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{{Pokémon Infobox | | {{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Grass|prevnum=274|prev=Nuzleaf|nextnum=276|next=Taillow|roundleft=tl|roundright=tr}} | ||
name=Shiftry | | {{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Shiftry}} | ||
jname=ダーテング | | |} | ||
jtranslit=Dātengu | | {{Pokémon Infobox | ||
tmname=Dirteng | | |name=Shiftry | ||
ndex=275 | | |jname=ダーテング | ||
hdex=024 | | |jtranslit=Dātengu | ||
fbrow=182 | | |tmname=Dirteng | ||
abrow=035 | | |ndex=275 | ||
typebox=1 | | |hdex=024 | ||
type1=Grass | | |fbrow=182 | ||
type2=Dark | | |abrow=035 | ||
|typebox=1 | |||
height-ftin=4'03" | | |type1=Grass | ||
height-m=1.3 | | |type2=Dark | ||
weight-lbs=131.4 | | |category=Wicked | ||
weight-kg=59.6 | | |height-ftin=4'03" | ||
abilityn=d | | |height-m=1.3 | ||
ability1=Chlorophyll | | |weight-lbs=131.4 | ||
ability2=Early Bird | | |weight-kg=59.6 | ||
abilityd=Pickpocket | | |abilityn=d | ||
egggroupn=2 | | |ability1=Chlorophyll | ||
egggroup1=Field | | |ability2=Early Bird | ||
egggroup2=Grass | | |abilityd=Pickpocket | ||
eggcycles=16 | | |egggroupn=2 | ||
evtotal=3 | | |egggroup1=Field | ||
evat=3 | | |egggroup2=Grass | ||
expyield=216 | | |eggcycles=16 | ||
oldexp=181 | | |evtotal=3 | ||
lv100exp=1,059,860 | | |evat=3 | ||
gendercode=127 | | |expyield=216 | ||
color=Brown | | |oldexp=181 | ||
catchrate=45 | | |lv100exp=1,059,860 | ||
body=12 | | |gendercode=127 | ||
pokefordex=shiftry | | |color=Brown | ||
generation=3 | | |catchrate=45 | ||
friendship=70 | |body=12 | ||
|pokefordex=shiftry | |||
|generation=3 | |||
|friendship=70 | |||
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'''Shiftry''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ダーテング''' ''Dirteng'') is a dual-type {{2t|Grass|Dark}} Pokémon. | '''Shiftry''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ダーテング''' ''Dirteng'') is a dual-type {{2t|Grass|Dark}} Pokémon. | ||
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==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
Shiftry is a large, brown bipedal Pokémon. | Shiftry is a large, brown bipedal Pokémon. 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 {{wp|Geta (footwear)|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 the male. | ||
Shiftry | Shiftry is a wicked and mysterious Pokémon that lives atop ancient trees in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|deep forests}}. It arrives with chilly, wintry winds and is feared by people as the guardian of the forest. It is able to read an opponent’s mind, and then take preemptive action. [[AG037|In the anime]], it was shown to lead large groups of {{p|Seedot}} and {{p|Nuzleaf}}. | ||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
[[File:Spenser Shiftry.png|left|thumb|210px|Shiftry in the anime]] | [[File:Spenser Shiftry.png|left|thumb|210px|Shiftry in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | ||
===Major appearances=== | ===Major appearances=== | ||
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} first encounter Shiftry in ''[[AG037|Jump for Joy!]]''. This Pokémon kidnapped [[Nurse Joy]] and took her to its lair to aid a wounded {{p|Nuzleaf}}. | {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} first encounter Shiftry in ''[[AG037|Jump for Joy!]]''. This Pokémon kidnapped [[Nurse Joy]] and took her to its lair to aid a wounded {{p|Nuzleaf}}. | ||
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A Shiftry appeared in ''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]'' belonging to [[O]]. It participated in the [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]]. | A Shiftry appeared in ''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]'' belonging to [[O]]. It participated in the [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]]. | ||
Three Shiftry appeared in ''[[BW135|Mystery on a Deserted Island!]].'' | |||
===Minor appearances=== | ===Minor appearances=== | ||
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A Shiftry is used by one of the students of [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] in the first leg of the Pokémon Triathlon in ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]''. | A Shiftry is used by one of the students of [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] in the first leg of the Pokémon Triathlon in ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]''. | ||
===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}} | {{Animedexheader|Hoenn}} | ||
