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A '''Shy Ranger''' is | {{species infobox | ||
|image=[[File:SMRPG remake Shy Ranger.jpg]] | |||
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' ([[List of games by date#1996|1996]]) | |||
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]]) ([[List of games by date#2023|2023]]) | |||
|variant_of=[[Shy Guy]] | |||
|comparable=[[Amazy Dayzee]]<br>[[Gold Beanie]]<br>[[Gold Koopeleon]]<br>[[Spy Guy]] | |||
}} | |||
A '''Shy Ranger''' is a camouflaged [[Shy Guy]] that appears in the [[Pipe Vault]] of ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' and [[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|its remake]]. They appear only around [[Piranha Plant]]s. Shy Rangers have high [[Speed]] ratings and as such, they will immediately run away from battle if encountered. However, if the party manages to defeat a Shy Ranger, twenty [[Experience Point]]s will be earned. | |||
[[Mario]], [[Geno]], or [[Princess Peach|Peach]] with a Speed-increasing item, particularly [[Feather (accessory)|Feather]] or [[Troopa Medal]], can outspeed Shy Rangers before they escape. Geno additionally has the opportunity to outspeed it with [[Jinx Belt]], [[Signal Ring]] or [[Zoom Shoes]]. [[Mallow]] or [[Bowser]] can also barely outspeed it with the [[Super Suit]]. Shy Rangers can be eaten by [[Yoshi]] with a [[Yoshi Cookie]], providing a [[Croaka Cola]], although the chances of its occurring successfully is 25%. | |||
A Shy Ranger will occasionally attack before running away. To attack, the Shy Rangers use a slingshot and fire a rock at a party member, an attack rating of one hundred. Immediately after attacking, the Shy Ranger will run away as usual. If the player afflicts Shy Rangers with a status ailment, they will stay and fight. They use, in addition to a slingshot, throwing knives and shuriken. | |||
==Profiles and statistics== | |||
===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''=== | |||
{{:Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars bestiary|transcludesection=Shy Ranger|image=[[File:SMRPG Shy Ranger idle.gif]]|align=horizontal}} | |||
===''Super Mario RPG'' (Nintendo Switch)=== | |||
{{:Monster List|transcludesection=Shy Ranger}} | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
Shy Ranger Sprite - Super Mario RPG.png|Idle sprite, ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'' | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Names in other languages== | |||
{{foreign names | |||
|Jap=アーミーヘイホー | |||
|JapR=Āmī Heihō | |||
|JapM=Army Shy Guy (not to be confused with [[Shy Squad]]) | |||
|Chi=士兵嘿呵 | |||
|ChiR=Shìbīng Hēihe | |||
|ChiM=Soldier Shy Guy | |||
|Dut=Camouflash | |||
|DutM=From "camouflage" | |||
|FreA=Milis'kache | |||
|FreAM=From ''milice'' ("militia") and ''Maskache'' ("[[Shy Guy#Names in other languages|Shy Guy]]") | |||
|FreE=Maskisard | |||
|FreEM=Portmanteau of ''Maskass'' ("Shy Guy") and "maquisard" | |||
|Ita=Camufflotto | |||
|ItaM=From ''camuffare'' ("to disguise") and/or "camouflage" and the diminutive suffix ''-otto'' | |||
|Kor=군인헤이호 | |||
|KorR=Gun'in Heiho | |||
|KorM=Army Shy Guy | |||
|Spa=Camuflín | |||
|SpaM=From ''camuflar'' ("to camouflage") and the diminutive suffix ''-ín'' | |||
}} | |||
== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Shy Rangers fill a similar niche to Metal and Liquid Metal Slimes from the ''{{wp|Dragon Quest}}'' series, being difficult to defeat but offering a substantial experience reward. Within ''Super Mario'' RPGs, this niche is later filled by [[Amazy Dayzee]]s, [[Gold Beanie]]s, and [[Gold Koopeleon]]s. | |||
*Shy Ranger is the only enemy in ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'' that is immune to all four "elements" (Jump, Fire, Thunder, and Ice). | |||
*Shy Ranger is also the only respawnable enemy that is immune to critical hits from [[Geno Whirl]]. | |||
*[[Spy Guy]]s from ''[[Paper Mario]]'' and Shy Guys that assist [[Gunner Guy]]s from ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' to attack Mario or [[Luigi]] both sport camouflage patterns on their coats (and masks in Spy Guys' cases). | |||
*Shy Ranger in the Japanese version and the remake takes notice of [[Mallow]]'s [[Thought Peek]] when he uses it on them; in the middle of its thought, it tells the player to "stop reading [its] mind". | |||
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Latest revision as of 13:26, April 21, 2024
| Shy Ranger | |||
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| First appearance | Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (1996) | ||
| Latest appearance | Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch) (2023) | ||
| Variant of | Shy Guy | ||
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A Shy Ranger is a camouflaged Shy Guy that appears in the Pipe Vault of Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars and its remake. They appear only around Piranha Plants. Shy Rangers have high Speed ratings and as such, they will immediately run away from battle if encountered. However, if the party manages to defeat a Shy Ranger, twenty Experience Points will be earned.
