Shiftry (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
← #0274: Nuzleaf	Pokémon	#0276: Taillow →
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Shiftry (disambiguation).

Shiftry Wicked Pokémon ダーテング Dirteng #0275 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Grass Dark Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Chlorophyll or Wind RiderGen IX+ Cacophony Cacophony Pickpocket Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony Early Bird Second Ability Gen III-VIII
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Field and Grass Hatch time 15 cycles
Height 4'03" 1.3 m Shiftry 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 131.4 lbs. 59.6 kg Shiftry 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 181 Gen. III-IV Unknown IV 216 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Shiftry 0 HP 3 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Brown	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Shiftry (Japanese: ダーテング Dirteng) is a dual-type Grass/Dark Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

It evolves from Nuzleaf when exposed to a Leaf Stone. It is the final form of Seedot.

Biology

Shiftry is a bipedal, portly plant Pokémon that appears to be made of wood. A shaggy white mane covers most of its face and trails down its back. Long pointed ears poke out the top of its mane, and it has a long, pointed nose and a large mouth with teeth that are usually bared. Its eyes are yellow with black sclerae. This Pokémon's feet resemble Japanese tengu-geta. Three broad leaves with brown spokes form each of its hands and are used to create powerful winds close to 100 feet (30 meters) per second in speed. A female will have smaller leaves than a male.

Shiftry is a wicked, mysterious, and very rare Pokémon that lives atop ancient trees in deep tropical forests. It arrives with freezing winds and is feared by people as the guardian of the forest. It is said that when Shiftry does this, the winter season will arrive. It can read an opponent's mind and then take preemptive action. In the Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire episode Jump for Joy!, it was shown to lead large groups of Seedot and Nuzleaf. Folklore states that Shiftry was once an evil bird Pokémon before its wings and beak were replaced as punishment for its misdemeanor.

Evolution

Shiftry evolves from Nuzleaf and is the final form of Seedot.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Seedot  Grass

→

First Evolution Nuzleaf  Grass  Dark

→

Second Evolution Shiftry  Grass  Dark

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Shiftry is the leader of Team Shifty, a Normal Rank rescue team. It initially only does missions for profit but this changes after it is scolded by Team A.C.T.'s Alakazam for refusing to rescue a Jumpluff from Silent Chasm. It is rescued by the player from Zapdos, and stays in Pokémon Square. After completing the game, it gives access to Buried Relic once Stormy Sea has been completed. The same Shiftry returns at Super Mystery Dungeon as a recruitable character.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Hoenn #024 Kanto #— 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
Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #— Diamond By flapping its leafy fan, it can whip up gusts of 100 ft/second that can level houses. Pearl Platinum HeartGold It lives quietly in the deep forest. It is said to create chilly winter winds with the fans it holds. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova #— Black By flapping its leafy fan, it can whip up gusts of 100 ft/second that can level houses. White Black 2 By flapping its leafy fan, it can whip up gusts of 100 ft/second that can level houses. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #024 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.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #041 Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus. 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. Brilliant Diamond By flapping its leafy fans, it can whip up gusts of 100 feet per second that can level houses. Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #56 Blueberry #— Scarlet It is said that when Shiftry flaps its leafy fans atop ancient trees, chilly winds blow and the season rolls into winter. Violet Legends tell of a bird Pokémon that received divine punishment for its evil deeds and had its beak and wings replaced.

