Ultra League PvP guide
Shiftry Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Shiftry is a Grass/Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #551. Its recommended PvP moveset is Snarl with Leaf Blade and Foul Play.
Ultra League
#551
Niche
Type
Grass/Dark
Best Fast Move
Snarl
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,637
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT SHIFTRY
Is Shiftry Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Shiftry is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #551.
Shiftry PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #676 | 70.5 | Snarl, Leaf Blade, Foul Play |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #551 | 70.3 | Snarl, Leaf Blade, Foul Play |
Best Moveset for Shiftry in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
The recommended PvP moveset for Shiftry is Snarl with Leaf Blade and Foul Play.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Shiftry in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Shiftry PvP Move Counts
Snarl → Leaf Blade
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Snarl → Foul Play
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Shiftry Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Shiftry wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
- Tinkaton165
- Florges202
- Empoleon316
- Corviknight406
Shiftry Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Shiftry's Grass/Dark typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- bug2.56×
- fairy1.6×
- fighting1.6×
- fire1.6×
- 1.6×
- ice1.6×
- poison1.6×
Resistant to
- psychic0.391×
- dark0.625×
- electric0.625×
- ghost0.625×
- grass0.625×
- ground0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Shiftry in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Shiftry in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Shiftry's league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
70% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Resisted
23% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Resisted
19% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
66% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Resisted
31% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Super Effective
59% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Resisted
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Super Effective
51% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
45% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Resisted
18% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Resisted
25% HP
Ratings are shown from Shiftry's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Shiftry.
Best Teammates for Shiftry in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Shiftry should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 4 of Shiftry's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 5 of Shiftry's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Shiftry
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/14/11 | 1,500 | 24.5 | 1,699,876 |
| #2 | 0/12/14 | 1,499 | 24.5 | 1,697,952 | |
| #3 | 1/15/15 | 1,495 | 24 | 1,697,606 | |
| #4 | 2/15/14 | 1,499 | 24 | 1,694,286 | |
| #5 | 1/11/14 | 1,500 | 24.5 | 1,693,612 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 3/15/15 | 2,490 | 50 | 3,625,907 |
| #2 | 4/15/14 | 2,497 | 50 | 3,624,178 | |
| #3 | 5/15/12 | 2,498 | 50 | 3,622,257 | |
| #4 | 5/15/14 | 2,494 | 49.5 | 3,620,338 | |
| #5 | 5/15/15 | 2,500 | 49.5 | 3,620,338 |
Shiftry Stats in Pokémon GO
Shiftry's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Shiftry 0/14/11 (Best IV)
- Level
- 24.5
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 132.2
- Defense
- 89.3
- HP
- 144
Ultra League
Shiftry 3/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,490
- Attack
- 170.6
- Defense
- 114.3
- HP
- 186
Shiftry Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Shiftry in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Grass / Dark typing · Dark-type fast move · Ultra League #468
Same Grass / Dark typing · Dark-type fast move · Ultra League #462
Same Dark / Grass typing · Similar charged move types · Mega Master League #78
Same Grass / Dark typing · Similar charged move types · Ultra League #455
Shares Dark typing · Same Snarl fast move · Master League #323
Shares Dark typing · Same Snarl fast move · Master League #288
More PoGoCoach tools
Shiftry Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shiftry in Pokémon GO PvP?
Shiftry's recommended PvP moveset is Snarl with Leaf Blade and Foul Play.
Is Shiftry good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Shiftry is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #551.
What counters Shiftry in Pokémon GO PvP?
Tinkaton, Florges and Empoleon are among the strongest current counters to Shiftry in Ultra League.
What is Shiftry weak to in Pokémon GO?
Shiftry is weak to Bug (2.56×), Fairy (1.6×), Fighting (1.6×), Fire (1.6×), Flying (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Poison (1.6×).