Stats & Training
Everything pushes toward mixed damage here. Shiftry's Attack does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 3 Attack EVs per KO. Tough to catch, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
By flapping its leafy fan, it can whip up gusts of 100 ft/second that can level houses.
By flapping its leafy fan, it can whip up gusts of 100 ft/second that can level houses.
Shiftry Weakness
Shiftry's Grass/Dark typing leaves it vulnerable to Bug, Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, and Flying. Bug hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Psychic-type attacks completely. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Shiftry leans offensive (base 100 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Bug |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Flying |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground, Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
 Venipede BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shiftry View Venipede builds →Venoshock 2x32-40% Rock Smash 2x19-23% Poison Sting 2x13-17% | ||
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shiftry View Growlithe builds →Ember 2x38-45% Rock Smash 2x25-30% | ||
 Koffing Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shiftry View Koffing builds →Venoshock 2x53-62% Smog 2x28-34% | ||
Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shiftry View Tepig builds →Ember 2x28-34% Rock Smash 2x21-26% | ||
 Grimer Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shiftry View Grimer builds →Sludge 2x41-48% Venoshock 2x41-48% | ||
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Venipede BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shiftry View Venipede builds →Venoshock 2x32-39% Poison Tail 2x32-39% Rock Smash 2x16-20% Poison Sting 2x14-17% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shiftry View Growlithe builds →Flame Wheel 2x51-61% Flame Charge 2x43-52% Ember 2x36-43% Rock Smash 2x25-29% | ||
Koffing Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shiftry View Koffing builds →Sludge 2x48-57% Venoshock 2x48-57% Clear Smog 2x41-48% Smog 2x25-30% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shiftry View Volcarona builds →Leech Life 4x118-140%KO Flame Charge 2x39-47% Ember 2x56-67% Gust 2x38-45% | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shiftry View Mandibuzz builds →Pluck 2x47-55% Gust 2x29-35% Rock Smash 2x21-25% | ||
 Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shiftry View Dwebble builds →Bug Bite 4x93-111%KO Fury Cutter 4x64-76% Rock Smash 2x21-25% | ||
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shiftry View Sewaddle builds →Bug Bite 4x83-99% Struggle Bug 4x59-70% | ||
Venipede BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shiftry View Venipede builds →Venoshock 2x32-38% Bug Bite 4x74-87% Poison Tail 2x32-38% Rock Smash 2x17-21% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shiftry View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x146-172%KO Brick Break 2x93-110%KO Venoshock 2x23-28% Aerial Ace 2x50-59% | ||
 Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shiftry View Leavanny builds →Bug Bite 4x128-151%KO Struggle Bug 4x79-94% | ||
 Vespiquen Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shiftry View Vespiquen builds →U-turn 4x119-141%KO Venoshock 2x38-45% Gust 2x35-42% Fury Cutter 4x70-83% | ||
 Whirlipede BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shiftry View Whirlipede builds →Venoshock 2x35-42% Bug Bite 4x79-94% Poison Tail 2x33-39% Rock Smash 2x19-23% | ||
Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shiftry View Dwebble builds →Bug Bite 4x89-104%KO Fury Cutter 4x62-73% Rock Smash 2x20-24% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shiftry View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x146-172%KO Brick Break 2x93-110%KO Venoshock 2x23-27% Aerial Ace 2x49-58% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shiftry View Leavanny builds →X-Scissor 4x167-197%KO Bug Bite 4x128-151%KO Aerial Ace 2x43-50% Struggle Bug 4x82-96% | ||
Vespiquen Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shiftry View Vespiquen builds →Air Slash 2x64-76% U-turn 4x121-142%KO Venoshock 2x37-44% Aerial Ace 2x52-62% | ||
Whirlipede BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shiftry View Whirlipede builds →Venoshock 2x34-41% Steamroller 4x85-101%KO Bug Bite 4x82-96% Poison Tail 2x33-39% | ||
Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shiftry View Dwebble builds →X-Scissor 4x117-137%KO Bug Bite 4x89-105%KO Aerial Ace 2x30-35% Fury Cutter 4x62-73% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shiftry View Volcarona builds →Fire Blast 2x146-172%KO Fly 2x42-49% Leech Life 4x112-132%KO U-turn 4x99-117%KO | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shiftry View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x147-174%KO Megahorn 4x295-347%KO Brick Break 2x92-109%KO Venoshock 2x23-28% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shiftry View Leavanny builds →X-Scissor 4x170-200%KO Bug Bite 4x128-151%KO Aerial Ace 2x43-50% Struggle Bug 4x80-94% | ||
Vespiquen Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shiftry View Vespiquen builds →Attack Order 4x157-185%KO Air Slash 2x65-77% U-turn 4x121-143%KO Venoshock 2x38-45% | ||
Whirlipede BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shiftry View Whirlipede builds →Venoshock 2x35-42% Steamroller 4x86-102%KO Bug Bite 4x80-94% Poison Tail 2x33-40% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shiftry View Volcarona builds →Fire Blast 2x147-173%KO Fly 2x42-50% Leech Life 4x114-135%KO U-turn 4x99-116%KO | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shiftry View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x150-176%KO Megahorn 4x299-353%KO Brick Break 2x94-111%KO Venoshock 2x24-28% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shiftry View Leavanny builds →X-Scissor 4x173-204%KO Bug Bite 4x130-153%KO Aerial Ace 2x43-51% Struggle Bug 4x80-95% | ||
Vespiquen Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shiftry View Vespiquen builds →Attack Order 4x158-185%KO X-Scissor 4x142-167%KO Air Slash 2x66-78% U-turn 4x124-145%KO | ||
Whirlipede BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shiftry View Whirlipede builds →Venoshock 2x35-42% Steamroller 4x86-102%KO Bug Bite 4x80-95% Poison Tail 2x34-40% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Dragonite can KO Shiftry with Outrage (104-122%). Volcarona threatens a KO with Fire Blast (174-205%).
