Shiinotic Best Moveset
Grass/Fairy with 90 Sp. Atk and 100 Sp. Def giving the moveset some special offense and bulk. AbilityEffect Spore punishes physical contact with random status effects. E-tier because 30 Speed goes dead last and 60/80 physical stats are too thin for sustained defensive play.
Grass/Fairy with Strength Sap in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Drained opponent's Attack as healing. Effect Spore inflicted random status. 45 Speed anchored it.
Best Moves
Best Build
Shiinotic best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Moonblast
- Spore
- Strength Sap
- Leech Seed
Recommended Teammates
Same Strength Sap stalling in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Grass/Fairy defensive typing was decent. Two gens of draining Attack and healing.
Wall Moveset
- Spore
- Moonblast
- Strength Sap
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Shiinotic Weakness
Shiinotic is weak to Poison, Fire, Ice, Flying, and Steel. Watch out for Poison attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Dragon-type moves entirely. 6 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Poison |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Flying, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
What is Shiinotic Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Shiinotic
Scizor's Bullet Punch hits Shiinotic for 56-66%. Gengar threatens a KO with Sludge Bomb (182-215%). Arcanine's Flare Blitz also KOs at 90-106%.
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Shiinotic View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch 2x56-66% Knock Off15-18% U Turn49-57% Close Combat27-32% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Shiinotic View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball40-48% Sludge Bomb 4x182-215%KO | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Shiinotic View Arcanine builds →Extreme Speed20-24% Flare Blitz 2x90-106%KO | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Shiinotic View Salamence builds →Earthquake16-19% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Shiinotic View Lapras builds →Surf19-22% Thunderbolt12-15% | ||
Recommended Build Moves View Urshifu-Rapid-Strike builds →
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Evolution
Shiinotic is the evolved form of Morelull. Breeding produces Morelull eggs, and they take an average time to hatch. Evolving from Morelull gave Shiinotic the biggest boost in Defense (+25), bringing the total to 405 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Shiinotic to get Morelull eggs easily using 89 partners from the Grass egg group.
Shiny Shiinotic
Different pastel tones on Shiinotic, matching Morelull's underwhelming shift. The creepy forest mushroom could've gone full toxic green or ghostly white. Instead it gets a palette swap you have to squint at.
Shiny Shiinotic Odds & Hunting Methods
3 of 3 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Shiinotic
Decent spawn rates for Shiinotic across 1 location in late-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Shiinotic in SwSh
The path to Shiinotic starts with Morelull at Lv. 28-31 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch MorelullGiant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldRate 35%Heavy FogHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 35%Heavy Fog
Step 2Shiinotic ✓Glimwood TangleLv.34-36GrassSwordRate 20%All WeatherGlimwood TangleLv.34-36GrassShieldRate 15%All Weatheror evolve from Morelull (Step 1)
Not landing the catch? Calculate Shiinotic catch rates for Sword & Shield by ball, status, and HP.
After dark, Shiinotic drifts through the tall grass of Route 11, where you can catch it between levels 26 and 29.
Where To Catch Shiinotic in USUM
Morelull is your first catch on the way to Shiinotic. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 14-29 across 12 total spots in the chain.
Not landing the catch? Calculate Shiinotic catch rates for Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon by ball, status, and HP.
Can't catch Shiinotic directly. Start with Morelull at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 24. The 2-stage line from Morelull to Shiinotic is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Shiinotic in SM
The path to Shiinotic starts with Morelull at Lv. 14-27 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 2Shiinotic ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Morelull egg.
Base Stats
Shiinotic's spread favors special bulk over offense. Sp. Def leads the defensive side, Speed eats the cost. Yields 2 Sp. Def EVs per defeat. Medium-fast 1M XP curve to level.
If you see a light deep in a forest at night, don’t go near. Shiinotic will make you fall fast asleep.
Shiinotic Guide
Shiinotic can work for a story run. 405 BST is average, but Grass/Fairy typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
Shiinotic's hidden ability is Rain Dish. It heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain. Situational compared to Illuminate and Effect Spore.
Shiinotic plays as a trick room. It's slow, so Trick Room or priority moves are key. so pick your spots carefully. Moonblast is the primary attack.
Bold is the go-to nature for Shiinotic. That's +Defense / -Attack. Pair it with 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD EVs. Fits the trick room role.
Game Availability
Introduced in Sun & Moon, Shiinotic has appeared in 3 games across 3 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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