Shiftry Weakness & Counters

Type matchups

Base stats

HP

90

Attack

100

Defense

60

Sp. Atk

90

Sp. Def

60

Speed

80

Total

480

Evolution

1. Seedot
2. →
   Nuzleaf
3. →
   Shiftry

Best counters to Shiftry

• BuzzwoleHits for 4×
• PheromosaHits for 4×
• Slither WingHits for 4×
• HeracrossHits for 4×
• RibombeeHits for 4×
• LokixHits for 4×

Other Grass/Dark Pokémon

• Nuzleaf
• Cacturne
• Zarude
• Meowscarada
• Brute Bonnet
• Wo-Chien

Frequently asked questions

What is Shiftry weak to?

As a Grass/Dark type, Shiftry takes super-effective damage from Bug (4×), Fighting, Flying, Poison, Fire, Ice and Fairy moves.

What is Shiftry resistant to?

Shiftry resists Ground, Ghost, Water, Grass, Electric and Dark moves. It is immune to Psychic.

What are the best counters to Shiftry?

Strong type-based picks include Buzzwole, Pheromosa and Slither Wing, which hit Shiftry with super-effective attacks.