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A '''Shy Ranger''' is an extremely mysterious gold-colored [[Shy Guy]] that appears in the [[Pipe Vault]] of ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. Shy Rangers have extremely high Speed ratings and as such, they will immediately run away from battle if encountered. If [[Mario]] and his party can manage to defeat a Shy Ranger, the heroes will earn a whopping sixty Experience Points. Of course, this is easier said than done.
{{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.


Defeating a Shy Ranger is not an easy accomplishment. Since [[Geno]] has the highest natural Speed rating in Mario’s party, he is the only party member that can actually attack the Shy Ranger before it runs away. However, not even Geno’s natural Speed is fast enough to overcome the Shy Ranger. As such, the star warrior can only attack first if he has a Speed-increasing item, particularly the [[Feather]], equipped. This will raise Geno’s Speed rating, making him faster than the Shy Ranger.
[[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%.


Once equipped with the appropriate item, Geno and his allies must actually find a Shy Ranger. Thankfully, Shy Rangers only appear around [[Piranha Plants]]. As such, the heroes can continuously fight the Piranha Plants of the Pipe Vault until a Shy Ranger appears. In battle, Geno only has one chance to defeat the Shy Ranger before it runs away. Unfortunately, most attacks are not powerful enough to deliver the three hundred damage points necessary to defeat a Shy Ranger. Even the powerful [[Rock Candy]], which instantly delivers two hundred damage to all enemies, will not defeat a Shy Ranger. Additionally, Shy Rangers cannot be eaten by [[Yoshi]] when using a [[Yoshi Cookie]].
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}}


To defeat a Shy Ranger, Geno must be at a high level. Since the Shy Ranger has a high Defense rating, not even a powerful regular attack can defeat the mysterious creature. As such, Geno should use one of his special attacks, particularly his strongest special attack Geno Flash, to defeat the Shy Ranger. Since the Shy Ranger has minimal Magic Defense, a special attack should be able to defeat the golden [[Shy Guy]] in one hit (if, of course, Geno is strong enough to begin with).
===''Super Mario RPG'' (Nintendo Switch)===
{{:Monster List|transcludesection=Shy Ranger}}


Interestingly, a Shy Ranger will occasionally attack before running away. To attack, the Shy Ranger takes out a slingshot and fires a rock at a party member. This slingshot attack has the powerful attack rating of one hundred points. Immediately after attacking, the Shy Ranger will run away as usual.
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Shy Ranger Sprite - Super Mario RPG.png|Idle sprite, ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''
</gallery>


The Shy Ranger was the basis for the [[Amazee Dayzee]] in the ''[[Paper Mario]]'' series. Both creatures have high HP, high Attack, high Speed, are golden, and often run away from battle. Additionally, when defeated, both Shy Rangers and Amazee Dayzees yield large amounts of Experience Points.
==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''
}}


== Stats ==
==Trivia==
HP: 300
*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.
A: 100
*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).
D: 80
*Shy Ranger is also the only respawnable enemy that is immune to critical hits from [[Geno Whirl]].
MA: 4
*[[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).
MD: 10
*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".
Experience Points: 60
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Coins: 1
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Latest revision as of 12:26, April 21, 2024

Shy Ranger
A Shy Ranger in Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)
First appearance Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (1996)
Latest appearance Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch) (2023)
Variant of Shy Guy
Comparable

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
Battle idle animation of a Shy Ranger from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars 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]

Super Mario RPG enemy
Shy Ranger
A Shy Ranger in Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch) HP 300 Weak Elements N/A Drops N/A
Exp. 60 Weak Statuses FearPoisonSleepMute 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]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
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".