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Pokemon Sword and Shield Shiftry

Pokemon Sword and Shield Shiftry is a Grass and Dark Type Wicked Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Poison, Fire, Ice, Fighting, Fairy, Bug type moves. You can find and catch Shiftry in West Lake Axewell with a 60% chance to appear during Overcast weather. The Max IV Stats of Shiftry are 90 HP, 100 Attack, 90 SP Attack, 60 Defense, 60 SP Defense, and 80 Speed.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Shiftry
Regular
Shiny
Shiftry Galar Pokedex ID: 41

List of Shiftry Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Stat Amount Bar Graph
Total 480
HP 90
Attack 100
Defense 60
Special Attack 90
Special Defense 60
Speed 80

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Shiftry to have is Lonely, this will increase it's Attack and decrease it's Defense stats.

Shiftry Abilities

Ability Type Effect
ChlorophyllNormal
Early BirdNormal
PickpocketHidden

Sword Pokedex Entry

A Pokémon that was feared as a forest guardian. It can read the foe’s mind and take preemptive action.

Shield Pokedex Entry

It lives quietly in the deep forest. It is said to create chilly winter winds with the fans it holds.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Shiftry Evolutions

How do i get Shiftry's evolution in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Pokemon Sword and Shield Seedot evolves into Nuzleaf when you reach Level 14. Nuzleaf then evolves into its final evolution Shiftry with a use Leaf Stone.

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Level 14
Nuzleaf
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use Leaf Stone
Shiftry
Pokemon CP Atk Def Sp Atk Sp Def Hp Spd
Seedot
220405030304030
Nuzleaf
340704060407060
Shiftry
4801006090609080

Shiftry Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Shiftry?

Shiftry does not spawn in the wild. Instead you can catch Seedot and evolve it into Shiftry. A popular spawn location you can find Seedot is in the West Lake Axewell area with a 60% chance to spawn during Overcast weather.

Shiftry is a Pokemon Sword Exclusive Pokemon and can only be found within the Sword Version of the game.

Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
West Lake Axewell
60%8 - 14
Dappled Grove
5%13 - 15
Dappled Grove
10%13 - 15
Dappled Grove
5%13 - 15
Dappled Grove
5%13 - 15
Dappled Grove
10%13 - 15
Dappled Grove
5%13 - 15
Dappled Grove
5%13 - 15
Dappled Grove
5%13 - 15
Dappled Grove
5%13 - 15
Giant's Seat
25%33 - 38
Giant's Seat
60%33 - 38
South Lake Miloch
5%14 - 16
South Lake Miloch
5%14 - 16

Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Route 2 - Lakeside
20%37 - 40
Route 2
20%4 - 6
Dappled Grove
40%11 - 15
Dappled Grove
20%11 - 15
Dappled Grove
20%11 - 15
Dappled Grove
20%11 - 15
Dappled Grove
35%11 - 15
Route 5
20%16 - 18
Giant's Cap
40%27 - 29
Giant's Seat
15%30 - 35
Rolling Fields
40%7 - 9
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Pokemon Sword and Shield Shiftry Raids

Where do i find Shiftry Raids?

You can find Shiftry raids in the following locations: Bridge Field, Dappled Grove, Stony Wilderness, West Lake Axewell.

You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Shiftry Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.

Shiftry Raid is exclusive and can only be found within the Pokemon Sword Version of the game.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Shiftry Weakness

Shiftry is a Grass and Dark Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Flying, Poison, Fire, Ice, Fighting, Fairy, Bug Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Ground, Water, Grass, Electric, Ghost, Dark, Psychic type moves.

Damage Types
4.0x
Damage
2.0x
Damage
Flying
Poison
Fire
Ice
Fighting
Fairy
0.5x
Damage
Ground
Water
Grass
Electric
Ghost
Dark
0.25x
Damage
Immune to Damage
Psychic

What pokemon is Shiftry Weak Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP

What pokemon is Shiftry Strong Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP
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Pokemon SW and SH Shiftry Moves List

What moves can Shiftry learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

Shiftry can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Grass and Dark type +50% STAB damage.

Shiftry Level Up Moves

Lvl Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
00[] Leaf Tornado
01[] Razor Leaf
01[] Air Cutter
01[] Torment
01[] Fake Out
01[] Swagger
01[] Whirlwind
01[] Hurricane
01[] Synthesis
01[] Explosion
01[] Growth
01[] Rollout
01[] Mega Drain
01[] Payback
01[] Nature Power
01[] Sunny Day
01[] Extrasensory
01[] Sucker Punch
01[] Leaf Blade
01[] Tackle
01[] Harden
01[] Absorb
01[] Astonish

TM Moves Shiftry can learn

TM Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TM01Mega KickPhysical120755
TM08Hyper BeamSpecial150905User must recharge next turn.
TM09Giga ImpactPhysical150905User must recharge next turn.
TM11Solar BeamSpecial18010010Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM12Solar BladePhysical187.510010Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM15DigPhysical8010010Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM16ScreechStatus8540Sharply lowers opponent's Defense.
TM20Self-DestructPhysical2001005User faints.
TM21RestStatus10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM22Rock SlidePhysical759010May cause flinching.
TM23ThiefPhysical9010025Also steals opponent's held item.
TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25ProtectStatus10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM27Icy WindSpecial559515Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM28Giga DrainSpecial112.510010User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM31AttractStatus10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM34Sunny DayStatus5Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM37Beat UpPhysical10030Each Pokémon in your party attacks.
TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM40SwiftSpecial6020Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42RevengePhysical6010010Power increases if user was hit first.
TM43Brick BreakPhysical7510015Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM48Rock TombPhysical609515Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM50Bullet SeedPhysical37.510030Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
TM52BouncePhysical85855Springs up on first turn, attacks on second. May paralyze opponent.
TM57PaybackPhysical7510010Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
TM58AssurancePhysical9010010Power doubles if opponent already took damage in the same turn.
TM59FlingPhysical10010Power depends on held item.
TM60Power SwapStatus10User and opponent swap Attack and Special Attack.
TM75Low SweepPhysical6510020Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM79RetaliatePhysical701005Inflicts double damage if a teammate fainted on the last turn.
TM85SnarlSpecial82.59515Lowers opponent's Special Attack.
TM88Grassy TerrainStatus10Restores a little HP of all Pokémon for 5 turns.
TM94False SwipePhysical4010040Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP.
TM95Air SlashSpecial759520May cause flinching.
TM97Brutal SwingPhysical9010020The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.

Shiftry TR Moves

TR Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TR00Swords DanceStatus20Sharply raises user's Attack.
TR01Body SlamPhysical8510015May paralyze opponent.
TR07Low KickPhysical10020The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TR17AmnesiaStatus20Sharply raises user's Special Defense.
TR20SubstituteStatus10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR26EndureStatus10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27Sleep TalkStatus10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR33Shadow BallSpecial8010015May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR36Heat WaveSpecial959010May burn opponent.
TR50Leaf BladePhysical13510015High critical hit ratio.
TR58Dark PulseSpecial12010015May cause flinching.
TR59Seed BombPhysical12010015
TR60X-ScissorPhysical8010015
TR64Focus BlastSpecial120705May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR65Energy BallSpecial13510010May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR68Nasty PlotStatus20Sharply raises user's Special Attack.
TR71Leaf StormSpecial195905Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.
TR77Grass KnotSpecial10020The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TR81Foul PlayPhysical142.510015Uses the opponent's Attack stat.
TR89HurricaneSpecial1107010May confuse opponent.
TR95Throat ChopPhysical12010015Prevents use of sound moves for two turns.

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