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Shiftry are based on {{wp|tengu}}, who are known for their long noses, cruel tricks, and ability to read minds. Shiftry also bears resemblance to a {{wp|nutcracker}}. | Shiftry are based on {{wp|tengu}}, who are known for their long noses, cruel tricks, and ability to read minds. Shiftry also bears resemblance to a {{wp|nutcracker}}. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Shiftry | Shiftry may a combination of ''shifty'' (deceitful) and ''tree''. | ||
Dirteng may be | Dirteng may be a combination of ''dark'' or ''dirty'' and 天狗 ''{{wp|tengu}}'' (tricky Japanese goblins). | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||