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{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Hoenn}} | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Hoenn}} | ||
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}} | {{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}} | ||
{{Animedexbody|DP014|Shiftry|Dawn's Pokédex|Shiftry, the Wicked Pokémon. Its large fan can cause | {{Animedexbody|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.}} | ||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}} | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}} | ||
==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
[[File:Red Shiftry PMRS.png|thumb|Shiftry in Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire]] | [[File:Red Shiftry PMRS.png|thumb|Shiftry in [[Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire]]]] | ||
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
Shiftry first made its appearance in ''[[PS222|VS. Shiftry]]'' as a wild Pokémon that attacked [[Norman]]. It was swiftly defeated by his {{p|Slaking}}. | Shiftry first made its appearance in ''[[PS222|VS. Shiftry]]'' as a wild Pokémon that attacked [[Norman]]. It was swiftly defeated by his {{p|Slaking}}. | ||
A while later, a group of wild | A while later, a group of wild Shiftry fought with {{adv|Sapphire}}, [[Chic|whose Blaziken]] was used to pummel them to unleash her rage. | ||
===In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga=== | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===NPC appearances=== | ===NPC appearances=== | ||
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: Shiftry is the leader of [[Team Shifty]], a [[Rank (Mystery Dungeon)|Normal Rank]] rescue team. It initially only does missions for profit but this changes after it is scolded by [[Team A.C.T.]]'s {{p|Alakazam}} for refusing to rescue a {{p|Jumpluff}} from [[Silent Chasm]]. It is rescued by the {{player}} from {{p|Zapdos}}, and stays in [[Pokémon Square]]. After completing the game, it gives access to [[Buried Relic]] once [[Stormy Sea]] has been completed. | * [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: Shiftry is the leader of [[Team Shifty]], a [[Rank (Mystery Dungeon)|Normal Rank]] rescue team. It initially only does missions for profit but this changes after it is scolded by [[Team A.C.T.]]'s {{p|Alakazam}} for refusing to rescue a {{p|Jumpluff}} from [[Silent Chasm]]. It is rescued by the {{player}} from {{p|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=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
{{Dex/Header|type= | {{Dex/Header|type=Grass|type2=Dark}} | ||
{{Dex/NA|gen=III}} | {{Dex/NA|gen=III}} | ||
{{Dex/Gen|gen=III}} | {{Dex/Gen|gen=III}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Shiftry is a mysterious Pokémon that is said to live atop towering trees dating back over a thousand years. It creates | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=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.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Shiftry's large fans generate awesome gusts of wind at a speed close to {{tt|100 feet|30 meters}} per second. The whipped-up wind blows anything away. This Pokémon chooses to live quietly deep in forests.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Shiftry's large fans generate awesome gusts of wind at a speed close to {{tt|100 feet|30 meters}} per second. The whipped-up wind blows anything away. This Pokémon chooses to live quietly deep in forests.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=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.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=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.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=IV}} | {{Dex/Gen|gen=IV}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=By flapping its leafy fan, it can whip up gusts of {{tt|100 ft|30 m}}/second that can level houses.}} | {{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=By flapping its leafy fan, it can whip up gusts of {{tt|100 ft|30 m}}/second that can level houses.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=It lives quietly in the deep forest. It is said to create | {{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=It lives quietly in the deep forest. It is said to create chilly winter winds with the fans it holds.}} | ||
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===Game locations=== | ===Game locations=== | ||
{{Availability/Header|type= | {{Availability/Header|type=Grass|type2=Dark}} | ||
