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Shiftry are probably based on {{wp|Tengu}}, who are known for their long noses, cruel tricks, and ability to read minds.
Shiftry are probably based on {{wp|Tengu}}, who are known for their long noses, cruel tricks, and ability to read minds.
====Name origin====
====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 ''{{wp|tengu}}'', tricky Japanese goblins.  Shiftry's German and French names also have ''tengu'' incorporated in them.
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 ''{{wp|tengu}}'', tricky Japanese goblins.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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