shiftry

Shiftry is a dual-type Grass/Dark Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Grass/Dark

Abilities:

• Chlorophyll: Doubles the Pokémon's Speed stat in sunny weather
• Early Bird: Reduces the sleep duration by half
• Pickpocket (Hidden Ability): Steals an item when hit by another Pokémon

Physical Characteristics:

• Shiftry is a humanoid Pokémon resembling a tengu, a mythical creature from Japanese folklore.
• It has a long, pointed nose and a large, bushy white mane covering its back.
• Its feet are wooden and resemble traditional Japanese geta sandals, adding to its tengu-like appearance.
• Shiftry's hands have large, leaf-like structures that it can use to create powerful gusts of wind.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Shiftry is known as the "Wicked Pokémon" due to its mysterious and somewhat intimidating aura.
• It primarily inhabits deep forests and is often found at the tops of towering trees.
• Shiftry is believed to guard these forests and is said to punish those who disturb them.
• It can read the thoughts of people and Pokémon, making it a wise and often revered creature in its habitat.

In Battle:

• Shiftry is versatile in battle, capable of both physical and special attacks.
• It is known for its moves like Leaf Storm, Dark Pulse, and Hurricane.
• Shiftry's Grass/Dark typing gives it an advantage over Water, Psychic, and Ghost types.
• It is vulnerable to Bug, Fighting, Fairy, Flying, Ice, and Fire-type moves.
• In sunny weather, Shiftry becomes exceptionally fast due to its Chlorophyll ability, making it a formidable opponent.

Evolution:

• Shiftry evolves from Nuzleaf when exposed to a Leaf Stone.
• It is the final form of Seedot, which evolves into Nuzleaf starting at level 14.

Interesting Facts:

• Shiftry's design inspiration comes from the tengu, known for their ability to control the wind and their role as protectors of the forest.
• Its leaf hands are said to create winds strong enough to blow away houses and people.
• Shiftry's role as a forest guardian is a recurring theme in Pokémon lore, drawing parallels with other Pokémon associated with nature and protection.
• Despite its somewhat sinister appearance, Shiftry is considered wise and is respected by those who understand its role in the ecosystem.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Soulsilver: It lives quietly in the deep forest. It is said to create chilly winter winds with the fans it holds.
• Ruby: SHIFTRY is a mysterious Pokémon that is said to live atop towering trees dating back over a thousand years.It creates terrific windstorms with the fans it holds.
• Sapphire: SHIFTRY’s large fans generate awesome gusts of wind at a speed close to 100 feet per second. The whipped-up windblows anything away. This Pokémon chooses to live quietly deep in forests.
• Emerald: It is said to arrive on chilly, wintry winds. Feared from long ago as the guardian of forests, this Pokémon lives in a deep forest where people do not venture.
• Firered: A Pokémon that was feared as a forest guardian. It can read the foe’s mind and take preemptive action.
• Leafgreen: A Pokémon that was feared as a forest guardian. It can read the foe’s mind and take preemptive action.
• Diamond: By flapping its leafy fan, it can whip up gusts of 100 ft/second that can level houses.
• Pearl: By flapping its leafy fan, it can whip up gusts of 100 ft/second that can level houses.
• Platinum: By flapping its leafy fan, it can whip up gusts of 100 ft/second that can level houses.
• Heartgold: It lives quietly in the deep forest. It is said to create chilly winter winds with the fans it holds.
• Black: By flapping its leafy fan, it can whip up gusts of 100 ft/second that can level houses.
• White: By flapping its leafy fan, it can whip up gusts of 100 ft/second that can level houses.
• Black-2: By flapping its leafy fan, it can whip up gusts of 100 ft/second that can level houses.
• White-2: By flapping its leafy fan, it can whip up gusts of 100 ft/second that can level houses.
• X: A Pokémon that was feared as a forest guardian. It can read the foe’s mind and take preemptive action.
• Y: By flapping its leafy fan, it can whip up gusts of 100 feet per second that can level houses.
• Omega-Ruby: Shiftry is a mysterious Pokémon that is said to live atop towering trees dating back over a thousand years. It creates terrific windstorms with the fans it holds.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Shiftry’s large fans generate awesome gusts of wind at a speed close to 100 feet per second. The whipped-up wind blows anything away. This Pokémon chooses to live quietly deep in forests.
• Sword: A Pokémon that was feared as a forest guardian. It can read the foe’s mind and take preemptive action.
• Shield: It lives quietly in the deep forest. It is said to create chilly winter winds with the fans it holds.