{{Availability/NA|gen=III}} | {{Availability/NA|gen=III}} | ||
{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}} | {{Availability/Gen|gen=III}} | ||
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}} | {{Availability/Gen|gen=V}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Autumnwood: [[Firebreathing Mountain]]}} | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Autumnwood: [[Firebreathing Mountain]]}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Verdant Plaza#Green Hide-and-Seek|Verdant Plaza: Green Hide-and-Seek]]}} | |||
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}} | {{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Infinite Ruins#Stage 1|Infinite Ruins: Stage 1]]}} | |||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Plasma Tundra#Sacred Blade Cliff|Plasma Tundra: Sacred Blade Cliff]] <small>(All Areas, Entrance Boss)</small>}} | |||
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{{Availability/Footer}} | {{Availability/Footer}} | ||
===Stats=== | ===Stats=== | ||
====Base stats==== | ====Base stats==== | ||
{{BaseStats| | {{BaseStats | ||
type= | |type=Grass | ||
type2= | |type2=Dark | ||
HP= 90 | | |HP= 90 | ||
Attack=100 | | |Attack=100 | ||
Defense=60 | | |Defense=60 | ||
SpAtk= 90 | | |SpAtk= 90 | ||
SpDef= 60 | | |SpDef= 60 | ||
Speed= 80 }} | |Speed= 80}} | ||
====Pokéathlon stats==== | ====Pokéathlon stats==== | ||
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===Type effectiveness=== | ===Type effectiveness=== | ||
{{TypeEffectiveness| | {{TypeEffectiveness | ||
type1=Grass| | |type1=Grass | ||
type2=Dark| | |type2=Dark | ||
Normal= 100 | | |Normal= 100 | ||
Fighting=200 | | |Fighting=200 | ||
Flying= 200 | | |Flying= 200 | ||
Poison= 200 | | |Poison= 200 | ||
Ground= 50 | | |Ground= 50 | ||
Rock= 100 | | |Rock= 100 | ||
Bug= 400 | | |Bug= 400 | ||
Ghost= 50 | | |Ghost= 50 | ||
Steel= 100 | | |Steel= 100 | ||
|Fire= 200 | |||
Fire= 200 | | |Water= 50 | ||
Water= 50 | | |Grass= 50 | ||
Grass= 50 | | |Electric= 50 | ||
Electric= 50 | | |Psychic= 0 | ||
Psychic= 0 | | |Ice= 200 | ||
Ice= 200 | | |Dragon= 100 | ||
Dragon= 100 | | |Dark= 50 | ||
Dark= 50 | | |Fairy= 200 | ||
Fairy= 200 | | |notes=yes | ||
|dark=yes | |||
notes=yes| | |newpsychic=1}} | ||
dark=yes| | |||
newpsychic=1 | |||
===Learnset=== | ===Learnset=== | ||
====By [[Level|leveling up]]==== | ====By [[Level|leveling up]]==== | ||
{{learnlist/levelh/6|Shiftry|Grass|Dark|3|XY|ORAS|xy=n}} | {{learnlist/levelh/6|Shiftry|Grass|Dark|3|XY|ORAS|xy=n}} | ||
{{learnlist/levelVI| | {{learnlist/levelVI|1|1|Feint Attack|Dark|Physical|60|—|20||'''|Clever|2|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/levelVI| | {{learnlist/levelVI|1|1|Whirlwind|Normal|Status|—|—|20|||Clever|3|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/levelVI| | {{learnlist/levelVI|1|1|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20|||Clever|1|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/levelVI| | {{learnlist/levelVI|1|1|Razor Leaf|Grass|Physical|55|95|25||'''|Cool|4|0}} | ||
<!--Razor Wind occupies the first slot in ORAS; other | <!--Razor Wind occupies the first slot in ORAS; other 1-level attacks move down one slot each.--> | ||
{{learnlist/levelVI|19|20|Leaf Tornado|Grass|Special|65|90|10||'''|Cool|3|0}} | {{learnlist/levelVI|19|20|Leaf Tornado|Grass|Special|65|90|10||'''|Cool|3|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/levelVI|N/A|32|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10|||Tough|2|1}} | {{learnlist/levelVI|N/A|32|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10|||Tough|2|1}} | ||
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===Side game data=== | ===Side game data=== | ||
{{ | {{Spindata/Head|type=Grass}} | ||
type= | {{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=275|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}} | ||
ndex=275 | | {{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=275|rarity=Rare}} | ||
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Trozei= | {{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=275 | ||
rarity=Rare | | |body=1 | ||
|rate=-30 | |||
body=1 | | |area=Mushroom Forest | ||
rate=-30 | |P1=Fufufu... I can see through your thoughts. | ||
area=Mushroom Forest | | |P2=I'm concerned... My health should be down to half so soon? | ||
P1=Fufufu... I can see through your thoughts. | | |P3=It disappoints me... But this might be it for me... | ||
P2=I'm concerned... My health should be down to half so soon? | | |PL=Fufufu... Be happy that my level went up! | ||
