Shaymin (Pokémon)

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

Shaymin シェイミ Shaymin #492
Sky Forme art by Ken Sugimori from Platinum
Type Grass Unknown Unknown Unknown Sky Forme Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Category Gratitude Pokémon
Abilities Natural Cure Land Forme Serene Grace Sky Forme -----
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn — Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia SP Oblivia S-002
Height 0'08" Imperial 0.2 m Metric 0'08"/0.2 m Land Forme 1'04"/0.4 m Sky Forme 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 4.6 lbs. Imperial 2.1 kg Metric 4.6 lbs./2.1 kg Land Forme 11.5 lbs./5.2 kg Sky Forme 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Green	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Sky Forme	Footprint      Sky Forme
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Undiscovered group 121 cycles (30855 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 3 Base Exp.: 64 Battle Exp.: 641*
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 Template:Type2 legendary Pokémon.

It was not officially revealed until February of 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, which takes on the Template:Type2 as a secondary type.

It is not known to evolve into or from another Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Shaymin and Gracideas

Shaymin is a small, hedgehog-like creature. Its body is pure white. Its back is covered with green fur and has a pink flower with two leaves on each side of its head, which resembles the Gracidea flower, several Gracidea-like flowers also appear on its back whenever it feels comfortable, but when it senses an impending danger, it rapidly hides it back. Its legs are short and its underside is plump. Shaymin is the smallest legendary Pokémon to date. According to the Pokédex height of 0'08", it is also among the nearly smallest Pokémon in existence, with its comrades being Diglett, Natu, Azurill, Budew, Burmy, and Chingling, only surpassed by Joltik.

Shaymin reverting back at night and in the cold

Shaymin has two forms. The first (Land Forme) is the original form seen in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. The second is the Sky Forme which debuted in Giratina and the Sky Warrior. Shaymin will change into Sky Forme and back if it touches a Gracidea. Shaymin can't be in this form at night or if it has contact with ice. Shaymin's Sky Forme has a canid-like appearance that also bears some resemblance to a small reindeer. It has a small, slender body. The fur on its back appears to have shifted into a mohawk; it has a red flower petal on the right side of its neck, looking like a scarf or cape, and flat, white ears that look like wings or antlers. It has a small ruff on the front of its neck and a stumpy tail.

Gender differences

Shaymin is a genderless species.

Special abilities

Shaymin's petals after absorbing toxins

Shaymin have the ability to instantly purify any polluted area of all unclean things in the air and transform it into a lush field of flowers. They take in the polluted air, purify it inside their bodies, break it down into water and light, and release the purified substance in a violent, explosive burst. This ability is known as Seed Flare, their signature move. Its power varies on the type of pollution absorbed. Shaymin can also communicate with telepathy and sense the gratitude of others, hence its species classification, the Gratitude Pokémon.

Behavior

Shaymin curled up

Shaymin have a habitual trait called "Flower Bearing." Each season, Shaymin gather in a flower field somewhere and migrate from there. This behavior is called Flower Carrying because a new field of flowers grow where they land. Shaymin are also attracted to areas where there is a lot of gratitude. Their personalities are almost opposite with each form — Land Forme is shy and easily scared, while Sky Forme is courageous and playful. If wet, Shaymin shake themselves to dry themselves off, and also may exhibit the behavior of scratching themselves with a hind leg.

Habitat

Shaymin live in fields of flowers. Since a Shaymin camouflages by curling itself up, it can easily escape people's notice, similar to Geodude on rocky terrain.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In Giratina and the Sky Warrior, Shaymin is seen liking sweet food such as Poffins and pancakes. In Platinum, when caught at the Flower Paradise, Shaymin have been observed to hold the Lum Berry.

In the anime

Sky Forme Shaymin in the anime

Shaymin made its debut in the 11th Pokémon movie, Giratina and the Sky Warrior, where it was fleeing from Giratina, after enraging it in the Reverse World. Shaymin thought that Giratina wanted to eat it, when the Renegade Pokémon wanted to use Shaymin to utilize its Seed Flare to open a portal to the real world. It premiered both of its forms in the movie. Shaymin also makes a minor appearance in Arceus and the Jewel of Life's credits where it stands gazing upon the land on a tree. This Shaymin had the ability to talk via telepathy.

Shaymin made its debut anime appearance in Keeping In Top Forme!.

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.

In the manga

Sky Forme Shaymin in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl Adventure!

Main article: Shaymin (movie 11)

Shaymin appeared in the manga adaption of the 11th Pokémon movie, Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

Pokémon Diamond & Pearl Adventure!

Hareta befriended a Shaymin at his home on Route 201.

