider, Pickpocket, with Pickpocket as its hidden ability.
Shiftry stands 1.3 m (51") tall and weighs 59.6 kg (131.4 lbs). It is typically found in Forest environments. Capture rate: 45/255 (difficult to catch). Use Ultra Balls with a status condition (Sleep or Paralysis) for the best results. Growth rate: Medium Slow. Egg groups: Ground, Plant.
Shiftry is part of the Seedot → Nuzleaf → Shiftry evolution line (3-stage). Shiftry is the final evolved form — the strongest stage of this line.
Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Seedot and Nuzleaf. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.