Shiftry in the Kitakami Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Evolve Nuzleaf Sapphire Trade, Event Emerald Evolve Nuzleaf FireRed LeafGreen Trade Colosseum Trade XD Evolve Nuzleaf
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Nuzleaf Platinum Evolve Nuzleaf HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Nuzleaf Pal Park Forest
Generation V Black Trade White Evolve Nuzleaf Black 2 White 2 Nature Preserve (rustling grass)
Generation VI X Y Evolve Nuzleaf Omega Ruby Evolve Nuzleaf Alpha Sapphire Trade
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Evolve Nuzleaf Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Dappled Grove Bridge Field, Dappled Grove, Stony Wilderness, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle) Shield Trade Brilliant Diamond Evolve Nuzleaf Shining Pearl Trade Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet TradeVersion 2.0.1+ The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Tera Raid Battles (5★, 6★)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Pinball: R&S Evolve Nuzleaf Trozei! Endless Level 7, Forever Level 56, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Western Cave (12F-20F), Buried Relic (68F-74F) Ranger Sekra Range
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Lost Wilderness (B1F-B17F) MD Sky Lost Wilderness (B1F-B17F) Ranger: SoA Vien Forest, Capture Arena MD Blazing MD Light Wonder Mail codes
Generation V Rumble Blast Autumnwood: Firebreathing Mountain Rumble U Verdant Plaza: Green Hide-and-Seek
Generation VI Battle Trozei Infinite Ruins: Stage 1 Rumble World Plasma Tundra: Sacred Blade Cliff (All Areas, Entrance Boss)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Dragonite Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Celebi SeaFinal
Generation VIII MD DX Northwind Field (18F-25F), Buried Relic (50F-55F) Mystery House: Silver Trench New Snap Elsewhere Forest
Cross-Generation Shuffle Graucus Hall: Stage 480

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
RS	Pokémon Center New York Campaign 6 Shiftry	English	United States	20	August 21 to 27, 2004

Held items

Games		Held items
Sword	Shield	Power Herb (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 90		150 - 197	290 - 384
Attack: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Defense: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Atk: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Sp. Def: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Speed: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Total: 480	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 3/4 ★★★☆	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 3/4 ★★★☆	Total 15/20 ★★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 4× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 0× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 4× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 0× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 4× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 0× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 4× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 0× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Notes: If Miracle Eye is used by an opponent or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Psychic-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Air Cutter Flying Special 06060 09595% 25 011 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 07070% 10 011 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10 011 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00——% 5 Rem.Rem. Whirlwind Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 Rem.Rem. Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 Rem.Rem. Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25 Rem.Rem. Mega Drain Grass Special 04040 100100% 15 Rem.Rem. Growth Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 Rem.Rem. Razor Leaf Grass Physical 05555 09595% 25 Rem.Rem. Harden Normal Status 0000— 00——% 30 Rem.Rem. Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100100% 5 Rem.Rem. Rollout Rock Physical 03030 09090% 20 Rem.Rem. Swagger Normal Status 0000— 08585% 15 Rem.Rem. Synthesis Grass Status 0000— 00——% 5 Rem.Rem. Beat Up Dark Physical 0000— 100100% 10 Rem.Rem. Fake Out Normal Physical 04040 100100% 10 Rem.Rem. Torment Dark Status 0000— 100100% 15 Rem.Rem. Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15 Rem.Rem. Extrasensory Psychic Special 08080 100100% 20 Rem.Rem. Sucker Punch Dark Physical 07070 100100% 5 Evo.Evo. Leaf Blade Grass Physical 09090 100100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shiftry Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Shiftry Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM006 TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM012 TM012 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM017 TM017 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM018 TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM020 TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM022 TM022 Chilling Water Water Special 05050 100}}100% 20 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM027 TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM029 TM029 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM030 TM030 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM033 TM033 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM034 TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM036 TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM039 TM039 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM040 TM040 Air Cutter Flying Special 06060 095}}95% 25 TM043 TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM055 TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM056 TM056 Bullet Seed Grass Physical 02525 100}}100% 30 TM057 TM057 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TM058 TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM062 TM062 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15 TM065 TM065 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM071 TM071 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM081 TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM086 TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM087 TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM088 TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM091 TM091 Toxic Spikes Poison Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM092 TM092 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM094 TM094 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM105 TM105 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM107 TM107 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM111 TM111 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10 TM113 TM113 Tailwind Flying Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM114 TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM118 TM118 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 090}}90% 10 TM119 TM119 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM128 TM128 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM134 TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM137 TM137 Grassy Terrain Grass Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM140 TM140 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM158 TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM159 TM159 Leaf Storm Grass Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM160 TM160 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM168 TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM177 TM177 Spite Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM181 TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM184 TM184 Vacuum Wave Fighting Special 04040 100}}100% 30 TM190 TM190 Solar Blade Grass Physical 125125 100}}100% 10 TM191 TM191 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM193 TM193 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM194 TM194 Grassy Glide Grass Physical 05555 100}}100% 20 TM199 TM199 Lash Out Dark Physical 07575 100}}100% 5 TM203 TM203 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM205 TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM206 TM206 Petal Blizzard Grass Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 TM221 TM221 Throat Chop Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM224 TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM229 TM229 Upper Hand Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shiftry Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Shiftry Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  * Defog Flying Status — —% 15 Leech Seed Grass Status — 90% 10 Night Slash Dark Physical 70 100% 15 Quick Attack Normal Physical 40 100% 30 Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20 Worry Seed Grass Status — 100% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Shiftry Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shiftry Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Shiftry Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior Evolution

