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Shiftry are probably based on Tengu, who are known for their long noses, cruel tricks, and ability to read minds. | Shiftry are probably based on 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'', deceitful, and ''tree''. The ''teng'' in ''Dirteng'' probably refers to 天狗 ''[[wp:Tengu|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''. The ''teng'' in ''Dirteng'' probably refers to 天狗 ''[[wp:Tengu|Tengu]]'', tricky Japanese goblins. Shiftry's German and French names also have ''Tengu'' incorporated in them. | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Tengulist | *[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Tengulist | ||