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Shaymin

Gratitude Pokémon

LandSky
Shaymin official artwork
Official art

Shaymin is a Grass-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice, with a base stat total of 600. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Grass
Height
0.2 m 0′08″
Weight
2.1 kg 4.6 lbs
Base stat total
600 Higher than 94% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen IV Diamond & Pearl
Abilities
Mythical
Pokédex entryLegends: 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.
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Base stats

HP100175–207310–404
Atk100108–167184–328
Def100108–167184–328
SpA100108–167184–328
SpD100108–167184–328
Spe100108–167184–328
Total600Higher than 94% of Pokémon
HP100Atk100Def100Spe100SpD100SpA100

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 HP.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
BugFireFlyingIcePoison

Resists

½×
ElectricGrassGroundWater
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalFightingRockGhostSteelPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 100); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+167Max152No SP120Min108Scarf250Tailwind334

At max Speed, Shaymin outspeeds 18 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 2.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Shaymin against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Shaymin · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
152Shaymin · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120Shaymin · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesPUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

0.4% of teams · rank #120 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Nature
Timid
EVs
252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type
Fairy
  1. Seed Flare
  2. Earth Power
  3. Synthesis
  4. Dazzling Gleam

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All games0.2%
  • 1500 weighting0.3%
  • 1630 weighting0.4%
  • 1760 weighting<0.1%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.4%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 100.0%

EV spreads

  • Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe60.5%
  • Modest 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA29.0%
  • Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe7.3%
  • Modest 200 HP / 252 SpA / 56 Spe2.0%
  • Timid 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 Spe0.8%

Tera types

  • Fairy65.3%
  • Ground31.7%
  • Dragon2.1%
  • Grass0.7%

Common teammates

Evolution

Shaymin does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 12

1GrowthRaises user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1; 2 in Sun.NormalStatus——20
10Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.GrassSpec60—20
19Leech Seed1/8 of target's HP is restored to user every turn.GrassStatus—90%10
28SynthesisHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount.GrassStatus——5
37Sweet ScentLowers the foe(s) evasiveness by 2.NormalStatus—100%20
46Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10
55Worry SeedThe target's Ability becomes Insomnia.GrassStatus—100%10
64Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.GrassStatus——10
73Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10
82Sweet KissCauses the target to become confused.FairyStatus—75%10
91Healing WishUser faints. Next hurt Pokémon is fully healed.PsychicStatus——10
100Seed Flare40% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2.GrassSpec12085%5

TM / HM / TR 38

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM19Disarming VoiceThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.FairySpec40—15
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM33Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.GrassSpec60—20
TM40Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.FlyingSpec6095%25
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM65Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM71Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15
TM79Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.FairySpec80100%10
TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM111Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10
TM113TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15
TM119Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10
TM120Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10
TM127Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10
TM132Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40
TM133Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10
TM137Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.GrassStatus——10
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM159Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.GrassSpec13090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM194Grassy GlideUser on Grassy Terrain: +1 priority.GrassPhys55100%20
TM203Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
TM206Petal BlizzardNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon.GrassPhys90100%15

Biology

This Mythical Pokémon lives in flower patches and avoids detection by curling up to blend in. It can dissolve toxins in the air, instantly transforming devastated lands into beautiful paradises. If hugged and loved enough, beautiful flowers will appear all over its body. When winter ends and spring begins, people in Hisui celebrate and Shaymin comes to cover the land with lush flowers.

Design & origin

Shaymin's Land Forme is based on a hedgehog.

Forms

Sky Shaymin

GrassFlying
BST 600

Shaymin's Sky Forme is activated by using a Gracidea flower in the daytime. It will revert to its Land Forme during the night or while frozen solid.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IV Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Gratitude Pokémon
Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color
Green
—
Pal Park area
Field

About its forms: Forms have different stats and can learn different moves. Moves are retained through form changes. Shaymin transforms into Sky Forme with the use of a Gracidea. It is limited to Land Forme at night, when frozen, and in the storage system boxes; under these conditions, Sky Shaymin reverts to Land Forme, and the Gracidea has no effect. The Gracidea must be used again to return to Sky Forme. In Generation IV, Shaymin is also limited to Land Forme in the Wi-Fi Club and the Union Room. A Gracidea may be received by showing a Shaymin met in a fateful encounter to a certain NPC, depending on the game: * Platinum: A woman in southwest Floaroma Town. * HeartGold and SoulSilver: The owner of the Goldenrod City flower shop. * Black and White: A woman in the Lacunosa Town Pokémon Center. * Black 2 and White 2: A woman in the Striaton City Pokémon Center.

Hisui#241

  1. 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.

    Legends: Arceus

  2. The blooming of Gracidea flowers confers the power of flight upon it. Feelings of gratitude are the message it delivers.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y · Alpha Sapphire

  3. The flowers all over its body burst into bloom if it is lovingly hugged and senses gratitude.

    Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

  4. It can dissolve toxins in the air to instantly transform ruined land into a lush field of flowers.

    Pearl · X · Omega Ruby

  5. It lives in flower patches and avoids detection by curling up to look like a flowering plant.

    Diamond

Names around the world

English
Shaymin
Japanese
シェイミ
Japanese (romaji)
Shaymin
Korean
쉐이미
Chinese (Traditional)
謝米
Chinese (Simplified)
谢米
French
Shaymin
German
Shaymin
Spanish
Shaymin
Italian
Shaymin

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Generation IV

Training

3 HP
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
100
270
Medium Slow

Breeding

Undiscovered
Genderless
120 egg cycles ≈30,855 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Platinum 1 area
  • Flower ParadiseStatic encounter · Lv 30
Pearl 1 area
  • Flower ParadiseStatic encounter · Lv 30
Diamond 1 area
  • Flower ParadiseStatic encounter · Lv 30

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.