In the TCG

Main article: Shaymin (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV 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 {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black The flowers all over its body burst into bloom if it is lovingly hugged and senses gratitude. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl One Flower Paradise (requires Oak's Letter) Platinum One Flower Paradise (requires Oak's Letter) HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park None Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Poké Transfer Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
List_of_Nintendo_event_Pokémon_in_2008#Movie_Shaymin	Movie Shaymin	Japan	2008	50	Never
List_of_North_American_Nintendo_event_Pokémon_in_2009#Toys_"R"_Us_Shaymin	Toys "R" Us Shaymin	the United States	2009	50	Never
List_of_PAL_Nintendo_event_Pokémon_in_2009#Europe_Movie_11_Shaymin	UK Shaymin	the United Kingdom	2009	50	Never
List_of_PAL_Nintendo_event_Pokémon_in_2009#Spain_GAME_Shaymin	Spain Shaymin	Spain	2009	50	Never
List_of_PAL_Nintendo_event_Pokémon_in_2009#Europe_Film_11_Shaymin	Germany Shaymin	Germany	2009	50	Never
List_of_PAL_Nintendo_event_Pokémon_in_2009#Europe_Movie_11_Shaymin	Finland Shaymin	Finland	2009	50	Never
List_of_PAL_Nintendo_event_Pokémon_in_2009#Europe_Movie_11_Shaymin	Dutch Belgium Shaymin	Belgium	2009	50	Never
List_of_PAL_Nintendo_event_Pokémon_in_2009#Europe_Film_11_Shaymin	French Belgium Shaymin	Belgium	2009	50	Never
List_of_PAL_Nintendo_event_Pokémon_in_2009#Europe_Film_11_Shaymin	France Shaymin	France	2009	50	Never
List_of_PAL_Nintendo_event_Pokémon_in_2009#Europe_Movie_11_Shaymin	Norway Shaymin	Norway	2009	50	Never
List_of_PAL_Nintendo_event_Pokémon_in_2009#Europe_Movie_11_Shaymin	Sweden Shaymin	Sweden	2009	50	Never
List_of_PAL_Nintendo_event_Pokémon_in_2009#Europe_Movie_11_Shaymin	Denmark Shaymin	Denmark	2009	50	Never
List_of_PAL_Nintendo_event_Pokémon_in_2009#Europe_Movie_11_Shaymin	Netherlands Shaymin	the Netherlands	2009	50	Never
List_of_PAL_Nintendo_event_Pokémon_in_2009#Europe_Movie_11_Shaymin	Greece Shaymin	Greece	2009	50	Never
List_of_PAL_Nintendo_event_Pokémon_in_2009#Europe_Film_11_Shaymin	Switzerland Shaymin	Switzerland	2009	50	Never
List_of_PAL_Nintendo_event_Pokémon_in_2009#Europe_Film_11_Shaymin	Italy Shaymin	Italy	2009	50	Never
List_of_Korean_Nintendo_event_Pokémon_in_2009#Character_Fair_Shaymin	Character Fair Shaymin	South Korea	2009	50	Never
List_of_PAL_Nintendo_event_Pokémon_in_2009#Europe_Film_11_Shaymin	Austria Shaymin	Austria	2009	50	Never
List_of_Korean_Nintendo_event_Pokémon_in_2010#Time_Square_Shaymin	Time Square Shaymin	South Korea	2010	30	Never

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky	Shaymin Village random Spinda's Café (project P) mission
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Pueltown (during an Extra Mission)
Pokémon Rumble	Ticket for releasing Arbok, Charizard, Kangaskhan, Bastiodon and Arcanine
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Granite Zone *

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Diamond	Pearl	Lum Berry (100%)
Platinum
Events*		Micle Berry (100%)	Soothe Bell (100%)

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 V, 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× 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× 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× 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× None

Sky Forme

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, 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× 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× 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× 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× None Notes: If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is ½×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Land Forme

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX  Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Growth Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 1010 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 ——% 20 1919 Leech Seed Grass Status 0000— 09090% 10 2828 Synthesis Grass Status 0000— ——% 5 3737 Sweet Scent Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 4646 Natural Gift Normal Physical 0000— 100100% 15 5555 Worry Seed Grass Status 0000— 100100% 10 6464 Aromatherapy Grass Status 0000— ——% 5 7373 Energy Ball Grass Special 08080 100100% 10 8282 Sweet Kiss Normal Status 0000— 07575% 10 9191 Healing Wish Psychic Status 0000— ——% 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 V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX  Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Growth Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 1010 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 ——% 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 Natural Gift Normal Physical 0000— 100100% 15 5555 Worry Seed Grass Status 0000— 100100% 10 6464 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 20 7373 Energy Ball Grass Special 08080 100100% 10 8282 Sweet Kiss Normal Status 0000— 07575% 10 9191 Leaf Storm Grass Special 140140 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/HM

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	25
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120120	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	09090	100}}100%	10
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Shaymin in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Shaymin in that game. 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

By tutoring

Land Forme

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX  Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring. A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Shaymin can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Shaymin cannot be tutored the move in that game 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

Sky Forme

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX  Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring. A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Shaymin can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Shaymin cannot be tutored the move in that game 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

By events

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon has no special event moves.
A superscript level indicates that Shaymin can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level 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 event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!  N/A  Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 100% IQ group: A
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Grass  Poké Assist: ( Grass ) Field move: None Browser entry   It protects itself by launching leaves. It shoots exploding seeds to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Grass  ( Grass ) Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It attacks by launching leaves and causing explosions.
Pokémon Rumble Land Forme N/A Not Available Defense Speed Sky Forme N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Land Forme N/A Not Available Defense Speed Sky Forme N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
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!
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Nighttime and when frozen Land Forme Shaymin  Grass

↔

Gracidea Sky Forme Shaymin  Grass  Flying

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Shaymin images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Shaymin ties with Mew, Celebi, Reshiram, and Zekrom for the highest catch rate among all legendary Pokémon.
• Like Darkrai, despite being an event-exclusive legendary Pokémon, both the Surf glitch and tweaking are able to allow the player to access the Flower Paradise without the event having been activated.
  • This has been rectified in Pokémon Platinum, as neither Pokémon will appear without the event, even if the player manages to access their area.
• Land Forme Shaymin is the first and, as of Generation V, the only pure Grass-type legendary Pokémon.
• Although Shaymin is a legendary Pokémon, normal wild Pokémon battle music plays while battling it. It shares this trait with Cresselia, Latias, and Latios.
  • Out of the four Pokémon listed above, Shaymin is also the only one who is genderless.
  • Also out of the above four, Shaymin is the only one that doesn't roam around.
• Shaymin is implied to be behind the creation of Floaroma Town, as one person notes it was a barren wasteland until one day flowers mysteriously covered it all after someone gave thanks for life's blessings. Additionally, the woman who gives the player a Gracidea flower can be found in Floaroma Town.
• Marley makes brief references to Shaymin in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum if spoken with during the player's travel with her in Victory Road. She wants to reach the smooth rock on Route 224. Additionally, if a Shaymin is in the player's party, she will take notice.
• Shaymin seems to appear only when someone gives thanks for a significant blessing in their life. A girl in Floaroma Town states that the flowers the town is famous for appeared after someone gave thanks for nature's blessings. With Oak's Letter, Shaymin will lead the player to Flower Paradise after they give thanks for their Pokémon journey at the white rock on Route 224.
• Unlike most legendary Pokémon, Shaymin needs only 1,059,860 Experience to get to level 100, whereas others need 1,250,000. It shares this trait with Mew and Celebi.
• Shaymin's Sky Forme has a different cry than its Land Forme, making Shaymin the first Pokémon to have different cries for different forms, and the first Pokémon to change its cry since the player character's Pikachu in Pokémon Yellow.
  • Despite this, the only cry used in Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs is the one of its Land Forme.
  • Due to the Pokédex only registering the first forme's cry, it is impossible to listen to the Sky Forme's cry on it. This is because Shaymin traded in their Sky Forme revert to Land Forme, and wild Shaymin are always in their Land Forme. Also, Pokémon battled between players are not registered in the Pokédex, meaning that it is impossible to register a Sky Forme Shaymin before the Land Forme. It shares this trait with the starter Pikachu in Pokémon Yellow. In Generation V, the Pokédex allows switching between which Forme is the primary one displayed, therefore allowing Sky Forme's cry to be listened to.
• Shaymin is one of two legendary Pokémon capable of using the F.E.A.R. strategy (the other is Mew).
• Shaymin is one of two Pokémon whose ability changes depending on its form, the other being Giratina.
• Shaymin is tied with Celebi for highest base stat total of all Template:Type2 Pokémon.
• A Shaymin caught at the Flower Paradise in Pokémon Platinum will be a fateful encounter Pokémon, making it the only Pokémon able to be caught from the wild that has this status. This is to allow it to transform into Sky Forme, as non-fateful Shaymin cannot transform.
  • This may be part of the reason why Oak's Letter was never released for distribution to Diamond and Pearl, as the Shaymin in those games, even if it is caught legitimately, will not be a fateful encounter Shaymin and thus not be able to transform. The reason behind disallowing this was probably to disallow those who had cheated to get Shaymin and those who used the Surf glitch and tweaking to do so from obtaining the otherwise-special Sky Forme Shaymin.
• Sky Forme Shaymin has the highest base Speed of all Grass-types.
• Land Forme Shaymin is the shortest legendary Pokémon.
• Shaymin learns one new move every nine levels.

