Shaymin (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Shaymin (disambiguation).

Shaymin Gratitude Pokémon シェイミ Shaymin #0492 Land Forme Sky Forme Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Types Grass Unknown Land Forme Grass Flying Sky Forme Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Natural Cure Land Forme Serene Grace Sky Forme Cacophony Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Sky Forme Cacophony
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group No Eggs Discovered Hatch time 120 cycles Egg not obtainable
Height 0'08" 0.2 m Land Forme 1'04" 0.4 m Sky Forme 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 4.6 lbs. 2.1 kg Land Forme 11.5 lbs. 5.2 kg Sky Forme 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 64 Gen. IV Unknown IV 270 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Land Forme 3 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed Sky Forme 0* HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 3* Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint Sky Forme
Pokédex color   Green	Base friendship 100
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Shaymin (Japanese: シェイミ Shaymin) is a Grass-type Mythical Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

While it is not known to evolve into or from another Pokémon, Shaymin has a second form activated by using a Gracidea flower in the daytime. Its original form, Land Forme, will then become the Grass/Flying-type Sky Forme. Shaymin's Sky Forme will revert into and remain in its Land Forme during the night or when frozen. Other circumstances may also cause it to revert.

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Form data for these details.)

Shaymin was officially revealed in February 2008, when it was listed as a star of Giratina and the Sky Warrior. In early June of the same year, its Sky Forme was revealed.

Biology

Shaymin is a small, white, hedgehog-like Pokémon. In Land Forme, it has green grass-like fur on its back and a pink flower with two leaves on each side of its head, which resembles the Gracidea flower. More flowers appear on its back whenever it feels comfortable, but when it senses danger, it rapidly hides them again. Its legs are short and its underside is plump. Shaymin is one of the shortest Grass-type Pokémon.

Shaymin can instantly purify any polluted area of all impurities in the air and transform it into a lush field of flowers. It takes in the polluted air, purifies it inside its body, breaks it down into water and light, and releases the purified substance in a violent, explosive burst. Its power varies based on the type of pollution absorbed. Shaymin can also communicate with telepathy and sense the gratitude of others.

Each season, Shaymin gathers with others in a flower field somewhere and migrates from there. This behavior is called Flower Carrying, because a new field of flowers grow wherever it lands. Shaymin is also attracted to areas where there is a lot of gratitude. Land Forme Shaymin has a shy personality and is easily scared. If wet, it shakes itself dry. It also exhibits the behavior of scratching itself with its hind leg. Shaymin lives in fields of flowers. Since it camouflages by curling itself up, it can easily escape people's notice. It has been observed to like sweet food.

Shaymin is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Seed Flare.

Forms

Shaymin has two forms it can change between: Land Forme and Sky Forme.

In Sky Forme, it has a slender, canine-like appearance. The fur on its back becomes a mohawk, and it has a red flower petal on the left side of its neck, resembling a scarf or cape. It has flat, white ears resembling wings, a small tuft of fur on the front of its neck, and a stumpy tail.

The blooming of Gracidea flowers confers the power of flight upon Shaymin, transforming it into its Sky Forme. It reverts to Land Forme at night or if it is frozen. Sky Forme Shaymin has a courageous, energetic, and playful personality. It spreads feelings of gratitude when it takes flight. Sky Forme Shaymin has a deeper voice than Land Forme.