P3=It disappoints me... But this might be it for me... | | }} | ||
PL=Fufufu... Be happy that my level went up! | | |- | ||
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=275 | |||
|body=1 | |||
|rate=-12 | |||
|IQ=C | |||
}} | |||
Ranger= | |- | ||
group=Dark | | {{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Grass | ||
assist=Grass | | |group=Dark | ||
field=Gust | |assist=Grass | ||
|fieldpower=2 | |||
loop=4 | | |field=Gust | ||
MinEXP=116 | | |loop=4 | ||
MaxEXP=136 | | |MinEXP=116 | ||
browser=When Shiftry spreads its palms and spins, it creates powerful whirlwinds. | |MaxEXP=136 | ||
|browser=When Shiftry spreads its palms and spins, it creates powerful whirlwinds. | |||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Grass | |||
|group=Dark | |||
|assist=Dark | |||
|field=Cut | |||
|fieldpower=3 | |||
|browser=It whips up winds with its arms, then sends out twisters to attack. | |||
}} | |||
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{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Grass | |||
|att=3 | |||
|def=2 | |||
|speed=3 | |||
}} | |||
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=275 | |||
|power=3 | |||
}} | |||
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===Evolution=== | ===Evolution=== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Shiftry's evolutionary line can be seen as a counterpart to {{p|Ludicolo}}'s family. | *Shiftry's evolutionary line can be seen as a counterpart to {{p|Ludicolo}}'s family. All members of their respective families are part {{type|Grass}}, they first evolve at level 14, a respective [[evolutionary stone]] is used to reach the final stage, both of them are [[version-exclusive]] between {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, and are based on yōkai: Shiftry's family is based on the {{wp|tengu}} and Ludicolo's family is based on the {{wp|Kappa (folklore)|kappa}}. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Shiftry are based on {{wp|tengu}}, who are known for their | Shiftry are based on {{wp|tengu}}, who are known for their cruel tricks, ability to read minds, for protecting forests, and for wielding magical leaf fans called 羽団扇 ''hauchiwa'', known to have the power to stir great winds. Tengu are also often depicted with long noses, flowing white hair, and wearing single-toothed wooden clogs called ''tengu-geta''. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Shiftry may be a combination of ''shifty'' (deceitful) and ''tree''. | Shiftry may be a combination of ''shifty'' (deceitful) and ''tree''. | ||
Dirteng may be a combination of ''dark'' or ''dirty'' and 天狗 ''{{wp|tengu}}'' | Dirteng may be a combination of ''dark'' or ''dirty'' and 天狗 ''{{wp|tengu}}''. | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
{{Other languages|type= | {{Other languages|type=Grass|type2=Dark | ||
|ja=ダーテング ''Dirteng''|jameaning=From ''dark'', ''dirty'' and {{wp|tengu|天狗 ''tengu''}} | |ja=ダーテング ''Dirteng''|jameaning=From ''dark'', ''dirty'' and {{wp|tengu|天狗 ''tengu''}} | ||
|fr=Tengalice|frmeaning=From ''tengu'' and ''malice'' | |fr=Tengalice|frmeaning=From ''tengu'' and ''malice'' | ||
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|de=Tengulist|demeaning=From ''Tengu'' and ''{{tt|List|deceit or cunning}}'' | |de=Tengulist|demeaning=From ''Tengu'' and ''{{tt|List|deceit or cunning}}'' | ||
|it=Shiftry|itmeaning=Same as English name | |it=Shiftry|itmeaning=Same as English name | ||
|ko=다탱구 '' | |ko=다탱구 ''Datenggu''|komeaning=Variation of its Japanese name | ||
|zh_cmn=狡猾天狗 ''Jiǎohuátiāngǒu''|zh_cmnmeaning=Literally "Crafty tengu" | |zh_cmn=狡猾天狗 ''Jiǎohuátiāngǒu''|zh_cmnmeaning=Literally "Crafty tengu" | ||
|hi=शिफट्री ''Shiftry''|himeaning=Transliteration of English name}} | |hi=शिफट्री ''Shiftry''|himeaning=Transliteration of English name | ||
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==Related articles== | |||
* [[Shiftry (Red and Blue Rescue Team)]] | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Grass|type2=Dark}} | |||
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Grass|prevnum=274|prev=Nuzleaf|nextnum=276|next=Taillow}} | |||
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{{Project Pokédex notice}} | {{Project Pokédex notice}} | ||
[[de:Tengulist]] | [[de:Tengulist]] | ||
[[fr:Tengalice]] | [[fr:Tengalice]] | ||
[[it:Shiftry]] | |||
[[ja:ダーテング]] | [[ja:ダーテング]] | ||
[[pl:Shiftry]] | [[pl:Shiftry]] | ||
[[zh:狡猾天狗]] | [[zh:狡猾天狗]] |
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Shiftry (Japanese: ダーテング Dirteng) is a dual-type Grass/Dark Pokémon.