Generation IX Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shiftry Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Shiftry Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS Acquisition: Evolve			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -30% Friend Area: Mushroom Forest Phrases 51%-100% HP Fufufu... I can see through your thoughts. 26%-50% HP I'm concerned... My health should be down to half so soon? 1%-25% HP It disappoints me... But this might be it for me... Level up Fufufu... Be happy that my level went up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: C
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Feed an Apple to in a dungeon Connected to: Meditite Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal I can create strong winds with my fans. Let me know if you get hot. Low HP (< 50%) I can't hold on any longer...
Pokémon Ranger Group: Dark Poké Assist: Grass Field move: (Gust ×2) Loops: 4 Min. exp.: 116 Max. exp.: 136 Browser entry R-182 When Shiftry spreads its palms and spins, it creates powerful whirlwinds.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Dark Poké Assist: Dark Field move: (Cut ×3) Browser entry R-035 It whips up winds with its arms, then sends out twisters to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds Base HP: 57 Base Attack: 78 Base Defense: 51 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Grass Attack Power: ★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle Grass Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #638 T-Boost Increases damage when making a T-shaped match. Swappable Skill(s): Super Cheer
Pokémon GO Base HP: 207 Base Attack: 200 Base Defense: 121 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Razor Leaf, Feint Attack, Snarl*, Bullet Seed† Charged Attacks: Leaf Blade, Hurricane, Foul Play, Leaf Tornado*, Frustration, Return
New Pokémon Snap Photodex entry #063 The other Pokémon in the woods all revere Shiftry as a forest guardian. The storm of flower petals it whipped up with its fans was really something else!

Evolution data

Unevolved Seedot  Grass

Level 14 →

First Evolution Nuzleaf  Grass  Dark

Leaf Stone →

Second Evolution Shiftry  Grass  Dark

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Sword Shield
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Shiftry images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In animation

Shiftry in Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Major appearances

Shiftry made its animated series debut in Jump for Joy!. The Wicked Pokémon kidnapped Nurse Joy and took her to its lair to aid a wounded Nuzleaf.

In Choose It or Lose It!, Tyson used a Shiftry during the Ever Grande Conference. In At the End of the Fray, it battled Ash's Torkoal but was defeated.

In From Cradle to Save, Angela used a Shiftry to handle Team Rocket after they tried to steal the Pokémon of the Pokémon Ninja School.

In Ka Boom with a View!, a Shiftry was the first Pokémon Spenser used in his battle against Ash at the Battle Palace, eventually losing to Sceptile.

In Leave it to Brocko!, a Shiftry was the leader of a colony of Seedot and Nuzleaf.

In To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!, O's Shiftry competed in the Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament. During the tournament, it was able to knock Dawn, Barry, and their Pokémon out of the competition and helped O win his second consecutive title.

Three Shiftry appeared in Mystery on a Deserted Island!, where at least one of them was part of the Pirate's Pokémon crew. Multiple Shiftry later appeared on the Deserted Island with the treasure.