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky: A tribe of Shaymin have made their home at near the trail leading to the top of the nearby Sky Peak mountain. An accompanying Shaymin demonstrates its ability to instantly purify polluted environments, its use of the Gracidea to transform into its Sky Forme, and can be recruited into the player's party after clearing the dungeon for a second time.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #— Diamond It lives in flower patches and avoids detection by curling up to look like a flowering plant. Pearl It can dissolve toxins in the air to instantly transform ruined land into a lush field of flowers. Platinum The flowers all over its body burst into bloom if it is lovingly hugged and senses gratitude. HeartGold The blooming of Gracidea flowers confers the power of flight upon it. Feelings of gratitude are the message it delivers. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova #— Black The flowers all over its body burst into bloom if it is lovingly hugged and senses gratitude. White Black 2 The flowers all over its body burst into bloom if it is lovingly hugged and senses gratitude. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— X It can dissolve toxins in the air to instantly transform ruined land into a lush field of flowers. Y The blooming of Gracidea flowers confers the power of flight upon it. Feelings of gratitude are the message it delivers. Omega Ruby It can dissolve toxins in the air to instantly transform ruined land into a lush field of flowers. Alpha Sapphire The blooming of Gracidea flowers confers the power of flight upon it. Feelings of gratitude are the message it delivers.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #— Hisui #241 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield. Brilliant Diamond It lives in common flower patches but is rarely noticed. It is often mistaken for a flowering plant when curled up. Shining Pearl It can dissolve toxins in the air to instantly transform ruined land into a lush field of flowers. Land Forme Legends: Arceus When the turning of seasons brings the cruel winter to its end and the joyous people give thanks to the heavens, Shaymin appears and covers the withered land with flowers. Sky Forme Legends: Arceus Upon taking in the scent of a particular rare flower, Shaymin is enveloped in light, and its tiny body transforms. I took a whiff of the flower myself, but alas, my body remained unchanged.
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— Blueberry #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Flower Paradise (requires Oak's Letter*) (Only one) Event Platinum Flower Paradise (requires Oak's Letter) (Only one) Event HeartGold SoulSilver Event
Generation V Black White Event Black 2 White 2 Trade
Generation VI X Y Event Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Event
Generation VII Sun Moon Event Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Event Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Flower Paradise (requires Oak's Letter) (Only one) Legends: Arceus Obsidian Fieldlands: Floaro Gardens (Only one)*
Generation IX Scarlet Violet Pokémon HOMEVersion 2.0.1+

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Ranger: SoA Pueltown (during an Extra Mission) MD Sky Sky Peak (Top)* Rumble Ticket for releasing Arbok, Charizard, Kangaskhan, Bastiodon and Arcanine PokéPark Wii Flower Zone* (Land Forme) Granite Zone* (Sky Forme)
Generation V Rumble Blast Glacier: World Axle - B2F* (Land Forme) Forest: World Axle - B1F* (Sky Forme) Rumble U Verdant Plaza: Green Hide-and-Seek, NFC Figurine (Land Forme) Flower Garden: The Garden at the End of Time (Reward), Variety Battle: It's Drill Time! (Reward) (Sky Forme)
Generation VI Battle Trozei Mysterious Fountain: Stage 6 (Land/Sky Formes) Rumble World Distortion Land: Gracious Woodlands (Special Boss) Super MD Baram Town Picross Area 09: Stage 09 (As a Mythical Pokémon) (Sky Forme)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Arceus Sea, Garchomp SeaFinal
Generation VIII New Snap Florio Nature ParkLevel 2, Florio Island Illumina SpotLevel 2
Cross-Generation Shuffle Event: Shaymin Appears (Land Forme) Event: Shaymin Enters! (Land Forme) Event: Shaymin Appears (3DS; Land Forme) Event: Shaymin (Sky Forme) Appears (Sky Forme) Event: Shaymin (Sky Forme) Appears (Sky Forme) Masters EX Costume sync pair scout: Rosa (Special Costume) & Shaymin (Sky Forme)

In events

Games	Event	Language/Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
DP	Cinema Shaymin	Japanese	Japan	50	July 6, 2008; July 19 to September 30, 2008
DP	Toys "R" Us Shaymin	English	United States	50	February 8 to 14, 2009
DP	Movie 11 Shaymin	English	Europe	50	April 4 to June 20, 2009
DP	Movie 11 Shaymin	Spanish	Spain	50	April 15 to May 15, 2009
DP	Movie 11 Shaymin	German	Germany	50	April 25 to May 17, 2009; May 22, 2009
DP	Movie 11 Shaymin	French	Europe	50	May 12 to July 11, 2009
DP	Movie 11 Shaymin	Italian	Italy	50	May 16 to June 27, 2009
DPPt	Character Fair Shaymin	Korean	South Korea	50	July 24 to 26, 2009
DPPtHGSS	Times Square Shaymin	Korean	South Korea	30	May 1 to 2, 2010
BW	Pokémon Center Shaymin	Japanese	Japan	50	December 19, 2011 to January 5, 2012
ORAS	Pokémon Scrap Shaymin	Japanese region	Online	15	December 1, 2014 to May 15, 2015
ORAS	Full Story Shaymin	Korean region	Online	15	July 17, 2015 to January 31, 2016
XYORAS	Pokémon 20th Anniversary Shaymin	American region	Online	100	July 1 to 24, 2016
XYORAS	Pokémon 20th Anniversary Shaymin	PAL region	Online	100	July 1 to 24, 2016
SMUSUM	Pokémon Center Shaymin	All	Japan	20	April 25 to June 30, 2018
SMUSUM	Heart Shaymin	Korean region	Online	30	May 2 to July 31, 2018