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Shiftry View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed46-54% Outrage104-122%KO | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Shiftry View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain20-23% Fire Blast 2x174-205%KO | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Shiftry View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x134-158%KO Mach Punch 2x72-85% | ||
 Tentacruel WaterPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRaindish ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Shiftry View Tentacruel builds →Rapid Spin11-14% Scald17-20% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Shiftry evolved from Seedot's chain using an evolution item. It's a non-standard trigger, so check the details below. Breed this form to get Seedot eggs (quick to hatch). The evolution from Seedot pushed Shiftry to 480 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +60. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Shiftry to get Seedot eggs easily using 181 partners from the Ground and Plant egg groups. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Beat Up, Bullet Seed and 9 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Shiftry Best Moveset
Shiftry's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Specs, trading flexibility for boosted special damage with move lock. Dark Pulse is the go-to spam option, with the remaining moves keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Shiftry best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Dark Pulse
- Sucker Punch
- Giga Drain
- Fake Out
Recommended Teammates
Moves
STAB runs through Leaf Storm and Solar Beam for the basics, but Shiftry's real strength is the 10-type coverage spread. Flying and Fighting hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Shiftry in Black 2 & White 2
Shiftry starts showing up in endgame routes at decent spawn rates across 4 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Shiftry in Black 2 & White 2
Seedot is your first catch on the way to Shiftry. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 56-65 across 12 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Obtain Seedot
Step 2Catch or Evolve NuzleafNature PreserveBlack 2Grass Lv.56-57CommonPostAnyNature PreserveWhite 2Grass Lv.56-57CommonPostAnyNature SanctuaryWhite 2Grass Lv.56-57CommonPostAnyNature SanctuaryBlack 2Grass Lv.56-57CommonPostAnyNature PreserveBlack 2Grass Lv.64-65CommonPostAnyDouble grassNature PreserveWhite 2Grass Lv.64-65CommonPostAnyDouble grassNature SanctuaryWhite 2Grass Lv.64-65CommonPostAnyDouble grassNature SanctuaryBlack 2Grass Lv.64-65CommonPostAnyDouble grassor evolve from Seedot (Step 1)
Step 3Shiftry ✓Nature PreserveWhite 2Grass Lv.59UncommonPostAnyShaking spotNature PreserveBlack 2Grass Lv.59UncommonPostAnyShaking spotNature SanctuaryWhite 2Grass Lv.59RarePostAnyShaking spotNature SanctuaryBlack 2Grass Lv.59RarePostAnyShaking spotor evolve from Nuzleaf (Step 2)
Shiftry Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Shiftry looks average on paper at 480 BST. But Chlorophyll is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier attacker on our tier list. Dark Pulse with Choice Specs is the standard set.
In Black 2 & White 2, watch for Scizor (Bug), Blaziken (Fire), and Lapras (Ice) when using Shiftry. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Scizor is the most dangerous since Bug moves deal 4x damage. Fighting, Poison, and Flying-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
Shiftry gets Chlorophyll, Wind Rider, and Pickpocket. But Chlorophyll is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Shiftry is a physical attacker with base 100 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the attacker role.
For Black 2 & White 2, Shiftry has answers, but so do you. Faster attackers outpace it. Anything with a super-effective STAB move and decent speed can revenge kill.
Game Availability
Since Ruby & Sapphire, Shiftry has been in 15 games. Requiring an item-based evolution to obtain means it's consistently available but requires more effort than simply catching it in the wild.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves