Trickster shifters are mischievous beings who use their ability to change shape to deceive or play pranks on others. They are often clever, playful, and unpredictable, using their transformations to escape trouble or manipulate situations to their advantage. Trickster shifters can assume various forms, ranging from animals to other people, depending on their goals.
In myth, figures like the Norse god Loki or the Japanese kitsune embody the trickster shifter archetype, causing trouble and chaos with their transformations.