As a Grass/Fairy type, Shiinotic has 5 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 5 other Pokémon share the Grass/Fairy typing.

Base stats

HP: 60
Attack: 45
Defense: 80
Sp. Atk: 90
Sp. Def: 100
Speed: 30
Total: 405

Shiinotic has a base stat total of 405, higher than 34% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (100). With Sp. Atk (90) well above Attack (45), it works best as a special attacker. At 30 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 60 HP, 80 Defense and 100 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against special hits.

Shiinotic can have the abilities Illuminate, Effect Spore and Rain Dish.

How to beat Shiinotic

The best way to beat Shiinotic is with Poison moves, which deal 4× damage. Flying, Steel, Fire and Ice moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Dragon moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Ground, Water, Grass, Electric and Dark moves are resisted.

Good counters: Iron Moth hits for 4× with Poison-type STAB and resists its Grass and Fairy moves. Revavroom hits for 4× with Poison-type STAB and resists its Grass and Fairy moves. Salazzle hits for 4× with Poison-type STAB and resists its Grass and Fairy moves.

Evolution

Shiinotic is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Morelull → Shiinotic), evolving from Morelull.

Best counters to Shiinotic

Other Grass/Fairy Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Shiinotic weak to?

As a Grass/Fairy type, Shiinotic takes super-effective damage from Poison (4×), Flying, Steel, Fire and Ice moves.

What is Shiinotic resistant to?

Shiinotic resists Fighting, Ground, Water, Grass, Electric and Dark moves. It is immune to Dragon.

What are the best counters to Shiinotic?

Strong type-based picks include Iron Moth, Revavroom and Salazzle, which hit Shiinotic with super-effective attacks.