Shiftry Best Moveset Rankings
Best Moves
Raid boss

Neutral target
No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.
Defense
180
HP
15,000
Type
None
Weather
Shiftry level
#
Fast Move
Charged Move
1
11.74
112.1
1277.7s
9.32
2
11.36
108.4
1320.7s
9.01
3
11.26
107.6
1331.6s
8.94
4
11.24
107.4
1334.0s
8.93
5
10.72
102.4
1399.0s
8.52
6
10.69
102.1
1403.1s
8.50
7
10.67
101.9
1405.7s
8.48
8
9.88
94.3
1518.5s
7.85
9
9.26
88.4
1620.7s
7.35
10
9.09
86.8
1650.6s
7.23
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Shiftry Best PvP Movesets
GO Battle League

Great League
#680 of 1145 · F Tier

Ultra League
#555 of 844 · F Tier

Great League (Mega Edition)
#735 of 1201 · F Tier

Ultra League (Mega Edition)
#601 of 905 · F Tier
Rankings come from an all-vs-all battle simulation across each league's meta. The first chip is the fast move; the rest are the recommended charged moves.
Shiftry PvP Move Effects
Trainer Battles
Shiftry Fast Moves
Fast Attacks
Bullet Seed
Trainer Battles
Power
5
Energy
13
Duration
3 turns
Archetype
Feint Attack
Trainer Battles
Power
6
Energy
6
Duration
2 turns
Archetype
Razor Leaf
Trainer Battles
Power
9
Energy
4
Duration
2 turns
Archetype
Compare fast moves
7
13
1.0s
7
11
10
1.0s
11
13
7
1.0s
13
11
13
1.0s
11
Fast Attack Type Coverage
| Move | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bullet Seed | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Feint Attack | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% |
Razor Leaf | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Snarl | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% |
Shiftry Charged Moves
Charged Attacks
Trainer Battles
Power
65
Energy
-40
DPE
1.63
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
110
Energy
-60
DPE
1.83
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
70
Energy
-35
DPE
2
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
45
Energy
-40
DPE
1.13
Archetype
Effect
50% chance to reduce the Opponent's Attack by 33%
Compare charged moves
70
-50
2.0s
35
105
-100
2.5s
42
70
-33
2.5s
28
45
-33
3.0s
15
Charged Attack Type Coverage
| Move | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Foul Play | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% |
Hurricane | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Leaf Blade | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Leaf Tornado | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Second charged move cost
Unlocking a second charged move lets Shiftry carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.
50,000
50Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shiftry's best moveset in Pokémon GO?
Snarl and Leaf Blade make up Shiftry's best raid moveset, dealing 11.7 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Shiftry for how it holds up as a raid boss.
What is Shiftry's best PvP moveset?
In Ultra League, the recommended moveset is Snarl with Leaf Blade and Foul Play. Shiftry's full PvP rankings cover every league.
How many moves can Shiftry learn in Pokémon GO?
Shiftry can learn 4 fast moves and 4 charged moves. Bullet Seed is a legacy move that can only be learned with an Elite TM or during special events.
How much does Shiftry's second charged move cost?
Unlocking a second charged move for Shiftry costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy.







