In-game events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
DPPtHGSS	Oblivia Shaymin	Japanese	hide	30	March 18, 2010 onwards
DPPtHGSS	Oblivia Shaymin	English	hide	30	November 15, 2010 onwards
DPPtHGSS	Oblivia Shaymin	French	hide	30	November 15, 2010 onwards
DPPtHGSS	Oblivia Shaymin	German	hide	30	November 15, 2010 onwards
DPPtHGSS	Oblivia Shaymin	Italian	hide	30	November 15, 2010 onwards
DPPtHGSS	Oblivia Shaymin	Spanish	hide	30	November 15, 2010 onwards

Held items

Games		Held items
Diamond	Pearl	Lum Berry (100%)
Platinum
Brilliant Diamond	Shining Pearl

Stats

Base stats

Land Forme

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 100		160 - 207	310 - 404
Attack: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Defense: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Sp. Atk: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Sp. Def: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Speed: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Total: 600	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Sky Forme

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 100		160 - 207	310 - 404
Attack: 103		97 - 170	189 - 335
Defense: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Sp. Atk: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Sp. Def: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Speed: 127		118 - 196	233 - 388
Total: 600	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Land Forme

Speed 4/5 ★★★★☆	Power 2/4 ★★☆☆
Skill 2/3 ★★☆	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 14/19 ★★☆

Sky Forme

Speed 3/5 ★★★☆☆	Power 4/4 ★★★★
Skill 3/4 ★★★☆	Stamina 3/3 ★★★
Jump 5/5 ★★★★★	Total 18/21 ★★★☆

Type effectiveness

Land Forme

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Sky Forme

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball (in Generation IV) or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is ½×. In Generation V, if this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Land Forme

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Growth Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 1010 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 00——% 20 1919 Leech Seed Grass Status 0000— 09090% 10 2828 Synthesis Grass Status 0000— 00——% 5 3737 Sweet Scent Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 4646 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 09090% 10 5555 Worry Seed Grass Status 0000— 100100% 10 6464 Grassy Terrain Grass Status 0000— 00——% 10 7373 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100100% 10 8282 Sweet Kiss Fairy Status 0000— 07575% 10 9191 Healing Wish Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 10 100100 Seed Flare Grass Special 120120 08585% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shaymin Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Shaymin Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

Sky Forme

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Growth Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 1010 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 00——% 20 1919 Leech Seed Grass Status 0000— 09090% 10 2828 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 3737 Sweet Scent Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 4646 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 09090% 10 5555 Worry Seed Grass Status 0000— 100100% 10 6464 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 15 7373 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100100% 10 8282 Sweet Kiss Fairy Status 0000— 07575% 10 9191 Leaf Storm Grass Special 130130 09090% 5 100100 Seed Flare Grass Special 120120 08585% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shaymin Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Shaymin Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Land Forme and Sky Forme Shaymin can learn the same TMs.

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM019 TM019 Disarming Voice Fairy Special 04040 00—}}—% 15 TM020 TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM033 TM033 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM040 TM040 Air Cutter Flying Special 06060 095}}95% 25 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM056 TM056 Bullet Seed Grass Physical 02525 100}}100% 30 TM059 TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TM065 TM065 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM071 TM071 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM079 TM079 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM081 TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM088 TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM111 TM111 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10 TM113 TM113 Tailwind Flying Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM119 TM119 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM120 TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM127 TM127 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10 TM132 TM132 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 TM133 TM133 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM137 TM137 Grassy Terrain Grass Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM159 TM159 Leaf Storm Grass Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM168 TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM194 TM194 Grassy Glide Grass Physical 05555 100}}100% 20 TM203 TM203 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM205 TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM206 TM206 Petal Blizzard Grass Physical 09090 100}}100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shaymin Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Shaymin Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Shaymin Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shaymin Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Shaymin Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

Side game data

This article is incomplete. Please feel free to edit this article to add missing information and complete it. Reason: Phrases in Explorers of Sky

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Land Forme

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 100% IQ group: A
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Talk to in Baram Town after completing Purifying Cave Connected to: Wobbuffet (♀), Woobat Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal My name is Shaymin. My flowers bloom when I sense gratitude! Low HP (< 50%) This is a challenge...but I'll give it my all!
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Grass Poké Assist: Grass Field move: None Browser entry SP It protects itself by launching leaves. It shoots exploding seeds to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Grass Poké Assist: (present) Grass Field move: (present) (None ×-) Not available in the past. Browser entry S-002 It attacks by launching leaves and causing explosions.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.64 seconds Base HP: 59 Base Attack: 83 Base Defense: 59 Base Speed: 70
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Shaymin will be your Guide to the Sky Pavilion, which is reached from the Flower Zone. Shaymin's very skilled at Absol's Hurdle Bounce--and proud of it!
Pokémon Battle Trozei Grass Attack Power: ★★★★★ Power of Six Increases the damage dealt by matching six Pokémon.			Pokémon Shuffle Grass Attack Power: 70 - 110 5 #244 Sleep Charm Leaves the foe asleep.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 225 Base Attack: 210 Base Defense: 210 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: 25 + 10,000 → Fast Attacks: Hidden Power, Zen Headbutt, Magical Leaf* Charged Attacks: Seed Flare, Energy Ball, Grass Knot, Solar Beam
New Pokémon Snap Photodex entry #027 Shaymin has the incredible power to transform ruined land into a lush field. When it curls up, it looks like a flowering plant, so it's hard to spot even up close.

Sky Forme

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 100% IQ group: A
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Talk to in Baram Town after completing Purifying Cave Connected to: Wobbuffet (♀), Woobat Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal My name is Shaymin. My flowers bloom when I sense gratitude! Low HP (< 50%) This is a challenge...but I'll give it my all!
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.64 seconds Base HP: 59 Base Attack: 83 Base Defense: 54 Base Speed: 80
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Grass Poké Assist: (present) Grass Field move: (present) (None ×-) Not available in the past. Browser entry S-002 It attacks by launching leaves and causing explosions.
Pokémon Battle Trozei Grass Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Flying Attack Power: 70 - 110 5 #244 Power of 4+ Deals even more damage when you make a match of four. Swappable Skill(s): Block Shot
Pokémon GO Base HP: 225 Base Attack: 261 Base Defense: 166 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: 25 + 10,000 → Fast Attacks: Hidden Power, Zen Headbutt, Magical Leaf* Charged Attacks: Seed Flare, Energy Ball, Grass Knot, Solar Beam

Form data

Shaymin has two forms it can change between: Land Forme, introduced in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, and Sky Forme, introduced in Pokémon Platinum.

Normally, Shaymin is in its Land Forme, which is Grass-type and resembles a hedgehog. When exposed to a Gracidea, Shaymin transforms into its Sky Forme, which is Grass/Flying-type and white in color.

Sky Forme Shaymin will revert into and remain in its Land Forme at night or if it is frozen; Shaymin also changes back to Land Forme when deposited in the PC (prior to Generation VII), when withdrawn from the PC (Generation VII onward), when deposited in Pokémon Bank (but not Pokémon HOME), or when deposited in the Pokémon Day Care or Pokémon Nursery. If a frozen Shaymin in Sky Forme is holding a Lum Berry or an Aspear Berry, it will eat the Berry after transforming back to Land Forme. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Sky Forme Shaymin will also revert to Land Forme when exposed to a Gracidea again, and will not revert into its Land Forme at night unless it enters a battle during the night. Frostbite will also cause it to revert to Land Forme. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Sky Forme Shaymin will not revert into its Land Forme at night until after a battle.

The two forms have different base stats, Abilities, types, moves they can learn, and cries.

In Generation IV, Sky Forme Shaymin's cry cannot be played in the Pokédex, due to it only registering the first form encountered. As wild or traded Shaymin will be in Land Forme and Pokémon aren't registered in link battles, it is impossible to register a Sky Forme Shaymin. The only cry used for Shaymin in Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs is the one of its Land Forme.

