Shiftry (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

Shiftry seems to be based on a mature {{wp|oak tree}} and a {{wp|tengu}}, Japanese {{wp|yōkai}} with long noses who use their supernatural powers to protect forests and play cruel tricks on people. Like Shiftry, tengu are often depicted with flowing white hair and wearing single-toothed wooden sandals called {{wp|geta (footwear)|geta}}. They also wield magical {{wp|hand fan|fans}} that have the power to stir great winds, similar to Shiftry's leafy hands and ability to learn moves such as {{m|Whirlwind}} and {{m|Hurricane}}, as well as having the {{a|Wind Rider}} Ability. Its wooden, humanoid body and large mouth are also reminiscent of a {{wp|nutcracker doll}}.