# Shiftry - Gen 9 National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Shiftry in Gen 9 National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 National Dex (`gen9nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Shiftry)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Shiftry
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)

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## Common Moves
- **Explosion**: 90.050%
- **Knock Off**: 76.523%
- **Leaf Blade**: 53.358%
- **Low Kick**: 49.508%
- **Tailwind**: 44.007%
- **Sucker Punch**: 22.380%
- **Endeavor**: 13.674%
- **Protect**: 13.162%
- **Toxic Spikes**: 5.770%
- **Beat Up**: 4.939%

## Common Abilities
- **Wind Rider**: 97.036%
- **Chlorophyll**: 2.359%
- **Pickpocket**: 0.605%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 48.700%
- **Focus Sash**: 43.994%
- **Darkinium Z**: 3.509%
- **Other**: 3.797%

## Common Teammates
- **Kleavor**: 67.061%
- **Kingambit**: 49.571%
- **Greninja**: 47.555%
- **Tornadus**: 47.023%
- **Gholdengo**: 46.944%
- **Brambleghast**: 37.966%

## FAQ for Shiftry in gen9nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Shiftry?
The most common moves for Shiftry are Explosion, Knock Off, Leaf Blade, Low Kick. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Shiftry?
Shiftry is frequently paired with Kleavor, Kingambit, Greninja, Tornadus. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Shiftry?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Shiftry?
The top build for Shiftry features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `112/252/8/0/0/136`. This configuration accounts for 46.921% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Shiftry?
Shiftry is most effectively run with the ability **Wind Rider** (97.036%) and the item **Life Orb** (48.700%).

### What is the most common role for Shiftry?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Shiftry often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the gen9nationaldex-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Shiftry?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 90 |
| Attack | 100 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Atk | 90 |
| Sp. Def | 60 |
| Speed | 80 |
| **BST** | **480** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Shiftry on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Shiftry) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9nationaldex) - Build teams with Shiftry
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*