Mario, Geno, or Peach with a Speed-increasing item, particularly Feather or Troopa Medal, can outspeed Shy Rangers before they escape. Geno additionally has the opportunity to outspeed it with Jinx Belt, Signal Ring or Zoom Shoes. Mallow or Bowser can also barely outspeed it with the Super Suit. Shy Rangers can be eaten by Yoshi with a Yoshi Cookie, providing a Croaka Cola, although the chances of its occurring successfully is 25%.
A Shy Ranger will occasionally attack before running away. To attack, the Shy Rangers use a slingshot and fire a rock at a party member, an attack rating of one hundred. Immediately after attacking, the Shy Ranger will run away as usual. If the player afflicts Shy Rangers with a status ailment, they will stay and fight. They use, in addition to a slingshot, throwing knives and shuriken.
Profiles and statistics[edit]
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars[edit]
| Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars enemy | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shy Ranger | |||||||||
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HP | 300 | FP | 100 | Speed | 43 | |||
| Location(s) | Pipe Vault | Attack | 100 | Magic attack | 4 | ||||
| Role | Common | Defense | 80 | Magic defense | 10 | ||||
| Bonus Flower | Lucky! (50%) | Yoshi Cookie | Kerokero Cola | Morph rate | 25% | ||||
| Evade | 50% | Magic evade | 0% | Spells | Escape | ||||
| Weak | None | Strong | Jump, Fire, Thunder, Ice, Critical | Sp. attacks | Knife Toss, "Shuriken Toss" | ||||
| Coins | 1 | Exp. points | 20 | Items | None | ||||
| Psychopath | "Transmitting information. Over and out." | ||||||||
Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)[edit]
| Shy Ranger
| |
|---|---|
| HP | 300 |
| Exp. | 60 |
| Weak Elements | N/A |
| Weak Statuses |    
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| Drops | N/A |
| Rare Drops | N/A |
| Found In | Pipe Vault |
| Monster List profile | |
| It takes careful preparation in advance to beat one of those incredibly quick enemies. If you can do it, be sure to brag to all your friends. | |
| Thought Peek | |
| I'm on a mission. Stop reading my mind. Over and out. | |
| Animations | |
Gallery[edit]
Idle sprite, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | アーミーヘイホー Āmī Heihō |
Army Shy Guy (not to be confused with Shy Squad) |
| Chinese | 士兵嘿呵 Shìbīng Hēihe |
Soldier Shy Guy |
| Dutch | Camouflash |
From "camouflage" |
| French (NOA) | Milis'kache |
From milice ("militia") and Maskache ("Shy Guy") |
| French (NOE) | Maskisard |
Portmanteau of Maskass ("Shy Guy") and "maquisard" |
| Italian | Camufflotto |
From camuffare ("to disguise") and/or "camouflage" and the diminutive suffix -otto |
| Korean | 군인헤이호 Gun'in Heiho |
Army Shy Guy |
| Spanish | Camuflín |
From camuflar ("to camouflage") and the diminutive suffix -ín |
Trivia[edit]
- Shy Rangers fill a similar niche to Metal and Liquid Metal Slimes from the Dragon Quest series, being difficult to defeat but offering a substantial experience reward. Within Super Mario RPGs, this niche is later filled by Amazy Dayzees, Gold Beanies, and Gold Koopeleons.
- Shy Ranger is the only enemy in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars that is immune to all four "elements" (Jump, Fire, Thunder, and Ice).
- Shy Ranger is also the only respawnable enemy that is immune to critical hits from Geno Whirl.
- Spy Guys from Paper Mario and Shy Guys that assist Gunner Guys from Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga to attack Mario or Luigi both sport camouflage patterns on their coats (and masks in Spy Guys' cases).
- Shy Ranger in the Japanese version and the remake takes notice of Mallow's Thought Peek when he uses it on them; in the middle of its thought, it tells the player to "stop reading [its] mind".
