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Shiftry in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

#24 in the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Pokédex • Wicked Pokémon

Shiftry in the National Pokédex
Shiftry sprite

Normal

Shiny Shiftry sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Omega Ruby

Shiftry is a mysterious Pokémon that is said to live atop towering trees dating back over a thousand years. It creates terrific windstorms with the fans it holds.

Alpha Sapphire

Shiftry’s large fans generate awesome gusts of wind at a speed close to 100 feet per second. The whipped-up wind blows anything away. This Pokémon chooses to live quietly deep in forests.

Pokémon details

Types

GrassDark

Category

Wicked Pokémon

Height

1.3 m (4'03")

Weight

59.6 kg (131.4 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0275

Pokédex

#24

Shiftry in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

90

290

384

Attack

100

184

328

Defense

60

112

240

Sp. Atk

90

166

306

Sp. Def

60

112

240

Speed

80

148

284

Total

480

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Shiftry, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
New Hoenn #24
EV yield
3 Atk
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
216

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Evolution

Omega Ruby exclusive

Native to Omega Ruby, where you evolve Nuzleaf using a Leaf Stone. In Alpha Sapphire, trade one over from Omega Ruby.

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
Alpha Sapphire
5%
Omega Ruby
5%

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartWhirlwind

The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

Normal--20
StartRazor Leaf

Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at the opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily.

Grass559525
StartFeint Attack

The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.

Dark60-20
StartNasty Plot

The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk.

Dark--20
20Leaf Tornado

The user attacks its target by encircling it in sharp leaves. This attack may also lower the target’s accuracy.

Grass659010
32Hurricane

The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. This may also confuse the target.

Flying1107010
44Leaf Storm

The user whips up a storm of leaves around the target. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Grass130905

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
Class
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

Normal6010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
TM15Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM17Protect

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM22Solar Beam

A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

Grass12010010
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM28Dig

The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

Ground8010010
TM30Shadow Ball

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Ghost8010015
TM31Brick Break

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Fighting7510015
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM39Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

Rock609515
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

Flying60-20
TM41Torment

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

Dark-10015
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM46Thief

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

Dark6010025
TM47Low Sweep

The user makes a swift attack on the target’s legs, which lowers the target’s Speed stat.

Fighting6510020
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM52Focus Blast

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Fighting120705
TM53Energy Ball

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Grass9010010
TM54False Swipe

A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.

Normal4010040
TM56Fling

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

Dark-10010
TM63Embargo

This move prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

Dark-10015
TM64Explosion

The user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move.

Normal2501005
TM66Payback

The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

Dark5010010
TM67Retaliate

The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move becomes more powerful.

Normal701005
TM68Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM70Flash

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate dark caves.

Normal-10020
TM75Swords Dance

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

Normal--20
TM77Psych Up

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.

Normal--10
TM80Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
TM81X-Scissor

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

Bug8010015
TM86Grass Knot

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

Grass-10020
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM88Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM94Secret Power

An attack whose additional effects depend upon where it was used. Can also be used to make a Secret Base.

Normal7010020
TM95Snarl

The user yells as if it’s ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stat of opposing Pokémon.

Dark559515
TM96Nature Power

An attack that makes use of nature’s power. Its effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal--20
TM97Dark Pulse

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.

Dark8010015
TM98Power-Up Punch

Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.

Fighting4010020
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20
HM01Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or claw. This can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Normal509530
HM04Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.

Normal8010015
HM06Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

Fighting4010015

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Bounce

The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Flying85855
Foul Play

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the move’s power.

Dark9510015
Giga Drain

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Grass7510010
Icy Wind

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

Ice559515
Knock Off

The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.

Dark6510020
Low Kick

A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

Fighting-10020
Seed Bomb

The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.

Grass8010015
Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015
Spite

The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.

Ghost-10010
Synthesis

The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

Grass--5
Tailwind

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns.

Flying--15
Worry Seed

A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making the target’s Ability Insomnia.

Grass-10010

Learn before evolving. Some moves must be retained from breeding or a prior stage.
Class
Acquisition source
Amnesia

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic--20

Seedot — breeding

Beat Up

The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.

Dark-10010

Seedot — breeding

Bide

The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.

Normal--10

Seedot — level up (level 1)

Bullet Seed

The user forcefully shoots seeds at the target two to five times in a row.

