Shiftry Raid Counters Guide

Shiftry is a Tier 4 Raid Boss in Pokémon GO, makings its way to raid battles for the first time with the start of the 2019 Hoenn Celebration. Best Shiftry counters are strong Bug types like Yanmega, Scizor and Pinsir and strong Fire types like Moltres and Heatran.

Shiftry’s Raid Boss CP is 21713, with its catch CP being in the following Ranges:

• 1263 – 1333 CP (Lvl 20, No Weather Boost)
• 1579 – 1666 CP (Lvl 25, Sunny/Fog Weather Boost)

Shiftry can no longer be soloed, but this just makes it an easy duo. Players with fantastic Fire and Bug types can take on this boss with no problem, however if you are lacking prepared Pokémon, we suggest you take bout 3-5 players, depending on level and counters. Here is an overall view of Shiftry’s stats:

• Max CP: 2333
• Attack: 200
• Defense: 121
• Stamina: 207

To check out Simulator’s list of counters, check here. As well, for a full IV chart, you can check here.

Shiftry Raid Counters

Shiftry Raid Counters

Shiftry
WEAKNESS 2x Bug, Fairy Fighting Fire Flying Ice Poison	BOOSTED BY Sunny Fog
Supreme Shiftry Raid Counters Pinsir Bug Bite Bug X Scissor Bug Pinsir might not seem like much, but it is a very serviceable bug type, being in some cases even better than Scizor! It is more fragile than Scizor, especially since Scizor boasts the incredible Grass resistance that is has, but it more than makes up in damage output. Yanmega Bug Bite Bug Bug Buzz Bug Yanmega shines versus Shiftry by offering solid DPS, respectable survivability and an excellent move set for this fight. Be aware that Bug Buzz is your true damage dealer in this fight, so combinations with Wing Attack are also valid. Scizor Fury Cutter Bug X-Scissor Bug When it comes to having a double weakness to Bug types, Scizor is there to get the job done with ease. Being very resistant to Shiftry’s Grass type moves and having all around great stats for battle, it’s no wonder why it’s at the top. Excellent Shiftry Raid Counters Heatran Bug Bite Bug Fire Blast Fire Heatran makes a strong case if you’re low on potions, especially given how rarely you have a chance to use it with the awkward Bug / Fire move set combination. Although it deals damage significantly slower than Pinsir, Scizor and Yanmega, it’s still a valid option for bigger teams. Moltres Fire Spin Fire Sky Attack Flying Moltres is one of the few non-bug types to make it high on the list, as the combination of high attack and Fire Spin/Sky Attack make it a devastating threat to Shiftry. If Sky Attack is unavailable, feel free to switch to Overheat Fire, but keep in mind this is a sizeable downgrade. Scyther Fury Cutter Bug Bug Buzz Bug X-Scissor Bug Yes, you are reading this right, Scyther itself can manage to be one of the top counters against Shiftry. Its 218 attack is still incredible, and whether with its legacy move Bug Buzz, or regular X-Scissor, it can pack a whollop. Heracross Struggle Bug Bug Megahorn Bug For those that have access to this regional, it too can be a be useful in this raid. It is nerfed a bit by its lack of access to good Bug moves, but it can make a good secondary pick. Ninjask Fury Cutter Bug Bug Buzz Bug It is really a testament to how weak Shiftry is, and how much type effectiveness matters, to where one of the top counters is a Ninjask of all things. It will faint a fair amount, but it will pack a bunch. Runner Up Shiftry Raid Counters Time to win rises considerably from here, and these Pokémon are best kept to B-teams, when weather is beneficial, or used when a large group is active. Machamp Counter Fighting Dynamic Punch Fighting Roserade Poison Jab Poison Sludge Bomb Poison Venomoth Bug Bite Bug Bug Buzz Bug Blaziken Counter Fighting Overheat Fire Beautifly Infestation Bug Bug Buzz Bug Entei Fire Spin Fire Overheat Fire Breloom Counter Fighting Dynamic Punch Fighting Flareon Fire Spin Fire Overheat Fire

Italics Indicates Legacy or Exclusive Moves

It seems pretty clear that our Bug type-oriented Trainers are more likely to take down Shiftry with ease, but even if you don’t have your team of Scizors and Shiny Pinsirs, another hands down option is Moltres, with remarkable speed and bringing in a fiery performance, it outdoes even some of the better Bug type counters.

If you are planning to duo Shiftry, then stick to Scizor, Pinsir, and Sky Attack Moltres. If you are taking it down in a group of trainers, you can rely on most counters seen above including Overheat Moltres.

Shiftry Counters Simulations

The following shows the raw numbers when it comes to the top 25 Shiftry Counters calculated by our Simulator (including unreleased Pokémon).

Shiftry Movesets

Shiftry has access to the following moves:

• Razor Leaf Grass (Quick)
• Feint Attack Dark (Quick)
• Hurricane Flying (Charge, 1-bar)
• Foul Play Dark (Charge, 2-bar)
• Leaf Blade Grass (Charge, 3-bar)

The hardest hitting move will be Hurricane, as it shreads the regular Bug types. Conversely, Leaf Blade, despite firing off often as a 3-bar and being a generally fantastic move, will be the least scary option as most counters heavily resist Grass.

Weather Chart

Additional Counters

If you are a new player or looking for a B-Team, you might still consider some of these very viable counters in your lineup:

• Beedrill with Bug Bite or Infestation/X-Scissor
• Charizard with Fire Spin/Blast Burn or Overheat
• Rayquaza with Air Slash/Aerial Ace
• Hariyama with Counter/Dynamic Punch
• Weavile with Ice Shard/Avalanche
• Parasect with Bug Bite or Fury Cutter/X-Scissor
• Toxicroak with Counter/Dynamic Punch
• Typhlosian with Ember/Blast Burn
• Kricketune with Fury Cutter/X-Scissor (DELELEL WOOOOOP)