Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Razor Leaf Hurricane
Same-type attack bonus on Razor Leaf. Hurricane costs 100 energy for 105 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shiftry takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 528
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,333 CP
Shiftry moves
4 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feint Attack STAB | Dark | 11 | 10 | 1.0s | 11 | 10 |
| Razor Leaf Best STAB | Grass | 13 | 7 | 1.0s | 13 | 7 |
| Snarl STAB | Dark | 11 | 13 | 1.0s | 11 | 13 |
| Bullet Seed STAB Elite | Grass | 7 | 13 | 1.0s | 7 | 13 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foul Play STAB | Dark | 70 | 50 | 2.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
| Hurricane Best | Flying | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
| Leaf Blade STAB | Grass | 70 | 33 | 2.5s | 28 | 2.12 |
| Leaf Tornado STAB | Grass | 45 | 33 | 3.0s | 15 | 1.36 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feint Attack | Dark | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| Razor Leaf | Grass | 9 | 4 | 1 | 9.00 | 4.00 |
| Snarl | Dark | 5 | 13 | 2 | 2.50 | 6.50 |
| Bullet Seed | Grass | 5 | 13 | 2 | 2.50 | 6.50 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foul Play | Dark | 65 | 40 | 1.63 | — |
| Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | — |
| Leaf Blade | Grass | 70 | 35 | 2.00 | — |
| Leaf Tornado | Grass | 45 | 40 | 1.13 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Razor Leaf (13 DPS); Snarl builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- 3-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Shiftry raid guide
Best counters against Shiftry
How to get Shiftry
- Evolve from
- Nuzleaf · 100 Candy
- Raids
- 3-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shiftry knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 57 | 2,016 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 57 | 2,183 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,295 | 1,366 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,611 | 1,700 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,295 | 1,366 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 979 | 1,033 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,295 | 1,366 |
Is Shiftry good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shiftry has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (121 Defense / 207 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Shiftry deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Fog weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 33 |
| Lv 2 | 103 |
| Lv 3 | 173 |
| Lv 4 | 244 |
| Lv 5 | 314 |
| Lv 6 | 385 |
| Lv 7 | 455 |
| Lv 8 | 526 |
| Lv 9 | 596 |
| Lv 10 | 666 |
| Lv 11 | 733 |
| Lv 12 | 800 |
| Lv 13 | 866 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 933 |
| Lv 15 | 1,000 |
| Lv 16 | 1,066 |
| Lv 17 | 1,133 |
| Lv 18 | 1,199 |
| Lv 19 | 1,266 |
| Lv 20 | 1,333 |
| Lv 21 | 1,399 |
| Lv 22 | 1,466 |
| Lv 23 | 1,533 |
| Lv 24 | 1,599 |
| Lv 25 | 1,666 |
| Lv 26 | 1,733 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,800 |
| Lv 28 | 1,866 |
| Lv 29 | 1,933 |
| Lv 30 | 2,000 |
| Lv 31 | 2,033 |
| Lv 32 | 2,066 |
| Lv 33 | 2,100 |
| Lv 34 | 2,133 |
| Lv 35 | 2,166 |
| Lv 36 | 2,200 |
| Lv 37 | 2,233 |
| Lv 38 | 2,266 |
| Lv 39 | 2,299 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,333 |
| Lv 41 | 2,362 |
| Lv 42 | 2,392 |
| Lv 43 | 2,422 |
| Lv 44 | 2,452 |
| Lv 45 | 2,483 |
| Lv 46 | 2,513 |
| Lv 47 | 2,544 |
| Lv 48 | 2,575 |
| Lv 49 | 2,606 |
| Lv 50 | 2,637 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0275
- Height
- 1.30 m
- Weight
- 59.60 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0275_POKEMON_SHIFTRY
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shiftry in Pokemon GO?
Shiftry's best moveset is Razor Leaf (fast) with Hurricane (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shiftry's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shiftry takes super effective damage from Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type moves. It is double weak to Bug (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Psychic, Dark, Electric, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shiftry's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shiftry reaches 2,637 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,333 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Shiftry?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shiftry shows 1,333 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,666 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Shiftry better than regular Shiftry?
Shadow Shiftry deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Shiftry in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Nuzleaf (100 Candy). It is currently a 3-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Shiftry be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shiftry depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.