It evolves from Nuzleaf when exposed to a Leaf Stone. It is the final form of Seedot.
Biology
Shiftry is a large, brown bipedal Pokémon. 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 the male.
Shiftry is a wicked and mysterious Pokémon that lives atop ancient trees in deep forests. It arrives with chilly, wintry winds and is feared by people as the guardian of the forest. It is able to read an opponent’s mind, and then take preemptive action. In the anime, it was shown to lead large groups of Seedot and Nuzleaf.
In the anime
Major appearances
Ash and his friends first encounter Shiftry in Jump for Joy!. This Pokémon kidnapped Nurse Joy and took her to its lair to aid a wounded Nuzleaf.
Tyson used a Shiftry during the Hoenn League that first appeared in Choose It or Lose It! It was used in a battle against Ash's Torkoal in At the End of the Fray.
A Shiftry was owned by Angela, an instructor of a Pokémon Ninja School, in From Cradle to Save.
Shiftry was the first Pokémon that Spenser used to battle against Ash in Ka Boom with a View!. The Wicked Pokémon was defeated by Ash's Sceptile.
In Leave it to Brocko!, a Shiftry was the leader of a colony of Seedot and Nuzleaf.
A Shiftry appeared in To Thine Own Pokémon Be True! belonging to O. It participated in the Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament.
Three Shiftry appeared in Mystery on a Deserted Island!.
Minor appearances
Shiftry also had a cameo in Jirachi: Wish Maker. Brendan was using it in a Double Battle alongside an Aggron.
A Shiftry appeared in the opening of Destiny Deoxys.
A Shiftry is used by one of the students of Pokémon Summer Academy in the first leg of the Pokémon Triathlon in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!.
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Shiftry first made its appearance in VS. Shiftry as a wild Pokémon that attacked Norman. It was swiftly defeated by his Slaking.
A while later, a group of wild Shiftry fought with Sapphire, whose Blaziken was used to pummel them to unleash her rage.
In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga
Red is shown to have caught a Shiftry in Clefairy Has Been Abandoned?!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Shiftry (TCG)
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.
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HP: 90
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100
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94 - 167 | 184 - 328 | |
60
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58 - 123 | 112 - 240 | |
90
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60
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58 - 123 | 112 - 240 | |
80
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76 - 145 | 148 - 284 | |
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By breeding
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Evolution
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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 evolutionary stone is used to reach the final stage, both of them are version-exclusive between Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, and are based on yōkai: Shiftry's family is based on the tengu and Ludicolo's family is based on the kappa.
Origin
Shiftry are based on tengu, who are known for their cruel tricks, ability to read minds, for protecting forests, and for wielding magical leaf fans called 羽団扇 hauchiwa, known to have the power to stir great winds. Tengu are also often depicted with long noses, flowing white hair, and wearing single-toothed wooden clogs called tengu-geta.
Name origin
Shiftry may be a combination of shifty (deceitful) and tree.
Dirteng may be a combination of dark or dirty and 天狗 tengu.
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon as a species. |
- Pokémon
- Generation III Pokémon
- Grass-type Pokémon
- Dark-type Pokémon
- Dual-type Pokémon
- Pokémon with a gender ratio of one male to one female
- Pokémon in the Medium Slow experience group
- Brown-colored Pokémon
- Body style 12 Pokémon
- Field group Pokémon
- Grass group Pokémon
- Pokémon with a base stat total of 480
- Pokémon with 20 max performance stars
- Body size 1 Pokémon
- Pokémon that are part of a three-stage evolutionary line