Minor appearances

Shiftry debuted in the opening sequence of Jirachi: Wish Maker, under the ownership of Brendan. It was used in a Double Battle alongside an Aggron.

A Shiftry appeared in a flashback in What You Seed is What You Get.

A Shiftry appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.

A Shiftry appeared in a fantasy in Pinch Healing!.

In One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!, a student used a Shiftry lent by the Pokémon Summer Academy in the first leg of the Pokémon Triathlon.

In Mystery on a Deserted Island!, Cilan's demonstration featured a Shiftry evolving from a Nuzleaf.

In A Talent for Imitation!, two Shiftry were the antagonists of a movie directed by Kublock.

In a flashback in Trials of a Budding Master!, a Trainer's Shiftry battled Ash in a World Coronation Series match.

A Shiftry appeared in Narrowing the Chaser Chase!, under the ownership of a Project Mew Challenger.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG037 Shiftry Ash's Pokédex Shiftry, the Wicked Pokémon. Shiftry is a mysterious creature that lives deep within the forest. They are said to live in the tops of trees that are over a thousand years old.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP014 Shiftry Dawn's Pokédex Shiftry, the Wicked Pokémon. Its large fan can cause winds in excess of one hundred feet per second and can blow anything away.

In the manga

Shiftry in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Journeys

A Shiftry appeared in a fantasy in Solitary and Menacing!.

Pokémon Adventures

Shiftry debuted in Short Shrift for Shiftry as a wild Pokémon that attacked Norman. It was swiftly defeated by his Slaking.

In Master Class with Masquerain, a group of wild Shiftry fought with Sapphire, but Chic was used to pummel them to unleash her rage.

The Battle Tower rented a Shiftry, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII. It reappeared in a flashback in The Final Battle VIII, and physically in The Final Battle IX.

Pokémon Battle Frontier

A Shiftry appeared in Enta Arrives at the Battle Frontier!.

Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire

Red is revealed to have caught a Shiftry in Clefairy Has Been Abandoned?!.

In the TCG

Main article: Shiftry (TCG)

Trivia

• Shiftry's evolutionary line can be seen as a counterpart to Ludicolo's family. All members of their respective families are part Grass-type, they first evolve at level 14, a respective Evolution stone is used to reach the final stage, both of them are version-exclusive Pokémon between Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, and both are based on yōkai: Shiftry's family is based on the tengu and Ludicolo's family is based on the kappa.

Origin

Shiftry seems to be based on a mature oak tree and a tengu, Japanese yōkai with long noses who use their supernatural powers to protect forests and play cruel tricks on people. Like Shiftry, tengu are often depicted with flowing white hair and wearing single-toothed wooden sandals called geta. They also wield magical fans that have the power to stir great winds, similar to Shiftry's leafy hands and ability to learn moves such as Whirlwind and Hurricane, as well as having the Wind Rider Ability. Additionally, its Shiny variant's reddish coloration may have been inspired by the tengu's trademark red skin. Its wooden, humanoid body and large mouth are also reminiscent of a nutcracker doll.

Name origin

Shiftry may be a combination of shifty (appearing deceitful) and tree.

Dirteng may be a combination of dirty (dishonest) and 天狗 tengu.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ダーテング Dirteng From dirty and 天狗 tengu French Tengalice From tengu and malice Spanish Shiftry Same as English name German Tengulist From Tengu and List Italian Shiftry Same as English name Korean 다탱구 Datenggu Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 狡猾天狗 Jiǎohuátiāngǒu From 狡猾 jiǎohuá and 天狗 tiāngǒu Cantonese Chinese 狡猾天狗 Gáauwaahttīngáu From 狡猾 gáauwaaht and 天狗 tīngáu

More languages Hindi कुट्रील Kutreel From कुटिल kutil and tree Russian Шифтри Shiftri Transcription of English name Thai ดาเทนกุ Dathenku Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Shiftry (Red and Blue Rescue Team)

External links

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