*Despite what is written in its {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} Pokédex entry, Shiftry cannot learn {{m|Mind Reader}}. However, it can learn {{m|Extrasensory}}.
*Despite what is written in its {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} Pokédex entry, Shiftry cannot learn {{m|Mind Reader}}. However, it can learn {{m|Extrasensory}}.
*Despite its use of its leaf as a tool for self-defense in the anime, Shiftry could not legally learn {{m|Razor Leaf}} until [[Generation IV]].
*Despite its use of its leaf as a tool for self-defense in the anime, Shiftry could not legally learn {{m|Razor Leaf}} until [[Generation IV]].
*Shiftry is the only {{t|Grass)) Pokémon able to learn {{m|Icy Wind}} that is not either part {{p|Lotad|Water}} or {{p|Snover|Ice}} type.
Shiftry is a large brown Pokémon with menacing features. It has long shaggy white hair which covers most of its face, the hair bearing strong resemblence to a spider web. It has long ears, a very long pointed nose and teeth that are usually gritted. Its hands consist of three broad leaves with brown 'spokes', which it can use to create powerful winds. Its feet are unusual in that they resemble Japanese tengu-geta, footwear with only a single central "tooth" (ha) strongly associated to the mythical figure of tengu. Its eyes are yellow.
Gender differences
A female's leaves are smaller than a male's.
Special abilities
Shiftry can create powerful winds of close to 100 feet per second with their fan-shaped hands. They are also capable of reading their foe's mind.
Behavior
Shiftry are said to be cruel creatures that enjoy nothing but deliberately injuring passers-by for no reason whatsoever, however, this view has little basis. They do however lead large groups of Seedot, Nuzleaf and even lower-ranking Shiftry and are quite loyal to their own kind.
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 1,000 years old.
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
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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.
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.
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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Despite its use of its leaf as a tool for self-defense in the anime, Shiftry could not legally learn Razor Leaf until Generation IV.
Shiftry is the only {{t|Grass)) Pokémon able to learn Icy Wind that is not either part Water or Ice type.
Origin
Shiftry are based on Tengu, who are known for their long noses, cruel tricks, and ability to read minds. Shiftry also bears resemblance to a nutcracker.
Name origin
Shiftry's name is probably a combination of the words shifty and tree.
Dirteng's probably a combination of dark or dirty and 天狗 tengu, tricky Japanese goblins.
In other languages
German: Tengulist - From tengu and List (deceit or cunning).
This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
For other sprites and images, please see Shiftry images on Bulbagarden Archives.
