Shiftry Solo Raid Guide

Overview

Shiftry is a brand new boss, and offers two new challenges:

• If you did not attend special events like Go Fest you’ve probably never caught a Shiftry
• Shifty is a tier 4 that can be soloed!

Bugs are not especially powerful in Pokemon Go, but with Shiftry’s double weakness it is their time to shine. Pinsir and Scizor are your go-to options here, with Scyther & Heracross barely missing the clock and making great filler mon. Moltres (Clear) and Machamp (Cloudy) are filler options as well in the appropriate weather that are capable of soloing on their own with some nice RNG.

Approach

Team composition

• Scizor and Pinsir are ready to rock!

• Scyther, Heracross, and weather boosted Moltres & Machamp can help

• The lobby glitch is highly recommended for this raid, as every second will be important

Dodging strategy

• Leaf Blade is weak enough against the bugs that dodging isn’t required

• Pinsir especially should dodge a handful of Hurricane or Foul Play

• A re-lobby is essentially a loss. Make sure your team of 6 survives, but don’t lose sight of the main goal (doing enough damage to win!)

• The dodge/death loop glitch should not be an issue in this solo raid.

Note: "Good" movesets are not necessarily viable at the level indicated.