# Shiftry - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 15

> Find the best Shiftry builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 15. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Shiftry Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 15 (`vgc2015`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2015 |
| **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/vgc2015/Shiftry)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015/Shiftry
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2015](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015)

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## 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**: 73.328%
- **Leaf Blade**: 62.160%
- **Knock Off**: 39.762%
- **Tailwind**: 38.964%
- **Protect**: 35.088%
- **Low Kick**: 26.480%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 26.479%
- **Giga Drain**: 26.479%
- **Rock Slide**: 24.925%
- **Swords Dance**: 21.918%

## Common Abilities
- **Chlorophyll**: 93.895%
- **Early Bird**: 6.104%
- **Pickpocket**: 0.001%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 50.173%
- **Focus Sash**: 49.448%
- **Other**: 0.379%

## Common Teammates
- **Charizard-Mega-Y**: 58.683%
- **Sylveon**: 46.521%
- **Metagross-Mega**: 38.805%
- **Aegislash**: 32.369%
- **Gastrodon**: 32.111%
- **Talonflame**: 27.907%

## FAQ for Shiftry in vgc2015-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Shiftry?
Shiftry is frequently paired with Charizard-Mega-Y, Sylveon, Metagross-Mega, Aegislash. 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 **Rash** nature with an EV spread of `0/156/0/252/0/100`. This configuration accounts for 26.479% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Shiftry?
Shiftry is most effectively run with the ability **Chlorophyll** (93.895%) and the item **Life Orb** (50.173%).

### What is the most common role for Shiftry?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Shiftry often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the vgc2015-1760 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/vgc2015/Shiftry) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2015) - Build teams with Shiftry
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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