Grass2510030

Seedot — breeding

Defog

A strong wind blows away the target’s barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target’s evasiveness.

Flying--15

Seedot — breeding

Extrasensory

The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. This may also make the target flinch.

Psychic8010020

Nuzleaf — level up (level 36)

Fake Out

An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle.

Normal4010010

Nuzleaf — level up (level 12)

Grassy Terrain

The user turns the ground under everyone’s feet to grass for five turns. This restores the HP of Pokémon on the ground a little every turn.

Grass--10

Seedot — breeding

Growth

The user’s body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.

Normal--20

Seedot — level up (level 9)

Harden

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

Normal--30

Seedot — level up (level 3)

Leaf Blade

The user handles a sharp leaf like a sword and attacks by cutting its target. Critical hits land more easily.

Grass9010015

Nuzleaf — level up (level 28)

Leech Seed

A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.

Grass-9010

Seedot — breeding

Pound

The target is physically pounded with a long tail, a foreleg, or the like.

Normal4010035

Nuzleaf — level up (level 1)

Power Swap

The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Attack and Sp. Atk stats with the target.

Psychic--10

Seedot — breeding

Quick Attack

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.

Normal4010030

Seedot — breeding

Razor Wind

A two-turn attack. Blades of wind hit opposing Pokémon on the second turn. Critical hits land more easily.

Normal8010010

Seedot — breeding

Take Down

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

Normal908520

Seedot — breeding

Transfers, local trades, historical distributions, Sketch and costume changes have separate requirements. These options do not guarantee every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
Air Cutter

The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily.

Flying609525

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Amnesia

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic--20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Amnesia

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic--20

Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Beat Up

The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.

Dark-10010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Beat Up

The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.

Dark-10010

Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Bide

The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Bide

The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.

Normal--10

Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Bullet Seed

The user forcefully shoots seeds at the target two to five times in a row.

Grass2510030

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Bullet Seed

The user forcefully shoots seeds at the target two to five times in a row.

Grass2510030

Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Captivate

If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Defense Curl

The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.

Normal--40

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Defog

A strong wind blows away the target’s barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target’s evasiveness.

Flying--15

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Defog

A strong wind blows away the target’s barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target’s evasiveness.

Flying--15

Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Normal12010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Extrasensory

The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. This may also make the target flinch.

Psychic8010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Extrasensory

The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. This may also make the target flinch.

Psychic8010020

Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Fake Out

An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle.

Normal4010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Fake Out

An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle.

Normal4010010

Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Fury Cutter

The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.

Bug409520

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Grassy Terrain

The user turns the ground under everyone’s feet to grass for five turns. This restores the HP of Pokémon on the ground a little every turn.

Grass--10

Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Growth

The user’s body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.

Normal--20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Growth

The user’s body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.

Normal--20

Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Harden

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

Normal--30

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Harden

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

Normal--30

Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Leech Seed

A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.

Grass-9010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Leech Seed

A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.

Grass-9010

Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Mega Kick

The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power.

Normal120755

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

Normal-10015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Ominous Wind

The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Ghost601005

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Pound

The target is physically pounded with a long tail, a foreleg, or the like.

Normal4010035

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Pound

The target is physically pounded with a long tail, a foreleg, or the like.

Normal4010035

Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Power Swap

The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Attack and Sp. Atk stats with the target.

Psychic--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Power Swap

The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Attack and Sp. Atk stats with the target.

Psychic--10

Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Quick Attack

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.

Normal4010030

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Quick Attack

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.

Normal4010030

Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Razor Wind

A two-turn attack. Blades of wind hit opposing Pokémon on the second turn. Critical hits land more easily.

Normal8010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Razor Wind

A two-turn attack. Blades of wind hit opposing Pokémon on the second turn. Critical hits land more easily.

Normal8010010

Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Rollout

The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.

Rock309020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Silver Wind

The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats.

Bug601005

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Sucker Punch

This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.

Dark801005

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Take Down

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

Normal908520

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Take Down

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

Normal908520

Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Twister

The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch.

Dragon4010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Chlorophyll

Ability Slot 1

Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in sunshine.

Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.

Early Bird

Ability Slot 2

The Pokémon awakens quickly from sleep.

Makes sleep pass twice as quickly.

Pickpocket(Hidden Ability)

Steals an item from an attacker that made direct contact.

Steals attacking Pokémon's held items on contact.

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