# Shiftry - Isle of Armor VGC 2020 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Shiftry in Isle of Armor VGC 2020. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Isle of Armor VGC 2020 (`isle`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | Isle of Armor VGC 2020 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/isle/Shiftry)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/isle/Shiftry
- **Format Overview**: [Isle of Armor VGC 2020 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/isle)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/isle](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/isle)

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## Common Moves
- **Night Slash**: 87.796%
- **Leaf Blade**: 87.571%
- **Protect**: 79.089%
- **X-Scissor**: 77.258%
- **Solar Blade**: 24.532%
- **Fake Out**: 17.283%
- **Grassy Glide**: 6.423%
- **Heat Wave**: 3.535%
- **Other**: 16.513%

## Common Abilities
- **Chlorophyll**: 99.971%
- **Pickpocket**: 0.029%
- **Early Bird**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Weakness Policy**: 70.335%
- **Life Orb**: 24.767%
- **Other**: 4.898%

## Common Teammates
- **Torkoal**: 66.695%
- **Mudsdale**: 65.786%
- **Riolu**: 65.786%
- **Dragapult**: 65.786%
- **Ninetales**: 17.733%
- **Venusaur**: 14.836%

## FAQ for Shiftry in isle-1760

### What are the top moves for Shiftry?
The most common moves for Shiftry are Night Slash, Leaf Blade, Protect, X-Scissor. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Shiftry?
Shiftry is frequently paired with Torkoal, Mudsdale, Riolu, Dragapult. 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 `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 94.015% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Shiftry?
Shiftry is most effectively run with the ability **Chlorophyll** (99.971%) and the item **Weakness Policy** (70.335%).

### What is the most common role for Shiftry?
Based on common item usage (Weakness Policy), Shiftry often functions as a **tactical** in the isle-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/isle/Shiftry) - Full interactive stats page
- [Isle of Armor VGC 2020 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/isle) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/isle) - 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).*