Shiftry (Pokémon)
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Shiftry (Japanese: ダーテング Dirteng) is a dual-type Grass/Dark Pokémon.
It evolves from Nuzleaf via Leaf Stone. It is the final form of Seedot.
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Biology
Physiology
Shiftry is a large brown Pokémon with menacing features. It has long shaggy white hair which covers most of its face. It has long ears, a very long pointed nose and teeth that are usually gritted. Its hands are broad leaves which it can use to create powerful winds. Its feet are unusual in that they resemble Japanese Geta, but have only a single central "tooth," the part Shiftry walks on. Its eyes are yellow.
Gender differences
A female's leaves are smaller than a male's.
Special abilities
Shiftry can create powerful winds with their fan-shaped hands. They are also capable of reading their foe's mind.
Behavior
Shiftry are very, very cruel creatures that enjoy nothing but deliberately injuring passers-by for no reason whatsoever. They are not loyal to their trainers; they may even attack them if a battle is lost.
Habitat
Shiftry are said to live in deep forests, specifically in very large and very old trees.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Ash and co. first encounter Shiftry in Jump for Joy. This Wicked Pokémon kidnapped Nurse Joy and took her to its lair to aid a wounded Nuzleaf.
Shiftry also had a cameo in Jirachi: Wish Maker. Brendan was using it in a double battle alongside an Aggron.
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 Ninja-Training 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 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!.
A Shiftry appeared in DP124 belonging to Ō. It participated in the Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament.
Pokédex entries
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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 Alakazam and rescued from Zapdos by the player.
Pokédex entries
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
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| I | This Pokémon was not available in Generation I. | |
| II | This Pokémon was not available in Generation II. | |
| III | 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 | A Pokémon that was feared as a forest guardian. It can read the foe's mind and take preemptive action. | |
| IV | Diamond | By flapping its leafy fan, it can whip up gusts of 100 ft/second that can level houses. |
| Pearl | By flapping its leafy fan, it can whip up gusts of 100 ft/second that can level houses. | |
| Platinum | By flapping its leafy fan, it can whip up gusts of 100 ft/second that can level houses. | |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Area | |
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| I | This Pokémon was not available in Generation I. | |||
| II | This Pokémon was not available in Generation II. | |||
| III | Ruby | Sapphire | None | Evolve Nuzleaf |
| Emerald | None | Evolve Nuzleaf | ||
| FireRed | LeafGreen | None | Trade | |
| Colosseum | None | Trade | ||
| XD | None | Evolve Nuzleaf | ||
| IV | Diamond | Pearl | None | Evolve Nuzleaf |
| Platinum | None | Evolve Nuzleaf | ||
| Pal Park | Forest | |||
In side games
| Game | Location |
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| Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire | Evolve from Nuzleaf |
| Pokémon Trozei! | Endless Level 7 Forever Level 56 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team | Western Cave (12F-20F) Buried Relic (68F-74F) |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness | Lost Wilderness (B1-B17) |
| Pokémon Ranger | Sekra Mountain Range |
| Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia | Vien Forest |
Base stats
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Learnset
Shiftry is capable of learning the following moves (from its evolution onwards):
NOTE: Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
By leveling up
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Side game data
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| | Acquisition: Evolve | |
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| | 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! | |
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| Group: Dark | Loops: 4 | Minimum Experience: 116 |
| Poké Assist: | Field Move: | Maximum Experience: 136 |
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| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness | ||
| | Recruit Rate: -12% | IQ Group: C |
| Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia | ||
| Group: Dark | Poké Assist: | Field Move: |
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Evolution
| Unevolved | → Level 14 | First evolution | → Leaf Stone | Second evolution | ||
![]() Seedot Grass | ![]() Nuzleaf Grass Dark | ![]() Shiftry Grass Dark | ||||
Sprites
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| I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back |
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| II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | ||
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| III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back |
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Trivia
- Despite what is written in its Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Pokédex entry, Shiftry cannot learn Mind Reader.
- According to its Pokédex entries, the winds it can generate can reach speeds of 100 ft/s (68 mph) which is about equivalent to a Category 1 Hurricane, not nearly strong enough to destroy a house.
Origin
Shiftry are based on Tengu, who are known for their long noses, cruel tricks, and ability to read minds.
Name origin
Shiftry's name is probably a combination of the words shifty (meaning deceitful), and tree. Its Japanese name is probably a combination of dark and 天狗 tengu, tricky Japanese goblins.
In other languages
- German: Tengulist - Includes tengu.
- French: Tengalice - From tengu and malice.
- Korean: 다탱구 Dartenggu
External links
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