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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 may 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}}'' (tricky Japanese goblins).
Dirteng may be a combination of ''dark'' or ''dirty'' and 天狗 ''{{wp|tengu}}'' (tricky Japanese goblins).