# Shiftry - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I

> Find the best Shiftry builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Shiftry Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2025 Regulation Set I (`gen9vgc2025regi`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2025regi |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi/Shiftry)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi/Shiftry
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Shiftry.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Bug (4x), Fire (2x), Ice (2x), Fighting (2x), Poison (2x), Flying (2x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | Water (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ground (1/2x), Ghost (1/2x), Dark (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Psychic (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Fake Out**: 88.542%
- **Tailwind**: 62.552%
- **Leaf Blade**: 38.137%
- **Snarl**: 38.035%
- **Toxic Spikes**: 30.984%
- **Knock Off**: 26.280%
- **Sucker Punch**: 21.995%
- **Explosion**: 19.714%
- **Low Kick**: 13.212%
- **Fling**: 13.046%

## Common Abilities
- **Chlorophyll**: 59.143%
- **Wind Rider**: 40.851%
- **Pickpocket**: 0.006%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 60.301%
- **Life Orb**: 17.219%
- **Normal Gem**: 3.467%
- **Covert Cloak**: 1.974%
- **Choice Band**: 1.380%
- **Other**: 3.967%

## Common Teammates
- **Raging Bolt**: 46.828%
- **Koraidon**: 43.834%
- **Groudon**: 35.745%
- **Volcarona**: 30.047%
- **Clefairy**: 29.441%
- **Calyrex-Shadow**: 29.226%

## FAQ for Shiftry in gen9vgc2025regi-1760

### What are the top moves for Shiftry?
The most common moves for Shiftry are Fake Out, Tailwind, Leaf Blade, Snarl. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Shiftry?
Shiftry is frequently paired with Raging Bolt, Koraidon, Groudon, Volcarona. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Shiftry weak to and resistant against?
Shiftry is weak to Bug (4x), Fire (2x), Ice (2x), Fighting (2x), Poison (2x), Flying (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Water (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ground (1/2x), Ghost (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), and is immune to Psychic (0x).

### 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 **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/0/4/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 30.984% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Shiftry?
Shiftry is most effectively run with the ability **Chlorophyll** (59.143%) and the item **Focus Sash** (60.301%).

### What is the most common role for Shiftry?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Shiftry often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the gen9vgc2025regi-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/gen9vgc2025regi/Shiftry) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2025regi) - Build teams with Shiftry
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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