Origin

Shaymin is based on a hedgehog. However, its white body and the grass-like fur on its back makes it somewhat resemble a Chia Pet as well. Moreover, when Shaymin (Land Forme) blooms with flowers, as seen in the anime, Shaymin appears as a bouquet of flowers, which serves to emphasize Shaymin's role as the Gratitude Pokémon. On the other hand, Shaymin's Sky Forme shares most of its traits with a small, young terrier-type dog, but its sprightly behavior, its affinity for flowers, and its ability to fly bring to mind faeries. Shaymin's Sky Forme has a few aspects that resemble that of a reindeer as well.

Name origin

Its name is possibly a combination of the Chinese 謝 xiè (thanks/gratitude) or ジェイド jeido (jade), which is one of Shaymin's most dominant colors, and 蝟 harinezumi (hedgehog). Also, the word "shaman" can be pronounced like Shaymin, so it may be like a mythical shaman. In addition, the name Shaymin may be a corruption of the Hebrew word Shamayim, which means "sky" and is the name of the first heaven in Jewish mysticism. This correlates directly with Shaymin's Sky Forme. The name also may have derived from it's gratefulness, signifying it keeps it's "Shame," "In." It may also be derived from the word stamen, a plant part.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Shaymin French Shaymin Korean 쉐이미 Sheimi Chinese 潔咪 Jié Mī Transliteration of its Japanese name. 潔 also means clean, referring to Shaymin's ability to purify the surrounding.

Related articles

• Shaymin (movie 11)

On Bulbanews

• Shaymin to be distributed in Europe
• Official European sites update with Shaymin information

External links

• Land Forme Shaymin on Smogon Pokédex (Generation IV)
• Land Forme Shaymin on Smogon Pokédex (Generation V)

Event distributions Event Pokémon distributions Generation I: Japanese • European language Generation II: Japanese • European language Generation III: Japanese • English • German • Spanish • French • Italian Generation IV: Japanese (local | Wi-Fi) • English (local | Wi-Fi) • German (local | Wi-Fi) Spanish (local | Wi-Fi) • French (local | Wi-Fi) • Italian (local | Wi-Fi) • Korean (local | Wi-Fi) Trading (GTS) Generation V: Japanese (local | Wi-Fi) • English (local | Wi-Fi) • German (local | Wi-Fi) Spanish (local | Wi-Fi) • French (local | Wi-Fi) • Italian (local | Wi-Fi) • Korean (local | Wi-Fi) Global Link promotions Generation VI: Japanese region (Nintendo Network | serial code) • American region (Nintendo Network | serial code) PAL region (Nintendo Network | serial code) • Korean region (Nintendo Network | serial code) Taiwanese region (Nintendo Network | serial code) Local • Trading Generation VII: 3DS: Japanese region (Nintendo Network | serial code) • American region (Nintendo Network | serial code) PAL region (Nintendo Network | serial code) • Korean region (Nintendo Network | serial code) Taiwanese region (Nintendo Network | serial code) Local Switch: PE Generation VIII: SwSh • BDSP • LA Trading Generation IX: SV Specific events: Gather More Pokémon! Campaign PCNY (Gen II | Gen III) • Trade and Battle Day • Journey Across America • Party of the Decade Other groupings: Movie events • 10th Anniversary • Tanabata • Undistributed Special Pokémon from games In-game: Gen I • Gen II • Gen III (RS • FRLG • E • Colosseum/XD) • Gen IV (DP ​• Pt ​• HGSS) • Gen V (BW • B2W2) Gen VI (XY • ORAS) • Gen VII (SM • USUM • PE) • Gen VIII (SwSh • BDSP • LA) • Gen IX (SV) Gift Pokémon (Eggs) • Wild Pokémon (Roaming Pokémon) • In-game trades (Hayley's trades) Game-based: Gen I • Gen II • Gen III • Gen IV • Gen VI • Gen VII Gen VIII (Wild Area News) • Gen IX (Poké Portal News) Other: Undistributed Non-Pokémon event distributions Gen III • Gen IV • Gen V • Gen VI • Gen VII (Game-based) • Gen VIII • Gen IX (Game-based) Global Link Other lists Notable ID numbers (Gens I-II • III onward) • Wonder Cards (Gen V • Gen VI • Gen VII) • Serial code prefixes

Legendary Pokémon

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII

Generation IX

See also: Mythical Pokémon

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Pokémon

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