Shaymin Land Forme  Grass  Natural Cure Nighttime or frozen HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe 100 100 100 100 100 100

Shaymin Sky Forme  Grass  Flying  Serene Grace Gracidea HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe 100 103 75 120 75 127

Lv.	Land Forme  Grass	Sky Forme  Grass  Flying
1	Growth
10	Magical Leaf
19	Leech Seed
28	Synthesis	Quick Attack
37	Sweet Scent
46	Play Rough
55	Worry Seed
64	Grassy Terrain	Air Slash
73	Energy Ball
82	Sweet Kiss
91	Healing Wish	Leaf Storm
100	Seed Flare
Moves in bold are STAB. Moves in italics do no damage.

Evolution data

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Legends: Arceus
Cross-Generation HOME

In animation

Major appearances

Shaymin (M11)

Shaymin debuted in Giratina and the Sky Warrior, where it was fleeing from Giratina. It thought that Giratina wanted to eat it, but in reality, the Renegade Pokémon wanted to use Shaymin's Seed Flare to open a portal from the Reverse World to the real world. It appeared in both of its Formes in the movie. This Shaymin had the ability to talk via telepathy.

Mallow's Shaymin

In Memories in the Mist!, a Shaymin encountered Mallow after being drawn to her strong feelings of gratitude towards her late mother. Mallow took care of it until Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!, where Shaymin was exposed to some Gracideas, transforming into its Sky Forme, and then flew away. This Shaymin was unique in that, in its Sky Forme, its eyes resembled the eyes of Mallow's mother, instead of those of a regular Shaymin.

Other

Shaymin made its animated series debut in Keeping In Top Forme!, where Marley was protecting it from Team Rocket. She, along with Ash and his friends, then spent the majority of the episode trying to take Shaymin to a flower field so it could reunite with its friends.

Minor appearances

A Shaymin appeared in its Land Forme during the ending credits in Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade.

Three Shaymin appeared in their Sky Formes in Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!, where they greeted the Shaymin Mallow had been taking care of and accompanied it during its departure.

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  A Shaymin with unique eyes in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP168 Shaymin Dawn's Pokédex Shaymin, the Gratitude Pokémon. When the Gracidea flower is in bloom, its pollen allows Shaymin to change into its Sky Forme from its Land Forme. Shaymin also have a tendency to migrate.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry SM108 Shaymin Rotom Pokédex Shaymin, the Gratitude Pokémon. A Grass type. When it rolls itself up, it looks like a flower. During the season when Gracidea flowers bloom, Shaymin changes Forme and takes flight to show its gratitude.

In the manga

Movie adaptations

Main article: Shaymin (M11)

Shaymin appeared in the manga adaptation of Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

Shaymin also appeared in the graphic novel adaptation of the same movie.

Pocket Monsters DP

A Shaymin appeared in PMDP44.

Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!

Yū Shirogane traded the movie Shaymin to his Platinum game.

Pokémon Adventures

Shaymin debuted as a silhouette in a fantasy in Unplugging Rotom (Heat, Wash, Mow, Fan, Frost).

Shaymin physically debuted in The Final Dimensional Duel IV. Marley was introduced to it by a letter from Professor Oak. In the Distortion World, Shaymin tried its best not to get involved in a big clash that broke out between the rest of the Legendary Pokémon, but it was eventually exposed to some Gracidea pollen and joined the battle. After Charon was arrested, Shaymin chose to stay with Marley.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Hareta befriended a Shaymin at his home on Route 201 in The Tale of Hareta and Shaymin.

In the TCG

Main article: Shaymin (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

Shaymin randomly appears on Unova Pokémon League, where it changes from Land to Sky Forme. It does not affect the battle in any way.

Shaymin also appears in both Formes as a single trophy in the 3DS version of the game.

Trophy information

NA: When in its Land Forme, this Pokémon sports a fetching pink flower. In Sky Forme, it can take to the air with ease. This Legendary Pokémon is hard to find, but it can sense anyone with a grateful heart. This ability is where the name "Gratitude Pokémon" comes from.

PAL: No wonder this Mythical Pokémon is so hard to find! In its Land Forme, it looks just like a flowery patch of grass. Good luck spotting that in a field! Shaymin has two different forms, though, and in Sky Forme, it can fly. In both forms, Shaymin reacts to gratitude, hence its nickname: the Gratitude Pokémon.'

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Shaymin appears as Spirits in its Land Forme and Sky Forme.

Trivia

• Despite being a Mythical Pokémon, Battle! (Wild Pokémon) plays while battling it in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl.
• Shaymin Sky Forme is the only Flying-type Mythical Pokémon, excluding Arceus while holding a Sky Plate.
• From Generation IV to VI, it is impossible to use Shaymin's Sky Forme in the Battle Spot or in online competitions that allow Mythical Pokémon. This is because only Pokémon stored in the PC can be used and Shaymin would revert to Land Forme as soon as deposited. In Generation VII, this was changed so that Sky Forme can be deposited into the PC and only revert to Land Forme when withdrawn.
• Due to a glitch in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, it was possible to reach Flower Paradise and catch Shaymin without Oak's Letter. This was patched in version 1.1.2.
  • This glitch was the only method of obtaining a shiny Shaymin without the event, as the Shaymin in Pokémon Legends: Arceus is Shiny-locked.
• Shaymin requires Pokémon Sword or Shield save data to be caught in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, despite not being available in either of the former.
• Shaymin Sky Forme is the only Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Platinum that the player can legitimately own multiple of in Generation IV.
• In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, there is a unique animation for Shaymin transforming into its Land Forme if it is walking with the player when the time changes to night.

Origin

Shaymin's Land Forme is based on a hedgehog. However, its white body and the grass-like fur on its back make it somewhat resemble a Chia Pet as well. It may also be inspired by flower meadows or flower gardens. Moreover, when Land Forme Shaymin blooms with flowers, as seen in the movie Giratina and the Sky Warrior, Shaymin appears as a bouquet of flowers, which are commonly given as a sign of thankfulness, emphasizing Shaymin's role as the Gratitude Pokémon. The flower on its body resembles a Gracidea and could be based on a hydrangea, particularly the bigleaf hydrangea. It also shares, together with the leaves on its Sky Forme's neck, similarities with a poinsettia, a popular Christmas flower.

Shaymin's Sky Forme has a few aspects, like antlers, that resemble reindeer and the ability to fly could be based on Santa Claus's reindeer, but its sprightly behavior, an affinity for flowers, and the ability to fly bring to mind angels and fairies. Due to its healing abilities, it could also be based on a guardian angel. Given the appearance of the flower around its neck resembling the knot of a neckerchief, the resemblance to the green of its legs to boots or gloves, ability to fly, and more confident attitude seen in Pokémon the Series and related media, Sky Forme Shaymin may be inspired by superheroes, particularly those in the Japanese sentai genre.

Shaymin's ability to convert toxic gases into fresh air may be a reference to the environmentalist practice of removing pollution from nature for a healthier ecosystem. It could also be a reference to plants filtering non-breathable carbon dioxide from the atmosphere into breathable oxygen, or decomposer organisms converting decaying or waste materials into nutrient-rich soil for future plant growth. Its ability to transform land into a flower field in combination with its Flying-type could also be a reference to pollen and spores in the air or in the wind floating seeds.

Name origin

Shaymin is from 謝謝 xièxie (Chinese for thanks).^[1] It may also be derived from 蝟 harinezumi (hedgehog) and םשמי Shamayim (Hebrew for heaven) with the latter correlating directly with Shaymin's Sky Forme.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese シェイミ Shaymin From 謝謝 xièxie and possibly 蝟 harinezumi and םשמי Shamayim French Shaymin Same as English/Japanese name Spanish Shaymin Same as English/Japanese name German Shaymin Same as English/Japanese name Italian Shaymin Same as English/Japanese name Korean 쉐이미 Shaymin Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 謝米 / 谢米 Xièmǐ* 潔咪 / 洁咪 Jiémī* From 謝 / 谢 xiè and transcription of Japanese name Transcription of Japanese name Cantonese Chinese 謝米 Jehmáih* 潔咪 Gitmī* From 謝 jeh and transcription of Japanese name Transcription of Japanese name

More languages Hindi शेमिन Shaymin Transcription of its English/Japanese name Russian Шеймин Sheymin Transcription of English name Thai เชมิน Chemin Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Shaymin (M11)
• Mallow's Shaymin
• List of Pokémon with form differences
• Mythical Pokémon

References

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